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Simon set for knee op

Wing-back Simon Forsdick will tomorrow become the third AFC Telford United player to go under a surgeon's knife this summer. Wing-back Simon Forsdick will tomorrow become the third AFC Telford United player to go under a surgeon's knife this summer. The left-sided ace has been booked in for a clean-up operation on his knee, having not been able to play any part in pre-season training so far. The injury was originally thought to be related to his ligaments, but has now been diagnosed as a cartilage problem. Boss Rob Smith hopes the former Hednesford man will only be out for two to three weeks, enabling him to return to training by the middle of August. Defender Asa Charlton made his return from surgery on Saturday, playing the last 20 minutes of the 1-1 draw at Havant & Waterlooville. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star

Football|Jul 28, 2008
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Cancer victim has breakthrough op

A Shropshire man who had pioneering prostate cancer surgery, is urging other men to be aware of the disease - and the different treatments that are available. A Shropshire man who had pioneering prostate cancer surgery, is urging other men to be aware of the disease - and the different treatments that are available. When risk engineer David Platt, 55, was diagnosed with cancer he thoroughly researched all the options and chose innovative nerve-sparing keyhole surgery, performed by only a handful of surgeons in the UK. The operation, carried out in March by consultant urologist Alan Doherty of the Birmingham Prostate Clinic, offered Mr Platt the best chance of beating cancer and returning to a normal life. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star.

North Shropshire|Jul 24, 2008
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Smith searching after Lewis op

AFC Telford United boss Rob Smith is trawling the transfer market for a new striker after confirming that Matty Lewis has broken his leg.   AFC Telford United boss Rob Smith is trawling the transfer market for a new striker after confirming that Matty Lewis has broken his leg. The tall marksman fractured the tibia and fibula in his right leg during Friday night's 0-0 draw with League One side Cheltenham at the New Bucks Head. And Smith believes he has no option but to go in search of reinforcements to provide back up for his three remaining forwards - Terry Fearns, Andy Brown and Lee Moore. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star.

Football|Jul 21, 2008
Football

Swan' has op after gun attack

A swan underwent emergency surgery after it was shot by yobs at a Telford recreational area, RSPCA inspectors revealed today. A swan underwent emergency surgery after it was shot by yobs at a Telford recreational area, RSPCA inspectors revealed today. The female swan had to be rescued from Leegomery Pool with an injury caused by an air gun. RSPCA inspectors have appealed for witnesses to come forward in the hunt for the culprits behind the "vicious attack" on Tuesday. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star 

News|Jun 13, 2008
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Key defender latest in need of op

Defender Jimmy Turner is to become the second AFC Telford United player to go under a surgeon's knife this summer. Defender Jimmy Turner is to become the second AFC Telford United player to go under a surgeon's knife this summer. Turner will have a clean-up operation on his troublesome knee and ankle on Tuesday, following on from fellow centre-back Asa Charlton who had a double hernia operation last month. But boss Rob Smith is confident both will make full recoveries in time to join their team-mates for the start of pre-season training on June 28. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star.

Football|Jun 4, 2008
Football

Op for man attacked by gang

A 25-year-old Telford man suffered serious head injuries after being attacked by a gang of men today. The victim underwent emergency surgery. A 25-year-old Telford man suffered serious head injuries after being attacked by a gang of men today. The victim underwent emergency surgery. He was attacked outside his home at Briarwood in Brookside shortly after midnight. Detectives said they were linking it to a burglary at the man's home yesterday when thieves took a haul of PlayStation games. Two 16-year-old boys have been arrested in connection with the attack. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star

News|May 3, 2008
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Brothers recovering after kidney swop op

Two brothers from Shifnal are recovering well after one donated a kidney to the other.Two brothers from Shifnal are recovering well after one donated a kidney to the other. Mark Mountford, 41, has given his brother Lee one of his kidneys after renal failure meant that Lee, who is 28, had to spend hours undergoing dialysis. Mark is now back at home, while Lee is making making good progress after the operation in Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Lee has suffered only minimal complications after the operation. Read more in the Shropshire Star

News|Mar 26, 2008
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