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'I've not felt this much hope in a very long time': Shropshire mum's update after baby Ollie's US heart op

The mum of a Shropshire baby who has undergone major heart surgery in the US says she has "not felt this much hope in a very long time".

Supporting image for story: 'I've not felt this much hope in a very long time': Shropshire mum's update after baby Ollie's US heart op

Supporting image for story: Shropshire mum says Baby Ollie's US heart op has been a success

Shropshire mum says Baby Ollie's US heart op has been a success

Supporting image for story: Gypsy family appeals to Government after council rejects caravan site in rural north Shropshire

Gypsy family appeals to Government after council rejects caravan site in rural north Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Plans to build homes on fringe of village near Oswestry resubmitted

Plans to build homes on fringe of village near Oswestry resubmitted

Supporting image for story: 'Exhausted but incredibly grateful': Mum of poorly Shropshire boy set for life-saving surgery in America shares update

'Exhausted but incredibly grateful': Mum of poorly Shropshire boy set for life-saving surgery in America shares update

Supporting image for story: 'Shameful': Calls for immediate halt to Powys health board's deliberate delays for operations in Shropshire hospitals

'Shameful': Calls for immediate halt to Powys health board's deliberate delays for operations in Shropshire hospitals

Supporting image for story: Former Shropshire ward manager found to have committed misconduct gets interim punishment

Former Shropshire ward manager found to have committed misconduct gets interim punishment

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'I've not felt this much hope in a very long time': Shropshire mum's update after baby Ollie's US heart op

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Minister to visit 'world class' veterans centre at Shropshire hospital helping people transition to civilian life

Supporting image for story: Panel in Gobowen nurse's conduct hearing retires

Panel in Gobowen nurse's conduct hearing retires

Supporting image for story: 'Bullying' Oswestry ward manager who 'had to stop herself gouging former colleagues eyeballs out' shares her side of the story

'Bullying' Oswestry ward manager who 'had to stop herself gouging former colleagues eyeballs out' shares her side of the story

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: Shropshire's most and least used railway stations in 2025 revealed as passenger numbers rise

Shropshire's most and least used railway stations in 2025 revealed as passenger numbers rise

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About Gobowen

A large village near Oswestry, Gobowen is probably best known for its railway station but has a variety of other amenities including its local shops, churches and pub. The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital is also sited nearby.