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October 29, 2024

'Lightbulb moments helped me make sense of my life': Telford police officer opens up about his ADHD

Wellington|Oct 29

October 28, 2024

Powys residents urged to check cosmetics for banned chemical

Mid Wales|Oct 28

Charity celebrates its hospice stars

October 27, 2024

'We can't stop caring' – Severn Hospice's excitement at fundraising plans as costs set to rise by more than £1m

October 26, 2024

'We are not an A&E department' - Minor injuries unit sees increase in patients it cannot treat

Bridgnorth|Oct 26

October 24, 2024

Course will show how to live a good life with dementia

Your World|Oct 24

October 23, 2024

Senior Shropshire nurse suspended over poor record-keeping and failing to disclose conflict of interest

Shropshire nursing boss: Time running out to vote for your hospital hero

October 22, 2024

Shropshire MP calls for Ludlow healthcare to be 'front and centre' of fresh plans for NHS

Update Me|Oct 22

Son of woman killed by fellow care home resident wants 'positive legacy for both women'

October 21, 2024

'Little warrior' Esmay lighting up Hope House's Christmas appeal

Watch as Telford shop worker gets covered in beans for charity

October 19, 2024

New leisure centre scheme to support people living with type 2 diabetes

Your World|Oct 19

October 18, 2024

Major rise in syphilis cases in West Midlands leads to health agency warning

October 17, 2024

New 'Swan room' opened for relatives at county hospital

Hospice hosting first ever art exhibition

Shrewsbury|Oct 17

Shropshire village pharmacy changes hands after being sold

Shrewsbury|Oct 17

October 16, 2024

Shetland ponies and firefighters help to cheer up young hospital patients

All you need to know about Commons bid supported by Esther Rantzen on assisted dying law

October 15, 2024

Comedian and actor Jason Manford stops-off at Shropshire children's hospice on the way to Shrewsbury show

Key issues highlighted as top priorities by a Shropshire health partnership

October 13, 2024

Bishop speaks against assisted dying as parliament prepares for vote

Shrewsbury|Oct 13

3 Telford schools to get fruit and veg from Tesco in bid to get more fresh food to kids

Education|Oct 13

October 12, 2024

'I have loved every bit of it': GP receptionist retires after 37 years at same practice

Oswestry|Oct 12

Answers wanted after man discharged from hospital without care package dies at home

Bridgnorth|Oct 12

October 11, 2024

Political reaction to Powys health cuts

Powys health board unanimously backs temporary changes to MIU and hospital wards

Man who worked unprotected around asbestos 80 years ago died of 'industrial disease' - coroner

Shrewsbury|Oct 11

October 8, 2024

Here's what health bosses said in response to report's shocking findings over GP access

October 7, 2024

New care home opens in Telford and already nearly at full capacity

Your World|Oct 7

'I only got in face-to-face because I broke down': Patients tell of struggle to see doctors

Telford school smashes fundraising target for cancer charity following teacher's diagnosis

October 5, 2024

GP from Shropshire guilty of indecent assaults on patients in 'routine examinations'

October 4, 2024

Should we still be adding chemical to West Midlands water to tackle tooth decay?

October 3, 2024

'For Dave': Four lads taking on gruelling hike for terminal cancer friend's 'bucket list'

Minsterley|Oct 3

Severn Valley Railway visitors asked to dig deep in memory of driver lost to 'cruel illness'

South Shropshire|Oct 3

October 1, 2024

Toasted marshmallows as hospice celebrates opening of new forest school

'I considered killing my suffering wife,' Bridgnorth man tells party conference

Hospital friends group takes a trip back in time at historic Telford villa

Bridgnorth|Oct 1

September 30, 2024

Waiting times still 'longer than acceptable' at Shrewsbury and Telford A&Es despite progress made

September 28, 2024

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital bosses issue update on damage to building following car crash

Transport|Sep 28

September 27, 2024

Bridgnorth widower who watched wife die in agony to make assisted dying plea at Conservative Party conference

Bridgnorth|Sep 27

Joint chair appointed for two of the county's under pressure health trusts

'It is coming to break us': Shrewsbury care provider slams CQC after 'inadequate' rating

September 26, 2024

Bike4Life raises a 'record' amount for air ambulance after thousands take part

Shrewsbury|Sep 26

Hospital heroes descend Shrewsbury ward buildings and raise large amount of money for charity

September 25, 2024

Fears raised that PTHB £23million deficit could balloon

Health chiefs confirm that decisions to cut minor injury units opening hours and centralising hospital services need to be re-taken

September 24, 2024

Diabetes patients on path to remission thanks to new programme

Best friends for more than 30 years – now Michael and Paul are in the same hospice in Telford together

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