Shropshire family turn off heating due to 'astronomical' oil price
Across the UK, people have reported heating oil prices more than doubling and that deliveries are scarce.
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Rural Shropshire pub rationing heating oil as prices rise
The landlady of a country pub says she has had to ration her heating oil after prices shot up in the wake of the US-Israeli war with Iran.
How is Telford community diagnostic centre helping NHS?
On an industrial estate, just off the M54, is the Hollinswood House Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) - a somewhat nondescript building that plays a vital role in tackling NHS waiting times.
Shropshire maternity care 'very different', trust chairman says
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) was placed into special measures in November 2018, following a high-profile maternity care scandal and concerns regarding emergency care.
Shropshire NHS trust exits special measures after eight years
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) was placed into special measures in November 2018, following a maternity care scandal and concerns regarding emergency care.
Shrewsbury hydrotherapy pool 'needs to exist', patient says
Shropshire Council is consulting on the future of its in-house adult day centres, including its Aquamira site, as part of a response to "significant financial pressures."
Shrewsbury volunteers repaint graffiti-hit underpass
A volunteer cleaner has said seeing graffiti in public places "gets on my nerves" - and has pledged to clear it up.
Much Wenlock refill shop encourages zero-food-waste shopping
Seven years ago Sam Beech, 48, decided it was time to take to the next level the pledge to "tread lightly on the earth" she made at the age of 12 as she became a vegetarian.
Shropshire farmer wants 'reassurance' over future of industry
Speaking ahead of the National Farmers' Union's annual conference, Edward Garratt, who has a small farm on the Wrekin in Shropshire, said a resilient food system was "the cornerstone to not just food security, but national security as well."
Telford mum says there are 'misconceptions' about home education
A woman who home educates her son has said a new education bill could create "a lot of problems" for some families.
Atcham residents 'concerned' with National Trust Attingham Park plans
Planning has been approved for the trust to build a new car park and miles of trails to the east of the existing house and grounds.
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust's surgery wait times fall
Big improvements in patient waiting time have been made by an NHS trust that runs two acute hospitals in Shropshire.
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Shrewsbury woman aims to inspire care leavers with booklet
A woman who spent her teenage years in foster care is starting a business to support other young people in the care system.
Attingham Park to create green space for 'growing population'
Staff at a National Trust property have said plans to create a new "outdoor hub" will improve access to green spaces.
Woman found dead in Shrewsbury fire - BBC Sounds
A woman has died after a fire broke out at a ground floor flat in a 16th Century building in Shrewsbury.
Woman found dead in Shrewsbury fire - BBC Sounds
A woman has died after a fire broke out at a ground floor flat in a 16th Century building in Shrewsbury.
Telford stroke victim unable to dial 999 as digital upgrade cut off landline
A 75-year-old man who suffered a stroke was unable to call 999 on his landline because it had been cut off during a digital upgrade of his phone service.
Rare bone disease therapy 'milestone for NHS', says Gobowen medic
A man who has a rare bone disorder is being treated with a new therapy for the condition at the hospital where he also works.
Shrewsbury weightlifter says sport saved her after cancer
Dawn Williams, 52, is now cancer-free and credits the sport with giving her confidence and strength to get through gruelling chemotherapy.
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