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I’ve been following the recent, tragic story of poor Mrs Kathleen Mobbs, of Dawley, who died after waiting seven hours to see a doctor.

A nine-year-old boy who was rescued from a house fire in Telford has been discharged from hospital.

Bridgnorth and Whitchurch continued to outline their division three promotion credentials – by being the only victors from Shropshire’s seven Birmingham League teams.

The FTSE 100 slumped 2.61 per cent to 4,326.01 after oil prices reversed and headed down from recent highs.

Organisers of Cosford Air Show today issued a public apology after the event closed its gates to visitors – including some with tickets – for the first time in its history.

A former Shropshire convicted paedophile today insisted he had never seen missing Madeleine McCann other than in posters and on television.

About 600 people have now registered objections and comments over controversial plans for a £60 million incinerator in Shrewsbury.

The streets of Shrewsbury came to life at the weekend thanks to the town’s annual carnival with thousands of revellers lining the parade route.

Newport’s annual carnival was the most successful in the 36-year history of the event, organisers said today.

Hundreds of people gathered in a Mid Wales town to enjoy the sights and sounds of the annual carnival.

Figures published today show more than 60,000 people have taken up the government's new car scrappage scheme.

Setanta has until Friday to repay the reported £30 million it owes the Premier League or it will lose the right to broadcast games next season.

Crowds of people turned out to watch county athletes take to the water for almost 180 races during Bridgnorth’s Primary Regatta on Saturday, writes Sophie Bignall.

People in Ellesmere are having their post delivered later and later since the town’s Royal Mail delivery office closed its doors, it was claimed today.

A 44-year-old man today appeared in court charged with the murder of a 63-year-old Shropshire chimney sweep.

Manager Paul Simpson has pledged to use the loan market to Shrewsbury Town’s advantage next season – after outlining his intentions to operate with a smaller squad.

Shrewsbury’s struggles in the Birmingham League premier division continued as they suffered a heavy seven wicket defeat at Walmley.

Wolves have secured their first signing of the summer with the £2.6m capture of Red Star Belgrade midfielder Nenad Milijas.

Boss Rob Smith is preparing to run with a wafer-thin AFC Telford United squad in order to maximise the quality at his disposal.

Plans for a multi-million pound tourist attraction in Whitchurch today took a step forward after receiving a major cash boost.

Thousands of people turned out for the RAF Cosford air show. Find out more with our video report here.

Market Drayton housemate Freddie Fisher, better known to the nation as Halfwit, was at the centre of a blazing row when he showed solidarity for Noirin’s hunger strike – by deciding to parade around in a towel.

Vandals went on a wrecking spree at a Shropshire graveyard and left behind a trail of mindless destruction, including damage to a war hero’s grave.

A Shropshire man who was seriously injured when he plunged 20ft through a town hall trapdoor after discovering a body today remained in intensive care.

Seven people – including five children – needed hospital treatment following a house fire in a village between Telford and Wolverhampton.

One of Britain’s top rappers is appearing in Oswestry this week.

Work today began on restoring a historic Mid Wales venue once used for cockfighting.

A weekly day centre for elderly people in Llanfyllin may have to close if more people do not use the facilities.

Shropshire people were warned to beware of thunderstorms and torrential downpours today as a belt of unstable weather crosses the country.

The UK's economic recovery is set to be slow and gradual with growth not returning until next year, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has warned.