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October 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shropshire MP calls for Ludlow healthcare to be 'front and centre' of fresh plans for NHS

Shropshire MP calls for Ludlow healthcare to be 'front and centre' of fresh plans for NHS

Supporting image for story: Son of woman killed by fellow care home resident wants 'positive legacy for both women'

Son of woman killed by fellow care home resident wants 'positive legacy for both women'

October 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Little warrior' Esmay lighting up Hope House's Christmas appeal

'Little warrior' Esmay lighting up Hope House's Christmas appeal

Supporting image for story: Watch as Telford shop worker gets covered in beans for charity

Watch as Telford shop worker gets covered in beans for charity

October 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: New leisure centre scheme to support people living with type 2 diabetes

New leisure centre scheme to support people living with type 2 diabetes

October 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Major rise in syphilis cases in West Midlands leads to health agency warning

Major rise in syphilis cases in West Midlands leads to health agency warning

October 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: New 'Swan room' opened for relatives at county hospital

New 'Swan room' opened for relatives at county hospital

Supporting image for story: Hospice hosting first ever art exhibition

Hospice hosting first ever art exhibition

Supporting image for story: Shropshire village pharmacy changes hands after being sold

Shropshire village pharmacy changes hands after being sold

October 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shetland ponies and firefighters help to cheer up young hospital patients

Shetland ponies and firefighters help to cheer up young hospital patients

Supporting image for story: All you need to know about Commons bid supported by Esther Rantzen on assisted dying law

All you need to know about Commons bid supported by Esther Rantzen on assisted dying law

October 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Comedian and actor Jason Manford stops-off at Shropshire children's hospice on the way to Shrewsbury show

Comedian and actor Jason Manford stops-off at Shropshire children's hospice on the way to Shrewsbury show

Supporting image for story: Key issues highlighted as top priorities by a Shropshire health partnership

Key issues highlighted as top priorities by a Shropshire health partnership

October 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Bishop speaks against assisted dying as parliament prepares for vote

Bishop speaks against assisted dying as parliament prepares for vote

Supporting image for story: 3 Telford schools to get fruit and veg from Tesco in bid to get more fresh food to kids

3 Telford schools to get fruit and veg from Tesco in bid to get more fresh food to kids

October 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I have loved every bit of it': GP receptionist retires after 37 years at same practice

'I have loved every bit of it': GP receptionist retires after 37 years at same practice

Supporting image for story: Answers wanted after man discharged from hospital without care package dies at home

Answers wanted after man discharged from hospital without care package dies at home

October 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Political reaction to Powys health cuts

Political reaction to Powys health cuts

Supporting image for story: Powys health board unanimously backs temporary changes to MIU and hospital wards

Powys health board unanimously backs temporary changes to MIU and hospital wards

Supporting image for story: Man who worked unprotected around asbestos 80 years ago died of 'industrial disease' - coroner

Man who worked unprotected around asbestos 80 years ago died of 'industrial disease' - coroner

October 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Here's what health bosses said in response to report's shocking findings over GP access

Here's what health bosses said in response to report's shocking findings over GP access

October 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: New care home opens in Telford and already nearly at full capacity

New care home opens in Telford and already nearly at full capacity

Supporting image for story: 'I only got in face-to-face because I broke down': Patients tell of struggle to see doctors

'I only got in face-to-face because I broke down': Patients tell of struggle to see doctors

Supporting image for story: Telford school smashes fundraising target for cancer charity following teacher's diagnosis

Telford school smashes fundraising target for cancer charity following teacher's diagnosis

October 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: GP from Shropshire guilty of indecent assaults on patients in 'routine examinations'

GP from Shropshire guilty of indecent assaults on patients in 'routine examinations'

October 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Should we still be adding chemical to West Midlands water to tackle tooth decay?

Should we still be adding chemical to West Midlands water to tackle tooth decay?

October 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'For Dave': Four lads taking on gruelling hike for terminal cancer friend's 'bucket list'

'For Dave': Four lads taking on gruelling hike for terminal cancer friend's 'bucket list'

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway visitors asked to dig deep in memory of driver lost to 'cruel illness'

Severn Valley Railway visitors asked to dig deep in memory of driver lost to 'cruel illness'

October 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Toasted marshmallows as hospice celebrates opening of new forest school

Toasted marshmallows as hospice celebrates opening of new forest school

Supporting image for story: 'I considered killing my suffering wife,' Bridgnorth man tells party conference

'I considered killing my suffering wife,' Bridgnorth man tells party conference

Supporting image for story: Hospital friends group takes a trip back in time at historic Telford villa

Hospital friends group takes a trip back in time at historic Telford villa

September 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Waiting times still 'longer than acceptable' at Shrewsbury and Telford A&Es despite progress made

Waiting times still 'longer than acceptable' at Shrewsbury and Telford A&Es despite progress made

September 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Royal Shrewsbury Hospital bosses issue update on damage to building following car crash

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital bosses issue update on damage to building following car crash

September 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth widower who watched wife die in agony to make assisted dying plea at Conservative Party conference

Bridgnorth widower who watched wife die in agony to make assisted dying plea at Conservative Party conference

Supporting image for story: Joint chair appointed for two of the county's under pressure health trusts

Joint chair appointed for two of the county's under pressure health trusts

Supporting image for story: 'It is coming to break us': Shrewsbury care provider slams CQC after 'inadequate' rating

'It is coming to break us': Shrewsbury care provider slams CQC after 'inadequate' rating

September 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Bike4Life raises a 'record' amount for air ambulance after thousands take part

Bike4Life raises a 'record' amount for air ambulance after thousands take part

Supporting image for story: Hospital heroes descend Shrewsbury ward buildings and raise large amount of money for charity

Hospital heroes descend Shrewsbury ward buildings and raise large amount of money for charity

September 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Fears raised that PTHB £23million deficit could balloon

Fears raised that PTHB £23million deficit could balloon

Supporting image for story: Health chiefs confirm that decisions to cut minor injury units opening hours and centralising hospital services need to be re-taken

Health chiefs confirm that decisions to cut minor injury units opening hours and centralising hospital services need to be re-taken

September 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Diabetes patients on path to remission thanks to new programme

Diabetes patients on path to remission thanks to new programme

Supporting image for story: Best friends for more than 30 years – now Michael and Paul are in the same hospice in Telford together

Best friends for more than 30 years – now Michael and Paul are in the same hospice in Telford together

Supporting image for story: Revealed: How the number of Shropshire residents wanting rid of their tattoos has rocketed

Revealed: How the number of Shropshire residents wanting rid of their tattoos has rocketed

September 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Contract signed for new, modern Shrewsbury hospital building

Contract signed for new, modern Shrewsbury hospital building

September 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shropshire nursing boss: Get your questions to county hospital trust AGM in today

Shropshire nursing boss: Get your questions to county hospital trust AGM in today

September 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Exciting roles up for grabs as top hospital stages recruitment day

Exciting roles up for grabs as top hospital stages recruitment day

Supporting image for story: 'What more does it take?' Maternity campaigner says damning national report must spark inquiry

'What more does it take?' Maternity campaigner says damning national report must spark inquiry

Supporting image for story: Pharmacies 'on the brink' as Shropshire loses two and 'pharmacy deserts' grow

Pharmacies 'on the brink' as Shropshire loses two and 'pharmacy deserts' grow

Supporting image for story: 'The day I went for a walk with legend Tony Christie' – charity fundraiser's special treat in Staffordshire

'The day I went for a walk with legend Tony Christie' – charity fundraiser's special treat in Staffordshire

September 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shropshire sees fall in number of people 'sectioned' under Mental Health Act

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

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