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Tank barrel production returns to UK after 20 years
Rheinmetall said the facility had created 100 jobs and it would look to expand its workforce in the future The production of gun barrels to be used on tanks has returned to the UK for the first time in 20 years with the opening of a new manufacturing facility. The UK Gun Hall in Telford, run by German defence firm Rheinmetall, has supported 100 jobs and will make barrels and breaches for large calibre weapons.
Tank barrel production returns to UK after 20 years
Tank barrel production returns to UK after 20 years Alex McIntyre - West Midlands; Rob Trigg Thu, October 22, 2026 at 12:14 p.m. UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rheinmetall said the facility had created 100 jobs and it would look to expand its workforce in the future [BBC] The production of gun barrels to be used on tanks has returned to the UK for the first time in 20 years with the opening of a new manufacturing facility.
Tank barrel production returns to UK after 20 years
Follow Tank barrel production returns to UK after 20 years Alex McIntyre - West Midlands; Rob Trigg Thu, October 22, 2026 at 8:14 AM EDT Rheinmetall said the facility had created 100 jobs and it would look to expand its workforce in the future [BBC] The production of gun barrels to be used on tanks has returned to the UK for the first time in 20 years with the opening of a new manufacturing facility.
Early intervention at heart of new social care plan
Shropshire Council is hoping changes to how it delivers social care will help some of its most vulnerable and elderly residents live more independently and ease the immense pressure on its own budgets. It has one of the most fragile economic positions of any local authority in the country, having declared a financial emergency last year and putting up council tax by about 9%. In an update earlier this month, it said that while progress has been made, "significant financial pressure remains".
Early intervention at heart of new social care plan
Rob Trigg - Shropshire political reporter Thu 15 October 2026 at 5:18 am UTC 4 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The median age of a Shropshire resident is 48 years old eight years more than the overall figure for England [BBC] Shropshire Council is hoping changes to how it delivers social care will help some of its most vulnerable and elderly residents live more independently and ease the immense pressure on its own budgets.
Early intervention at heart of new social care plan
Rob Trigg - Shropshire political reporter Thu, 15 October 2026 at 5:18 am UTC 4 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The median age of a Shropshire resident is 48 years old eight years more than the overall figure for England [BBC] Shropshire Council is hoping changes to how it delivers social care will help some of its most vulnerable and elderly residents live more independently and ease the immense pressure on its own budgets.
Early intervention at heart of new social care plan
Shropshire Council is hoping changes to how it delivers social care will help some of its most vulnerable and elderly residents live more independently and ease the immense pressure on its own budgets. It has one of the most fragile economic positions of any local authority in the country, having declared a financial emergency last year and putting up council tax by about 9%. In an update earlier this month, it said that while progress has been made, "significant financial pressure remains".
Early intervention at heart of new social care plan
The median age of a Shropshire resident is 48 years old eight years more than the overall figure for England The council says a new approach could save residents thousands of pounds a month in care home fees. Shropshire Council is hoping changes to how it delivers social care will help some of its most vulnerable and elderly residents live more independently and ease the immense pressure on its own budgets.
Early intervention at heart of new social care plan
Shropshire Council is hoping changes to how it delivers social care will help some of its most vulnerable and elderly residents live more independently and ease the immense pressure on its own budgets. It has one of the most fragile economic positions of any local authority in the country, having declared a financial emergency last year and putting up council tax by about 9%. In an update earlier this month, it said that while progress has been made, "significant financial pressure remains".
Fear and confusion over village homes plan
Residents in a village which recently fought off plans to house asylum seekers say they feel scared over proposals for homeless people from London to move there instead. They have also argued that Stoke Heath in Shropshire is unsuitable because it has little public transport and want the new homes there to be sold or rented out to local people.
London council eyes asylum-row village for homeless
Homeless families on a London council's social housing waiting list could be housed on an estate in a Shropshire village that recently fought off plans to house asylum seekers. In July, plans to house up to 83 asylum seekers in new-build homes on Dutton Close in Stoke Heath were scrapped following local opposition. Shropshire Council said it has since learnt that Enfield Council was looking to rent properties on the estate to homeless families to whom it owes a housing duty.
London council eyes asylum-row village for homeless
Homeless families on a London council's social housing waiting list could be housed on an estate in a Shropshire village that recently fought off plans to house asylum seekers. In July, plans to house up to 83 asylum seekers in new-build homes on Dutton Close in Stoke Heath were scrapped following local opposition. Shropshire Council said it has since learnt that Enfield Council was looking to rent properties on the estate to homeless families to whom it owes a housing duty.
Lorry training firm 'riding out' record diesel price
Follow Lorry training firm 'riding out' record diesel price Rob Trigg - Shropshire political reporter Fri, October 2, 2026 at 1:33 AM EDT Steve Dulson, who founded Dulson Training in Shropshire in 2013, said it was costing hundreds of pounds more to fill lorries compared with 2025 prices [BBC] Record-breaking fuel prices have left a firm teaching people to drive lorries and buses having to "ride out" the rising cost of filling up its vehicles.
At-risk park and ride site to stay open - for now
Shropshire Council said it plans to keep the Meole Brace park and ride service in Shrewsbury running beyond November – just months after announcing its closure. The authority had originally planned to withdraw the service after a reduction in government bus funding compared with previous years, alongside increasing costs for bus operators.
At-risk park and ride site to stay open - for now
Shropshire Council said it plans to keep the Meole Brace park and ride service in Shrewsbury running beyond November – just months after announcing its closure. The authority had originally planned to withdraw the service after a reduction in government bus funding compared with previous years, alongside increasing costs for bus operators.
At-risk park and ride site to stay open - for now
Follow At-risk park and ride site to stay open - for now Rob Trigg - Shropshire political reporter Thu, September 24, 2026 at 11:21 AM EDT Passenger numbers across Shrewsbury's three park and ride sites increased last year after bus frequency improved from three an hour to five an hour at at peak times [BBC] Shropshire Council said it plans to keep the Meole Brace park and ride service in Shrewsbury running beyond November – just months after announcing its closure.
At-risk park and ride site to stay open - for now
Passenger numbers across Shrewsbury's three park and ride sites increased last year after bus frequency improved from three an hour to five an hour at at peak times Shropshire Council said it plans to keep the Meole Brace park and ride service in Shrewsbury running beyond November – just months after announcing its closure.
'There wasn't an hour when we didn't come under attack' - MP reflects on trip to Ukraine
Stuart Anderson said he spent "quite a lot of time" in a basement car park that was being used as an air raid shelter Coming under attack is nothing new for army veteran Stuart Anderson. Yet the "brutal" Russian drone and missile bombardment he experienced in Ukraine took him by surprise. "It was like being back in the miliary," he told the BBC once back from a five-day trip to Kiev earlier this month.
'There wasn't an hour when we didn't come under attack' - MP reflects on trip to Ukraine
Coming under attack is nothing new for army veteran Stuart Anderson. Yet the "brutal" Russian drone and missile bombardment he experienced in Ukraine took him by surprise. "It was like being back in the miliary," he told the BBC once back from a five-day trip to Kiev earlier this month. "I never had more than an hour's sleep at any one time, and some nights were spent in a basement car park taking shelter," he said.
Controversial rally begins - what you need to know
About 150 cars will take part in rallies over the weekend with several championship battles to be decided A two-day car rally event gets under way in Shropshire on Saturday following months of organisation - and backlash. Organisers of the Hills Ford Stages Rally have said the event will bring top-level closed-road rallying to the county, while attracting thousands of spectators and boosting the local economy.
Rayner to rule on landmark green belt appeal
The fate of a controversial plan for 800 homes on green belt land near a Shropshire village will be decided by Housing Secretary Angela Rayner in a case campaigners say could test Labour's planning reforms. A 12-day appeal is underway into whether Boningale Homes should be allowed to build the estate south of Albrighton after Shropshire Council rejected the application.
Rayner to rule on landmark green belt appeal
The appeal centres on land off Patshull Road near Albrighton The fate of a controversial plan for 800 homes on green belt land near a Shropshire village will be decided by Housing Secretary Angela Rayner in a case campaigners say could test Labour's planning reforms. A 12-day appeal is underway into whether Boningale Homes should be allowed to build the estate south of Albrighton after Shropshire Council rejected the application.
Anger over potential sale of civic centre
People in a Shropshire town are being invited to give their opinion on a proposal to sell a community building which closed three years ago. Whitchurch Civic Centre was closed in September 2023 because reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, or Raac, was found in the roof. Shropshire Council says it cannot afford the £4 million it would cost to repair it, so now the authority is looking to sell it to developers.
Preparation work on £200m motorway link road
Follow Preparation work on £200m motorway link road Rob Trigg - Shropshire political reporter Sun, August 30, 2026 at 8:29 AM EDT Preparation work on £200m motorway link road Preparation work is underway on a £200m project to directly link the eastbound M54 with the M6. Vegetation is being cleared and two large construction compounds are being built, along with temporary roads. National Highways has announced a number of diversions and closures, which are due to start next month.
Parking struggles leave businesses wanting change in medieval town
Seb Slater claimed there was a direct link between rising parking charges and the length of time that people were willing to stay in Shrewsbury Finding a parking spot in a medieval tourist town that is almost entirely encircled by England's longest river is no easy job. Parking capacity in this town is often challenging during the summer months, not just for me but plenty of drivers, especially when events are taking place. Could there be better news to come?
'We need more council tax to pay for past mistakes'
A council leader has said another council tax rise above the usual limit is likely to be set next year to "pay for the mistakes of the past". Heather Kidd's Liberal Democrat administration on Shropshire Council declared a financial emergency last September, following years of the authority battling to deliver balanced budgets. An independent report has laid bare the council's "extremely poor financial health," in part due to "a lack of adequate financial management" under Conservative leadership.
Work to remedy botched road layout set for spring
Follow Work to remedy botched road layout set for spring Rob Trigg - Shropshire political reporter Wed, August 5, 2026 at 9:13 AM EDT Firefighters called out the floating bus stop for causing "unnecessary delays" during emergencies [BBC] Construction work to improve traffic flow on a busy town centre road is set to begin next spring – less than two years after it went through a major redesign.
TV star McCloud joins fight over 'iconic' office
TV presenter and architecture champion Kevin McCloud has joined a fight to save Shropshire's Shirehall from being demolished. He has stepped in after the nine-acre site of the former Shropshire Council headquarters in Shrewsbury was put up for sale, with a preference for housing to be developed. The council's Lib-Dem leader Heather Kidd says the mothballed building costs too much to maintain and selling it is the most prudent option given the authority's serious financial struggles.
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Government raises concerns over council finances
Follow Government raises concerns over council finances Paul Rogers - Local Democracy Reporting Service; Rob Trigg - Shropshire political reporter Thu, July 16, 2026 at 1:36 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The council was given exceptional financial support by the government in February [BBC] The government has written to Shropshire Council outlining concerns about the authority's financial situation.
Labour narrowly holds council seat from Reform UK
Follow Labour narrowly holds council seat from Reform UK Labour's Ben Carter was elected on to Telford and Wrekin Council with 43% of the vote [Great Dawley Town Council] Labour has narrowly beaten Reform UK in a council by-election. Ben Carter held the seat for Labour on Telford and Wrekin Council in Shropshire, winning 21 more votes than Reform's Doug Halsall.
New-build homes should not house migrants, says Home Office
Mark Pritchard MP has criticised the plan for asylum seekers to live in Stoke Heath The Home Office has said new-build homes "should never house asylum seekers" after it emerged up to 83 migrants would be placed at a new development in a rural Shropshire village. The plans for Stoke Heath, first raised by Conservative MP Mark Pritchard in the House of Commons in June, have been met with strong opposition from residents, who say the site is "wholly unsuitable".
Options sought to save cross-county bus route
Follow Options sought to save cross-county bus route The number 64 bus service weaves its way through villages either side of the Shropshire-North Staffordshire border [BBC] A council has said it is looking at options to ensure a bus route linking Staffordshire and Shropshire continues beyond September. Shropshire Council announced last month that it had retendered the number 64 from Shrewsbury to Market Drayton and taken on the cost of providing the service.
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