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.
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.
