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Man, 22, assaulted paramedic and threatened him with broken bottle at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

A man has admitted assaulting a paramedic and threatening him with a broken bottle at one of Shropshire’s busiest hospitals.

Supporting image for story: Man, 22, assaulted paramedic and threatened him with broken bottle at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Supporting image for story: 'If they're doing it to me I dread to think of what they're doing with someone’s nan': I met a disabled Telford woman fighting for her right to care

'If they're doing it to me I dread to think of what they're doing with someone’s nan': I met a disabled Telford woman fighting for her right to care

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's best primary schools revealed as five rank in The Times 2026 school league tables

Shropshire's best primary schools revealed as five rank in The Times 2026 school league tables

Supporting image for story: Telford van driver who crashed into roundabout when he was double the drink drive limit gets £1,100 fine

Telford van driver who crashed into roundabout when he was double the drink drive limit gets £1,100 fine

Supporting image for story: Council accused of giving Ludlow Boxing Day hunt dog 'privileges' and 'glossing over health concerns'

Council accused of giving Ludlow Boxing Day hunt dog 'privileges' and 'glossing over health concerns'

Supporting image for story: Plan for 70 new homes on edge of Shropshire village is approved even as inspector admits it will cause 'moderate harm'

Plan for 70 new homes on edge of Shropshire village is approved even as inspector admits it will cause 'moderate harm'

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury retro 1971: See how many faces you recognise

Shrewsbury retro 1971: See how many faces you recognise

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New Railways Bill should pave way for train services to Oswestry and step-free access at Whitchurch Station, MP says

"They can get on board with that" - Wolves boss on fan reaction to Arsenal defeat

Council accused of giving Ludlow Boxing Day hunt dog 'privileges' and 'glossing over health concerns'

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Supporting image for story: New Railways Bill should pave way for train services to Oswestry and step-free access at Whitchurch Station, MP says

New Railways Bill should pave way for train services to Oswestry and step-free access at Whitchurch Station, MP says

Supporting image for story: Donnington HMO plan withdrawn for second time - but it may not be the end of the story

Donnington HMO plan withdrawn for second time - but it may not be the end of the story

Supporting image for story: Decision made over number plate cameras and signs at Telford KFC and Starbucks car park

Decision made over number plate cameras and signs at Telford KFC and Starbucks car park

Supporting image for story: Telford shoplifter who stole chocolate, gift sets and cognac worth £500 is jailed for two weeks

Telford shoplifter who stole chocolate, gift sets and cognac worth £500 is jailed for two weeks

Supporting image for story: Plan for BT Street Hub in Telford town centre rejected over impact on pedestrian safety

Plan for BT Street Hub in Telford town centre rejected over impact on pedestrian safety

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Chamber of Commerce appoints four new directors with 'strong strategic thinking'

Shropshire Chamber of Commerce appoints four new directors with 'strong strategic thinking'

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Supporting image for story: New UK awareness day launches to celebrate disabled and chronically ill entrepreneurs

New UK awareness day launches to celebrate disabled and chronically ill entrepreneurs

Supporting image for story: School holds Community Carol Service

School holds Community Carol Service

Supporting image for story: Telford’s Cheer Athletics Dance Athletics celebrate outstanding success at Blackpool Winter Gardens

Telford’s Cheer Athletics Dance Athletics celebrate outstanding success at Blackpool Winter Gardens

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent harnesses satellite technology to tackle floods and protect homes

Severn Trent harnesses satellite technology to tackle floods and protect homes

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury pre-school gets hands-on to learn about construction, safety and building houses

Shrewsbury pre-school gets hands-on to learn about construction, safety and building houses

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Aluminium joins Shropshire Investors in Community

Bridgnorth Aluminium joins Shropshire Investors in Community

Sport

'Results breed confidence' - Anderson hails Shrewsbury character and progress after Walsall fightback

Tom Anderson has hailed the growing belief within the Shrewsbury Town dressing room and the "character" they've shown to fight back during matches.

Supporting image for story: 'Results breed confidence' - Anderson hails Shrewsbury character and progress after Walsall fightback

Supporting image for story: Dave Edwards: Important point could be Shrewsbury's turning point on travels

Dave Edwards: Important point could be Shrewsbury's turning point on travels

Supporting image for story: "They can get on board with that" - Wolves boss on fan reaction to Arsenal defeat

"They can get on board with that" - Wolves boss on fan reaction to Arsenal defeat

Supporting image for story: Dave Edwards: Wolves must fix late goal problem after painful Arsenal defeat

Dave Edwards: Wolves must fix late goal problem after painful Arsenal defeat

Supporting image for story: 'I think as coach I'd trade a bit of that!' - Tom Watkins details hopes of Telford Tigers improvement after win

'I think as coach I'd trade a bit of that!' - Tom Watkins details hopes of Telford Tigers improvement after win

Supporting image for story: 'I love him' - Ryan Mason underlines admiration for red-hot West Brom top scorer and reasons for scoring streak

'I love him' - Ryan Mason underlines admiration for red-hot West Brom top scorer and reasons for scoring streak

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town FA Cup tie at Wolves moved to earlier kick-off with TV coverage

Shrewsbury Town FA Cup tie at Wolves moved to earlier kick-off with TV coverage

Shrewsbury Town FC

Supporting image for story: Dave Edwards: Important point could be Shrewsbury's turning point on travels

Dave Edwards: Important point could be Shrewsbury's turning point on travels

Supporting image for story: 'Results breed confidence' - Anderson hails Shrewsbury character and progress after Walsall fightback

'Results breed confidence' - Anderson hails Shrewsbury character and progress after Walsall fightback

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town FA Cup tie at Wolves moved to earlier kick-off with TV coverage

Shrewsbury Town FA Cup tie at Wolves moved to earlier kick-off with TV coverage

AFC Telford United

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United on the road in the FA Trophy

AFC Telford United on the road in the FA Trophy

Supporting image for story: Bucks hoping for another home draw in the FA Trophy

Bucks hoping for another home draw in the FA Trophy

Supporting image for story: "We didn't lie down" - Boss Kevin Wilkin on AFC Telford's FA Trophy thriller

"We didn't lie down" - Boss Kevin Wilkin on AFC Telford's FA Trophy thriller

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Supporting image for story: "They can get on board with that" - Wolves boss on fan reaction to Arsenal defeat

"They can get on board with that" - Wolves boss on fan reaction to Arsenal defeat

Supporting image for story: Dave Edwards: Wolves must fix late goal problem after painful Arsenal defeat

Dave Edwards: Wolves must fix late goal problem after painful Arsenal defeat

Supporting image for story: Wolves Fans' Verdict v Arsenal: Better performance, bad luck and something to build on

Wolves Fans' Verdict v Arsenal: Better performance, bad luck and something to build on

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Supporting image for story: 'More than good value': Jonny Drury and George Bennett analysis as Shrewsbury earn point at Walsall

'More than good value': Jonny Drury and George Bennett analysis as Shrewsbury earn point at Walsall

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Shrewsbury Town update: Latest fitness news and transfer hints ahead of Walsall clash

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Derek Bish analysis as Shrewsbury Town slip to defeat at Fleetwood

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Luke Powell analysis after Shrewsbury Town's unbeaten run ends at Crewe

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Shrewsbury Town update: Jonny Drury on Crewe trip, team selection and score prediction

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What Shrewsbury Town fans can expect at South Shields' 1st Cloud Arena

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Council accused of giving Ludlow Boxing Day hunt dog 'privileges' and 'glossing over health concerns'

Shropshire Council has been accused of being “biased” towards the Ludlow Hunt and giving the organisation "privileges".

Supporting image for story: Council accused of giving Ludlow Boxing Day hunt dog 'privileges' and 'glossing over health concerns'

Supporting image for story: Madness return to Birmingham: Tickets, setlist, timings & age limits for this week’s Utilita Arena show

Madness return to Birmingham: Tickets, setlist, timings & age limits for this week’s Utilita Arena show

Supporting image for story: David Jason to reunite with cast of Only Fools And Horses for documentary series

David Jason to reunite with cast of Only Fools And Horses for documentary series

Supporting image for story: 10 spectacular pictures from Builth Wells’ Christmas event

10 spectacular pictures from Builth Wells’ Christmas event

Supporting image for story: Kington’s spectacular illuminated tractor run returns this weekend - here's where to see it

Kington’s spectacular illuminated tractor run returns this weekend - here's where to see it

Supporting image for story: Oswestry Illuminated Tractor Run: Farmers light up the roads for charity

Oswestry Illuminated Tractor Run: Farmers light up the roads for charity

Supporting image for story: TikTok clothes seller opens new Wellington town centre boutique

TikTok clothes seller opens new Wellington town centre boutique

Supporting image for story: 'Come join us!' Whitchurch gears up for community Christmas sing-along

'Come join us!' Whitchurch gears up for community Christmas sing-along

Supporting image for story: A Herefordshire couple say their cider business, recently featured on TV, has been hit by a tardy planning decision

A Herefordshire couple say their cider business, recently featured on TV, has been hit by a tardy planning decision

Supporting image for story: Christmas art and craft market to take place in Kington on Saturday, December 22

Christmas art and craft market to take place in Kington on Saturday, December 22

Supporting image for story: Relaxed screening of a festive film to take place in Llandrindod Wells

Relaxed screening of a festive film to take place in Llandrindod Wells

Supporting image for story: Five Midlands spa deals with big savings for Christmas getaways

Five Midlands spa deals with big savings for Christmas getaways

Supporting image for story: Christmas magic lights up children’s faces thanks to Shrewsbury Rotary

Christmas magic lights up children’s faces thanks to Shrewsbury Rotary

Supporting image for story: Calico Dress Cymru to star at 20th anniversary of Wonderwool Wales in 2026

Calico Dress Cymru to star at 20th anniversary of Wonderwool Wales in 2026

Supporting image for story: Review: Carols with a comic twist bring big Christmas cheer to The Edge

Review: Carols with a comic twist bring big Christmas cheer to The Edge

Crime

Supporting image for story: Telford shoplifter who stole chocolate, gift sets and cognac worth £500 is jailed for two weeks

Telford shoplifter who stole chocolate, gift sets and cognac worth £500 is jailed for two weeks

Supporting image for story: Man, 22, assaulted paramedic and threatened him with broken bottle at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Man, 22, assaulted paramedic and threatened him with broken bottle at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Supporting image for story: Telford van driver who crashed into roundabout when he was double the drink drive limit gets £1,100 fine

Telford van driver who crashed into roundabout when he was double the drink drive limit gets £1,100 fine

Supporting image for story: Major wood firm fined £160,000 after Shropshire sawmill worker lost leg in horror accident at work

Major wood firm fined £160,000 after Shropshire sawmill worker lost leg in horror accident at work

Supporting image for story: Man, 21, charged with drink driving after being stopped at Bridgnorth business park

Man, 21, charged with drink driving after being stopped at Bridgnorth business park

Supporting image for story: Shropshire couple found with £100,000 worth of cocaine and heroin in a Gucci bag along with two axes during a drugs raid learn their fate

Shropshire couple found with £100,000 worth of cocaine and heroin in a Gucci bag along with two axes during a drugs raid learn their fate

Business

Supporting image for story: Business awards to be launched next month

Business awards to be launched next month

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Chamber of Commerce appoints four new directors with 'strong strategic thinking'

Shropshire Chamber of Commerce appoints four new directors with 'strong strategic thinking'

Supporting image for story: General manager of Telford firm named among Britain's manufacturing leaders

General manager of Telford firm named among Britain's manufacturing leaders

Supporting image for story: Major wood firm fined £160,000 after Shropshire sawmill worker lost leg in horror accident at work

Major wood firm fined £160,000 after Shropshire sawmill worker lost leg in horror accident at work

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent harnesses satellite technology to tackle floods and protect homes

Severn Trent harnesses satellite technology to tackle floods and protect homes

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Aluminium joins Shropshire Investors in Community

Bridgnorth Aluminium joins Shropshire Investors in Community

Education

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's best primary schools revealed as five rank in The Times 2026 school league tables

Shropshire's best primary schools revealed as five rank in The Times 2026 school league tables

Supporting image for story: School holds Community Carol Service

School holds Community Carol Service

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury pre-school gets hands-on to learn about construction, safety and building houses

Shrewsbury pre-school gets hands-on to learn about construction, safety and building houses

Supporting image for story: Just because school transformation works in one part of Powys does not mean it works the same everywhere

Just because school transformation works in one part of Powys does not mean it works the same everywhere

Supporting image for story: We get to know a Shropshire village primary school building emotional resilience and preparing children for an 'ever-changing' society

We get to know a Shropshire village primary school building emotional resilience and preparing children for an 'ever-changing' society

Supporting image for story: 'Tough decision' - Winner revealed for Shropshire MP's annual Christmas card competition

'Tough decision' - Winner revealed for Shropshire MP's annual Christmas card competition

Motors

Supporting image for story: Smart #2 city car spotted testing at facility in China

Smart #2 city car spotted testing at facility in China

Supporting image for story: These are the best and most efficient second-hand cars you can buy

These are the best and most efficient second-hand cars you can buy

Supporting image for story: Record-breaking 37.5m journeys to be made on Britain’s roads this Christmas – research

Record-breaking 37.5m journeys to be made on Britain’s roads this Christmas – research

Supporting image for story: Volkswagen launches autonomous ‘Gen.Urban’ concept onto the streets of Wolfsburg

Volkswagen launches autonomous ‘Gen.Urban’ concept onto the streets of Wolfsburg

Supporting image for story: Mitsubishi to launch new Outlander PHEV SUV and L200 pick-up truck next summer

Mitsubishi to launch new Outlander PHEV SUV and L200 pick-up truck next summer

Supporting image for story: Caterham’s ‘functional prototype’ of upcoming EV set for reveal at Tokyo Auto Show

Caterham’s ‘functional prototype’ of upcoming EV set for reveal at Tokyo Auto Show