English

www.shropshirestar.com

Today News

19

Swann pledges to deliver infected blood compensation at same time as rest of UK

www.shropshirestar.com

Northern Ireland’s Health Minister said there will be no ‘postcode differential’.

Stormont and Treasury strike interim framework deal on future funding model

www.shropshirestar.com

The measures will see the Executive receive an extra £24 million in funding this financial year.

Trust plans for major hospital construction work – which could start this summer

www.shropshirestar.com

Plans for construction work at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital have been revealed, and could start this summer – if the final stage of the proposals are approved by government.

Kit Harington embodies modern-day aristocracy in third series of Industry

www.shropshirestar.com

The Game Of Thrones star is shown as British aristocrat Lord Henry Muck in first-look images from the show.

'Today shows we will not tolerate drugs within our community' - Police seize £3,000 of drugs in Telford raid

www.shropshirestar.com

Drugs with an estimated street value of £3,000 have been taken off the streets following a raid at a Telford address on Tuesday.

Saturday Night Fever dancefloor and Indiana Jones’ Ark of the Covenant on sale

www.shropshirestar.com

The floor strutted by John Travolta in the 1970s classic has an estimated price of £157,200 to £235,800.

18

Arts body knew theatre project included ‘genital contact’ before awarding funds

www.shropshirestar.com

Freedom of information documents show the details were included in an application to Creative Scotland nine months before the money was allocated.

Gareth Southgate has no worries over Harry Kane’s fitness ahead of Euro 2024

www.shropshirestar.com

England captain Harry Kane’s back injury “should not be a problem” for Euro 2024, according to manager Gareth Southgate.

D-Day veteran urges children ‘not to make same mistakes we made in going to war’

www.shropshirestar.com

The Prime Minister’s wife Akshata Murty welcomed a group of around 30 pupils to Downing Street on Tuesday as part of a memorial event.

Cristiano Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for 11th major tournament

www.shropshirestar.com

The Al-Nassr forward holds the world records for men’s international goals and caps with 128 in 206 appearances.

AI safety summits could help shape UK legislation, Technology Secretary says

www.shropshirestar.com

Michelle Donelan is in South Korea as the UK co-hosts the AI Seoul Summit for world leaders and tech giants.

Gareth Southgate says Euro 2024 squad has been his most ‘complicated’ selection

www.shropshirestar.com

Southgate named an enlarged 33-man training squad on Tuesday.

What went wrong for Marcus Rashford to lead to England Euro squad omission?

www.shropshirestar.com

Rashford scored 30 goals and helped Manchester United return to the Champions League in 2022-23 but has not been able to recapture that form.

Inflation set to fall close to Bank of England’s 2% target, experts predict

www.shropshirestar.com

The latest Consumer Prices Index inflation data for April will be released on Wednesday.

Rotary club supports local causes following appeal

www.shropshirestar.com

The Rotary Club of Oswestry has handed over payments to five local causes from the club's annual Christmas Tree of Light Appeal.

Did they strike gold? Find out how David Austin Roses got on at the Chelsea Flower Show

www.shropshirestar.com

A renowned Shropshire rose breeder has yet again walked away from the Chelsea Flower Show with a gold medal.

Latest plans for dozens of new homes in Albrighton approved

www.shropshirestar.com

Up to 90 new homes will be built in Albrighton after outline plans for the latest phase of a housing development got the go-ahead.

‘Parrot lizard’ dinosaur sheds light on how reptile scales became bird feathers

www.shropshirestar.com

Scientists have discovered ‘zoned development’ in dinosaur skin, with areas of reptile-style scales and bird-like skin with feathers.

17

Advanced software to extend battery life for JLR electric cars

www.shropshirestar.com

JLR has signed a multi-year deal to use advanced battery intelligence software in its next-generation electric vehicles.

Sales improve for The Works

www.shropshirestar.com

Retail chain The Works enjoyed sales growth in the final quarter of its financial year.

Defence rests without Donald Trump entering witness box in hush money trial

www.shropshirestar.com

The jury was sent home until May 28, when closing arguments are expected.

Compensation announcement ‘another milestone’ for infected blood campaign

www.shropshirestar.com

But victims have raised concerns about some aspects of the scheme.

Swinney apologises to infected blood victims

www.shropshirestar.com

The final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry was released on Monday.

What is the current state of hydrogen power for cars in the UK?

www.shropshirestar.com

With every government and politician in Europe focusing on the future of transportation, hydrogen is one fuel source which is often in the conversation.

Gareth Bale feels Jude Bellingham is major contender for Ballon d’Or

www.shropshirestar.com

The England midfielder is aiming to cap an amazing season with Champions League and Euro 2024 glory.

Richard Whitehead says Paralympians should be in the spotlight for longer

www.shropshirestar.com

The two-time champion believes disability is “lagging behind” other minority groups.

Spain withdraws ambassador to Argentina over comments made by President Milei

www.shropshirestar.com

The decision further escalates a diplomatic spat between the Spanish and Argentine governments.

Family to remember British aid worker killed in Gaza

www.shropshirestar.com

James ‘Jim’ Henderson, 33, was among seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) workers who died when their convoy was hit by an Israeli air strike.

Safety institutes to form ‘international network’ to boost AI research and tests

www.shropshirestar.com

Ten nations and the EU have agreed to established a network of AI Safety Institutes, but China is not among them.

Bottled water firm has lorry park and warehouse plans refused over pollution fears

www.shropshirestar.com

A bottled water firm on the Shropshire border has been told to think again on plans for a lorry park and warehouse expansion, after it was deemed a potential risk to sensitive groundwater supplies.