Author: Andy Smith

Stabilising bridge repairs completed before spawning season

Telford News

Construction specialists McPhillips successfully completed repairs to a bridge over the River Meese in Telford before the start of the all-important fish spawning season.

Fish within the working area had to be gently removed and relocated prior to the start of stabilising and strengthening works to the single span masonry arch Sheep Bridge on the B429 in Cherrington.

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Buy a plot of land in St Georges for the price of a 2022 Fiat 500

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A plot of land measuring around one acre is currently being marketed for sale as an investment opportunity at Fireclay Drive in St Georges. 

The site is situated within a quiet residential area and encircles a children’s play park. Estate agents have suggested the space could be suitable for various projects including allotments, a solar panel farm, or a location for the travelling community if you can get planning consent.

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Why are people hanging around in this bus shelter?

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​Waiting for a bus at the Humbers is a bit different these days. The local shelter has been turned into a library where people can pick up a new book while they wait.

Lilleshall Parish Council set up the library in 2021, and it was opened by the High Sheriff of Shropshire. The mural was painted by Rick Shaw Designs and a local carpenter made the shelves.

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New town centre team for Wellington amongst West Mercia reshuffle

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Specific changes in Wellington include the introduction of a new dedicated Town Centre Team. This unit, consisting of two police officers, will focus on tackling anti-social behaviour and retail crime in the town centre.

Other parts of the borough are also set for an uplift in numbers. The Newport Safer Neighbourhood Team and the Ketley & Oakengates team will each receive an additional police constable to support their work.

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Trailblazer Sarah will share her story

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A trailblazing Shropshire businesswoman who earned national recognition for her mid-life career shift from healthcare to education will be sharing her story at Shropshire Chamber of Commerce’s next Network of Women event.

Sarah Davies will be guest speaker at the event, which is being held on February 25 from 11am to 2pm at the Park House Hotel in Shifnal.

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£750 boost for Little Stars Charity from Jules Convenience

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The donation was generated through a raffle and Christmas Fair. Little Stars Charity provides essential items, including clothing, bedding, and baby equipment, to families across Shropshire who are in need.

That brings the total amount raised for local charities and good causes in 2025 by Julie Kaur, owner of Jules Convenience, and her customers to £9,500.

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Young artists to take inspiration from Royal event planner

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Shropshire’s young people are being called on to create an exhibition of artwork honouring the incredible work of a man who grew up in the county.

Andrew (Vern) Stokes OBE, MVO, DL left school in Telford at 16 to join the British Army and has since held various distinguished positions, including Garrison Sergeant Major for the past decade.

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Up to 50 Jobs to go at Ironbridge museums

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Telford Live has learned that around 50 staff members are likely to be made redundant from their roles at Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust.

The news comes after a grant of £9 million from the government was announced to help with the transfer of the organisation to the National Trust to secure the long-term future of the historic locations.

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Back to work!

Telford News

Telford & Wrekin Council has joined forces with Shropshire Council and Herefordshire Council to launch the Get Marches Working Plan, a bold and collaborative initiative designed to help more people across the Marches access good jobs, training, and opportunities.

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Channel 4’s BAFTA-Nominated The Dog House is looking for dog-loving applicants in Telford

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Could you offer a rescue dog a second chance – and be part of one of the UK’s most heart-warming TV series?

A recent analysis by The Times found that dogs now outnumber children in one in three neighbourhoods across England, and Telford leads the country when adjusted for population, with 8.2 dogs per 20 people.

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Telford braces itself for a huge dump

Telford News

If the weather forecasts are to be believed, Telford could be in for a monumental dump of snow overnight, with up to 15cm of the white stuff landing on our town all thanks to Storm Goretti.

According to the Met Office, heavy snow ” is likely to lead to disruption and dangerous travelling conditions Thursday night into Friday.”

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College is recognised for its ‘innovation’ in training

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Telford College is one of just four finalists in the category for ‘innovation in training and delivery’.

Mark Jones, who signed up for Telford College’s ‘Into Employment’ programme to make learning opportunities more attainable for hard-to-reach individuals, won the New Directions award.

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