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Asthma on the rise for young people in Shropshire

Asthma on the rise for young people in Shropshire

Hospital admissions for young people with asthma are rising across Shropshire, the latest data from Public Health England has revealed.

Health | Last updated: 17 hours ago

Ironbridge power station site plans: Concerns over new homes and transport

Ironbridge power station site plans: Concerns over new homes and transport

Ironbridge | Last updated: 17 hours ago

West Mercia Police to get millions in extra funding but council tax bills could rise

West Mercia Police to get millions in extra funding but council tax bills could rise

Crime | Last updated: Dec 14, 2018

Landlords in Telford warned to check they are following the rules – or face the consequences

Landlords in Telford warned to check they are following the rules – or face the consequences

Telford | Last updated: Dec 14, 2018

Bridgnorth blues bar closes doors after live music ban

Bridgnorth blues bar closes doors after live music ban

Bridgnorth | Last updated: Dec 14, 2018

Huge drop in Shropshire social housing building

Huge drop in Shropshire social housing building

Property | Last updated: Dec 13, 2018

Women killed in domestic violence make up one fifth of murder and manslaughter victims in West Mercia

Women killed in domestic violence make up one fifth of murder and manslaughter victims in West Mercia

Crime | Last updated: Dec 13, 2018

Man in critical condition after Telford hit and run

Man in critical condition after Telford hit and run

Madeley | Last updated: Dec 12, 2018

Two arrested after Wellington street assault

Two arrested after Wellington street assault

Wellington | Last updated: Dec 12, 2018

Council tax to rise 3.2 per cent in Telford & Wrekin

Council tax to rise 3.2 per cent in Telford & Wrekin

Telford | Last updated: Dec 12, 2018

Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust chief executive stepping down

Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust chief executive stepping down

Ironbridge | Last updated: Dec 12, 2018

Thousands left waiting three weeks or more for GP appointments in Shropshire

Thousands left waiting three weeks or more for GP appointments in Shropshire

Health | Last updated: Dec 12, 2018

Major restoration planned for The Cock Hotel after Joule's Brewery buyout

Major restoration planned for The Cock Hotel after Joule's Brewery buyout

Wellington | Last updated: Dec 12, 2018

RSPCA appeal after more than 1,200 calls in Shropshire last year

RSPCA appeal after more than 1,200 calls in Shropshire last year

News | Last updated: Dec 12, 2018

New information boards aim to improve patient care at Shropshire's hospitals

New information boards aim to improve patient care at Shropshire's hospitals

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Dec 12, 2018

Parents and police rally around for youngster put in care

Parents and police rally around for youngster put in care

Newport | Last updated: Dec 12, 2018

Ironbridge safety move after child is hit by car

Ironbridge safety move after child is hit by car

Ironbridge | Last updated: Dec 12, 2018

Ironbridge Power Station demolition to begin in spring

Ironbridge Power Station demolition to begin in spring

Ironbridge | Last updated: Dec 11, 2018

Macmillan donated £450,000 over the last year for cancer treatment in Shropshire

Macmillan donated £450,000 over the last year for cancer treatment in Shropshire

Health | Last updated: Dec 11, 2018

Shropshire radiotherapy staff call for increased funds to fight cancer.

Shropshire radiotherapy staff call for increased funds to fight cancer.

Health | Last updated: Dec 11, 2018

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