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News and updates from the county of #Shropshire (#Salop), UK - we originally started this service on another app in 2012 and now happy to be here on Bluesky

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Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme to close after three decades It says rising costs, falling donations and a shortage of volunteers has led to the decision.

Furniture scheme to close after three decades

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05.03.2026 23:33 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Herefordshire mental health charity 'transformed' farmer's life John Humphreys was diagnosed with PTSD after a severe Covid-19 infection nearly killed him.

Mental health charity 'transformed' farmer's life

#Shropshire

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05.03.2026 23:33 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Oswestry overnight parking charges suspended after outcry The town council says the decision comes after listening to concerns from residents.

Overnight parking charges suspended after outcry

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05.03.2026 22:14 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Attingham Park pond project boosts nature and flood resilience Ponds at Attingham Park will "support a wider range of wildlife", after improvement works.

Pond project boosts nature and flood resilience

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05.03.2026 22:13 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Shropshire toddler returns home after operation in US Ollie's mother Jasmin said she was excited and relieved to be flying back to the UK.

Toddler Ollie returns home after operation in US

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05.03.2026 21:48 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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No repairs to lorry-damaged pub a year after planning permission Black Country Ales says it is still seeking agreement with insurers for The Three Fishes.

No sign of repair work to lorry-damaged pub

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05.03.2026 21:48 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Shropshire NHS trust exits special measures after eight years Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust was placed into special measures in November 2018.

NHS trust exits special measures after eight years

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05.03.2026 20:23 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Two more Telford areas are designated nature reserves The Priorslee Flash and Heath Hill and Pool Hill nature reserves bring the total in Telford to 22.

Two more areas are designated nature reserves

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05.03.2026 20:23 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Women threatened by men putting up flags, says Church Stretton mayor. Andy Munro also says veterans have told him cheap flags with cable ties are disrespectful.

Women threatened by men putting up flags, says mayor

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05.03.2026 18:53 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Shropshire patrol takes a load off the toad crossing road The Wilderley Toad Patrol has helped more than 300 toads to safety in the last week.

Patrol takes a load off the toad crossing road

#Shropshire

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05.03.2026 18:53 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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"There is no need to panic buy" - BBC Sounds Motorists could be facing higher fuel costs as the conflict in Iran continues.

"There is no need to panic buy"

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05.03.2026 16:13 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Shropshire Council 'really worried' by fuel price rises Council leaders fear that fuel inflation would cancel out savings by increasing costs.

Council 'really worried' by fuel price rises

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05.03.2026 15:28 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Children get World Book Day inspiration from Dermot O'Leary More than 500 children attended a talk by the broadcaster at Oswestry School.

World Book Day inspiration from Dermot O'Leary

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05.03.2026 15:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Whitchurch canal breach pumping 'costs £80,000 a month' The project to fix a canal breach in Shropshire is proving expensive, a charity reveals.

Canal breach pump project costs '£80k per month'

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05.03.2026 15:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Demand grows for Wolverhampton mum and baby fitness group Strong Mommas Club was set up to support women safely back into exercise.

Mum and baby fitness class getting 'more popular'

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05.03.2026 15:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Herefordshire mental health charity 'transformed' farmer's life John Humphreys was diagnosed with PTSD after a severe Covid-19 infection nearly killed him.

Mental health charity 'transformed' farmer's life

#Shropshire

🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...

05.03.2026 15:23 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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People return home after Telford explosives scare Homes in an area of Leegomery, Telford, were evacuated as a precaution on Tuesday, police say.

People return home after explosives scare

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05.03.2026 15:23 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Attingham Park pond project boosts nature and flood resilience Ponds at Attingham Park will "support a wider range of wildlife", after improvement works.

Pond project boosts nature and flood resilience

#Shropshire

🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...

05.03.2026 05:49 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Man arrested over incident at Shrewsbury mosque Police say the 31-year-old is being held on suspicion of racially aggravated common assault.

Man arrested over incident at mosque

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05.03.2026 05:48 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Demand grows for Wolverhampton mum and baby fitness group Strong Mommas Club was set up to support women safely back into exercise.

Mum and baby fitness class getting 'more popular'

#Shropshire

🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...

05.03.2026 02:13 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Bishop of Lichfield announces his retirement The Right Reverend Dr Michael Ipgrave confirms his intention to step down at the end of September.

Bishop of Lichfield announces his retirement

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05.03.2026 02:13 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Two more Telford areas are designated nature reserves The Priorslee Flash and Heath Hill and Pool Hill nature reserves bring the total in Telford to 22.

Two more areas are designated nature reserves

#Shropshire

🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...

04.03.2026 22:28 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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National Trust sets out plan for Ironbridge attraction Mark Agnew, who will run the Ironbridge attractions, says they already have a 'successful formula'.

National Trust sets out plan for latest attraction

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04.03.2026 22:28 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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No repairs to lorry-damaged pub a year after planning permission Black Country Ales says it is still seeking agreement with insurers for The Three Fishes.

No sign of repair work to lorry-damaged pub

#Shropshire

🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...

04.03.2026 21:58 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Stranded fish to be rescued after Whitchurch canal collapse A rescue team are to temporarily stun the 1,000 native fish with a low-voltage electric current.

Stranded fish to be saved following canal breach

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04.03.2026 21:58 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Cymru Premier: TNS win record-extending 18th title TNS win the Cymru Premier title for the fifth consecutive season and a record-extending 18th time overall with a 2-1 victory over closest challengers Connah's Quay Nomads.

Cymru Premier: TNS win record-extending 18th title

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04.03.2026 19:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Whitchurch canal breach pumping 'costs £80,000 a month' The project to fix a canal breach in Shropshire is proving expensive, a charity reveals.

Canal breach pump project costs '£80k per month'

#Shropshire

🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...

04.03.2026 15:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Shropshire patrol takes a load off the toad crossing road The Wilderley Toad Patrol has helped more than 300 toads to safety in the last week.

Patrol takes a load off the toad crossing road

#Shropshire

🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...

04.03.2026 15:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Family run supermarket in Shropshire to be sold after 79 years Stans Superstore was first opened in 1947 by Stan Faulks and has stayed in the family ever since.

Family run supermarket to be sold after 79 years

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04.03.2026 15:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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What is different about latest Wrexham-to-London rail bid? Politicians and business leaders have travelled to London to push for a new direct rail service.

What is different about new direct rail bid?

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04.03.2026 15:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0