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Stuart Anderson MP responds to NHS ten year strategy
Stuart Anderson MP has responded to the government's ten-year health strategy, saying that it overlooks the potential of community hospitals to "put care on people's doorsteps", as the Prime Minister had promised to do.
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RJAH patients set to benefit from new digital check-in terminals
Patients attending Outpatient appointments at The RJAH are now enjoying a convenient and independent start to their visit – thanks to the introduction of new digital check-in terminals.
Shrewsbury Councillor raises £3,500 for local charities during Mayoral Year
Shrewsbury Town Council has revealed that the former Mayor Cllr David Vasmer has raised an impressive £3,500 for local charities during his mayoral year from May 2024 to May 2025.
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Telford College staff receive long service awards
Telford College has presented long service awards to 17 members of staff – with a combined service of 478 years.
Shrewsbury home hit by kitchen blaze
Firefighters quickly brought a kitchen fire under control at a semi-detached property in Beaufort Green, Shrewsbury, this afternoon.
Two women arrested for drink driving in Shropshire
Two women were arrested on Wednesday evening, 2 July, following two separate collisions in Shropshire.
Fire crews tackle large fire in the open at Bromlow
Firefighters from across Shropshire spent hours battling a significant fire that broke out in the open at Bromlow near Minsterley yesterday afternoon.
Police and fire service attend malicious fire alarm at Southwater Car Park
Fire crews were called to the Southwater Multi-Storey Car Park in Telford in the early hours of this morning after a fire alarm was deliberately activated.
Two arrested after fight in Telford town centre
Two men were arrested yesterday afternoon, Thursday, July 3, following a fight that broke out in Telford town centre.
New automated medicine cabinets revolutionise hospital patient care
New automated cabinets for supplying medicines are now in place in the emergency departments at the county’s two acute hospitals providing safer, modern care for patients.
Supper Club boosts Shifnal charity
A ‘first of its kind’ event hosted by three Shifnal restaurants proved to be a huge success.
Seb Scott to captain Shropshire CCC XI against Shropshire County Cricket League representative side at Wellington
Shrewsbury’s Seb Scott will captain a Shropshire CCC XI in Sunday’s 50-over friendly against the Shropshire County Cricket League representative side.
Inspirational young people honoured at ‘make a change’ awards night
Nine community youth-led projects were celebrated at this year’s Make a Change Awards Night, hosted at Telford Minster, recognising the creativity, compassion and leadership of young people across the borough.
New recycling drive cuts waste by a third at Telford community charity
A Telford charity has cut its waste by a third after introducing a new recycling system which encourages staff to recycle as much as possible.
Lidl invites community feedback for new store in Bicton Heath
Discount supermarket giant Lidl has announced ambitious plans for a new store on land off Welshpool Road in Shrewsbury, and is seeking feedback from the local community.
Plans for direct Shropshire – London rail service turned down by regulator
Plans to re-establish a direct rail service between Shropshire and London have been dealt a significant blow today, with the rail regulator, the Office of Rail & Road (ORR), rejecting the proposal.
Two arrested following Telford drugs warrant
Police officers have this morning, Thursday 3 July, arrested two men after a warrant was carried out at a property in Telford.
Inmate charged with murder following death at HMP Stoke Heath
A 26-year-old inmate has been charged with murder following the death of another prisoner at HMP Stoke Heath on Tuesday morning.
Two men sentenced for Shropshire burglaries
Two men have been sentenced for a series of burglaries that were carried out across Shropshire, between December 2024 and January this year.
Historic England announces developer for Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Historic England has announced Capital&Centric as the preferred developer for a new residential development within the grounds of Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings.