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Elderly Stroke Survivor's Landline Cut Off During Broadband Work

A 75-year-old stroke survivor from Shropshire was unable to use his BT landline to call emergency services after it was disconnected during fibre broadband upgrades, highlighting concerns about digital transition risks for vulnerable residents.

Stroke Victim's 999 Crisis in BT Digital Switchover

A 75-year-old stroke sufferer from Horsehay, Shropshire, was left unable to call 999 for two weeks after his BT landline was cut off during a digital upgrade, highlighting concerns for vulnerable residents.

Amputee cricketer told to repay £36k benefits

Shaun Rigby, a one-legged father who played cricket with a runner, must repay £36,000 after the DWP ruled his 'daily needs' didn't require enhanced PIP. Discover his story and the tribunal's decision.

Telford crowned UK's smartest town after record GCSE results

Telford in Shropshire cements its status as England's smartest town after its academy trust's students achieve unprecedented GCSE success, dramatically outperforming the national average and setting a new educational benchmark.

Two killed in Shropshire skip lorry tragedy

Two men have died in a devastating industrial accident in Shropshire after becoming trapped beneath a malfunctioning skip lorry. Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save the victims in this workplace tragedy.

Mum's fury as daughter returns from school trip with shaved head

A mother from Telford is left horrified after her 11-year-old daughter returns from a school trip to an adventure centre with a completely shaved head, without parental consent. The school and centre face serious questions over safeguarding.

Urgent search for British toddler missing in Spain

A desperate international search is underway for two-year-old British toddler Oliver Pugh, who vanished from a Costa Blanca resort. Spanish police are investigating a suspected parental abduction after he disappeared with his father, Ashley Pugh.

Man, 22, in court charged with murder of grandfather

Tobias Marcus Nuttall, 22, has appeared before Telford Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of 67-year-old Brian Darby. The alleged incident occurred in Hadley, Telford, prompting a major police investigation. The victim's family has paid a heartfel

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