BBC News • 18th July 2025 Kidderminster mum's plea to parents after daughter's crash death "I thought I was so blessed - I had two children, life was good, but then one day your daughter goes out the door, totally happy, and she never comes home."
BBC News • 18th July 2025 Fixing Shrewsbury floods 'isn't rocket science', locals say Businesses in Shrewsbury have said they are frustrated by a perceived lack of action taken by authorities to tackle flooding, following a visit from MPs.
BBC News • 10th July 2025 Shropshire flower fields to open earlier thanks to heatwave A flower farm is set to open to the public a week ahead of schedule after a prolonged hot spell caused plants to bloom early.
BBC • 8th July 2025 Crash which killed teens 'caused by naive driver' - BBC Sounds Jenson Bridges, 17, had passed his driving test the day before he hit a tree near Tong.
BBC News • 7th July 2025 Shropshire crash which killed teens 'caused by naive driver' A crash which claimed the lives of three teenagers and left another with life-changing injuries was "caused by the naïve actions of a young, inexperienced, newly-qualified driver", a coroner has concluded.
BBC • 6th July 2025 Farmer refuses to pay council tax on flooded house - BBC Sounds A Bishops Castle dairy farmer says he and his family are refusing to pay council tax.
BBC News • 4th July 2025 Ex Slade and Waterboys roadie opens Wem music shop Alex Harris could never have imagined a chance encounter with Slade guitarist Dave Hill would lead to 20 years as a roadie for some of rock's biggest names.
BBC News • 2nd July 2025 Shropshire farmer refuses to pay council tax on flooded house A dairy farmer says he and his family are refusing to pay council tax on their home which was badly damaged by floodwater in October.
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.
