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February 3, 2024

Toby Neal: Population growth is elephant in the room

Toby Neal|Feb 3

February 2, 2024

County hospital trust to host maternity open day

Comedy festival to support county charity

Shrewsbury|Feb 2

Concerns voiced as Welshpool air ambulance base is recommended for closure

Government must 'Fill the Gap' in the dental crisis says MP

Health chiefs ‘close’ to reopening inpatient ward at Bishop’s Castle Community Hospital

Ludlow children’s care home plan is refused again

Ambulance hospital handover delays see further spike to 30,000 hours

Fire walk arranged for charity

Bridgnorth|Feb 2

January 31, 2024

Hospital academy launched to help hospital 'grow its own'

Shropshire car dealer reveals new Sunday closure plan to boost well-being of workers

Business|Jan 31

'Critical incident' at Shrewsbury and Telford hospitals - what this means for health care

January 30, 2024

Fears raised by nursing sister about moving critical care from Telford hospital

Shrewsbury|Jan 30

Handover delays linked to number of Shropshire A&E deaths being higher than national average

January 29, 2024

"Highly unlikely" that day care centres will fully re-open to pre pandemic levels

Politics|Jan 29

Ward sister awarded for helping hospital step up to help with winter pressures

Festive fundraisers make more than £10,000 for county charity

January 27, 2024

'Angry' family of Shrewsbury man who died plan to sue hospital after 'catastrophic' surgery decision

'They are turning us into the dark ages!' Fears town could lose medical practice from lack of funds

Llandrindod Wells|Jan 27

Telford woman facing cancer launches new support group for those seeking solidarity

January 26, 2024

Public urged to give one last push to save air ambulance base as bosses give Welshpool thumbs down

'Lost opportunity': Much-loved granddad, 54, died after medics waited three days to perform surgery

Shrewsbury|Jan 26

January 24, 2024

New £12m Oswestry care home could bring up to 90 jobs

Business|Jan 24

Conservative MP claims his survey shows people do not support doctors' strikes

January 23, 2024

Shrewsbury mum-of-three dies aged 48 after hospital smear test mistake

County NHS reveals £130 million hole in finances

New research reveals life expectancy for Shropshire - and how the county compares to other parts of the UK

Telford men's mental health group to take on the Wrekin 24 times in 24 hours

Shropshire hospitals are seeing more and more people admitted with 'malnutrition' symptoms

January 22, 2024

More than 13,000 appointments since opening of county's first community diagnostic centre

January 21, 2024

More than one in 22 people in England have a blue badge

3,000 miles in a year: Runner sets huge 2024 target to help charities that help his wife

'We have to do what we can': Ex-Wolves player in campaign to fund cancer treatment for mother of two

Self-confessed 'middle aged, mad' woman hosting Shropshire events to help those with menopause

January 20, 2024

Two-thirds of Shropshire population 'overweight' with half of kids 'not exercising enough'

January 18, 2024

New Shrewsbury and Telford hospital units aim to reduce overcrowding and handover delays

Air ambulances to land on Shrewsbury football field for three years during hospital's £312m 'Future Fit' revamp

Shrewsbury|Jan 18

Future Fit hospitals shake-up an 'unstoppable train' - chief

Long-awaited Shifnal and Priorslee Medical Practice set to open its doors within days

How Lego is helping children open up about their mental health

Emotional reunion for air ambulance crew and youngster airlifted after collapsing at Telford trampoline park

January 17, 2024

Patient wins £130,000 after botched appendix operation at Shrewsbury hospital

Shrewsbury|Jan 17

Shropshire company names Severn Hospice as its charity of the year

Business|Jan 17

‘Don’t cry Mummy, I’m going to be fine’: Telford youngster's three-year cancer battle featured in national campaign

Cancer-battling bride given free wedding launches fundraiser after being told 'nothing else' can be done

January 16, 2024

Father and son tackling Kilimanjaro to raise funds for charity

Shrewsbury|Jan 16

Hospital volunteers are looking for new friends to help with busy shops

January 15, 2024

Contractor appointed for county's major 'Future Fit' hospitals revamp

Conservative MP gives his support to Bishop's Castle hospital recruitment drive

January 13, 2024

Hairdresser encourages fellow stylists to join 'cancer conversations' project

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