Closing down signs are up at Telford store
Telford wasn’t on the list, but today the store closing signs have gone up at the Bodycare in Telford Shopping Centre.
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Amy Pugh, aged 34, of Stafford Road in Wolverhampton was found guilty of murder following the death of 32-year-old Kyle Pugh in March 2022.
Woman who killed estranged husband is jailed for life
A woman who killed her estranged husband in Newport has been jailed for life for his murder. Amy Pugh, 34,…
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Ten bed HMO planned for Telford semi
Plans have been lodged to turn a semi-detached house in Donnington into a 10-bed house of multiple occupancy. The six-bed…
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Shropshire Community Foundation ambassador Ged Kennedy, Ian Jackson, project manager for Amber Bee Community Interest Company, Emily Myatt, trainee social value coordinator for McPhillips
McPhillips supports children’s mental health in Shropshire schools through new community fund
Hundreds of children in Shropshire have benefited from a pioneering mental wellbeing project thanks to the support of Telford construction…
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Telford Firefighter Conquers Gruelling 630-Mile Trek for Charity
Emily Jane Harding, a firefighter from Telford, has completed a remarkable 630-mile trek of the South West Coast Path. The…
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Positive response for car park solar plans
Planners have given the green light for solar panels to be placed over cars parked in spaces at the Princess…
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Dobbies new bulbs in partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK set to raise £10,000 for charity, available at the Telford store
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Dobbies launch new bulbs in partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK
Dobbies Garden Centres has launched a brand-new charity bulb collection, available at its Telford store, that aims to raise £10,000…
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New pilot scheme to help child victims
Telford and Wrekin is one of eight new areas selected for a Home Office pilot scheme designed to get faster…
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Telford College is enrolling now for new Wolves football course
Wolves Foundation has teamed up with Telford College to relaunch its ‘Football & Education’ programme, offering students the chance to…
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Telford school could be expanding
A Telford school could get a new two storey teaching block under plans being validated by planners at the borough…
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More EV chargers for Telford
Plans have been lodged which could see 16 car parking spaces at a Telford retail park used to provide the…
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Summer of fun for local families thanks to Housing Plus Group
Families and young people across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Staffordshire have enjoyed a fun-filled summer thanks to Housing Plus…
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Town celebrates historic Channel swim
A historic milestone is being celebrated in the town, as Monday 25th August marks 150 years since Captain Matthew Webb’s…
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£250,000 investment marks K9 Anytime anniversary
A dog daycare and hotel specialist is celebrating 10 years in business with a major investment. K9 Anytime, which was…
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New look pool opens in Wellington
The swimming pool at Wellington Civic and Leisure Centre is set to officially reopen on Tuesday 26 August after a…
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College celebrates another good set of GCSE results
Telford College is celebrating another good set of GCSE results today. They include a 100% pass rate for science, and…
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Charity singers celebrate Shropshire
Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin’s community music activities are lively, welcoming groups of older people who simply love to…
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Sunnycroft bursts into bloom with its first Flower Festival
This September, Sunnycroft, a National Trust property, in Wellington will be dressed to impress for its first-ever Flower Festival. The…
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A film selection with a focus on Autism
Jason Wright looks at a curated film selection that would appeal to additional needs children. Growing up with autism, like…
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[Ad] Telford Reuse event coming up
If you haven’t popped down to the Telford Reuse event yet, you are missing out! The next event, run by…
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Eddie Mansfield, from Malinslee, remembers his step-father who was a POW of the Japanese in WWII. Picture: LDRS
Telford remembered the end of the Second World War with a ceremony at Southwater
Those who remember those who served in the Far East during the Second World War are getting older, but dignitaries…
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Free September gardening workshops at Dobbies Telford store
Dobbies Garden Centres is inspiring gardeners in Telford this September with two free-to-attend gardening workshops, Little Seedlings Club and Grow…
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Dialysis patient’s week of silence raises money for local renal charity
Silence was golden for a patient who has completed a sponsored silence during a full week of dialysis sessions. The…
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Disabled parking space abuse ‘will not be tolerated’
Fewer fines have been issued to drivers for illegally parking in disabled spaces in Telford, according to a response to…
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Fire in farmers field overnight
Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service were called out to a field near Sutton Maddock last night. Around 30 bales of…
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Awards success for former Telford College student
A former Telford College student has won an award in a national business competition for the achievements of his personal…
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Lewis secured his dream career in the British Army
A public uniformed services student from Telford College says he is ‘over the moon’ after being accepted into the British…
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Tighter controls over HMOs could be introduced in Telford
A council is ‘gathering evidence’ for the possible introduction of tighter rules to control controversial houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)….
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Disabled woman’s parking area would ‘harm’ World Heritage Site
A husband’s bid to create a new parking area for his disabled wife have been turned down by council planners….
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Prestigious Cavell Star award presented to ITU nurse
A nurse who has helped train hundreds of students on the Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU) of Royal Shrewsbury Hospital has…
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A total of £15,000 is up for grabs for community projects which improve the environment in Telford and Wrekin.
Green grants up for grabs
Community groups in Telford and Wrekin have the chance to secure a share of £15,000 to enhance local environments. The…
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Cheshire Cheese plan could be back on the menu
Developers are seeking to renew planning approval to build 10 houses on the site of a demolished pub. Clutton Homes…
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Parish council boundary decision postponed
Final decisions on changes to town and parish council boundaries across Telford and Wrekin have been put off until after…
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A41 Closures – start next week
Starting on Monday, 4 August 2025, Telford & Wrekin Council will be carrying out the fourth and final phase of…
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Peace garden plan for Newport
Councillors will be asked if they want to approve spending up to £35,000 on a ‘peace garden’ in Newport. Committee…
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Telford students blast off to NASA space camp
Two lucky Telford students have returned from an out of this world experience at a NASA Space Camp in the…
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Weston Park hosts Telford College artists for summer portrait exhibition
A colourful collection of portraits created by talented Telford College students has found a temporary home at Weston Park this…
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Where are the HMO hotspots in Telford?
Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMO) have seen a huge growth over the past few years, and while it’s a first…
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Town Park amphitheatre revival
It’s rotting and fenced off to the public at the moment, but Telford & Wrekin Council is moving forward with…
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Three Telford-based food and drink vendors were invited by Shaun Davies to present their products at Westminster
A taste of Telford at Westminster
Telford businesses have been exciting taste buds at the House of Commons, shining a spotlight on local food and drink….
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Remember this drone? We found the owner!
It took less than 24hrs to reunite this stolen drone kit with it’s rightful owner. Drone pilot Steve found the…
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Markku Reynolds, who was born in Telford, is part Finnish and part Irish - and will be representing the Republic of Ireland.
World championship date for BMX star
A Telford College student will be making his debut at the world BMX racing championships this summer. Markku Reynolds is…
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Did you witness a collision involving a van and a bicycle?
Officers are appealing for information following a collision between a van and a bicycle at Eaton Constantine, which has left…
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Planners in a lather as laundrette hours forced to tumble
Operators of automatic washing machines at a Morrisons supermarket have been told to switch them off overnight to protect the…
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“insane Net Zero dream” say objectors
A major row over a Telford solar farm has been reignited over a seemingly innocuous new planning application. The 30MW…
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[AD] The monthly reuse event in Telford is back on Thursday 17th July.
This time, it is the return of the Gnomes! A huge family of the garden critters have been donated to…
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Investment promise for Telford Pub & Hotel
The new owners of the Clock Tower and adjoining former Premier Inn in Telford have now announced their plans. Hospitality…
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Transformer coming through Telford – update
On Sunday, the transformer being carried through Telford to the site of the old power station will start the final…
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Max Abbott, Delivery Manager at the West Midlands Combined Authority, Matt Bower, Bowmer & Kirkland Project Manager and Councillor Richard Overton.
Topping out ceremony marks milestone for Station Quarter apartments
A topping out ceremony has been staged to mark new apartments at Station Quarter in Telford Town Centre reaching their…
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An illustrative masterplan of a housing scheme that will create up to 250 homes in Lawley has caused much amusement. Picture: AtkinsRéalis
“Penis-shaped” 250-home scheme “impossible to refuse”
A controversial scheme for up to 250 homes – which some people have joked looks like a penis – has…
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78-year-old, Marjorie has used Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin’s befriending services for seven years
How one local charity is tackling the loneliness epidemic
Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin have launched their 75th anniversary fundraising appeal which aims to raise £75,000 to help…
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Snakes and spiders set for Telford high street
A planning application has been received by Telford and Wrekin Council to change the use of a shop in Wellington…
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Telford College trio Sarah Davies, Jon Aver and Aneeta Hazir, receive the award with some of the college’s training partners. Picture: WMCA
Awards success for college’s adult training programmes
Telford College has won a top award in recognition of its efforts to engage adults across the West Midlands into…
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Trust recognises more than 1,000 years NHS service
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust held a celebration to mark the contribution of their members of staff who…
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[Ad] K9 Anytime | Higford Head Groomer Abbie (and Freddie!) brings home another National Champion level prize 🏆 🐾 ✂
Abbie placed 2nd at the Master Groom 2025 Salon Freestyle in the Intermediate Class at the Kennel Club Building today,…
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Transicon general manager one of 365 faces of STEM
The director of a family-owned SME engineering business in Telford is taking part in a national campaign championing the future…
Read moreTransformer route into old power station site revealed
The huge transformer is coming to through Telford on Sunday 13th July around mid-day, and the route has been revealed…
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Pictured, from left, Councillor Kevin Connor, chairman of Ercall Magna Parish Council, Councillor Ray Wickson, who chairs Shropshire Association of Local Councils, and Councillor Allan Wilson of Edgmond Parish Council and the vice-chair of SALC Picture: LDRS
Concern grows over Telford boundary changes
Parish councils keep judicial review option open as concern grows over boundary changes Disquiet is growing over plans that could…
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Matalan – we have to talk
We’re used to seeing Easter Eggs in February, and Lynx gift sets adorned with holly on November 6th, but today,…
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One Week Until Oakengates Carnival
Oakengates Town Council and Shropshire Festivals are preparing for Oakengates Carnival, which will take place on Saturday, July 12th. Line…
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