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Shrewsbury maternity scandal: Baby deaths led to unmasking of major NHS scandal

This morning a damning report by maternity expert Donna Ockenden found that poor care at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust may have led to the deaths of more than 200 babies and mums, including infants Kate Stanton Davies and Pippa Griffiths

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Shrewsbury maternity scandal: Families recall deaths and injuries of babies being ‘brushed under the carpet’

‘When something isn’t right, just listen to the parents,’ says Nikhita Hose, whose son Caleb died in January 2021

The Independent UK

This Morning's Holly Willoughby holds back tears as mum shares heartbreaking loss of baby

This Morning's Holly Willoughby struggled to hold back the tears this morning as a mum who lost one of her twins during the Shrewsbury maternity scandal opened up about her pain

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Ockenden report raises 15 areas for ‘immediate action’ in England maternity care

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust have also been handed 60 local actions for learning.

The Independent UK

Shrewsbury maternity scandal: NHS trust blamed mothers as hundreds of babies died avoidably, report finds

Inquiry says more than 200 may have died in largest maternity scandal in NHS history

The Independent UK

Shrewsbury maternity scandal: Over 200 babies may have survived with proper care

Today a report identified at least 201 babies and nine mothers who may have survived had they had proper care at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Daily Mirror

Shropshire baby deaths report: parents express relief and anger

Campaigners hope damning report on inadequate maternity care at Royal Shrewsbury hospital will bring lasting change

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Police examine 600 cases after damning NHS baby deaths report

Inquiry into maternity practices at Shrewsbury and Telford hospital trust finds 201 babies could have survived with better care

The Guardian - UK

Shrewsbury maternity scandal: ‘Unimaginable trauma’ caused, says Javid as report details avoidable baby deaths

Follow updates as Shewsbury maternity scandal inquiry published

The Independent UK

Horror of worst scandal in NHS history as 300 babies die or left brain damaged

Botched births meant mothers and babies died and some newborns were left brain damaged, while the hospital trust was being held up as an example of good practice due to its low caesarean rates

Daily Mirror

Shrewsbury maternity scandal: Hundreds of babies may have died in decades-long failings, report set to find

‘When something isn’t right, just listen to the parents,’ says Nikhita Hose, whose son Caleb died in January 2021

The Independent UK

Women and babies remain at risk of unsafe NHS care, experts warn

Exclusive: Health leaders say midwife shortage means they cannot meet recommendations in review into Shropshire trust failures

The Guardian - UK

300 babies died or left brain damaged in maternity NHS scandal, damning report to say

A total of 300 babies died or were left brain damaged due to avoidable errors in care at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, the independent review will state when published this week

Daily Mirror

Families silenced or ignored, says midwife behind review into maternity care

A final report of the independent review of maternity services at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust will be published on Wednesday.

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A Shropshire lad: Roberto Carlos becomes a pub footballer

Bull in the Barne United go down to defeat in the wind and mud despite their very special guest left-back …

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Roberto Carlos scores on comeback after "best Sunday League transfer in history"

Roberto Carlos scored as he appeared off the bench having made a stunning comeback in an eBay competition which saw him play for Sunday league team Bull in the Barne United

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Immediate action needed to halt Severn flooding, say residents

Chris Allen, who lives in Shrewsbury, said he narrowly avoided “disaster” this week – but is worried floods could worsen in the future.

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Shrewsbury residents frustrated as floods grow more frequent

Pleas for short- and long-term solutions as town is flooded for third consecutive year

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Wales Online

The full list of trains cancelled in Wales today due to Storm Franklin

There are more than 70 services cancelled across the country due to the weather

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Witch who works as a carer wears veil to shield herself from patient's negative energy

Sophia Griffiths, 33, from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, says wearing the veil helps her avoid taking on the stresses of the day, and avoid bringing home any negative energies

Daily Mirror

Roberto Carlos signs for Sunday League side seven years after retirement

Roberto Carlos is one of the most iconic footballers of all time but seven years after the Real Madrid and Brazil legend hung up his boots he is set to play in the Shrewsbury & District Sunday Football League.

Liverpool Echo

Shrewsbury Town bans two supporters as probe into vile Hillsborough chants continues

The Shropshire club announced two supporters would be banned from the club's fixtures

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