Mothers Day jewellery workshops for children
Oakengates-based jewellery maker shop, Lesley’s Jewellery Box, is hosting two weekend drop-in workshops to give children the opportunity to make…
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Telford’s Tom Hoof Elected to UKIP National Post
Members of UKIP’s youth wing have elected Telford’s Tom Hoof as the Deputy Chairman of their national decision making body.
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Shropshire Community Project Takes Off
Shropshire Community Project is a social enterprise that is passionate about raising funds for projects and causes that support those…
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Thomas Telford School Champions
Out of 558 schools entered for the Under 18 English Schools FA Thomas Telford were once again crowned national champions…
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Telford Charity Joins Cashcascade
A charity helping voluntary and community groups in Telford and Wrekin has signed up to a lottery-style fundraising initiative giving…
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Concrete Company Set for Expansion
A Telford precast concrete company is celebrating a significant expansion of its premises which will enable it to significantly step-up…
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Church Screening Success
A controversial documentary about tax avoidance screened at a Telford church has been hailed as a success by local campaigner…
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The Telford Tommy Awards
Thomas Telford, the Scots Godfather who gave his name to our town is honoured with a set of awards celebrating all thats good about Telford.
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Young Enterprise Fair in Telford
Entrepreneurs from schools and colleges throughout the region are heading to Telford Shopping Centre.
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Guest post: Tom Campbell’s Telford
A while ago I dated a rather wonderful lady from Telford. At this point I was living in Wolverhampton and, again, a non-driver. I would get the train to Telford and either get a taxi or a bus to her door.
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#campcocktail March 2014
The first 2014 #campcocktail is to be held on Saturday 22nd March at Carriages in Wellington, 7:30pm.
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Health Minister Jeremy Hunt in Telford
Health Minister Jeremy Hunt visited a Telford GP practice and met with mental health professionals and patients to mark Time to Talk Day.
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Telford Computer Firm Sponsors Businesses For Children Award
A Telford computer firm has become the latest sponsor of a brand new award ceremony celebrating Shropshire’s businesses for children.
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Ascendancy on the Up
A Shifnal internet marketing firm celebrating its tenth year in business has doubled its workforce and is preparing for further expansion.
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Telford Question Time
Now is your chance to ask a question to key Councillors representing the three main parties in Telford & Wrekin Council.
Read moreTelford Celebrates Young Enterprise
Entrepreneurs from schools across Shropshire will be heading to Telford Shopping Centre on Saturday 8th February 2014 to display their…
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Tri Hard Fundraiser
A hugely successful annual walk between two Shropshire hospitals which has raised more than £25,000 for charity will be bigger than ever when it is held again this summer.
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Telford Together Call for Help
We have 2 opportunities for you this time, one wants stuff, one wants your time. Both very good causes. If…
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Telford & Wrekin Budget Presentation
Watch live from 6pm and comment on twitter using #twbudget
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Solar Farm Plans get Public Airing
Telford & Wrekin Council is to hold a public exhibition as a part of the formal consultation for plans to build a publicly funded solar farm in the borough.
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Clive Bower on a specially equipped Blood Bike at RAF Museum Cosford, the venue for the official launch of Shropshire and Staffordshire Blood Bikes on 22 January.
New Blood Bike Service
Four times World Superbikes Champion Carl Fogarty and ex-British Champion James Whitham will be the special guests at the launch of the Shropshire and Staffordshire Blood Bikes service at the RAF Museum, Cosford.
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Telford Foodbank Raffle
Julie is trying to raise £10k for Telford Foodbank. Part of it will come through the Ball on the 8th…
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It’s just a simple one. A plea to those who tweet and post on facebook. Think hard before you use…
Read moreTelford Together
I’m not going to trawl up the past, I’m going to try and do something positive, but I need your help.
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Own a Piece of Local History
A call has gone out to anyone in the Borough of Telford & Wrekin and beyond who supports and enjoys…
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Wall Planner Cash for Foodbank
With foodbanks dominating the headlines recently, a group of businesses in Telford came together to help out the locally run Telford Foodbank.
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Telford Cleaners Cleaning Up
A cleaning company in Telford has expanded the range it offers and taken on two new members of staff to cope with demand.
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Success for Telford Butchers
A family-run butchers in Telford has had to take on extra staff to cope with demand following the success of…
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Telford History: Ironbridge Without The Towers
This is one of a series of sixties photos from Mark Richardson. It’s the power station at Ironbridge before…
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Telford History: Glynwedd Foundry
Back in the 60s, manufacturing was a tough business, and none more so than foundry work. This photo is a…
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Telford History: Glynwedd Sports & Social
Work hard, play hard. Glynwedd had a social club and this photo is a sixties band entertaining the audience. That’s…
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Telford History: Cuckoo Oak
Another from the amazing archive of Mark Richardson. Cuckoo Oak from the mid-sixties. Look at the building on the left!
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Telford History: The Anstice
This is another corker from Mark Richardson. It’s Madeley, two High Streets ago! The Anstice is on the right.
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Telford History: Madeley High Street
Another of Madeley High St from Mark Richardson. Again the Anstice right at the top of the picture.
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Telford History: Ironbridge Cooling Towers
The photographer appears in this picture atop the partially built cooling tower at Ironbridge. Huge thank you to Mark Richardson…
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Telford History: Ice Skating on the Severn
Here is your photographer extraordinaire casually skating on the Severn at Buildwas in a suit. Thanks again to Mark Richardson…
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Telford History: Coracle
This is another from Mark Richardsons archive. A beautifully framed shot from the days when you looked down the viewfinder…
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Telford History: Coalbrookdale
A photo taken in Coalbrookdale, near where Enginuity is now. Wonder what they were doing?
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Telford History: Cuckoo Oak Service Station
The old BP Cuckoo Oak Service Station at Tweedale. In 1965, petrol was 64p a gallon (4.4litres).
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Telford History: Bridgnorth Rd, Tweedale
Looking up Bridgnorth Rd, Tweedale. The Cuckoo Oak has been replaced with a more modern pub, and the building…
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Telford History: Eustace Rogers & Coracle
Eustace Rogers Jr in his coracle, paddling up the Severn at Ironbridge in the 60s. Rich colours really make…
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A series of scanned in slides from a private collection of Mark Richardson caused a wave of nostalgia on Twitter and…
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Telford History: Dale End, Coalbrookdale
This photo from Mark Richardsons collection shows a view up Dale End, Coalbrookdale.
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Telford History: Park Street Madeley
This is another photo from Mark Richardsons collection. A rare shot of Park St, Madeley in the 60s. Do you…
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Telford Shopping Centre Wraps up Christmas
At Telford Shopping Centre, the popular Christmas Charity Gift Wrap has made a return; and this year one of the…
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Controversial Planning Decisions in Telford
Telford & Wrekin Council’s decision to give planning permission to a controversial faith academy and to a travellers’ site in…
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The truth about Telford & Wrekin Council Meetings
Back at the beginning of 2013, a couple of guys from Telford started filming & live broadcasting Telford & Wrekin…
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Telford company nominated in best Wedding Ideas Awards
A Telford Wedding company have been nominated in the esteemed national Wedding Ideas Awards. Telford-based Big Little Things who specialise…
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Victoria James grows into Christmas
This Christmas is looking to be a busy one for independent retailer, Victoria James, as the store prepares to transform…
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Be prepared: Is your vehicle ready for winter?
Breaking down is never a pleasant experience – especially on the motorway. It’s even worse if you have to wait…
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Telford Jewellery Maker Poppy Success
A Telford jewellery maker has raised nearly £80 for the poppy appeal by selling handmade wirework poppies. Lesley Parr, who…
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Matt Cardle in Telford
Matt Cardle, winner of X Factor 2009 is coming to Oakengates Theatre on 25 April 2014.
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Street Dance smell of Success
A young Telford based Street Dance crew whose members include two young dancers from Blackpool, have just Won at the Street Dance International Championships
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Blocking Telford Travellers
A Telford-based precast concrete specialist is celebrating success after responding to an urgent client enquiry in record time, and preventing nuisance travellers setting up camp on Halesfield 19 Business Park in Telford.
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All Around the Wrekin for Telford Removals Firm
The boss of a Telford removals firm has found one of the best ways to find new clients is to go on holiday – to the same place!
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Andy Reed of Panshop Upholstery & Antiques; Sabine Townend, Managing Director of Maws Craft Centre (Jackfield) Ltd; Peter Townend, Chairman of Maws Craft Centre (Jackfield) Ltd and Paul Hornby of Coin Creations. I hate long captions.
25 Maw Years
A craft centre which brought new life to a former Victorian tile factory in the heart of a Shropshire World…
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More Events in Telford Town Park
Following the success of T-Live and T-Party which attracted 1000s to Telford Town Park’s QE II Arena over two weekends,…
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Matt Breakwell, MD of Cornbrook Construction, left, with Matt Flanagan, Director of BlueHub Solutions.
Telford IT Business Builds for Builder.
Shropshire builder Cornbrook Construction has been praised as an innovation leader for developing a digital management system to help the…
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Nursing advice on offer in Telford
A drop-in event for people interested in Learning Disability nursing is being co-hosted by the University of Wolverhampton.
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Review: Madebrook Carvery at Madeley
People love a well prepared and well presented carvery meal. There is something about value and choice that makes them…
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