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RAF veteran with leg injury awarded special poppy
An RAF veteran whose legs were crushed in an accident said he was grateful to be awarded a special poppy at the launch of the annual Royal British Legion (RBL) poppy appeal. Neil Fellingham, 38, was honoured at the Battle Back Centre in Lilleshall, Shropshire, on Thursday with a commemorative poppy made from the metal of World War Two Spitfires.
Arizona football enters the 2026 season with another very good roster
Something funny, nice and a bit surprising happened to Arizona football since the dawn of the transfer portal and NIL era. The Wildcats got good. Perhaps against all odds in a world where most felt money ruled all, with some credit to reputation and facilities as well, Arizona — which will never be mistaken for the richest or most "endowed" program, has managed to put together a roster that from the looks of it is among the best in the Big 12.
Rally given permission despite local concerns
Rob Trigg - Shropshire political reporter; Adam Green - BBC Radio Shropshire; Tom Oakley - West Midlands Thu 11 June 2026 at 1:26 pm UTC 4 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cars like this one are due to feature in the rally in the Shropshire Hills in September [Geograph / Brian Deegan] A controversial car rally has been given the green light to race through the Shropshire countryside, despite objections from residents living nearby.
'I'm following in the footsteps of stuntman dad'
Sam Coulter is following in the footsteps of his father Matt, the original Kangaroo Kid [BBC] A motorbike stuntman will follow in his father's footsteps and revive his touring show after receiving a £25,000 loan. Sam Coulter, from Ludlow, Shropshire, performs wheelies, jumps, tricks and rollovers on his quad bike as the Kangaroo Kid, continuing the legacy of his dad Matt.
Arizona football is moving in the right direction
Arizona men's basketball is, and has been for a while, one of the premier programs in the sport. Ever since Lute Olson got things rolling the Wildcats have been a staple at the top of the conference standings, regulars on national TV and a constant participant in the NCAA tournament. This year is no exception; in fact, Tommy Lloyd's team is among the very best in the nation and has a real chance to win a national championship. And if not this year, then next year. Or the one after that.
Village pantomime to celebrate 50th anniversary
An amateur pantomime group is ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary and has been described by one of the first cast as a "lovely thing that can bring people together". Judy Shone, who was in the very first production of the Bayston Hill panto said: "I'm absolutely thrilled to bits that we've got to 50 years." She said this year's performance in the Shropshire village would be a repeat of the very first pantomime - Sleeping Beauty.
On the cusp of a record start, Arizona men’s basketball staying focused on finishing strong
TUCSON, ARIZONA - JANUARY 07: The Arizona Wildcats stand for the national anthem before NCAAB game against the Kansas State Wildcats at McKale Center on January 07, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images OK so Arizona is good. Like, really good. The No. 1 Wildcats dominated BYU on the road before an interesting final minute made the game too close, but as has been the case in every game this season Arizona was able to do enough to come away with the win.
Rural areas 'not ready to be policed by Birmingham'
PCC John Campion said a centralised model takes away local communities' ability to influence policing [West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner] Plans to cut the number of police forces across England and Wales would take the focus away from rural communities, The West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has said. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced plans on Monday to restructure the country's police forces, merging 43 into 12 in a bid to save money.
Photo project to highlight effect of fuel poverty
The project will see photos and videos taken by participants turned into an exhibition [Getty Images] A photography and video project will use people's experiences of fuel poverty in Shropshire to raise awareness of the issue and tackle the stigma surrounding it. Keeping Warm: A Photo Project About Fuel Poverty, will be showcased at public exhibitions at The Hive in Shrewsbury and Aston University.
The perfect start might end soon for Arizona men’s basketball, and that could be for the best
Arizona-Wildcats-mens-basketball-column-opinion-analysis-commentary-unbeaten A friend of mine sent me a message during Arizona’s demolition of West Virginia for win No. 20 on the season Saturday afternoon. “I actually want to see us lose a game just to see the blueprint because right now I don’t see one,” he wrote. That’s a fair sentiment, especially after watching the Cats win while making 10 of 23 3-point attempts, showing that they can, in fact, make shots from deep.
Documentary lifts the lid on football club
The series follows Mike Harris through the course of a football season [Getty Images] The owner of Welsh football champions TNS hopes a new fly-on-the-wall documentary will give viewers a better understanding of his club. Cameras followed Mike Harris for "The New Saints - Road to Europe: The Mike Harris Story", with the finished series available to view on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.
More sports added to NHS mental health scheme
Football sessions will now be offered through the scheme, as well as multi-sport sessions and gentle exercise classes [Getty Images] A free NHS scheme in Shropshire that offers tennis sessions to people with severe mental health issues (SMI) has expanded to include more sports, thanks to its success. The Wellbeing, Belonging and Moving for Mental Health Project began two years ago and will now offer football, multi-sports and gentle exercise sessions as well as tennis.
Wolves tie could 'ignite' Salop's season - Turner
Graham Turner won promotion twice with both Shrewsbury Town and Wolves in his managerial career [Shutterstock] Former Shrewsbury Town manager Graham Turner says Saturday's FA Cup third-round tie against another of his former teams, Wolverhampton Wanders, is a chance for the League Two strugglers to "express themselves" and potentially "ignite" their difficult season. Salop are 22nd in the table, only two points clear of the relegation zone, having won four out of their 24 league games.
Boy, 1, flies to US after £1.5m heart op appeal
Jasmin said she had been very busy preparing for the flight to California [BBC] A mother who raised £1.5m to pay for life-saving heart surgery for her one-year-old son will be flying to the US with him later before his treatment gets under way. Ollie, from Gobowen in Shropshire, was born with a hole in his heart and defects in his arteries, but was told the surgery he needed could not be performed in the UK.
Arizona football opt outs were both disappointing and understandable
Arizona-wildcats-football-Holiday-bowl-stukes-Dalton-Genesis-Buchanan-opinion-commentary-analysis Arizona lost to SMU 24-19 in the Holiday Bowl, bringing a disappointing finish to an otherwise enjoyable season. As is the case with any loss, fans, analysts and others look at the game and try to figure out why. For some, Arizona’s offense — especially in the first half wherein it produced all of zero points — is to blame.
Arizona football: Holiday Bowl could be finishing touch on great turnaround but also start of something even better
arizona-wildcats-football-holiday-bowl-smu-commentary-analysis-opinion-brent-brennan-jedd-fisch-alamo The last time we saw Arizona in a bowl game it felt like the beginning of something special. Turns out, in many ways it was an ending. This next time we see Arizona in a bowl game it may very well feel like a bit of an ending. Hopefully, it will also be a beginning.
Locals step in at Christmas after canal collapse
The "embankment failure" happened in the early hours of Monday morning [Andy Kelvin/PA Media] Just three days before Christmas, the unthinkable happened to several families living on narrowboats in Shropshire. In the early hours of Monday morning, a section of the Llangollen Canal collapsed, leaving a giant hole and gallons of water running into a nearby field. As the earth gave way, it took two boats down with it and left one hanging over the hole's edge.
Losing coaches, staff an unfortunate byproduct of success for Arizona football
Danny Gonzales is still Arizona’s defensive coordinator, but not because others didn’t want him It’s a little funny how often the best of times in college sports can lead to the worst of times. At least, for certain programs. Arizona is not immune from or unfamiliar with the perils of success.
What a difference a year makes for Arizona football under Brent Brennan
Last season Arizona State twisted the knife into Arizona. This season, the Wildcats turned the tables on the Sun Devils. When the clock finally hit all zeroes late Friday night in Tempe the scoreboard was more or less as it should have been. Arizona won the game by a score of 23-7 but the truth is the final score was hardly indicative of how much of a mismatch this was. The visitors dominated their opponent from the beginning, largely only being slowed by their own miscues.
It’s okay to admit Arizona football has been good this season
The last time Arizona football was genuinely good was way back in 2023. That year Arizona went on to win 10 games, but it took a while before many of us recognized what was happening with the program and that team. For me it was probably around the Utah game where I finally started to understand that the Wildcats had something special. While I enjoyed the entire season, taking so long to see what was right in front of me certainly impacted how much fun I truly had.
Search and rescue charity appeals for cash
Search query Search and rescue charity appeals for cash Adam Green - BBC Radio Shropshire Wed, November 19, 2025 at 6:35 AM UTC The charity operates in Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire [West Mercia SAR] A charity which helps people in danger in Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire has appealed for money to help fund night-time river patrols.
Winning without playing your best is a learned trait
Sports can be funny. Turns out they can be fun, too. Late Friday night, after Arizona basketball beat UCLA, I had an idea of writing a column about how great it has been to see that the Cats can beat ranked opponents like Florida and UCLA without playing a great game. Advertisement Arizona started each of those games pretty poorly, and even in the second half when it looked like it might be ready to pull away instead found itself either trailing or needing to hang on at the very end.
Opinion - 2025 election results reveal choice for Democrats in 2026, 2028
The 2025 election results provide clarity around the strength of the anti-Trump backlash taking place in this moment. They also illuminate a choice for Democrats going into 2026 and 2028: Should the party rely primarily on an anti-Trump message or use the energy of this moment to inspire voters with a bold economic vision voiced by authentic champions? Consider this car analogy. Democrats have been sputtering on the side of the road, out of gas, for a while. Our popularity is down.
Getting bowl eligible first clear sign Arizona football has improved from a year ago
We all hoped Arizona would come out against Kansas and play well because we believed the Wildcats needed to in order to win and secure bowl eligibility. They didn’t. And they didn’t. Uneven performance. Victory earned. Bowl game achieved. Advertisement The Wildcats got on the board first in their second possession but from there it was a struggle, especially offensively.
Reliance on freshmen is risky but worth it for Arizona men’s basketball
This season, Arizona is poised to do something it has never done under Tommy Lloyd. Start a freshman. In fact, from the way it seems and should be the Cats are going to have two freshmen to open each game, with the highly-ranked Koa Peat and Brayden Burries each looking to help lead the team while it navigates a challenging nonconference schedule before getting into an equally-tough Big 12 slate. Advertisement It’s a bold strategy, Cotton.
Arizona football has been just good enough to get beat, which is actually a step in the right direction
Well, we did want Arizona to be competitive this season. Last weekend’s loss to Houston was yet another heartbreaker for the program and its fans. A game the Cats definitely could have (and maybe should have) won, the final score was not in their favor. Advertisement Neither of course were the referees, who blew a good number of key calls, some of which were of the black and white, it either happened or it didn’t variety.
'I fundraise for veterans all year round'
A 12-year-old girl has raised £12,000 for the Royal British Legion (RBL), selling handmade poppy crafts. Ruby, who lives near Shawbury, in Shropshire, began her fundraising campaign when she was four years old. "When I was younger I attended the Remembrance parade like normal. It was the first year I took into consideration that we only do this once a year," she told the BBC.
Mother seeks answers for maternity review change
Rhiannon Davies lost her daughter Kate in 2009 due to mistakes made by SaTH [BBC] A bereaved mother has said she has written to police about the decision to remove a local hospital trust from a review of maternity failings across England The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust (SaTH) was removed from the government's rapid reviews of "failures in the system" after discussions with police about their ongoing investigation, also known as Operation Lincoln.
Arizona should have beaten BYU; now let’s see if the Wildcats use that as fuel
Last week against BYU, Arizona made all the plays needed to win. Until it didn’t. The double OT loss to the Cougars was painful insomuch as it didn’t have to be a loss. In fact, given that the Wildcats were up 10 halfway through the fourth quarter and had multiple chances to put the game away only to come up short, you could argue the game should have been a win.
Growing flood risk 'can't be ignored' by ministers
Shrewsbury MP Julia Buckley is on the committee which wrote the report [BBC/Rob Trigg] An MP who helped to compile a report recommending tougher flood prevention measures has said it can't be ignored. Julia Buckley, Labour MP for Shrewsbury, is a member of the Environmental Audit Select Committee, which has called on ministers to introduce national standards for flood resilience, and back them with "adequate" funding.
Rugby club chair hopes England win can spark growth
A club's head of women's rugby says she hopes England's victory in the World Cup will spark further growth in the sport. Lindsey Garraway, chair of the women's section at Bridgnorth Rugby Club in Shropshire, said she was "absolutely buzzing" after the Red Roses beat Canada 33 to 13 on Saturday. Their third World Cup win was in front of a record women's rugby crowd of 81,885 at Twickenham and came after losing the previous two finals to New Zealand.
Opening 2nd year of Big 12 at Iowa State great chance for Arizona football to measure up against league’s best
Opportunities to play the best don’t come around often. When word came down that Arizona was likely to, and then was going to, join the Big 12 many of us first thought about what that meant for basketball. Getting to join the nation’s premier hoops conference was going to be delightful, as we’d get to watch the Cats battle power after power in their quest for a Final Four.
Fire has brought community together - head teacher
Alison Pope said she was grateful that the fire broke out on a weekend and no-one was hurt [BBC] Three weeks into her new job as head teacher at St Martins School near Oswestry, Alison Pope received heartbreaking news. It was a Sunday afternoon, and the school was on fire - flames engulfed the back of the building and five fire crews fought to stop it spreading further. The school has been closed this week with no clear timeline on when it will reopen.
Village hall opens to families after school fire
Adam Green - BBC Radio Shropshire Thu, September 25, 2025 at 11:24 AM UTC 2 min read Opening a village hall to families affected by a serious fire at a school has brought the community together, its chair of trustees has said. Part of St Martins School, near Oswestry, Shropshire, went up in flames on Sunday afternoon, resulting in damage to its roof, arts centre, diner and utilities, and closing the school for the remainder of the week.
Councillors vote to reject pay rise cancellation
Adam Green - BBC Radio Shropshire and Rob Trigg - in Shropshire Thu, September 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM UTC 2 min read Councillors in Shropshire have rejected a proposal to have their pay rise cancelled. All 74 councillors receive an allowance of about £14,500, which is due to increase by about £460 in 2026. The Labour group leader Rosemary Dartnall said stopping the 3.2% rise would save the council about £44,500 a year.
Giving up the lead vs. Kansas State wasn’t surprising for Arizona, but taking it back was
Arizona’s win over Kansas State featured an entire season’s worth of emotions: anticipation, excitement, dread and relief. Indeed, UA fans experienced it all. In the third quarter. All jokes aside, Arizona’s victory over the lesser Wildcats showed not only that the team’s talent level is better than last year, but that it is much better coached. Both of those are important, but perhaps nowhere was the program’s growth more evident than in how it responded to adversity.
Just beating Weber State won’t be enough, Arizona football has to dominate to keep moving forward
A team like Arizona should have beaten Hawaii in its first game of the season. A team like Arizona, if it is a good team, should have not only beaten Hawaii in its first game of the season, but done so convincingly. Advertisement Arizona did beat Hawaii, 40-6, and I think it’s safe to say the victory was of the convincing type. That win alone does not mean the Wildcats are a good team, though it does provide evidence that they a better team than what we saw last season.
Facing home nation's 'tough', says ex-England captain
Joanne Yapp said her side had focused on themselves ahead of their match with England [PA Media] A former England captain and Worcester Warriors player has described facing her home nation in the Women's Rugby World Cup as "really tough" as she prepares to face them as Australian head coach. Joanne Yapp, originally from Clee Hill in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, has been the Wallaroos boss since 2023.
Cyclist's 'relief' after breaking coastline record
A cyclist says she feels a "sense of relief" after becoming the fastest person to circumnavigate Britain's coastline by bicycle. Molly Weaver, from Ludlow, Shropshire, rode more than 7,700km (4,784 miles) in 21 days, 10 hours and 48 minutes, completing her journey in London on Sunday. The former professional cyclist cut 17 hours off the time set by Nick Sanders in 1984 and in doing so became the first woman to hold the record.
Cyclist's 'relief' after breaking coastline record
A cyclist says she feels a "sense of relief" after becoming the fastest person to circumnavigate Britain's coastline by bicycle. Molly Weaver, from Ludlow, Shropshire, rode more than 7,700km (4,784 miles) in 21 days, 10 hours and 48 minutes, completing her journey in London on Sunday. The former professional cyclist cut 17 hours off the time set by Nick Sanders in 1984 and in doing so became the first woman to hold the record.
My Old Friend Is Helping Elon Musk Destroy America
Tesla owners are trading in their EVs at record levels, Edmunds says The data said March represented "the highest ever share" it had seen for Tesla trade-ins toward new or used cars from dealerships selling other brands. As Elon Musk wraps up his second month in the White House, Tesla owners are trading in their electric vehicles at record levels, according to an …
My Old Friend Is Helping Elon Musk Destroy America
I once took refuge from my political day job by attending laugh-filled game nights at the home of a person now firing tens of thousands of federal workers. For Steve Davis, Elon Musk’s right-hand man at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), life has always been a game. A puzzle to be solved regardless of a larger vision or set of values.
Old care home to host Aussie footballers
Standing empty in a Shropshire market town, the former Grange Residential Home is about to get a new lease of life. In 2025, up to 40 young footballers from Australia will live, train, and study at the home in Bishop's Castle. The building has been acquired by Sunshine Coast Football Club, based in Queensland, with the move forming the creation of its sister club, Sunshine Coast UK. "Players are actually desperate to come to the UK...
Shrewsbury Food Festival to attract thousands
Chloe Hughes - BBC News, West Midlands and Adam Green - BBC Radio Shropshire 29 June 2024 at 1:00 am·1-min read Shrewsbury's annual food festival is set to attract about 26,000 people across the weekend. The festival, held in Quarry Park and in its 11th year, starts on Saturday at 10:00 BST. It hosts more than 200 independent food, drink and home and garden stalls, and also offers cookery classes, live music and activities for children.
Thousands raised by fridge trek up mountain
Adam Green - BBC Radio Shropshire and Chloe Hughes - BBC News, West Midlands June 12, 2024 at 11:04 AM·2 min read Three men have raised thousands of pounds for charity by taking turns carrying a fridge from a town to the summit of Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon. Rowan Ingram and Richard Carpenter, who work at Wicked Van Hire in Ludlow, Shropshire, complete yearly challenges with the company for good causes and were joined on the feat by their friend Cameron Nicholas.
Rally held over future of Raac-riddled civic centre
Campaigners have held a protest outside a council meeting in a bid to secure the future of Whitchurch Civic Centre. The rally took place outside Shropshire Council’s headquarters in Shrewsbury on Thursday, with residents calling for the repair and restoration of the civic centre. The building was closed last year after it was found to be in a poor condition due to the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerate concrete (Raac).
Potato farmer fears for crop amid 'relentless' rain
A Shropshire potato farmer is warning spuds could be in short supply due to wet weather. Excessive rain has been damaging crops and preventing planting, farmers across the country have told the BBC this week. Among them is Alastair Heath, who owns a farm facing challenging weather conditions in Great Bolas. He told BBC Shropshire that rainfall had been relentless, risking supply shortages and increased prices for the consumer. "It's just been a slog all the way from April last year," he said.
Here's how one ancient crop is helping to fight India's water and food crisis
Young farmers in Punjab are turning to millet as they face a water and food crisis exacerbated by extreme climate cycles. Millet is a heat tolerant crop that offers a profitable alternative to rice as it does not require much water to grow. But the amount that can be produced in any given area of land is about six times lower than for rice. This means millet is not a universal solution, but it should be part of a wide variety of sustainable crops grown to help ensure food security.
An ancient crop is helping Punjab farmers fight climate change. But sustainability is key
India is facing a water and food crisis, exacerbated by extreme climate cycles such as the current heatwave during which temperatures well above 40℃ have been commonplace. With 1.4 billion people to feed, and such heatwaves set to become more common, the country clearly needs more sustainable agriculture.
Young Indian farmers are turning to an ancient crop to fight water stress and climate change
India is facing a water and food crisis, exacerbated by extreme climate cycles such as the current heatwave during which temperatures well above 40℃ have been commonplace. With 1.4 billion people to feed, and such heatwaves set to become more common, the country clearly needs more sustainable agriculture.
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