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Shocking national maternity report must be a "watershed moment" says leader of Shropshire inquiry

The senior midwife who led the inquiry into Shropshire's shocking maternity scandal says a damning report on services across the country must be "a watershed moment".

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Silent crime: Foodbank staff in Telford terrorised by street thug who keeps being arrested and released by the courts

Crime|6 hours ago

Hunt for Telford capybara 'paused' as runaway rodent continues to evade attempts to recapture her

Features|2 hours ago

'My elderly mum was robbed at knifepoint in a park in broad daylight - enough is enough': NationalWorld Silent Crime campaign will give victims a voice

Crime|7 hours ago

Yellow weather warning issued for Shropshire - find out when thunderstorms are likely

Environment|2 hours ago

Llandrindod Wells man stabs himself to death separating burgers

Features|3 hours ago

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

Health|7 hours ago

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Charity working to re-build its Santa sleigh

Paul Hurst issues warning to 'sulking' Shrewsbury stars

Am-dram group set for musical performance of 'Annie'

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MP calls for action to improve national maternity services after CQC's damning findings

Oswestry|7 hours ago

Firefighters muck in to help animals at Leebotwood farm devastated by blaze

Features|3 hours ago

Police appeal after camper van stolen in south Shropshire village

Crime|2 hours ago

Education officers decided not to write an assessment of the impacts of closing schools on the Powys/England border

Education|2 hours ago

Final figure for Shrewsbury North West Relief Road will be known before Christmas says council

Features|3 hours ago

New Primark click and collect service in Shropshire stores

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Am-dram group set for musical performance of 'Annie'

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Charity working to re-build its Santa sleigh

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Canal Society's social media community expands

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Coffee morning in Oakengates to raise funds for Macmillan

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

Health|7 hours ago

Supporting veterans - Shrewsbury care home secures prestigious accreditation

Your World|19 hours ago

Riverside pasture land at Leighton for sale at £350,000

Farming|5 hours ago

Free school visits to inspire young minds at Fordhall Organic Farm

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Dispersal success as respected brothers call time on farm their family has worked since 1917

Business|21 hours ago

Shropshire Farming Talk: Think of ten positives per day

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Rhiannon joins team at Forge Property Consultants

Business|Sep 17

All the competition winners from UK Dairy Day in Telford

RABDF appoints new chief executive

Farmers and growers opinions needed for National AgriFood Library Research

Paul Hurst issues warning to 'sulking' Shrewsbury stars

Paul Hurst has warned his Shrewsbury Town players he will not tolerate sulking.

Shrewsbury Town FC|7 hours ago

How former Shrewsbury Town favourite played a hand in Luca Hoole capture

Shrewsbury Town FC|3 hours ago

Gary O'Neil dismisses Wolves statistic as 'irrelevant' and calls for fairness

Wolves|7 hours ago

Liam Keen comment: Wolves need inspiration to turn performances into results

Wolves|3 hours ago

West Brom midfielder sets out challenge to chip in more after special brace

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John Ward: A foot in the camp of both Wolves and Aston Villa

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Shrewsbury Town FC|3 hours ago

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Shrewsbury Town FC|Sep 18

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Telford veteran starting to find his feet

AFC Telford United|Sep 10

Telford v Bromsgrove Sporting - Match preview

AFC Telford United|Sep 10

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Wolves|7 hours ago

Liam Keen comment: Wolves need inspiration to turn performances into results

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Am-dram group set for musical performance of 'Annie'

Following the success of The Wind in the Willows, Whitchurch Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (WAODS) have left the Riverbank behind and popped over the Atlantic to 1930s New York as they present the timeless family classical musical, Annie.

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Coffee morning in Oakengates to raise funds for Macmillan

Your World|2 hours ago

Ludlow Book Fair set to return

What's On|3 hours ago

Julia Bradbury to star at caravan and motorhome show in Shrewsbury

Business|5 hours ago

Chase and Status set to emulate their iconic Boiler Room set with live band in Birmingham

Music|15 hours ago

Prodigy the latest super group to swap stadiums and arenas for the chance to play Wolverhampton Civic Halls

Music|17 hours ago

Llanfyllin 'community hub' to hold week of prayer

Your World|21 hours ago

Silent crime: Foodbank staff in Telford terrorised by street thug who keeps being arrested and released by the courts

Crime|6 hours ago

'My elderly mum was robbed at knifepoint in a park in broad daylight - enough is enough': NationalWorld Silent Crime campaign will give victims a voice

Crime|7 hours ago

Police appeal after camper van stolen in south Shropshire village

Crime|2 hours ago

Police patrol Shropshire pond after reports of illegal fishing

Albrighton & Cosford|4 hours ago

Police appeal following hare coursing in village

Pattingham|7 hours ago

Police share image of wanted man believed to be in Telford

Business masterclass events enjoy successful start in Shrewsbury

Business|2 hours ago

Reynolds: Crackdown on late payments to small businesses is Government priority

UK News|3 hours ago

Grant scheme to invest £30,000 in Shrewsbury town centre businesses

Business|3 hours ago

Julia Bradbury to star at caravan and motorhome show in Shrewsbury

Business|5 hours ago

New Primark click and collect service in Shropshire stores

Business|7 hours ago

Last pub in Ruyton-XI-Towns plans to convert historic barn into guest accommodation

North Shropshire|7 hours ago

Education officers decided not to write an assessment of the impacts of closing schools on the Powys/England border

Education|2 hours ago

University Centre Shrewsbury celebrates final Guildhall graduates as 'hugely positive partnership' comes to an end

Education|7 hours ago

Campaigners warn of 'untold damage' as they beg for threatened primary school near Oswestry to stay open

Oswestry|Sep 17

120,000 West Midlands children unable to get free school meals - despite living in poverty

Cost of living|Sep 18

Acclaimed children's author pays visit to Shrewsbury school pupils

Shrewsbury|Sep 18

Shropshire MP 'disappointed' as future of Half-Term Activities Fund hangs in balance

Church Stretton|Sep 17

Silent crime: Foodbank staff in Telford terrorised by street thug who keeps being arrested and released by the courts

Crime|6 hours ago

'My elderly mum was robbed at knifepoint in a park in broad daylight - enough is enough': NationalWorld Silent Crime campaign will give victims a voice

Crime|7 hours ago

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

Health|7 hours ago

MP calls for action to improve national maternity services after CQC's damning findings

Oswestry|7 hours ago

Shropshire Council reveals decisions over its ageing Shrewsbury base

Shrewsbury|22 hours ago

'His presence was a guiding light': Tributes paid to 'true pillar' of Shropshire community

Shawbury|23 hours ago