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Hospitals shake-up gets go-ahead

Health bosses have given the final approval to a controverisal shake-up of services at Shropshire’s two main hospitals, as well as giving the green light to a £27 million new hospital in South Shropshire.

Hospitals shake-up gets go-ahead

More photos of Shropshire from the air

An aerial view of our continually changing landscape.

More photos of Shropshire from the air

Concern over Telford outdoor ice rink bid

Businesses have objected to plans for a temporary outdoor skating rink in Telford town centre this summer over fears that it will attract anti-social behaviour.

Concern over Telford outdoor ice rink bid

Shropshire motorists get payouts over pothole woe

Shropshire’s two main authorities have paid out thousands of pounds to drivers whose vehicles have been damaged by potholes and the poor state of some county roads.

Shropshire motorists get payouts over pothole woe

Two Telford schools could merge after head steps down

Two schools in Telford could be merged saving £100,000 a year, it was revealed today – and the move could be brought in as early as next January.

Two Telford schools could merge after head steps down

Out-of-town stores a big threat to traders

Further expansion of out-of-town supermarkets in Shrewsbury should be stopped to prevent independent traders being damaged, a major new report has claimed.

Out-of-town stores a big threat to traders

Shifnal supermarket bid may create 50 jobs

A new supermarket could be built in Shifnal creating 50 new jobs, it was revealed today.

Shifnal supermarket bid may create 50 jobs

Telford man in court over firearm

A 33-year-old man from Telford was in court today charged with robbery and having an imitation firearm.

Telford man in court over firearm

Digital era hasn’t eclipsed newspapers

The new era of digitised multi-media has not diminished the importance of local newspapers on the communities they serve.

Digital era hasn’t eclipsed newspapers

Leader: Crimewave goes up with the mercury

The sun is out, and the crooks are smiling, as once again it gives them a unique opportunity to pay an uninvited visit to your home through that open window or the door left ajar, before walking off with some loot and leaving behind a legacy of misery.

Leader: Crimewave goes up with the mercury

Armed robbery suspect bailed

A man arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Shropshire has been released on bail, police said this afternoon.

Armed robbery suspect bailed

Miracle baby Ethan battles survival odds

Just days after baby Ethan Wheeler was born 10 weeks prematurely his parents were told to say goodbye to him.

Miracle baby Ethan battles survival odds
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