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November 7, 2022

Supporting image for story: Disease spotting AI ‘could be key to cutting hospital pressures’

Disease spotting AI ‘could be key to cutting hospital pressures’

November 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: We asked an AI app to paint pictures of famous Shropshire locations - these were the results

We asked an AI app to paint pictures of famous Shropshire locations - these were the results

Supporting image for story: 'I bought an air fryer - and the handbook is full of really useful suggestions'

'I bought an air fryer - and the handbook is full of really useful suggestions'

November 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: Elon Musk told ‘actions speak louder than words’ over Twitter safety rules

Elon Musk told ‘actions speak louder than words’ over Twitter safety rules

October 30, 2022

Supporting image for story: Simon Cowell says he was ‘really unhappy’ and a workaholic before becoming a dad

Simon Cowell says he was ‘really unhappy’ and a workaholic before becoming a dad

October 29, 2022

Supporting image for story: When do the clocks go back and why does the UK change to daylight saving time?

When do the clocks go back and why does the UK change to daylight saving time?

October 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Elon Musk claims Twitter restored Kanye West’s account before acquisition

Elon Musk claims Twitter restored Kanye West’s account before acquisition

Supporting image for story: Billionaire Elon Musk completes Twitter takeover

Billionaire Elon Musk completes Twitter takeover

October 25, 2022

Supporting image for story: New cyber security centre opens to protect Civil Service computer systems

New cyber security centre opens to protect Civil Service computer systems

October 17, 2022

Supporting image for story: Ireland’s first satellite ‘to open doors’ for more space demonstrations

Ireland’s first satellite ‘to open doors’ for more space demonstrations

October 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: Cancer vaccine could be available by 2030, say scientists behind Covid jab

Cancer vaccine could be available by 2030, say scientists behind Covid jab

October 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Councillors agree to restore live broadcasts of all Powys meetings

Councillors agree to restore live broadcasts of all Powys meetings

October 13, 2022

Supporting image for story: Age UK offers support as Shropshire Council takes further step to becoming fully digital

Age UK offers support as Shropshire Council takes further step to becoming fully digital

October 3, 2022

Supporting image for story: 'Relief' on a Mid Wales hillside as DART scores a bullseye on asteroid defence mission

'Relief' on a Mid Wales hillside as DART scores a bullseye on asteroid defence mission

September 30, 2022

Supporting image for story: Children need more online protection says Prince William after teenage girl’s death

Children need more online protection says Prince William after teenage girl’s death

Supporting image for story: Molly Russell: What we learned from the inquest into death of teen who viewed online content

Molly Russell: What we learned from the inquest into death of teen who viewed online content

September 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Firefighters could soon have ‘smart helmets’ to help locate blaze victims

Firefighters could soon have ‘smart helmets’ to help locate blaze victims

September 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: Nasa tests defence technology by crashing spacecraft into asteroid

Nasa tests defence technology by crashing spacecraft into asteroid

September 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: Where in Shropshire to see Jupiter tonight as largest planet in the Solar System comes 'close'

Where in Shropshire to see Jupiter tonight as largest planet in the Solar System comes 'close'

Supporting image for story: How technology is helping to build a greener future

How technology is helping to build a greener future

September 25, 2022

Supporting image for story: How to see Jupiter from our region as gas giant enters 'opposition' and closest point to Earth

How to see Jupiter from our region as gas giant enters 'opposition' and closest point to Earth

September 21, 2022

Supporting image for story: 'Oldest art ever discovered in Shropshire' sold to American buyer... but it could yet stay in the county

'Oldest art ever discovered in Shropshire' sold to American buyer... but it could yet stay in the county

September 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: Bid to improve Shropshire Hills mobile coverage with 83ft phone mast sparks objections from Long Mynd watchdogs

Bid to improve Shropshire Hills mobile coverage with 83ft phone mast sparks objections from Long Mynd watchdogs

Supporting image for story: Irish data protection watchdog defends handling of social media investigations

Irish data protection watchdog defends handling of social media investigations

Supporting image for story: Scientists use AI to teach advanced robot to laugh appropriately at jokes in attempt to make it 'more human'

Scientists use AI to teach advanced robot to laugh appropriately at jokes in attempt to make it 'more human'

September 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Anti-virtual reality note included with bomb

Anti-virtual reality note included with bomb

September 13, 2022

Supporting image for story: How to get a crying baby to sleep in bed in 13 minutes, according to scientists

How to get a crying baby to sleep in bed in 13 minutes, according to scientists

Supporting image for story: What will King Charles III’s reign be called?

What will King Charles III’s reign be called?

September 3, 2022

Supporting image for story: Should you buy… the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4?

Should you buy… the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4?

September 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: Avast’s £6bn merger with cybersecurity rival cleared by regulator

Avast’s £6bn merger with cybersecurity rival cleared by regulator

September 1, 2022

Supporting image for story: Waning support for democracy linked to social isolation – think tank

Waning support for democracy linked to social isolation – think tank

Supporting image for story: Robots could help to detect mental wellbeing issues in children, study finds

Robots could help to detect mental wellbeing issues in children, study finds

August 22, 2022

Supporting image for story: University hails ‘major advance’ in manufacturing for hi-tech medical devices

University hails ‘major advance’ in manufacturing for hi-tech medical devices

Supporting image for story: New research offers hope for diabetes patients with sight loss

New research offers hope for diabetes patients with sight loss

August 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: Janet Jackson song had power to crash laptops, Microsoft reveals

Janet Jackson song had power to crash laptops, Microsoft reveals

August 17, 2022

Supporting image for story: To the Moon and back – the 12 astronauts who lived the lunar dream

To the Moon and back – the 12 astronauts who lived the lunar dream

August 10, 2022

Supporting image for story: Tonight is the last chance to see a beautiful supermoon in the UK sky this year

Tonight is the last chance to see a beautiful supermoon in the UK sky this year

August 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: These are the social media accounts most Brits are wanting to remove themselves from

These are the social media accounts most Brits are wanting to remove themselves from

August 4, 2022

Supporting image for story: Businesses invited to discover benefits of high speed broadband at Shropshire event

Businesses invited to discover benefits of high speed broadband at Shropshire event

August 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: Scientists to study if beetroot can help people with type 2 diabetes burn fat

Scientists to study if beetroot can help people with type 2 diabetes burn fat

July 31, 2022

Supporting image for story: Researchers hope graphene foam sensors can give prosthetics ‘human touch’

Researchers hope graphene foam sensors can give prosthetics ‘human touch’

July 29, 2022

Supporting image for story: Sony’s profits rise by 3% despite trend away from gaming

Sony’s profits rise by 3% despite trend away from gaming

July 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: Buzz Aldrin moon flight jacket sells at auction for 2.8 million dollars

Buzz Aldrin moon flight jacket sells at auction for 2.8 million dollars

July 21, 2022

Supporting image for story: Valentia Island transatlantic cable closer to becoming world heritage nominee

Valentia Island transatlantic cable closer to becoming world heritage nominee

July 13, 2022

Supporting image for story: Codebase given up to £42m for network of tech industry hubs

Codebase given up to £42m for network of tech industry hubs

July 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: Group of galaxies and ‘baby stars’ among new images released by Nasa

Group of galaxies and ‘baby stars’ among new images released by Nasa

July 4, 2022

Supporting image for story: Nasa satellite heads towards moon after breaking free from orbit around Earth

Nasa satellite heads towards moon after breaking free from orbit around Earth

Supporting image for story: Tidal power firm achieves major milestone after securing £8m of finance

Tidal power firm achieves major milestone after securing £8m of finance

July 3, 2022

Supporting image for story: 4G mobile phone coverage expanded in dozens of rural areas

4G mobile phone coverage expanded in dozens of rural areas

June 25, 2022

Supporting image for story: Astronomer Royal recalls how youth in Shropshire helped him on road to cosmic achievements

Astronomer Royal recalls how youth in Shropshire helped him on road to cosmic achievements

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