On Air Now
Sunshine Radio
News
The latest local news for South Shropshire, North Herefordshire and Worcestershire as well as regional, UK and International news - got a story? news@sunshineradio.co.uk
Local News
-
Volunteers needed in Ludlow for poppy appeal
The Royal British Legion is appealing for new volunteers in Ludlow.
-
Have Fun, Take Care and Stay Safe during Royal Welsh Show week
A series of safety measures including a campaign encouraging youngsters to Have Fun, Take Care and Stay Safe will return ahead of this month's Royal Welsh Show.
-
Schools awarded share of £30,000 to enable walking or wheeling to school
Eighteen Shropshire schools are to receive a share of £30,000 to help enable children to cycle, walk or scoot to and from school.
-
Delay in Ludlow café reopening
Structural work on a popular café that was gutted by a fire has temporarily stopped.
-
New track proposal for Christmas tree firm
Christmas may still feel a long way off, but for one farmer plans are already afoot.
-
Shropshire Council told to pay more than £3k to mother
Shropshire Council must pay a mother more than £3,000 for the way it handled her child’s Education, Heath and Care (EHC) plan.
-
Moreton Show 2025 has 30 opportunities to win a golden ticket to the Horse of the Year Show
For the second year running, Moreton Show will be hosting over 30 Horse of the Year qualifiers (HOYS) giving competitors the opportunity to win their golden ticket to the iconic Horse of the Year Show.
-
£1.1M to boost bus use in Herefordshire
Details have been revealed of how £1.1 million will be spent improving Herefordshire’s bus services.
Worcestershire News
-
Plans for new farm shop near Tenbury
A new shop is to be added to a farm in Shropshire.
-
Investigation launched after two deaths in Redditch
Police are investigating the deaths of two people in Redditch.
Powys News
-
Have Fun, Take Care and Stay Safe during Royal Welsh Show week
A series of safety measures including a campaign encouraging youngsters to Have Fun, Take Care and Stay Safe will return ahead of this month's Royal Welsh Show.
-
Powys council stilll waiting for decision on £6 milllion worth of levelling up funding
Powys Council is still waiting to find out if it will receive a further £6 million in UK Government Levelling Up Funding (LUF) – a senior councillor has revealed.
UK News
-
'Physical threat' from Iran on people living in UK has 'increased significantly', watchdog says
The threat of physical attacks by Iran on people living in the UK has increased "significantly" since 2022, according to a new report by parliament's intelligence watchdog.
-
This flimsy vessel carrying migrants could reach British waters in a few hours' time
We see the boat from a distance - the orange of the life jackets reflected in the rising sun.
-
Officers who confronted Southport killer reveal how they disarmed him - as they are nominated for police bravery award
The officers who confronted the Southport killer have described, for the first time publicly, how they disarmed him - as they joined a list of 70 officers nominated for a police bravery award.
-
Heat health alerts and hosepipe ban issued as third heatwave hits UK
Heat health alerts and a hosepipe ban have been issued as the third heatwave of the summer is set to hit some parts of the country by the weekend.
National News
-
'Physical threat' from Iran on people living in UK has 'increased significantly', watchdog says
The threat of physical attacks by Iran on people living in the UK has increased "significantly" since 2022, according to a new report by parliament's intelligence watchdog.
-
This flimsy vessel carrying migrants could reach British waters in a few hours' time
We see the boat from a distance - the orange of the life jackets reflected in the rising sun.
-
Officers who confronted Southport killer reveal how they disarmed him - as they are nominated for police bravery award
The officers who confronted the Southport killer have described, for the first time publicly, how they disarmed him - as they joined a list of 70 officers nominated for a police bravery award.
-
Heat health alerts and hosepipe ban issued as third heatwave hits UK
Heat health alerts and a hosepipe ban have been issued as the third heatwave of the summer is set to hit some parts of the country by the weekend.
Sport
-
Christian Horner: Red Bull F1 team principal sacked after 20 years in charge of Milton Keynes outfit
Christian Horner has been sacked as Red Bull team principal with immediate effect after 20 years in charge of the Formula 1 team.
-
British and Irish Lions: Owen Farrell on bench as Henry Pollock starts vs AUNZ XV
Owen Farrell has been included among the replacements with Henry Pollock restored to the starting XV for the British and Irish Lions’ game with an Australia and New Zealand Invitational XV in Adelaide on Saturday.
-
Christian Horner: Former Red Bull team principal says sacking came as a 'shock' in tearful farewell speech
Christian Horner admitted his sacking as Red Bull team principal had come as a "shock" as he made a tearful farewell speech at the team's factory.
-
Crystal Palace in Europa League: Eagles' status in doubt as Lyon's Ligue 1 relegation overturned
Crystal Palace's hopes of playing in next season's Europa League are in doubt after Lyon were successful in their appeal against their relegation from Ligue 1.
-
Mohammed Kudus transfer news: Tottenham agree £55m deal to sign West Ham forward
Tottenham have agreed a deal with West Ham to sign Mohammed Kudus.
Showbiz News
-
Reservoir Dogs actor Michael Madsen died from heart failure, says cardiologist
Actor Michael Madsen, who starred in Reservoir Dogs and Thelma & Louise, died from heart failure, his cardiologist has said.
-
Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentencing hearing confirmed
The date for Sean "Diddy" Combs's sentencing hearing has been confirmed.
-
'I will not go quietly,' Gregg Wallace says amid reports he's been sacked from Masterchef
Former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace has vowed he will "not go quietly", amid reports that he has been sacked from MasterChef.
-
Fantasy v reality: Lena Dunham's Too Much is a new spin on the London romcom
Horse-drawn carriages, picturesque gardens and endless cups of tea are just some of the stereotypical tropes that have shaped America's romanticised image of England before even stepping foot on the island.
-
The Salt Path author says claims best-selling book is based on lies are 'highly misleading'
Raynor Winn, the author of the best-selling memoir The Salt Path, has called claims she "lied" in her 2018 book "highly misleading".
Technology
-
Robot performs realistic gallbladder surgery 'with 100% accuracy'
A robot has performed realistic surgery on its own with 100% accuracy, researchers have announced.
-
'Milestone' technique could help cancer patients keep hair during chemotherapy
Researchers say they have found a "powerful double weapon" that could help cancer patients keep their hair during chemotherapy.
-
Heatwave likely killed 263 people in London, study estimates
An extra 263 Londoners likely died in the recent heatwave, according to stark new estimates.
-
South West Water agrees to pay £24m for wastewater failures
South West Water has agreed to pay a £24m penalty for wastewater spillages, the water regulator said.
Videos
-
This flimsy vessel carrying migrants could reach British waters in a few hours' time
We see the boat from a distance - the orange of the life jackets reflected in the rising sun.
-
Why do so many from around the world try to cross the English Channel?
While the politicians talk, so many people come from around the world to try to get across the Channel on small boats. But why?
-
Officers who confronted Southport killer reveal how they disarmed him - as they are nominated for police bravery award
The officers who confronted the Southport killer have described, for the first time publicly, how they disarmed him - as they joined a list of 70 officers nominated for a police bravery award.
-
IDF chief says conditions 'created' for Gaza ceasefire - as Trump says it could be 'this week or next'
Donald Trump and a leading figure in the Israeli army have suggested a ceasefire in Gaza could be close.
