Murray waits while Elokobi has op
Luckless Wolves keeper Matt Murray is playing a waiting game as he awaits the green light to return to training – as George Elokobi prepared to go under the knife.
Luckless Wolves keeper Matt Murray is playing a waiting game as he awaits the green light to return to training – as George Elokobi prepared to go under the knife.
Wing-back Simon Forsdick will miss the start of AFC Telford United's season - but boss Rob Smith is backing Steve Jagielka to prove a more-than adequate stand-in. Wing-back Simon Forsdick will miss the start of AFC Telford United's season - but boss Rob Smith is backing Steve Jagielka to prove a more-than adequate stand-in. Forsdick went in for surgery last week to sort out a long-standing knee injury and, despite positive reports of his progress, he will not return until the middle of the month. With Asa Charlton - the other natural left-sided defender in the Telford squad - suspended for the first two games of the campaign - Smith will turn to former club captain Jagielka. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star
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
Twenty years ago Hazel Frost underwent a "miracle" operation which changed her life forever.
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.
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.
The Co-operative Group is set to buy supermarket rival Somerfield for £1.57 billion.
The Co-operative Group is set to pay out a £38.1 million dividend to members this year.
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
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.
Jonathan Greening has undergone a double hernia operation after keeping the injury secret from manager Tony Mowbray over the final weeks of the Championship season.
Smiling and dressed in a bright suit, anaesthetist Dr Priya Ramnath arrives at court to face a charge of manslaughter.
A cat has undergone life-saving emergency surgery after it was shot.
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
The Co-operative Group is "confident" of buying rival grocer Somerfield as it embarks on a £1.5 billion expansion programme, chief executive Peter Marks said.