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'It just broke Tyler': Community donates more than £27,000 to Telford firefighter father's fundraiser after 35-year-old's devastating cancer blow

A beloved Telford firefighter and father of two is battling terminal cancer while his wife searches tirelessly for private treatment options abroad - and the Shropshire community has rallied to pledge tens of thousands of pounds to the cause.

Supporting image for story: 'It just broke Tyler': Community donates more than £27,000 to Telford firefighter father's fundraiser after 35-year-old's devastating cancer blow

Supporting image for story: ‘Why is our bridge being left to deteriorate when Shrewsbury gets theirs repaired?’ Concerns over town’s bridge two years after promises to fix it

‘Why is our bridge being left to deteriorate when Shrewsbury gets theirs repaired?’ Concerns over town’s bridge two years after promises to fix it

Supporting image for story: Telford robber, 21, stole luxury Cartier and Breitling watches worth more than £7,000 from Cash Converters - and had an axe

Telford robber, 21, stole luxury Cartier and Breitling watches worth more than £7,000 from Cash Converters - and had an axe

Supporting image for story: Plans go in for 270 new homes in Shropshire town in latest major scheme targeted at county

Plans go in for 270 new homes in Shropshire town in latest major scheme targeted at county

Supporting image for story: Task and finish group to be set up in bid to sort out pothole epidemic in Shropshire

Task and finish group to be set up in bid to sort out pothole epidemic in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Double yellow lines planned to 'deter commuter parking' near Shrewsbury hospital

Double yellow lines planned to 'deter commuter parking' near Shrewsbury hospital

Supporting image for story: Drink driver, 35, caught in Telford is banned and ordered to pay £666

Drink driver, 35, caught in Telford is banned and ordered to pay £666

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Telford robber, 21, stole luxury Cartier and Breitling watches worth more than £7,000 from Cash Converters - and had an axe

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Supporting image for story: Eight-year-old girl rules Shrewsbury school as she takes over from headteacher for the day

Eight-year-old girl rules Shrewsbury school as she takes over from headteacher for the day

Supporting image for story: Telford sex offender, 56, deleted web history, had animal porn and went abroad instead of signing the register

Telford sex offender, 56, deleted web history, had animal porn and went abroad instead of signing the register

Supporting image for story: Plans to build 85 new homes on a controversial plot of land in Telford revealed

Plans to build 85 new homes on a controversial plot of land in Telford revealed

Supporting image for story: Let's squawk about parakeets: Your most colourful images as parakeets continue to be spotted around Shropshire

Let's squawk about parakeets: Your most colourful images as parakeets continue to be spotted around Shropshire

Supporting image for story: 'I'm living out my dream': West Midlands mum-of-four takes over café she used to work at as a teenager

'I'm living out my dream': West Midlands mum-of-four takes over café she used to work at as a teenager

Supporting image for story: Telford man and teenager admit throwing bin from A442 bridge and hitting police car

Telford man and teenager admit throwing bin from A442 bridge and hitting police car

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Supporting image for story: Spring into celebrations at Lilleshall with Easter events for the whole family

Spring into celebrations at Lilleshall with Easter events for the whole family

Supporting image for story: New chapter for Soulton Hall as committee findings enter Hansard

New chapter for Soulton Hall as committee findings enter Hansard

Supporting image for story: New rail and walking heritage tour to showcase the history of Corwen

New rail and walking heritage tour to showcase the history of Corwen

Supporting image for story: New Telford care home announces grand open day and appoints manager

New Telford care home announces grand open day and appoints manager

Supporting image for story: New Ludlow community orchard planted by local volunteers with donated trees

New Ludlow community orchard planted by local volunteers with donated trees

Supporting image for story: Community comes together in Shrewsbury to celebrate International Women’s Day

Community comes together in Shrewsbury to celebrate International Women’s Day

Sport

Shrewsbury Town hit by fresh injury concern as Tom Anderson forced off

Gavin Cowan revealed Tom Anderson had to be withdrawn with a hip problem during Shrewsbury Town’s defeat to Cheltenham Town.

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town hit by fresh injury concern as Tom Anderson forced off

Supporting image for story: Gavin Cowan admits Shrewsbury Town’s defeat to Cheltenham Town was ‘right result’

Gavin Cowan admits Shrewsbury Town’s defeat to Cheltenham Town was ‘right result’

Supporting image for story: Luke Powell analysis as Shrewsbury Town suffer defeat against Cheltenham

Luke Powell analysis as Shrewsbury Town suffer defeat against Cheltenham

Supporting image for story: ‘Absolute madness’ - Former Shrewsbury Town captain Oliver Norburn sent off for throwing boot

‘Absolute madness’ - Former Shrewsbury Town captain Oliver Norburn sent off for throwing boot

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town 0-2 Cheltenham Town: Salop concede second-half double to suffer consecutive home defeat

Shrewsbury Town 0-2 Cheltenham Town: Salop concede second-half double to suffer consecutive home defeat

Supporting image for story: Scarborough 1 AFC Telford United 1: Bucks held in race for play-offs

Scarborough 1 AFC Telford United 1: Bucks held in race for play-offs

Supporting image for story: James Morrison's 'pretty sure' assessment after West Brom goalkeeper's injury as boss makes 'naughty' claim

James Morrison's 'pretty sure' assessment after West Brom goalkeeper's injury as boss makes 'naughty' claim

Shrewsbury Town FC

Supporting image for story: ‘Absolute madness’ - Former Shrewsbury Town captain Oliver Norburn sent off for throwing boot

‘Absolute madness’ - Former Shrewsbury Town captain Oliver Norburn sent off for throwing boot

Supporting image for story: Luke Powell analysis as Shrewsbury Town suffer defeat against Cheltenham

Luke Powell analysis as Shrewsbury Town suffer defeat against Cheltenham

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town hit by fresh injury concern as Tom Anderson forced off

Shrewsbury Town hit by fresh injury concern as Tom Anderson forced off

AFC Telford United

Supporting image for story: Scarborough 1 AFC Telford United 1: Bucks held in race for play-offs

Scarborough 1 AFC Telford United 1: Bucks held in race for play-offs

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United preview: Inconsistent Bucks must find their feet ahead of National League North run-in

AFC Telford United preview: Inconsistent Bucks must find their feet ahead of National League North run-in

Supporting image for story: Play-offs or painfully close? National League North supercomputer predicts AFC Telford United's fate

Play-offs or painfully close? National League North supercomputer predicts AFC Telford United's fate

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Supporting image for story: 'It is a start': What Wolves fans have said about season ticket price drop as trust welcomes 'positive step'

'It is a start': What Wolves fans have said about season ticket price drop as trust welcomes 'positive step'

Supporting image for story: 'We've got to try': Rob Edwards hails work rate of £7m Wolves signing - and makes scoring position point

'We've got to try': Rob Edwards hails work rate of £7m Wolves signing - and makes scoring position point

Supporting image for story: Gomes and Bueno debate: Who stays at Wolves and who departs in the summer

Gomes and Bueno debate: Who stays at Wolves and who departs in the summer

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Supporting image for story: Watch: Latest Shrewsbury Town update - Luca Hoole injury blow with updates on John Marquis and Bradley Ihionvien

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'Scenes': Luke Powell analysis after stunning Shrewsbury Town comeback in latest victory

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Latest Shrewsbury Town update after Gavin Cowan's pre-Chesterfield press conference

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This new long-lasting, but very affordable, concealer is quickly winning over beauty lovers

Finding a concealer that offers dependable coverage, lasts all day and is good value for money feel like a challenge - but e.l.f. Cosmetics may have got the solution.

Supporting image for story: This new long-lasting, but very affordable, concealer is quickly winning over beauty lovers

Supporting image for story: Spring into celebrations at Lilleshall with Easter events for the whole family

Spring into celebrations at Lilleshall with Easter events for the whole family

Supporting image for story: New rail and walking heritage tour to showcase the history of Corwen

New rail and walking heritage tour to showcase the history of Corwen

Supporting image for story: Some of the country’s finest harpists will lead a Powys summer school and play in concert

Some of the country’s finest harpists will lead a Powys summer school and play in concert

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Slimming World leader celebrated for helping residents achieve weight goals

Shropshire Slimming World leader celebrated for helping residents achieve weight goals

Supporting image for story: Local fundraiser to support children in NHS hospitals and hospices

Local fundraiser to support children in NHS hospitals and hospices

Supporting image for story: Rockstar freight engine renamed 'The Lady of Llangollen' for Mother’s Day celebrations

Rockstar freight engine renamed 'The Lady of Llangollen' for Mother’s Day celebrations

Supporting image for story: The film I Swear – the true life story of John Davidson – will be shown at a Kington cinema this month

The film I Swear – the true life story of John Davidson – will be shown at a Kington cinema this month

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Oscars 2026: Sinners to Sentimental Value - Our critics on the films up for Best Picture

Supporting image for story: Dan Morris: Movie magic in the air as Oscars 2026 nominees take their seats

Dan Morris: Movie magic in the air as Oscars 2026 nominees take their seats

Supporting image for story: MySweetSmile has dropped the price of its Pro Teeth Whitening Kit by 50% in the Spring sale

MySweetSmile has dropped the price of its Pro Teeth Whitening Kit by 50% in the Spring sale

Supporting image for story: Midlands Heroes: Dame Meera Syal still has the Midlands Midas touch

Midlands Heroes: Dame Meera Syal still has the Midlands Midas touch

Supporting image for story: 14 Shropshire pubs serving the best pints of Guinness ahead of St Patrick's Day

14 Shropshire pubs serving the best pints of Guinness ahead of St Patrick's Day

Supporting image for story: First Elan Dark Sky Festival to be held at one of the world’s best stargazing sites on March 27 and 28

First Elan Dark Sky Festival to be held at one of the world’s best stargazing sites on March 27 and 28

Supporting image for story: Peaky Blinders returns with new series: Open casting call for extras in West Midlands city

Peaky Blinders returns with new series: Open casting call for extras in West Midlands city

Crime

Supporting image for story: Telford robber, 21, stole luxury Cartier and Breitling watches worth more than £7,000 from Cash Converters - and had an axe

Telford robber, 21, stole luxury Cartier and Breitling watches worth more than £7,000 from Cash Converters - and had an axe

Supporting image for story: Drink driver, 35, caught in Telford is banned and ordered to pay £666

Drink driver, 35, caught in Telford is banned and ordered to pay £666

Supporting image for story: Telford sex offender, 56, deleted web history, had animal porn and went abroad instead of signing the register

Telford sex offender, 56, deleted web history, had animal porn and went abroad instead of signing the register

Supporting image for story: Man, 28, jailed for having knife outside Telford hotel

Man, 28, jailed for having knife outside Telford hotel

Supporting image for story: Telford man and teenager admit throwing bin from A442 bridge and hitting police car

Telford man and teenager admit throwing bin from A442 bridge and hitting police car

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British Ironwork Centre accepts 4,000 knives taken off city's streets in Knife Angel campaign

Business

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council defends £176,000 salary for new chief exec

Shropshire Council defends £176,000 salary for new chief exec

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury's firm's staff taking on mud run for charity

Shrewsbury's firm's staff taking on mud run for charity

Supporting image for story: Classic car firm in Shropshire behind 200mph Aston Martin record goes into liquidation

Classic car firm in Shropshire behind 200mph Aston Martin record goes into liquidation

Supporting image for story: New self-storage business to open on site of former tractor dealership in Newport next month

New self-storage business to open on site of former tractor dealership in Newport next month

Supporting image for story: 20 Shropshire eateries get new food hygiene ratings - including a Telford primary school's breakfast club

20 Shropshire eateries get new food hygiene ratings - including a Telford primary school's breakfast club

Supporting image for story: Retail unit that is home to M&S Foodhall in Oswestry goes up for sale

Retail unit that is home to M&S Foodhall in Oswestry goes up for sale

Education

Supporting image for story: Eight-year-old girl rules Shrewsbury school as she takes over from headteacher for the day

Eight-year-old girl rules Shrewsbury school as she takes over from headteacher for the day

Supporting image for story: Award winner Ruth’s mission to get more people speaking Welsh in the workplace

Award winner Ruth’s mission to get more people speaking Welsh in the workplace

Supporting image for story: Telford college welcomes Education Secretary to new sixth form centre on town visit

Telford college welcomes Education Secretary to new sixth form centre on town visit

Supporting image for story: Education Secretary visits Telford Park School during education tour

Education Secretary visits Telford Park School during education tour

Supporting image for story: Inside Telford's newest primary school as Education Secretary drops in to check progress

Inside Telford's newest primary school as Education Secretary drops in to check progress

Supporting image for story: 'Remarkable' pianist educated in Shropshire returning to perform in venue with 'unique aura'

'Remarkable' pianist educated in Shropshire returning to perform in venue with 'unique aura'

Motors

Supporting image for story: Porsche Cayenne Electric range expands with ‘S’ variant

Porsche Cayenne Electric range expands with ‘S’ variant

Supporting image for story: Toyota GR Yaris gets even more driver-focused with several upgrades

Toyota GR Yaris gets even more driver-focused with several upgrades

Supporting image for story: Denza Z9GT to kick-start ‘Flash Charging’ network in Europe

Denza Z9GT to kick-start ‘Flash Charging’ network in Europe

Supporting image for story: Ferrari’s Amalfi gains new drop-top Spider version

Ferrari’s Amalfi gains new drop-top Spider version

Supporting image for story: Ford Capri range receives updates including new ‘Collection’ edition

Ford Capri range receives updates including new ‘Collection’ edition

Supporting image for story: Volkswagen ID.3 to gain new ‘ID.3 Neo’ nameplate for model’s upcoming refresh

Volkswagen ID.3 to gain new ‘ID.3 Neo’ nameplate for model’s upcoming refresh