Shropshire news, page 2


Shropshire nurses face the axe in job cuts

At least 20 nursing jobs across Shropshire could be axed under changes being proposed by county health bosses, a whistleblower claimed today.


Tribute to Telford airman killed in Afghanistan

The family of an airman from Shropshire killed in Afghanistan were today attempting to come to terms with the loss of a ‘loving, sensitive young man’.


MRI scans off after thieves steal Shrewsbury hospital cables

Twenty medical scans at a Shropshire hospital were cancelled after thieves stole electrical cables. Staff at Shropshire Nuffield Hospital in Shrewsbury discovered the mobile scanner’s main cable had been cut and stolen.


Shropshire cricketer Martin Delaney in court

Shropshire county cricketer Martin David Delaney, has appeared before magistrates accused of plotting to break into a Telford house.


Firewood shortage threat to Queen’s Jubilee beacons in Church Stretton

Three beacons due to be lit on the Shropshire Hills to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee could be axed if more firewood cannot be found, it was warned today.


Shropshire strikers out in pensions row

Thousands of striking public sector workers across Shropshire today caused misery for hospitals, colleges, council offices and emergency services by walking out in the on-going pensions row.


Shropshire archery star Alison Williamson picked for Olympics

Shropshire archer Alison Williamson has spoken of her pride after securing a place at her sixth Olympic Games.


Tonight’s the night for Zoe Cooper and Aquabatique on BGT

Shropshire’s Zoe Cooper has urged the county to get behind her tonight as she aims to book her place in the final of Britain’s Got Talent – after admitting she has been ‘overwhelmed’ by the support she has received.


Shropshire tourism chiefs in vegan restaurants call

Bosses at Shropshire Tourism have been left bamboozled after a search for a vegan restaurant in the county proved fruitless.


Shropshire farm in RSPB contest’s final four

A farm near Market Drayton has been named as one of four farms in the regional finals of a national competition.


Three Shropshire towns to start £250,000 car club

A £250,000 car club will be set up in three Shropshire towns this year in an effort to cut congestion and parking problems.


Anger at mystery on times for wind turbine lorry trials

People are being left in the dark over the planned dates and times of test runs for lorries delivering to windfarms in Mid Wales, it has been claimed.


Leader – The council gravy train at full steam

If you are having no luck in winning the lottery, there is a lucrative alternative – land yourself a top job on a council.


Luxury homes fit for millionaires on sale

With sprawling gardens, an indoor swimming pool and even a private helicopter hangar, two dream homes fit for royalty have been put on the market.


Centuries old map of Shropshire going on show

Here’s Shropshire as you’ve probably never seen it before.


£1m bid to make Shropshire children more musical

More than a million pounds has been secured in Shropshire as part of moves to improve access to music for young people.


OFT looks into deal on Harry Tuffins sale to the Co-op

The recent sale of the Shropshire and Mid Wales supermarket chain Harry Tuffins to the Co-op has been referred to the Office of Fair Trading, it was revealed today.


Direct link from Shropshire to London on rail firms’ agendas

The firm chosen to take over rail services between London and the north west for the next 15 years must look at reintroducing a direct link between Shropshire and the capital, county leaders said today.


Shrewsbury swimmer Zoe Cooper bids to cause BGT splash

An acrobatic swimmer from Shrewsbury is preparing to shoot – or rather dive – to stardom on Britain’s Got Talent tonight.


Fears over any losses in Shropshire Council firm move

Fears have been raised about who would foot the bill should a new company being set up by Shropshire Council to run a range of public services make a loss.


£11m being slashed from West Mercia police budget

West Mercia Police will have to find £11 million of savings from its budget this year as part of its extensive programme of cuts, according to a report which will be seen today.


How interactive technology is changing the classroom

If you walk into most classrooms in the UK today, you will soon notice the big screen in the middle of the room at the front.


New Miss Shropshire aims for national title

A model and self-employed beauty therapist has been crowned Miss Shropshire vowing to “give it her best shot” to bring the Miss England title to the county.


Shropshire jobless figure falls by 3%

Unemployment has fallen by more than three per cent across Shropshire and to its lowest rate since 2011.


Two jailed over 114 burglaries

Two Polish nationals who targeted homes in Shropshire and Mid Wales during a £300,000 burglary spree which lasted more than 12 months have been jailed for seven years.


Shropshire braced for more rain – but drought goes on

Shropshire and Mid Wales were today braced for a battering by torrential rain and strong winds. Forecasters believe Sunday could be the wettest day of the year so far.


Oswestry pupil Charley Edge wins two-year Everton scholarship

Shropshire’s Charley Edge has been offered a two-year scholarship with Premier League club Everton.


Ross Turner, 8, riding in the slipstream of Valentino Rossi

Remember where you read about him first. In years to come, Ross Turner, may well be a household name. At least, if his form as a fledgling motorbike racer is anything to go by he will.


Gang behind bars for rape attack on Shropshire girls

Five men involved in raping and sexually assaulting two Shropshire teenagers have been jailed for more than 38 years.


Shropshire firms awarded top business honours

Two Shropshire companies have been awarded the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise. They are Bridgnorth foundry Grainger & Worrall and Atcham-based specialist chemical manufacturer Pathway Intermediates.

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