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Drunken thug shouted 'free Tommy Robinson', kicked policeman, injured paramedic and yelled abuse at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital security in shirtless racist rampage

A judge asked a drunk who went on a racist rampage at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital: “Do you think black people should go back to their own country?”

Supporting image for story: Drunken thug shouted 'free Tommy Robinson', kicked policeman, injured paramedic and yelled abuse at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital security in shirtless racist rampage

Supporting image for story: 'I think about her every day': 'Lovely' Shropshire pensioner, 77, died in Oswestry crash after unexplained medical episode at the wheel, inquest told

'I think about her every day': 'Lovely' Shropshire pensioner, 77, died in Oswestry crash after unexplained medical episode at the wheel, inquest told

Supporting image for story: Firefighters rush to battery fire in Shrewsbury garage

Firefighters rush to battery fire in Shrewsbury garage

Supporting image for story: 'Pivotal moment': Shrewsbury and Telford hospitals out of special measures after eight years

'Pivotal moment': Shrewsbury and Telford hospitals out of special measures after eight years

Supporting image for story: Family of 'much-loved wife, mom and nan' who died after Shrewsbury hospital surgeon tore her colon consider taking case to High Court for judicial review

Family of 'much-loved wife, mom and nan' who died after Shrewsbury hospital surgeon tore her colon consider taking case to High Court for judicial review

Supporting image for story: Brilliant World Book Day 2026 photos of our Shropshire and Mid Wales pupils from Shrek to Where's Wally

Brilliant World Book Day 2026 photos of our Shropshire and Mid Wales pupils from Shrek to Where's Wally

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury youngsters enjoy the magic of reading as they dress up for World Book Day

Shrewsbury youngsters enjoy the magic of reading as they dress up for World Book Day

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Drunken thug shouted 'free Tommy Robinson', kicked policeman, injured paramedic and yelled abuse at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital security in shirtless racist rampage

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Supporting image for story: Major South Shropshire road set for resurfacing later this month

Major South Shropshire road set for resurfacing later this month

Supporting image for story: 'If you don't show me where the safe is, I'll kill you!': Shrewsbury pub burglar jailed after threatening staff with a meat cleaver

'If you don't show me where the safe is, I'll kill you!': Shrewsbury pub burglar jailed after threatening staff with a meat cleaver

Supporting image for story: Fears over 'serious structural problems' at landmark Bridgnorth church lead to consultation on future

Fears over 'serious structural problems' at landmark Bridgnorth church lead to consultation on future

Supporting image for story: CCTV appeal after Shropshire shop thefts - including from Home Bargains and Morrisons

CCTV appeal after Shropshire shop thefts - including from Home Bargains and Morrisons

Supporting image for story: Temporary traffic lights remain in place on busy South Shropshire road – six months after tractor crash

Temporary traffic lights remain in place on busy South Shropshire road – six months after tractor crash

Supporting image for story: Motorcyclist taken to hospital after air ambulance scrambled to Bridgnorth crash

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after air ambulance scrambled to Bridgnorth crash

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Supporting image for story: High Sheriff presents award to HR Dept Shropshire for youth engagement

High Sheriff presents award to HR Dept Shropshire for youth engagement

Supporting image for story: Telford pupils shine in recycling and reuse competition this World Book Day

Telford pupils shine in recycling and reuse competition this World Book Day

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme to close after 32 years of helping the community

Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme to close after 32 years of helping the community

Supporting image for story: North Shropshire music shop goes from strength to strength

North Shropshire music shop goes from strength to strength

Supporting image for story: Oswestry school scores big at Shrewsbury Town FC Foundation tournament

Oswestry school scores big at Shrewsbury Town FC Foundation tournament

Supporting image for story: Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'I don’t remember food waste growing up'

Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'I don’t remember food waste growing up'

Sport

Shrewsbury Town striker Callum Stewart joins National League side on loan

Shrewsbury Town striker Callum Stewart has joined National League side Aldershot Town on loan until the end of the season.

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town striker Callum Stewart joins National League side on loan

Supporting image for story: Kevin Berkoe: ‘Daniel Udoh told me to come and enjoy it at Shrewsbury Town’

Kevin Berkoe: ‘Daniel Udoh told me to come and enjoy it at Shrewsbury Town’

Supporting image for story: Gavin Cowan sets points target to seal Shrewsbury Town’s League Two survival

Gavin Cowan sets points target to seal Shrewsbury Town’s League Two survival

Supporting image for story: "We're all dreaming" - Wolves' Rob Edwards believes in another special FA Cup run

"We're all dreaming" - Wolves' Rob Edwards believes in another special FA Cup run

Supporting image for story: Wolves to make goalkeeper decision for FA Cup clash

Wolves to make goalkeeper decision for FA Cup clash

Supporting image for story: "Let’s believe" - Ladislav Krejci fires FA Cup warning to Liverpool after Molineux stunner

"Let’s believe" - Ladislav Krejci fires FA Cup warning to Liverpool after Molineux stunner

Supporting image for story: Arne Slot on 'massive' FA Cup tie as Wolves host Liverpool

Arne Slot on 'massive' FA Cup tie as Wolves host Liverpool

Shrewsbury Town FC

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town striker Callum Stewart joins National League side on loan

Shrewsbury Town striker Callum Stewart joins National League side on loan

Supporting image for story: Kevin Berkoe: ‘Daniel Udoh told me to come and enjoy it at Shrewsbury Town’

Kevin Berkoe: ‘Daniel Udoh told me to come and enjoy it at Shrewsbury Town’

Supporting image for story: Gavin Cowan sets points target to seal Shrewsbury Town’s League Two survival

Gavin Cowan sets points target to seal Shrewsbury Town’s League Two survival

AFC Telford United

Supporting image for story: Kevin Wilkin frustrated with outworked AFC Telford United in home defeat

Kevin Wilkin frustrated with outworked AFC Telford United in home defeat

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United beaten by rock-bottom Leamington

AFC Telford United beaten by rock-bottom Leamington

Supporting image for story: "It's not often I stand in the changing room and use those words" - Kevin Wilkin reveals unique team talk ahead of crucial Radcliffe victory

"It's not often I stand in the changing room and use those words" - Kevin Wilkin reveals unique team talk ahead of crucial Radcliffe victory

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Supporting image for story: "We're all dreaming" - Wolves' Rob Edwards believes in another special FA Cup run

"We're all dreaming" - Wolves' Rob Edwards believes in another special FA Cup run

Supporting image for story: Wolves to make goalkeeper decision for FA Cup clash

Wolves to make goalkeeper decision for FA Cup clash

Supporting image for story: Wolves backed to pull off great escape

Wolves backed to pull off great escape

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Supporting image for story: 'Ran out of steam': Luke Powell and Jonny Drury analysis after Shrewsbury's run ends against Walsall

'Ran out of steam': Luke Powell and Jonny Drury analysis after Shrewsbury's run ends against Walsall

Supporting image for story: Tables have turned - George Bennett and Luke Powell preview Shrewsbury vs Walsall

Tables have turned - George Bennett and Luke Powell preview Shrewsbury vs Walsall

Supporting image for story: Luke Powell analysis as Shrewsbury Town make it five wins on the bounce

Luke Powell analysis as Shrewsbury Town make it five wins on the bounce

Supporting image for story: Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s win over Accrington Stanley

Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s win over Accrington Stanley

Supporting image for story: Watch: Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s win over Notts County

Watch: Luke Powell analyses Shrewsbury Town’s win over Notts County

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Luke Powell analysis after Shrewsbury Town's huge win over Swindon Town

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Crufts 2026: Working and Pastoral group winners announced on day one

Crufts 2026 day one: Fast runs, first titles, and a new grooming competition

Supporting image for story: Crufts 2026: Working and Pastoral group winners announced on day one

Supporting image for story: Tractor Run through streets of Kington raises £3,000 for cancer charity

Tractor Run through streets of Kington raises £3,000 for cancer charity

Supporting image for story: Winners of the Knighton Town Silver Band draw selected for March

Winners of the Knighton Town Silver Band draw selected for March

Supporting image for story: I attended the incredible Peaky Blinders movie world premiere in Birmingham - here’s my verdict of the long awaited film The Immortal Man - Review

I attended the incredible Peaky Blinders movie world premiere in Birmingham - here’s my verdict of the long awaited film The Immortal Man - Review

Supporting image for story: Brilliant World Book Day 2026 photos of our Shropshire and Mid Wales pupils from Shrek to Where's Wally

Brilliant World Book Day 2026 photos of our Shropshire and Mid Wales pupils from Shrek to Where's Wally

Supporting image for story: Meet Raffles: Drayton Manor’s new one-year-old binturong

Meet Raffles: Drayton Manor’s new one-year-old binturong

Supporting image for story: Peaky Blinders: Essential episodes to watch ahead of The Immortal Man

Peaky Blinders: Essential episodes to watch ahead of The Immortal Man

Supporting image for story: ‘Nowhere I’d rather be’: Renowned Shropshire-born violinist launches new Baroque orchestra in Shrewsbury

‘Nowhere I’d rather be’: Renowned Shropshire-born violinist launches new Baroque orchestra in Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: North Wales wool boutique designs Wonderwool Wales 20th anniversary sweater

North Wales wool boutique designs Wonderwool Wales 20th anniversary sweater

Supporting image for story: Sheep Village “Cynefin” to be launched by RWAS and NSA at the Royal Welsh Show

Sheep Village “Cynefin” to be launched by RWAS and NSA at the Royal Welsh Show

Supporting image for story: National Trust completes takeover of Ironbridge Museums and pledges 'they won’t be changing too much'

National Trust completes takeover of Ironbridge Museums and pledges 'they won’t be changing too much'

Supporting image for story: Peaky Blinders: Filming locations you can visit as The Immortal Man hits cinemas

Peaky Blinders: Filming locations you can visit as The Immortal Man hits cinemas

Supporting image for story: More artists join the sizzling summer line up at Llangollen Pavilion

More artists join the sizzling summer line up at Llangollen Pavilion

Supporting image for story: We visited a hidden gem village near Shropshire with an iconic brewery and a café hoping to create a tightknit community

We visited a hidden gem village near Shropshire with an iconic brewery and a café hoping to create a tightknit community

Supporting image for story: Punctuality and value for money of rail services ranked - see how satisfied customers are with Avanti, West Midlands Railway and Cross Country

Punctuality and value for money of rail services ranked - see how satisfied customers are with Avanti, West Midlands Railway and Cross Country

Crime

Supporting image for story: Drunken thug shouted 'free Tommy Robinson', kicked policeman, injured paramedic and yelled abuse at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital security in shirtless racist rampage

Drunken thug shouted 'free Tommy Robinson', kicked policeman, injured paramedic and yelled abuse at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital security in shirtless racist rampage

Supporting image for story: CCTV appeal after Shropshire shop thefts - including from Home Bargains and Morrisons

CCTV appeal after Shropshire shop thefts - including from Home Bargains and Morrisons

Supporting image for story: Police warning issued over reports of courier fraud across Mid Wales

Police warning issued over reports of courier fraud across Mid Wales

Supporting image for story: Charges dropped against man who was accused of Telford Facebook Marketplace robbery

Charges dropped against man who was accused of Telford Facebook Marketplace robbery

Supporting image for story: Shropshire murder trial: Murder accused tells of drug dealing with brother of co-defendant

Shropshire murder trial: Murder accused tells of drug dealing with brother of co-defendant

Supporting image for story: Man pleads not guilty to religiously aggravated assault and criminal damage after incident at Shrewsbury Muslim Centre

Man pleads not guilty to religiously aggravated assault and criminal damage after incident at Shrewsbury Muslim Centre

Business

Supporting image for story: A shipping container could be used for office storage in Llandrindod Wells, if plans are approved

A shipping container could be used for office storage in Llandrindod Wells, if plans are approved

Supporting image for story: Have your say on the draft GROW Powys Economic Strategy

Have your say on the draft GROW Powys Economic Strategy

Supporting image for story: Powys land to be used for testing military equipment

Powys land to be used for testing military equipment

Supporting image for story: High Sheriff presents award to HR Dept Shropshire for youth engagement

High Sheriff presents award to HR Dept Shropshire for youth engagement

Supporting image for story: Local councillors call for a banking hub in Llanidloes

Local councillors call for a banking hub in Llanidloes

Supporting image for story: West Midlands law firm expands footprint in the Black Country

West Midlands law firm expands footprint in the Black Country

Education

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury youngsters enjoy the magic of reading as they dress up for World Book Day

Shrewsbury youngsters enjoy the magic of reading as they dress up for World Book Day

Supporting image for story: College staff get behind-the-scenes look at new Telford A-level centre

College staff get behind-the-scenes look at new Telford A-level centre

Supporting image for story: Telford pupils shine in recycling and reuse competition this World Book Day

Telford pupils shine in recycling and reuse competition this World Book Day

Supporting image for story: Telford primary school joins Shrewsbury-based multi-academy trust

Telford primary school joins Shrewsbury-based multi-academy trust

Supporting image for story: Former student joins Telford College sports team after excelling on coaching course

Former student joins Telford College sports team after excelling on coaching course

Supporting image for story: Schools will have to stock allergy pens under new measures

Schools will have to stock allergy pens under new measures

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Ford’s Kuga and Puma get BlueCruise hands-free driving tech

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Dacia’s new ‘Striker’ set to expand firm’s line-up

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These were the best-selling cars in February

Supporting image for story: New car market rises see highest February registrations since 2004

New car market rises see highest February registrations since 2004

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Are flights leaving Dubai today? Is the airport open now? - urgent latest update issued to travellers

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First Drive: Omoda flexes muscles with new 7 SUV