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January 12, 2025

'If I stayed, I would die' - Tipton veteran relives moment he was set on fire by petrol bomb in Iraq before he takes on 300-mile Arctic Expedition

Dudley|20 hours ago

January 11, 2025

Sir Frank calls time as Chief Medical Officer for Wales after eight years

January 10, 2025

Brecon and Radnorshire politician calls for Welsh Government to cover Powys health funding shortfall.

Decision on delaying Powys patients' healthcare to save £9.9million is deferred for further work on the risks and impacts

MPs show support for life-saving air ambulance

Latest NHS hospital figures show flu patients rise by 21% across England - see figures for each health trust

Telford & Wrekin Council organised 'paupers' funerals' for two Madeley men in 2024, data shows

MP welcomes extra £1m for home adaptions for disabled people in Dudley

January 9, 2025

'One of the most rewarding new year's resolutions' - Severn Hospice calls for charity shop volunteers

Where are Shrewsbury hospital's new beds? Campaigner questions failure to deliver £21.4m unit as winter pressures bite

NHS trust running Shropshire's main hospitals takes more than £1 million in car parking charges in a year

Transport|Jan 9

Peter Rhodes on jabs, flying taxis and the quest for the truth about Lockerbie

January 8, 2025

'Da Vinci' surgery robot helping get patients home more quickly

Seven-year-old 'hero' girl comes to mum's rescue during seizure

“I’ve seen firsthand, it’s beyond a crisis” – James Evans MS on Welsh Ambulance critical incident

Shropshire hospital ambulance delays longest in the country - MP presses government to prioritise emergency care

Care at Christmas: New year will be one of challenges for Shropshire hospice

Shrewsbury|Jan 8

January 7, 2025

Powys patients could wait longer for treatment so health board can save money

Living well with dementia – Shrewsbury care home to free host advice event

Your World|Jan 7

January 6, 2025

Shropshire's emergency hospitals issue update on visiting

Shropshire health bosses issue update on 'critical incident' at county hospitals

MP's column - Shrewsbury MP Julia Buckley looks ahead to 2025 with buses, doctors and floods on agenda

Mind-blowing marathon hero crosses the line for twelfth run in 12 days - raising thousands for charity

January 5, 2025

Controversial Wales Air Ambulance base closure plan to go before court this month, politician confirms

Shropshire MP to kick off new year Parliamentary work by leading debate on NHS backlogs

January 4, 2025

MP meets friends group over Ludlow's 'not fit for purpose' community hospital

New year, new me! How much are Shropshire gyms charging to help you get in shape?

January 3, 2025

'Critical incident' declared at Shropshire hospitals after surge in flu and Covid-19 patients

Could you be a volunteer lifesaver? West Midlands Ambulance Service is looking for Community First Responders

Masks now mandatory in Powys hospitals and clinical areas

'I'll never forget his birthday!' Tiny baby born at Telford is a New Year's Day gift for Welshpool family

Charity thanked for donating £33,000 'fertility laser' to hospital trust

January 2, 2025

West Midlands Ambulance Service staff took 2,700 calls in just 12 hours over New Year's Eve

Alcohol misuse killed record number of people in Shropshire in 2023

January 1, 2025

Keep Moving in Powys this Winter

December 31, 2024

County A&Es 'extremely busy' as health bosses urge public to 'choose well'

News|Dec 31, 2024

Drink sensibly on New Year’s Eve, struggling ambulance service says

UK News|Dec 31, 2024

Supporters urged to 'do something amazing' for Hope House in 2025

News|Dec 31, 2024

Landmark year for National Garden Scheme in 2024

News|Dec 31, 2024

Powys' patient experience improved by mural roll out

News|Dec 31, 2024

December 30, 2024

'Critical incident' declared as hundreds of 999 calls go unanswered and half of Wales' ambulances are stuck at hospitals

Mid Wales|Dec 30, 2024

Telford runner halfway through 12-marathons-in-12-days challenge for charity has raised more than £2,300 so far

News|Dec 30, 2024

December 29, 2024

Radnorshire cider producer presents Wales Air Ambulance with £2,290 after holding several fundraising events.

News|Dec 29, 2024

'It's not my job' - Nurse with 'attitude issue' who ignored distressed patients' calls could be struck off

News|Dec 29, 2024

December 26, 2024

'Precious princess' and 'best present ever': Meet Shropshire's Christmas Day babies

News|Dec 26, 2024

Got unwanted Christmas gifts? Help Severn Hospice and families in need by donating them

News|Dec 26, 2024

Heartbreaking appeal for family of Bridgnorth mum-of-three who died suddenly aged 27 days before Christmas

News|Dec 26, 2024

December 25, 2024

Are doctors open over Christmas and New Year's in England? Where to go if you need medical care

News|Dec 25, 2024

December 24, 2024

Telford challenge runner is taking on 12 marathons in 12 days of Christmas for charity

News|Dec 24, 2024

Powys family enjoying this Christmas after 'the worst year of their lives'

News|Dec 24, 2024