New youth club for Arleston
A new youth club has been opened by Telford & Wrekin Council to offer children a safe place to socialise…
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Bus horror in Lightmoor
A bus ploughed into a bus stop full of people at Lightmoor Way in Telford this morning. The Arriva 8A…
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Ironbridge parking charges suspended
Parking on Telford & Wrekin Council’s five main car parks that serve the Ironbridge Gorge will be free for the…
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Major update of software made possible with council grant
A Telford business has launched a “super-charged” piece of software which helps employers manage their people – thanks to a…
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“Our water system is in urgent need of reform…” writes Shaun Davies MP
Shaun Davies MP, alongside other West Midlands MPs, has written to Severn Trent Water (STW) to criticise the company for…
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Jail for industrial unit growers
Ramandan Kapaj aged 27, Emiljano Xhafa aged 30, and Genti Binjaku aged 45, were yesterday (Wednesday 11 December) each given…
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58% of Telford and Wrekin smokers have successfully quit
New NHS data reveals that 58% of people in Telford and Wrekin who wanted to quit smoking have managed to…
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Free hygiene products available at housing hubs
A housing association has partnered with The Hygiene Bank in Telford to offer free personal hygiene products to those who…
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Digital students put their cyber security skills to the test
Telford College students have been putting their cyber skills to the test by taking part in a national ‘hackathon’ challenge….
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£50 Reward for turdwatchers
People who report dog walkers who do not clean up after their pets are to be given a £50 reward…
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58% of Telford and Wrekin smokers have successfully quit
New NHS data reveals that 58% of people in Telford and Wrekin who wanted to quit smoking have managed to…
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Telford automotive supplier takes ‘Best of British Casting’ title
A Telford-based automotive specialist, who has seen domestic and global sales rise significantly, has been named as the ‘Best of…
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Have your say on a proposed M54/M6 link road
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce is urging businesses to have their say on proposals to create a long-discussed link road from…
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Roll up, roll up . . . SMI supports the ‘circus with a purpose’ once again
Children with additional needs from across the Telford area will get the chance to experience all the fun of the…
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Festive campaign launched to support people recovering from addiction
A Shropshire community company has launched a festive campaign to help those recovering from addiction stay healthy during the party…
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Trials champion to star at Classic Dirt Bike show in Telford
Two-time European trials champion Mick Andrews has been confirmed as the second star guest at next year’s Classic Dirt Bike…
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Trains cancelled again
Transport for Wales are operating on a much reduced service today which is impacting the trains running through Telford in…
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Small fire in Market Street
If you were in Wellington this evening and saw a number of fire engines outside your favourite restaurant, you can…
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Flood barriers going up in Ironbridge
The heavy rains mean rising river levels and the Environment Agency have advised flood barriers are needed in the Ironbridge…
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New festive postbox topper
The Humbers has seen many topical postbox toppers over the years, created by Telford ‘Knitsy’ Paula Campbell. Even Storm Darragh…
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200 calls to council over the weekend
The impact of Storm Darragh, which swept through Telford and Wrekin last night, has been significant, with severe weather conditions…
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The clean up begins
The Storm Darragh clean up started last night in Brookside where Brereton resident Scott Sharkey, his partner, neighbours and another…
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A5 Closed
Once again, the A5 is closed in this familiar spot due to flooding. It’s no surprise after the rain that…
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Storm Darragh hits Telford
Trees down across the town, are making navigating some paths and roads tricky. Legges Way, Brookside Avenue, Dothill, Arleston, Lawley…
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Knitting a special connection
A ladies knitting group, funded through Telford & Wrekin Council, has handmade a hundred kindness hearts to bring comfort to…
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Smile if you live in Telford
According to the 35,000 people interviewed by Rightmove, Telford is a very respectable 6th happiest place to live in the…
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Homebase: Everything must go
The troubled chain of DIY shops is nearing the end, and sale signs have gone up in Telford. You can…
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Affordable homes part of Station Quarter plan
Work is gathering pace to create modern, state-of-the-art housing at Station Quarter bringing town centre living to Telford Town Centre….
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Man fined £100 for dog foul incident
On October 4th at 8:45pm, a man walking his dog failed to use a poo bag to clean up after…
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Caughley porcelain sells for £8,000 at Halls Fine Art’s Christmas auction
The second day of the sale of the Halls Fine Art’s Christmas auction on Thursday featured a quality collection of…
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Christmas Shopping time – THIS SATURDAY – Cosy Hall, Newport, TF10 7LD. 40 Crafters and Makers in attendance…. Festive Catering…
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What the hell was that racket?
If you were in Wellington this afternoon, you would have heard an almighty racket. According to one resident “We’ve just…
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Crash in Wellington
Dawley Road heading down towards the Cock Hotel lights is heavy with traffic this morning following a crash just before…
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Construction students rewarded for their commitment
Telford College held a presentation ceremony to recognise the commitment and progress of their entry-level construction learners during the first…
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Aviramp on track for best year ever
Telford based aviation specialist Aviramp is on track for its best ever trading year after notching up £8million of sales in the…
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70 New electric car chargers for council car parks
Work to install 70 new charging points in council owned car parks will start this month. The rollout of fast…
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Perfect birthday present for HR Solutions Shropshire
Telford-based HR Solutions Shropshire marked its seventh birthday by clinching retained deals with a manufacturing company in its home town…
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McPhillips marks 60th anniversary
Award-winning Shropshire construction company, McPhillips, today launched a new fund to build stronger communities as it marks its 60th birthday. The…
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[AD] Currys Toy Appeal
The Team at Currys Telford Forge Retail Park Colliers Way, are reaching out to the Local Community to support our…
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[AD] Are you up for the Mercure BURGER CHALLENGE ?
On Thursday 12th December at 7.30pm The Mercure Telford Centre hotel challenges wo/man vs food ! After the huge success…
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New Chair of Trustees takes over
A new Chair of Trustees has taken over the helm at local charity Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin. Business…
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Broseley porcelain to feature at auction
A quality collection of Caughley porcelain owned by a London collector is coming home to Shropshire to be sold at…
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[JOB AD] Teaching Assistant
We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant – Experience is preferred but not essential Place of Work: Overley Hall…
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Changes to train timetables ahead
West Midlands Railway is advising passengers to check their journey times ahead of the upcoming national timetable change next month….
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Arleston drug dealer jailed after fleeing country
A county lines drug dealer has been jailed for 16 years after he was sentenced earlier this year, despite failing…
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Pampering sessions will raise cash for charity
Hair and beauty students from Telford College will be raising cash for a local charity this month by running two…
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College looks to employers to offer placements
Telford College has unveiled exciting plans to expand its T-Level training provision in 2025 – and is keen to talk…
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“I thought ignoring it would be easier”
At last weeks Health & Wellbeing Board, Telford & Wrekin Council showcased the successful Blood Pressure Project which has enabled…
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Sporting stars feature on new Mural
A striking mural depicting sporting stars is inspiring Telford and Wrekin students to achieve their dreams. The colourful artwork has…
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How your MP voted in the Assisted Dying Bill
MPs, including Shaun Davies for Telford have voted by 330 to 275 to approve the assisted dying bill at a…
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Ella hopes to hit the charts
Eleven year old schoolgirl Ella Jeavons, who attends The Charlton School in Wellington is hoping to enter the Music Charts…
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Hit & run driver jailed for three and a half years
A man who caused a serious collision in Telford, leaving three people with life changing injuries, has been jailed. Djay…
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AI focus for local entrepreneurs latest business in Telford
A new Telford IT company is set to help organisations grow by optimising their IT systems and readying them for…
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Loungers sold for £338m
Novello Lounge at Southwater is just one of 280 Lounges around the UK, that has been acquired by a new…
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Sweet Little Things in Madeley
A new bakery and tea room has opened in Madeley thanks to a business start-up grant from Telford & Wrekin…
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Arrest made after Wellington assault
West Mercia Police Officers are investigating a serious assault, which left a man in a critical condition, and are appealing…
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Sod-cutting launches work on £20m project
A new £20 million retirement community in Newport will be a huge benefit for older residents who want to “right-size”…
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Paula Gardner appointed as Interim Chief Nursing Officer
Paula Gardner will join The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) as Interim Chief Nursing Officer in early December…
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Telford Youtuber gives profits to Team Poundie
A Youtuber from Telford who resells charity shop finds on eBay and makes videos about it has given back to…
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