Inquest to be held on Shropshire girl in swine flu error

AN INQUEST is to be held on a Shropshire teenager who died after being wrongly diagnosed with swine flu – despite health bosses initially ruling out an inquiry.


Telford man jailed for harassment against ex-girlfriend

A Telford man who assaulted his former girlfriend and then launched a campaign of harassment against her has been jailed and given a restraining order.


Letter: Are lunatics running the highways department asylum?

Letter: It would appear that after the fourth revamp in as many years another 1.4 million pounds of tax payers’ money has been wasted on “improvements” at the Harlescott Cross Roads.


Telford protesters rally against Government cuts

Scores of “angry” protesters attended two rallies in Telford to oppose Government plans to take an axe to the public sector.


Alarm at West Mercia Police cutbacks

The loss of nearly 300 jobs at West Mercia Police would be “devastating” and could lead to more cuts on front line police posts in the future, it was claimed today.


Community in shock over Telford murder probe

Members of the Sikh community in Telford today told of their shock after one of their friends was at the centre of a murder probe.


Police launch Telford woman murder investigation

A murder investigation was under way today after a woman was found dead at a house in Telford.


Police arrest man over Shrewsbury stabbing

A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing that took place in Shrewsbury town centre’s Mardol.


Telford council urged to increase grit stocks

Council chiefs in Telford have been advised to buy an extra 1,000 tonnes of grit before the winter snap – which last year saw it overspend by more than £250,000.

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