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January 12, 2024

Politician visits surgery to hear about the problems facing GPs

Mid Wales|Jan 12

Mother of poorly young boy sees dream come true as he swims for the first time in specialist suit

Oswestry|Jan 12

Midlands Air Ambulance airbases rated 'outstanding' as staff told they should be proud of emergency care

January 11, 2024

More than 500 appointments cancelled at Shropshire hospitals during junior doctors' unprecedented strike

Ultra runner James sets himself epic 30-HOUR challenge around Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury|Jan 11

Sole mates stride into half a decade as Newport walking group celebrates milestone

Telford entertainment|Jan 11

Talking Telford: Fear and loathing over Future Fit abound but hundreds enjoy the best parkrun around

January 10, 2024

Shifnal mum gets 'surprise for Christmas' after premature birth alone at home

'Third world conditions': Son's shock as mother spends days waiting on bed in Shropshire hospital corridor

Strike action ends but hospitals remain under pressure, says Shropshire nursing chief

Shropshire baby scandal: Maternity campaigners meet CQC chief

January 9, 2024

Telford care home staff 'working hard' to rectify issues after 'inadequate' rating

Friends group 'fears for the future' of Ludlow Hospital if controversial entertainment and alcohol plans approved

January 8, 2024

Newport dentist to 'move away' from NHS work amid 'lack of investment' - patients asked to re-register

Six-point method to beat the January Blues and take on the new year by West Midlands life coach

January 6, 2024

Mum who miscarried twin daughters 'will never know why' after Telford hospital mixed up her placenta

Date set for work on all-new medical practice near Bridgnorth

Council leader hits back after MP's criticism over opposition to hospital changes

Powys patients 'should not be ignored' in Future Fit hospital shake-up - report

January 5, 2024

Council leader welcomes hospitals revamp progress

Shrewsbury|Jan 5

Report: Ambulances could be on ‘permanent standby’ for patient transfers under Future Fit plan

MPs accuse council leader of 'relentless scaremongering' over Future Fit and A&E Local

January 4, 2024

Major step forward in Future Fit hospital shakeup as outline business case is approved

Future Fit: Leader hopes no hospital construction contracts will be signed until after election

Kind donations help Telford pub raise funds for new lifesaving equipment

January 3, 2024

Bid to block Future Fit hospital plan fails - but 'A&E Local' name 'should be dropped'

Shropshire MP says junior doctors 'hijacked' his attempts to survey people on strike action

Shropshire nursing boss: Think where you need to go for treatment during junior doctor strike

Over 500 apply to become trainee paramedics

Blind veteran from Market Drayton publishes a year's worth of funny anecdotes 'to brighten each day'

Market Drayton|Jan 3

January 2, 2024

Calls to ambulance service up more than 15 per cent over New Year

Shropshire health bosses explain what and what not to do – ahead of longest ever NHS strike

NHS issues major warning ahead of longest EVER strike action by doctors in history

New Year brings early morning arrivals at Shropshire's maternity unit

December 30, 2023

Nearly a quarter of older people not vaccinated against flu in Shropshire

Health|Dec 30, 2023

Ambulance service worker who came out of retirement to help during pandemic is recognised with BEM

Mid Wales|Dec 30, 2023

December 29, 2023

Repairs bill backlog at Shropshire hospitals tops £70m as MP calls for action

Health|Dec 29, 2023

GP surgery steps in to take over services at Ludlow hospital after doctor colleagues pull out

Ludlow|Dec 29, 2023

December 28, 2023

Friends join mum to raise 8k in her son's memory

Shrewsbury|Dec 28, 2023

Patient diaries making impact at county hospitals

Health|Dec 28, 2023

Hospital worker praised for actions during 'extremely difficult and emotional' case

Oswestry|Dec 28, 2023

Impact of latest junior doctors strike revealed ahead of six-day new year walk-out

Health|Dec 28, 2023

Date set for final decision on Welshpool air ambulance base

Health|Dec 28, 2023

December 27, 2023

Artwork to be unveiled outside Smethwick 'super hospital' has personal meaning for sculptor

Health|Dec 27, 2023

More than 13,000 emergency calls handled by West Midlands Ambulance Service over Christmas bank holiday

Health|Dec 27, 2023

Ludlow's MP asks if public back junior doctors or government over strike action

Health|Dec 27, 2023

The unsung heroes who keep Severn Hospice running

Features|Dec 27, 2023

December 26, 2023

Paramedic to face careless driving trial after woman suffered 'catastrophic' injuries in crash

Crime|Dec 26, 2023

New figures reveal obesity is growing issue for Shropshire residents – and health services

Health|Dec 26, 2023

While we tucked into turkey, for Wales Air Ambulance crews it was work as usual

Mid Wales|Dec 26, 2023

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