Author: Andy Smith

10/06/2015 Andy Smith

Reviive Telford Car Boot Sale – our next sale is on Sunday June 28! Times 10-1pm with set-up from 9am….

Cry Havoc for Armed Forces Day

06/06/2015 Andy Smith

On Saturday 26th June 2015 Questing Knight Games in Wellington are holding a Day of games and raising money for…

‘From the Fossil Fuel Age to the Solar Age’ public meeting

05/06/2015 Andy Smith

Green Shropshire Xchange welcomes Richard Priestley to speak to the challenge of ‘From the Fossil Fuel Age to the Solar…

Reviive Car Boot Sale

18/05/2015 Andy Smith

Hi, we are a furniture re-use community interest company, we host car boot sales to promote re-use and to also…

Southwater Council Apartments

11/05/2015 Andy Smith

That big patch of green between Nandos, Premier Inn, Mimosa, Coal, Ice Rink & the lake is destined to be council housing.

Combat Robots at Jungleland

11/05/2015 Andy Smith

Sunday 3rd and Monday 5th May Combat Robots!

Tale of Two Constituencies

11/05/2015 Andy Smith

The battle for Telford & The Wrekin in May 2015.

Polling station in Telford

Out for the count

01/05/2015 Andy Smith

Don’t miss a single thing. Election coverage in Telford like never before.

Hustings Event for Telford & Wrekin

21/04/2015 Andy Smith

Find out more about your candidates, their policies and their plans for Telford and The Wrekin. This live broadcast commences at 5:30pm 21/04/15 from Telford.

Robot Wars are coming to Jungleland!

20/04/2015 Andy Smith

On May 3rd & 4th, Jungleland are hosting Robot Wars! Take control of combat robots and battle your friends head…

Subway in Market Square, Wellington

The Telford-Live Ten Point Manifesto

12/04/2015 Andy Smith

I’m not standing for election. I don’t belong to any party. I see things, and I comment on them. Generally,…

Elections in Telford & The Wrekin

31/03/2015 Andy Smith

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be running themes like Welfare, Europe, Jobs, NHS, Economy so you can put your questions, comments, hopes & fears, culminating in live coverage of the count on the night.

Some of the vehicles to be used in filming

The Real Baying Mob

17/03/2015 Andy Smith

Sadly, on Saturday, a man in his forties fell to his death from the new car park at Southwater. This is clearly a terribly sad event for family, friends and relations. It’s also turned into a Telford hate-fest, thanks to the sensationalist and ghoulish media coverage, fuelled by social media.

Godpsell at Telford Shopping Centre

08/01/2015 Andy Smith

A unique theatrical experience presented by TADLOP.

Open Mic at the Crown Inn, Oakengates

30/12/2014 Andy Smith

Do you want to be a SuperStar or are you just pop-idle? Hosted by Howard & Clare, this is your…

Telford & Wrekin Community Choir

30/12/2014 Andy Smith

Telford & Wrekin Community Choir are just that….A Community Choir, open for all ages and abilities. We rehearse weekly on…

Telford Youth Orchestra

30/12/2014 Andy Smith

Telford Youth Orchestra Welcomes New Members

Pussycats in Wellington

30/12/2014 Andy Smith

Whats on over the Christmas & New Year period

New Years Eve with the Goldroom

30/12/2014 Andy Smith

New Years Eve, just a few tickets left.

Ladies who Launch

03/09/2014 Andy Smith

A brand new women’s club for ladies aged 45 to 60 has been formed in Telford.

Southwater, a guide.

02/07/2014 Andy Smith

Southwater. A £250m development at the shopping centre including a mix of restaurants, a hotel, a cinema and a library with a council office.

New Autumn Film Series

02/07/2014 Andy Smith

The Save the Clifton group have announced another set of movies and are seeking sponsors from the business community.

No Cuts for Shredding Company

25/06/2014 Andy Smith

Three new staff have joined an eco-friendly Shropshire security shredding company as it continues to expand during its 25th year…

Sheila Williams (Telford Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups) Karen George (Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust) Kerry Young Myford House and Michelle Hipkins Myford House

Telford care home staff recognised as Dignity Champions

25/06/2014 Andy Smith

The first-class standard of care provided by a Telford care home has been recognised with its staff becoming respected Dignity…

Karen Whitehead

New Venture for Telford Tax Specialist

25/06/2014 Andy Smith

A Telford accountant has launched her own accountancy business after almost 27 years in the industry. Karen Whitehead launched KEW…

World Cup Fun Goes On

24/06/2014 Andy Smith

Pupils at a Telford school have failed to let England’s World Cup loss dampen their spirits and have instead given…

Local Talent Shines

24/06/2014 Andy Smith

Six acts from Telford competed in the final of the T-Live Bandslam on Friday, June 20 at Oakengates Theatre at The…

Enough Cocktails – You need ROCKTAILS!

09/04/2014 Andy Smith

After the last #campcocktail it was decided that we’d try something different next time. That next time is 24th May, and you are invited to join a bunch of great people for #campROCKtail

Easter Bunny Hops into Telford

07/04/2014 Andy Smith

Spring display includes a giant walk through tree with animated Easter animals waiting to serenade their visitors.

Cllr Shaun Davies, Lauren Weale, David Wright MP, Bob George & Kate Callis

Telford Jobs Fair to Return

07/04/2014 Andy Smith

Telford & Wrekin Council hosted its first jobs fair at The International Centre recently and is already looking to organise its next fair.

Jobs fair for Telford

24/03/2014 Andy Smith

A highly-anticipated employment hub and jobs fair taking place this week featuring some new employers to the town including some of the brands setting up shop at Southwater later this year.

Dave Williams and Jan Minihane

Social Strategy Pays Off for Broker

21/03/2014 Andy Smith

A partnership between one of the region’s largest insurance brokers and a leading social media expert has proven so successful…

Mark Tarran, Manager at All Terrain

Telford walking group reaches new peak

21/03/2014 Andy Smith

All Terrain, is celebrating the success of his walking club which has grown to almost 300 members in the last 12 months.

New Office for Telford Firm

21/03/2014 Andy Smith

A successful Telford marketing company celebrating a flying start to the year has relocated to a new office.

Telford company celebrates anniversary with expansion

21/03/2014 Andy Smith

One of Shropshire’s leading professional business management companies has celebrated seven years of success by relocating to new offices in Wellington, undergone a re-brand and taken on a new member of staff.

Mothers Day jewellery workshops for children

21/03/2014 Andy Smith

Oakengates-based jewellery maker shop, Lesley’s Jewellery Box, is hosting two weekend drop-in workshops to give children the opportunity to make…

Telford’s Tom Hoof Elected to UKIP National Post

21/03/2014 Andy Smith

Members of UKIP’s youth wing have elected Telford’s Tom Hoof as the Deputy Chairman of their national decision making body.

Shropshire Community Project Takes Off

13/03/2014 Andy Smith

Shropshire Community Project is a social enterprise that is passionate about raising funds for projects and causes that support those…

Thomas Telford School Champions

Telford Sport

13/03/2014 Andy Smith

Out of 558 schools entered for the Under 18 English Schools FA Thomas Telford were once again crowned national champions…

Telford Charity Joins Cashcascade

12/03/2014 Andy Smith

A charity helping voluntary and community groups in Telford and Wrekin has signed up to a lottery-style fundraising initiative giving…

Interlocking Concrete Blocks

Concrete Company Set for Expansion

12/03/2014 Andy Smith

A Telford precast concrete company is celebrating a significant expansion of its premises which will enable it to significantly step-up…

Peter Kelsall from Christian Aid, Jake Bennet and Lucy Allan

Church Screening Success

12/03/2014 Andy Smith

A controversial documentary about tax avoidance screened at a Telford church has been hailed as a success by local campaigner…

The Telford Tommy Awards

28/02/2014 Andy Smith

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.

Young Enterprise Fair in Telford

24/02/2014 Andy Smith

Entrepreneurs from schools and colleges throughout the region are heading to Telford Shopping Centre.

Guest post: Tom Campbell’s Telford

21/02/2014 Andy Smith

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.

#campcocktail March 2014

16/02/2014 Andy Smith

The first 2014 #campcocktail is to be held on Saturday 22nd March at Carriages in Wellington, 7:30pm.

Health Minister Jeremy Hunt in Telford

12/02/2014 Andy Smith

Health Minister Jeremy Hunt visited a Telford GP practice and met with mental health professionals and patients to mark Time to Talk Day.

Telford Computer Firm Sponsors Businesses For Children Award

12/02/2014 Andy Smith

A Telford computer firm has become the latest sponsor of a brand new award ceremony celebrating Shropshire’s businesses for children.

Ascendancy on the Up

12/02/2014 Andy Smith

A Shifnal internet marketing firm celebrating its tenth year in business has doubled its workforce and is preparing for further expansion.

Telford Question Time

11/02/2014 Andy Smith

Now is your chance to ask a question to key Councillors representing the three main parties in Telford & Wrekin Council.

Telford Celebrates Young Enterprise

05/02/2014 Andy Smith

Entrepreneurs from schools across Shropshire will be heading to Telford Shopping Centre on Saturday 8th February 2014 to display their…

Tri Hard Fundraiser

05/02/2014 Andy Smith

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.

Telford Together Call for Help

02/02/2014 Andy Smith

We have 2 opportunities for you this time, one wants stuff, one wants your time. Both very good causes. If…

Telford & Wrekin Budget Presentation

29/01/2014 Andy Smith

Watch live from 6pm and comment on twitter using #twbudget

Solar Farm Plans get Public Airing

09/01/2014 Andy Smith

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.

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