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Shropshire sees fall in number of people 'sectioned' under Mental Health Act

There were fewer detentions made under the Mental Health Act in Shropshire last year despite an increase across England, new figures show.

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'These could be the difference between life and death' – alarming vaccination figures reveal children in West Midlands are at risk

New digital sepsis assessment rolled out at county's major hospitals

Shropshire Parkinson's communities invited to join new local physical activity groups

Your World|Sep 13

The personal reason this man climbs the Wrekin on September 12 every year

Parents honour Shropshire teen who died suddenly from undiagnosed brain tumour

‘Finally there is hope on the horizon’ – excitement over pancreatic cancer jab in Birmingham

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Shropshire nursing boss: Guided tours available at maternity services open day

'I love Park Run and 400 others at Wolverhampton's West Park do too' – fun runner explains the joys of weekly get-together

GP from Shropshire accused of assaulting seven women for sexual gratification

Severn Hospice is facing a £1.1m shortfall - here's what you can do to help

Telford hospital to host another maternity open day

Care team raises £250 for hospice through 'jam-packed' fundraising sale

Your World|Sep 9

Hospice finances stable but worries persist over £1.1m shortfall in Shrewsbury

Star comment: The uncertainty hospices face is nothing short of a scandal

Strictly star's motto of positivity undimmed by battles with cancer, chemo and Crohn's disease

'I dread saying what job I do': GP on 'overwhelming' pressures facing doctors - and what could help

What the papers say – September 19

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Four police officers under investigation after two women killed by predator

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Many people don’t realise upskirting is a crime, says senior officer

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William to visit Aberdeen and thank city’s homeless sector

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Urban councils outside London warn Angela Rayner of financial failure

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John Lewis releases early hint of Christmas ad with new campaign

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Playing Hermione would ‘mean the world’ says nine-year-old Harry Potter hopeful

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Arts project helping young people paint a brighter future

Viral news|Sep 15

Nissan Qashqai breaks Guinness World Record for highest bungee jump in a car

Viral news|Sep 12

Holly Willoughby raises funds for children’s charity on trading floor

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In Pictures: Crowds flock to West Sussex for Goodwood Revival

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Dublin man helping former prisoners start again with a clean slate

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Body found in search for Kentucky highway shooting suspect

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UN chief calls on nations to approve plan to tackle global challenges

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House rejects temporary funding bill for US government

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Kim Jong Un supervises missile tests, says North Korean state media

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Iranian hackers tried to interest Biden campaign in stolen Trump info

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Harris hits out at Trump’s promise of mass deportations

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