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December 30, 2024

Telford runner halfway through 12-marathons-in-12-days challenge for charity has raised more than £2,300 so far

News|3 hours ago

December 29, 2024

Radnorshire cider producer presents Wales Air Ambulance with £2,290 after holding several fundraising events.

'It's not my job' - Nurse with 'attitude issue' who ignored distressed patients' calls could be struck off

December 26, 2024

'Precious princess' and 'best present ever': Meet Shropshire's Christmas Day babies

Got unwanted Christmas gifts? Help Severn Hospice and families in need by donating them

Heartbreaking appeal for family of Bridgnorth mum-of-three who died suddenly aged 27 days before Christmas

December 25, 2024

Are doctors open over Christmas and New Year's in England? Where to go if you need medical care

December 24, 2024

Telford challenge runner is taking on 12 marathons in 12 days of Christmas for charity

Powys family enjoying this Christmas after 'the worst year of their lives'

Christmas Day in the middle of the Atlantic - no days off for Shropshire soldier's army trio on huge charity challenge

'It was outstanding to be backed by my own community' - Telford 21-year-old battling cancer grateful for donor drive

Shropshire Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times - including Boots, Lloyds and Superdrug

Tree of remembrance unveiled as renal dialysis unit celebrates one-year anniversary at new Telford base

Shropshire boy loving life at Christmas one year on from stem cell transplant aimed at extending his life

December 23, 2024

New community health hub opens thanks to funding

Your World|Dec 23

Knighton consultation on future of town toilets expected to be delayed

New defibrillator to be installed in Kington soon

'The diagnosis has hit us all like a sledgehammer' - Shropshire girl, 4, battling cancer at Christmas

December 21, 2024

Shrewsbury care home resident shares secret to longevity after celebrating 100th birthday

December 20, 2024

Shrewsbury and Telford hospital trust provides update on progress since CQC report and Channel 4 programme

Government gives to hospices with one hand, but takes away with another

Star Comment|Dec 20

Care at Christmas: Severn Hospice welcomes £126 million cash boost

'Help give the gift of life this Christmas' - Stem cell donor drive being held to find match for 'selfless' 21-year-old

Organisers and charity delight after Oswestry Tractor Run raises £17,000

'We try and help families create a new kind of normal' - How hospice support services step up to help before and after the worst happens

December 19, 2024

£100 million in funding announced to help hospices - including in Shropshire

'I was worried I wouldn’t see him before Christmas!' Santa swaps sleigh for helicopter to visit Telford hospital

'It's extremely disappointing' - Thousands of hoax calls made to West Midlands Ambulance Service, figures reveal

December 18, 2024

South Shropshire dementia unit that was hit by flash floods reopens with a party as evacuated residents return

Orthopaedic joint replacement surgery resumes at Shropshire hospital

Push to find lifesaving stem cell match for 'positive and selfless' 21-year-old Telford man

MP welcomes news that hospital trust is targeting urgent CT scan turnaround times to be down to two weeks by Christmas

Hospice at Home - how Severn Hospice home-care keeps patients where they are comfortable

December 17, 2024

Residents line Shropshire streets for illuminated tractor run held in memory of farmer who died aged just 26

Shropshire personal trainer cycling to every Premier League ground to raise funds for cancer charity

We have to raise £10 million a year to keep Severn Hospice afloat - here's how we do it

December 16, 2024

Important reminder to those who order repeat prescriptions

Your World|Dec 16

Care at Christmas: 'I went into nursing to help people and I can do that here' says Severn Hospice ward sister

We're more than a 'nice to have', says Severn Hospice chief

Features|Dec 16

December 15, 2024

'It's important to prepare for winter health challenges' - NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin share top tips

Ludlow care home named best in the Midlands and Wales at prestigious industry awards

December 12, 2024

Real muscle – Shropshire hospital flexes its fundraising power for 'essential' equipment

David Chadwick Presses Labour Over Extraordinary Ambulance Waiting Times

Life expectancy in Shropshire among the best in the West Midlands

December 11, 2024

Council support for plans to change an office at Llandrindod Wells hospital into medical staff accommodation.

December 10, 2024

End of life care support fund reaches £100,000

Powys people urged not to visit loved ones in hospital if they are unwell

December 9, 2024

Campaign launched to support county addicts in recovery amid festive temptation

Tai chi support helping county cancer patients

Knitting group hands over moving 'kindness hearts' for hospital's end-of-life care patients