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March 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Call for public support as petition pushes for Wrexham to London rail link

Call for public support as petition pushes for Wrexham to London rail link

March 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: Baby Ollie and mum back in the UK after US operation trip from their home in Shropshire

Baby Ollie and mum back in the UK after US operation trip from their home in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: The unhappy teenager who went into a Shropshire hospital to ask about special shoes and came out the following year six inches shorter

The unhappy teenager who went into a Shropshire hospital to ask about special shoes and came out the following year six inches shorter

March 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: Emotional thank you as baby Ollie and mum fly home from US after youngster's major heart operation

Emotional thank you as baby Ollie and mum fly home from US after youngster's major heart operation

March 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Business leaders join charter train to press Westminster for fresh direct train from Shropshire to the capital

Business leaders join charter train to press Westminster for fresh direct train from Shropshire to the capital

February 24, 2026

Supporting image for story: Baby Ollie discharged from US hospital after operation as mum says 'he's doing so well'

Baby Ollie discharged from US hospital after operation as mum says 'he's doing so well'

February 19, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire hospital confirms how it is handling global shortages of key 'bone cement' used for operations

Shropshire hospital confirms how it is handling global shortages of key 'bone cement' used for operations

February 18, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire man wins job with Florida-based golf tech company

Shropshire man wins job with Florida-based golf tech company

February 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: Woman taken to hospital after driver crashes into parked car in north Shropshire

Woman taken to hospital after driver crashes into parked car in north Shropshire

February 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: Family-focused runner takes on London Marathon for Derwen College

Family-focused runner takes on London Marathon for Derwen College

February 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's baby Ollie doing 'so, so well' in recovery from major US operation says mum

Shropshire's baby Ollie doing 'so, so well' in recovery from major US operation says mum

January 30, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'I’m so grateful to have had this opportunity to share my story': Oswestry filmmaker's sobriety story inspires care home

'I’m so grateful to have had this opportunity to share my story': Oswestry filmmaker's sobriety story inspires care home

January 28, 2026

Supporting image for story: Derwen College students thrive on work experience with Ludlow Town Council

Derwen College students thrive on work experience with Ludlow Town Council

January 23, 2026

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

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

January 20, 2026

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

January 18, 2026

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

January 16, 2026

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

January 15, 2026

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

January 13, 2026

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

January 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire baby Ollie flying to California for lifesaving operation after incredible £1.5m fundraiser

Shropshire baby Ollie flying to California for lifesaving operation after incredible £1.5m fundraiser

January 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: Border road to close until late February for water mains replacement

Border road to close until late February for water mains replacement

December 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire hospital honours doctor who 'looks after patients as though they were his own family'

Shropshire hospital honours doctor who 'looks after patients as though they were his own family'

December 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire hospital introduces award in memory of former chief nurse

Shropshire hospital introduces award in memory of former chief nurse

December 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Decision in former Gobowen nurse's conduct hearing won’t be handed down until the new year

Decision in former Gobowen nurse's conduct hearing won’t be handed down until the new year

December 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Minister to visit 'world class' veterans centre at Shropshire hospital helping people transition to civilian life

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

December 18, 2025

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

Panel in Gobowen nurse's conduct hearing retires

December 17, 2025

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

December 16, 2025

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

December 15, 2025

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

December 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Christmas bazaar brings festive cheer to orthopaedic hospital

Christmas bazaar brings festive cheer to orthopaedic hospital

December 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Direct rail route to London would 'unleash untapped growth potential' for Shropshire, says council leader

Direct rail route to London would 'unleash untapped growth potential' for Shropshire, says council leader

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’