MMR jab warning to parents in Telford & Wrekin

Parents and carers in the Telford and Wrekin area were today reminded to ensure their children are protected against measles following an increase in cases across the country.

Shropshire NHS trust misses its death rate drop target

The number of people dying at Shropshire’s two main hospitals has fallen over the past two years – but not by as much as NHS bosses had hoped.

Demolition of eyesore Telford estate is to start

Demolition of parts of an eyesore estate in Telford is about to start in a £6 million regeneration project.

Traffic wardens off the streets of Telford & Wrekin

Traffic wardens will not be back on the streets of Telford and Wrekin for at least another 18 months.

Ironbridge hotel visitors asked to share memories

The Best Western Valley Hotel is set in gardens

When Philip and Lesley Casson bought an historic hotel in Shropshire’s World Heritage Site they did not imagine the success they would go on to achieve.

Newport is bowing out from Heart of England in Bloom

A Shropshire town has decided not to enter this year’s Heart of England in Bloom competition, despite winning nine gold awards – but has vowed that the town will remain as colourful as ever.

Baby the porcupine still missing from Telford's Hoo Farm

Baby the porcupine – missing from Hoo Farm

A porcupine which has gone missing from a Shropshire tourist attraction remains on the loose today – despite the efforts of dozens of people to find it.

Agency nursing cost shock for Shropshire hospitals

Shropshire’s two main hospitals spent nearly half a million pounds on bank and agency staff in one month, new figures show.

Man left injured by Telford footpath attackers

A man was left with serious facial injuries after he was set upon by two attackers while walking along an isolated footpath in Telford.

Telford worker punched boss after he was sacked

A man who assaulted his bosses at work after being fired for drinking during his lunch break was in breach of a suspended prison sentence, a court heard.

Teenager hurt in fight outside Telford club

A teenager needed stitches to his face after a fight outside a nightclub in Telford.

Telford woman in £10,000 lottery win

A woman from Telford has scooped £10,000 in the People’s Postcode Lottery – but was out when a man turned up to hand over her prize.

Telford car parts trader admits handling stolen goods

A trader of used car parts has admitted handling stolen goods which he tried to sell on eBay.

Homes warned over Telford flash flooding risks

More than 60 homes near a brook in Shropshire are at risk of flash flooding, it has been revealed.

Thieves clear Telford back garden pond of koi carp

A fish-collector from Telford who had £400 worth of fish stolen from his pond during the night said he believes the fish were stolen to order by a number of people.

Princess Royal is first Harper Adams University chancellor

The Princess Royal was today announced as the first chancellor at Shropshire’s Harper Adams University.

MP Mark Pritchard blasts immigration survey as timid

Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard has described as ‘timid’ a survey which suggests only four per cent of Romanians and Bulgarians will move to Britain next year when visa restrictions are relaxed.

Late spring hits Shropshire garden centres

Helen Millington, from Hillview Hardy Plants, standing where plants should be on display at this time of year

It has come three weeks late – but finally garden centres are preparing to welcome spring flowers to their shelves as the county emerges from weeks of frost.

Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard is leading immigration debate

Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard was leading a Commons debate today over concerns about thousands of European Union immigrants being allowed to move to Britain in 2014.