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December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Approve it!' - Office of Rail and Road urged to signal green light for Shropshire-London rail service

'Approve it!' - Office of Rail and Road urged to signal green light for Shropshire-London rail service

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: New hope for direct rail link between Shropshire and London - and with a new county stop added

New hope for direct rail link between Shropshire and London - and with a new county stop added

Supporting image for story: Firefighters seek hero woman who sprang into action after a car collided with Shropshire home and caught fire

Firefighters seek hero woman who sprang into action after a car collided with Shropshire home and caught fire

Supporting image for story: 'A massive surprise': Hospital booking clerk honoured for 'outstanding' commitment to patient care

'A massive surprise': Hospital booking clerk honoured for 'outstanding' commitment to patient care

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire college joins campaign to highlight power of specialist further education

Shropshire college joins campaign to highlight power of specialist further education

November 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Oswestry illuminated tractor run thinks of Ella from Ellesmere who died when she was just 13 years-old

Oswestry illuminated tractor run thinks of Ella from Ellesmere who died when she was just 13 years-old

November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Gobowen panto returns with Jack and the Beanstalk!

Gobowen panto returns with Jack and the Beanstalk!

November 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Call for default 20mph speed limit in all Shropshire Council residential areas

Call for default 20mph speed limit in all Shropshire Council residential areas

November 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Green councillor calls for safer streets in Shropshire

Green councillor calls for safer streets in Shropshire

November 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I couldn't just sit there and watch': 18-year-old hero's brave actions stop Gobowen car crash fire turning to tragedy

'I couldn't just sit there and watch': 18-year-old hero's brave actions stop Gobowen car crash fire turning to tragedy

November 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man arrested after car crashed into north Shropshire home and caught on fire

Man arrested after car crashed into north Shropshire home and caught on fire

Supporting image for story: Car catches fire after crashing into house in Gobowen - emergency services sent to scene

Car catches fire after crashing into house in Gobowen - emergency services sent to scene

November 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Impossible' fundraiser campaign to get Shropshire baby to the USA for life-saving surgery hits incredible £1.5m target

'Impossible' fundraiser campaign to get Shropshire baby to the USA for life-saving surgery hits incredible £1.5m target

November 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Oswestry hospital plans ‘overspill’ parking as work on solar scheme continues

Oswestry hospital plans ‘overspill’ parking as work on solar scheme continues

November 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It felt impossible' - Mother's joy after baby Ollie's heart operation date confirmed as fundraiser nears £1.5m target

'It felt impossible' - Mother's joy after baby Ollie's heart operation date confirmed as fundraiser nears £1.5m target

Supporting image for story: Shropshire hospital chef cooks up a storm at NHS chef competition in House of Commons

Shropshire hospital chef cooks up a storm at NHS chef competition in House of Commons

Supporting image for story: Shropshire hospital bosses admit 'better communication' could have helped after controversial solar panels plan fails

Shropshire hospital bosses admit 'better communication' could have helped after controversial solar panels plan fails

November 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘We won’t tolerate discrimination’ – Shropshire hospital supports national call to step up action against ‘hatred’

‘We won’t tolerate discrimination’ – Shropshire hospital supports national call to step up action against ‘hatred’

October 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Family of poorly Shropshire toddler can book life-saving surgery in US as fundraiser hits 75 per cent milestone

Family of poorly Shropshire toddler can book life-saving surgery in US as fundraiser hits 75 per cent milestone

October 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'A true superwoman' - Nurse at Shropshire hospital honoured for dedication to patient care

'A true superwoman' - Nurse at Shropshire hospital honoured for dedication to patient care

October 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Major milestone reached as £1 million raised to help send poorly Shropshire infant to the US for life-saving surgery

Major milestone reached as £1 million raised to help send poorly Shropshire infant to the US for life-saving surgery

October 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Gobowen Community Group geared up for Bonfire & Firework Night

Gobowen Community Group geared up for Bonfire & Firework Night

October 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire mum 'overwhelmed' as fundraiser for son's life-saving surgery surpasses £500,000

Shropshire mum 'overwhelmed' as fundraiser for son's life-saving surgery surpasses £500,000

October 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds donates to support life-saving treatment for Shropshire baby's rare condition

Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds donates to support life-saving treatment for Shropshire baby's rare condition

October 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Car goes up in flames at caravan park near Oswestry

Car goes up in flames at caravan park near Oswestry

October 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Gobowen church to hold autumn fayre featuring local crafts and produce

Gobowen church to hold autumn fayre featuring local crafts and produce

October 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Talented Shropshire hospital chefs compete in NHS Chef of the Year regional heats

Talented Shropshire hospital chefs compete in NHS Chef of the Year regional heats

October 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Veterans healthcare in the spotlight as Headley Court relocates to Shropshire

Veterans healthcare in the spotlight as Headley Court relocates to Shropshire

October 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Everyone is so proud' - Tears, laughter and celebration as Derwen College marks student graduations

'Everyone is so proud' - Tears, laughter and celebration as Derwen College marks student graduations

Supporting image for story: Shropshire farmer hopes to host local start-ups in former dairy barn with diversification plan

Shropshire farmer hopes to host local start-ups in former dairy barn with diversification plan

October 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Oswestry Illuminated Tractor Run registration is coming - here's when you can register

Oswestry Illuminated Tractor Run registration is coming - here's when you can register

Supporting image for story: 'Small school, big heart': We visit the 'Tardis' Shropshire school proving size is no barrier to success

'Small school, big heart': We visit the 'Tardis' Shropshire school proving size is no barrier to success

October 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire hospital celebrates life of devoted volunteer with touching tribute - including a small 'mistake' with a touching meaning

Shropshire hospital celebrates life of devoted volunteer with touching tribute - including a small 'mistake' with a touching meaning

October 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire hospital's 'scandalous' plan to put solar panels on nearby playing field is rejected amid backlash

Shropshire hospital's 'scandalous' plan to put solar panels on nearby playing field is rejected amid backlash

October 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'In the operating theatre at 9.10am - home by 5pm having a curry!' Grandmother's incredible hip surgery story

'In the operating theatre at 9.10am - home by 5pm having a curry!' Grandmother's incredible hip surgery story

October 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Gobowen footbridge smashed by vandals - police seeking witnesses

Gobowen footbridge smashed by vandals - police seeking witnesses

October 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's orthopaedic hospital praised by inspectors with 'Good' rating for surgery and critical care

Shropshire's orthopaedic hospital praised by inspectors with 'Good' rating for surgery and critical care

Supporting image for story: Shropshire hospital named cleanest for fifth year running in national patient survey

Shropshire hospital named cleanest for fifth year running in national patient survey

September 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Roger marks 50 years of song as dedicated chorister

Roger marks 50 years of song as dedicated chorister

September 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Running for a cause: Shropshire dad taking on marathon challenge to support students at specialist college

Running for a cause: Shropshire dad taking on marathon challenge to support students at specialist college

September 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Teenager who used AI to create indecent images of children showed 'worrying level of sexual deviance'

Teenager who used AI to create indecent images of children showed 'worrying level of sexual deviance'

September 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: RJAH hailed as high performer in major national survey

RJAH hailed as high performer in major national survey

Supporting image for story: Lights, tractors, tribute: Run to honour Gobowen farmer expands route

Lights, tractors, tribute: Run to honour Gobowen farmer expands route

Supporting image for story: Shropshire hospital's large solar scheme plan for nearby playing fields

Shropshire hospital's large solar scheme plan for nearby playing fields

September 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'My baby is my entire world, he deserves the chance to grow up': Shropshire mum launches £1m surgery fundraiser

'My baby is my entire world, he deserves the chance to grow up': Shropshire mum launches £1m surgery fundraiser

September 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Josh’s recipe for success - Derwen College intern leaves lasting mark at Shrewsbury pub

Josh’s recipe for success - Derwen College intern leaves lasting mark at Shrewsbury pub

August 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire nurse who 'had to stop herself gouging colleague's eyeballs out' allowed to carry on working

Shropshire nurse who 'had to stop herself gouging colleague's eyeballs out' allowed to carry on working

August 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire hospital ward manager 'manipulated situations' with staff 'too scared' to challenge her, hearing told

Shropshire hospital ward manager 'manipulated situations' with staff 'too scared' to challenge her, hearing told

August 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire hospital nurse said she 'felt humiliated' by 'nitpicking' ward manager, NMC hearing is told

Shropshire hospital nurse said she 'felt humiliated' by 'nitpicking' ward manager, NMC hearing is told

August 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire care home to build 25 bungalows to support residents with drug and alcohol dependencies

Shropshire care home to build 25 bungalows to support residents with drug and alcohol dependencies