BBC News • 27th June 2025 Shropshire RAF veteran urges people to seek early help for PTSD An RAF veteran is urging people to seek help for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as early as possible.
BBC • 27th June 2025 Outraged by second home tax - BBC Sounds A Shrewsbury woman couldn't believe her eyes when she was charged an extra £3,000.
BBC News • 26th June 2025 Shrewsbury artist outraged by second home tax bill on only house A woman unable to move into her new home during repairs received a bill for £3,000 in extra council tax because the local authority deemed her a second home owner.
BBC • 19th June 2025 A murder investigation unfolding in real time - BBC Sounds Murder 24/7 is a behind the scenes look at how police investigate murders on BBC Two.
BBC News • 19th June 2025 Hot weather boosts Wellington businesses as heatwave looms Businesses say the hot weather is attracting more customers - with shops selling garden furniture and barbecue food benefitting in particular.
BBC News • 11th June 2025 Shropshire blood donors frustrated by lack of appointments People in Shropshire have said they are "very frustrated" by a campaign for more blood donors, as they are finding it near-impossible to find somewhere to donate themselves.
BBC • 11th June 2025 "It's a risk to life" - BBC Sounds Residents of Upton Magna are opposing plans for a large battery storage plant.
BBC News • 10th June 2025 Concerns raised over Upton Magna lithium-ion battery site plan Villagers opposing plans for a large battery storage plant have raised safety and traffic concerns.
BBC News • 6th June 2025 New Telford surgery ward carries out almost 5,000 operations A new hospital unit has cut waiting lists for surgeries by carrying out 5,000 operations in its first year, it has claimed.
BBC News • 30th May 2025 Shrewsbury: Disposable vape ban 'will bring in more business' A ban on disposable vapes will boost business, claims a specialist shop in Shropshire.
BBC • 30th May 2025 The disposable vape ban - BBC Sounds A vape shop in Shrewsbury says the ban on disposables will actually boost their business.
BBC News • 28th May 2025 Much Wenlock farm shop owners determined to rebuild after fire The owners of a farm shop that was "completely destroyed" in a fire have said they are determined to rebuild their business "bigger and stronger" than before.
BBC News • 27th May 2025 Much Wenlock farm shop owners 'heartbroken' after fire On Monday morning, everything changed for Peter and Alison Themans when they woke up to find their Shropshire farm shop on fire.
BBC News • 26th May 2025 Oswestry food bank seeing 'steady increase' in demand A food bank in Oswestry has said it is spending more than £70,000 a year on buying supplies.
BBC News • 22nd May 2025 Shropshire pick-your-own fruit farm's earliest season in 50 years Recent weeks of hot weather have given one fruit farm their earliest season in more than 50 years.
BBC • 20th May 2025 We're in our 60s but life's at 100mph - BBC Sounds "You only get one lap in life, so make it a good’un" says Dave Birch from Whixhall.
BBC News • 19th May 2025 Shropshire couple take up sidecar racing in their 60s A married couple have said sidecar racing has become "part of their normal life" since starting the sport in their 60s.
BBC News • 15th May 2025 Shrewsbury mum trains as midwife thanks to volunteer scheme Bailey Thompson, from Shrewsbury, was inspired to take part in the 'Volunteer to Career' scheme that helps people get work experience in healthcare.
BBC News • 14th May 2025 West Midlands agency says there's a shortage of foster families A fostering agency has said there is a "shortage" of foster parents and is urging more people to consider it.
BBC News • 2nd May 2025 Millions to be spent on market renovations in Telford Wellington Market will undergo more than a year of renovations as part of a £4 million project to "safeguard" its future, the local authority has said.
