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May 20, 2024

'Catalogue of failures' and 'pervasive' cover-up detailed in report into infected blood scandal

Why you shouldn't fear a blood transfusion – NHS explains why patients are safe

'My brother went to college to be helped, but he ended up dying' – sister speaks as findings of contaminated blood inquiry are released

'I'm in agony and losing wages because my kidney stone operations have been cancelled FOUR times'

'I love to see the smile on people's faces': Olympians host seventh Round the Wrekin bike ride

Dignity in death or murder? Story of loving wife who found herself in the dock for killing husband

Features|May 20

May 19, 2024

Health bosses encourage diabetes awareness

Shrewsbury|May 19

May 16, 2024

Holistic therapy offered to boost patients' spirits after cancer treatment

Features|May 16

Goalkeeping legend Neville Southall signs on as patron for Shropshire charity

Shrewsbury|May 16

May 15, 2024

Life-saving course on offer in Wellington

Features|May 15

£400k hospital boost: Donation brings specialist cancer treatment and will reduce waiting times

Features|May 15

Football tournament helps men open up on health matters

Features|May 15

Overall improvements found at county's emergency hospitals – but more progress still needed

May 14, 2024

Charity opening up spectacular gardens to the public

Shrewsbury|May 14

May 13, 2024

College expanding its university partnership to train next generation of health workers

Maternity care in UK 'poor' says Staffordshire MP who thought she was going to die when giving birth

May 10, 2024

'Don't panic Captain Mainwaring!' 89-year-old to wing walk at 600ft for charity

Mid Wales|May 10

'I have been left to rot in my bed' - patient's plea for help after hospital ward closed for 'estates issues'

May 9, 2024

Are you forced to play pharmacy ping-pong?

Hospital plans to be shown at NHS roadshow this month

May 7, 2024

I was told I was about to get diabetes – so I decided to act and have become a changed man

May 5, 2024

Hundreds take part in Shrewsbury Colour Run

Shrewsbury|May 5

May 4, 2024

Aviation firm to continue support for region's air ambulance

May 3, 2024

Daredevil Bridgnorth pensioner's 80th birthday wing walk in front of 'petrified' daughter

Bridgnorth|May 3

May 1, 2024

Health bosses 'exploring every option' to keep blood tests in Bishop's Castle

April 30, 2024

'We can't afford it': Residents shocked as medical practice says it has to stop offering blood tests

Bishop's Castle|Apr 30

Pressure for parking spaces at hospital sites ramps up as chiefs ask staff to use Park and Ride

Shrewsbury foster dad given 'devastating' Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis plans to climb Three Peaks

School community putting 140 of their best feet forward for diabetes research

Bridgnorth|Apr 30

Shropshire cancer support group reveals how it got to receive award from Princess Anne

April 26, 2024

'I've got incurable cancer - but I'm determined to help others in their Race for Life'

Air ambulance completes hat-trick of outstanding CQC ratings

April 25, 2024

First responder who survived cardiac arrest gears up for his SECOND ultramarathon

Recovery and treatment service marks 'micro-elimination' of potentially deadly hepatitis C in county

April 24, 2024

South Shropshire politicians seek views on NHS experiences

South Shropshire|Apr 24

April 23, 2024

Air ambulance base decision taken before mitigation plans are finalised

Mid Wales|Apr 23

Confirmed: Mid Wales air ambulance base to close after health boards back controversial move

April 22, 2024

Future Fit roadshow dates revealed

Hospital trust building bunker for vital cancer treatment machine

Shrewsbury|Apr 22

'The doctor will see you now!' Village's all-new surgery open at last after 18 months of planning

Bridgnorth|Apr 22

April 19, 2024

'No solution' for stressed out Shrewsbury hospital staff facing fines in struggle to park

Shrewsbury|Apr 19

Young mum's daughter is her marathon motivation after life-changing diagnosis at five months

Trading standards operation reveals Shropshire children easily booking in for Botox treatments

Features|Apr 19

Assisted dying vote: MP says parliament has a chance to "put this right"

April 18, 2024

New computer system coming in at county hospitals this weekend

April 17, 2024

Watch: MP raises A&E crisis with Prime Minister - more than 10,000 pensioners waited more than 24 hours last year

Features|Apr 17

April 16, 2024

Shifnal woman left in intensive care after being bitten by snake during birthday holiday

April 15, 2024

Health chiefs working with NHS England on naming hospital departments amid 'A&E local' controversy

Shrewsbury MP challenges election rival over plans to overhaul Shropshire's emergency hospitals

April 14, 2024

More Shropshire residents turning to 'Dr Google' than most of UK - top topics revealed

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