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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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That's as good as we've been - Appleton

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Michael Appleton: Shrewsbury Town boss lauds 'brilliant' second-half
Shrewsbury Town boss Michael Appleton is challenging his side to repeat the standards set in holding League Two leaders Walsall on Saturday.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Market town's food bank demand triples

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Ludlow food bank demand triples
The charity is appealing for more donations, as it often has to purchase food itself.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Your Photos: Christmas lights and swans posing

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Your photos from across the West Midlands
Take a look at some of the West Midlands' best photos, shared by you, from the past seven days.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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In pictures: Farmers' tractor parade lights up town

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Farmers light up Oswestry with illuminated tractor convoy
Oswestry's tractor run is held in memory of farmer Will 'Choc' Roberts, who died of a brain tumour.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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In pictures: Farmers' tractor parade lights up town

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Farmers light up Oswestry with illuminated tractor convoy
Oswestry's tractor run is held in memory of farmer Will 'Choc' Roberts, who died of a brain tumour.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Three dead and one seriously injured in crash

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Three dead and one seriously injured in A489 Snead crash
The two-car crash happened on the A489 in Snead, and one person was taken by air ambulance to hospital.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Former Telford GP who indecently assaulted patients loses appeal

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Bracknell GP who indecently assaulted patients loses appeal
Stephen Cox was jailed in October 2024 for indecently assaulting patients at a Bracknell practice.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Group 'game changing' for partially sighted runner

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Shifnal running group 'game changing' for partially sighted woman
Alison Smith says joining Shifnal Striders has made her happier and more confident.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Big up the Wem massive!

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Big up the Wem massive! - BBC Sounds
Comedian Greg Davies recalled his botched turning on of Wem's Christmas lights.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Dog rescue centre seeks funds for new kennels

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Shropshire dog rescue centre launches fundraiser for new kennels
Hilbrae Rescue Kennels cares for more than 50 dogs, taking in huge numbers from across the county.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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West Midlands news quiz of the week - test your knowledge

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West Midlands news quiz of the week 6 to 12 December - test your knowledge
From a Santa dumped by a thief to an adventurer hunting a South Pole record, did you see the news?
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December 15, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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Plans to demolish out of use church rejected

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Plans to demolish out of use Shrewsbury church rejected
Our Lady of Pity closed in 2022 due to structural cracking in the building.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Get set for the festive tractor convoys

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Get set for the West Midlands' festive tractor convoys
Tractor fleets decorated with fairy lights are raising funds and building camaraderie.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Greg Davies recounts botched light switch-on

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Greg Davies recounts botched Wem light switch-on
The comedian fondly recalls how turning on the lights in his hometown in 2019 went wrong.
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December 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Hospitals awarded £2m after cutting waiting times

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Shrewsbury and Telford hospitals awarded £2m after cutting waiting times
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust slashed waiting times for planned care this year.
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December 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Timber footbridge to be replaced with steel

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Shrewsbury timber footbridge to be replaced with steel structure
Work to replace the footbridge from Laundry Lane to Rea Book nature reserve takes place from Monday
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December 14, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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Your Photos: Christmas lights and swans posing

#Shropshire

🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Your photos from across the West Midlands
Take a look at some of the West Midlands' best photos, shared by you, from the past seven days.
www.bbc.com
December 14, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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Council prepares bid for £15m government loan

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Shropshire Council prepares bid for £15m government loan
The authority says the money is needed to plug a budget black hole and avoid effective bankruptcy.
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December 14, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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Councillor quits Lib Dems over devolution plans

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Oswestry councillor quits Lib Dems over devolution plans
Jay Moore says it will mean people paying twice for services.
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December 14, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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Three dead and one seriously injured in crash

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Three dead and one seriously injured in A489 Snead crash
The two-car crash happened on the A489 in Snead, and one person was taken by air ambulance to hospital.
www.bbc.com
December 13, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Van driver rescued as flood waters remain high

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Van driver rescued as Shropshire flood waters remain high
Firefighters lead a man to safety after his van gets stuck in floods near Melverley.
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December 13, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Group 'game changing' for partially sighted runner

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🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Shifnal running group 'game changing' for partially sighted woman
Alison Smith says joining Shifnal Striders has made her happier and more confident.
www.bbc.com
December 13, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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Get set for the festive tractor convoys

#Shropshire

🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Get set for the West Midlands' festive tractor convoys
Tractor fleets decorated with fairy lights are raising funds and building camaraderie.
www.bbc.com
December 13, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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West Midlands news quiz of the week - test your knowledge

#Shropshire

🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
West Midlands news quiz of the week 6 to 12 December - test your knowledge
From a Santa dumped by a thief to an adventurer hunting a South Pole record, did you see the news?
www.bbc.com
December 13, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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Christmas food and toys packed for families in need

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Oswestry Trussell Trust food bank packs Christmas hampers
Christmas can be "stressful", says volunteer Laura Jones, who hopes the hampers will help families.
www.bbc.com
December 13, 2025 at 6:53 AM