Arrest made after rape
A man has been arrested after a woman was raped in a layby near Shifnal on Sunday, April 13th. The…
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Telford MP Shaun Davies welcomes residents to informal ‘Meet Your MP’ event
The 3-hour event will take place at The Grazing Cow in Lawley between 10am and 1pm on Friday 25 April…
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PCSO hours cut would impact young, says Cllr
A parish council in Telford is concerned about the impact on young people of a proposed cut in the hours…
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Telford barber shop hits 45th annivers-hairy
One of Shropshire’s longest-established barbers is celebrating an amazing 45 years in business. Nicola Powell, proprietor of Man About Town…
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The A518 had a higher Killed or Seriously Injured severity ratio than the national average for both collisions and casualties
A518 review needs to go further says local councillor
A councillor says Telford & Wrekin Council ‘hasn’t gone far enough’ in calling for an urgent review of road safety…
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Double the volunteers help transform award winning Telford park
A volunteer group has been bolstered by double the usual number of volunteers at recent sessions to help transform the…
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McPhillips art competition showcases pupils’ view of a construction site
Artwork by pupils at a Telford primary school, depicting what they think happens on a typical construction site, is on…
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Telford school chef reaches national final
A school chef who wowed judges with his culinary skills will now compete to be crowned national School Chef of…
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Micro-pub owner “quietly confident” of planning consent
The operator of a new micro-pub in Newport is “quietly confident” that the council will give retrospective planning permission for…
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Late night events at market to continue, but…
Telford & Wrekin Council has responded to a Wellington resident’s petition calling for the return of night events at the…
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Change in direction for M54 closure
You might be used to the M54 closing on Thursday overnight and at the weekends, but this weekend, the direction…
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The A518 had a higher Killed or Seriously Injured severity ratio than the national average for both collisions and casualties
Police appeal after fatal crash
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Telford this morning, 9th April. The collision happened at around…
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Sheepish driver over the lamb-it
Yesterday Police Officers of the Wellington West & Rural team conducted a speeding operation in Longdon On Tern as part…
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Council wins appeal over noise control at flats
A developer who converted a five-storey former Ministry of Defence office building into flats without council-approved noise control measures has…
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A Minecraft Movie is the biggest “BLOCK-BUSTER” This Easter
Film review by Jason Wright The film stars Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Sebastian Hansen, Emma Myers and Danielle Brookes and…
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Council chairman threatens to halt meeting
There was uproar as a Conservative councillor’s motion on the national response to child sexual abuse was amended to remove…
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Over 400 Children Join Walk as Part of “A New School Journey” Initiative
More than 400 children, parents, and community members came together to walk to Lawley Primary School on Friday, April 4th…
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New nursery provision for two Telford schools
Plans to provide two brand new nurseries in Telford and Wrekin and boost the Borough’s early years provision by up…
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Plan for 12-bed HMO stokes councillor ‘overdevelopment’ fear
Plans to convert a dilapidated family house into a HMO for 12 people have raised fears of ‘overdevelopment’ among town…
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10,000 children living in poverty in Telford
More than 10,000 children in Telford were living in families classed as having a relative low income, according to figures…
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Telford lawyers celebrate milestone promotions
Lawyers at leading Shropshire law firm FBC Manby Bowdler are celebrating new promotions within the company. From April 1, two…
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Charity car wash raises over £400
Firefighters from Wellington Amber Watch raised over £400 from a charity car wash that took place yesterday. The event was…
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It’s that time of year again…
It’s that time of year again… Twice a year we get to poke a bit of fun at our friends…
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Telford College students star at Young Enterprise trade fair
Telford College students exhibited their products at a trade fair in the town’s shopping centre – and came away with…
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Bins for Boys campaign
A cancer charity which has been calling for public venues to add sanitary bins to male toilets has announced a…
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Hollinswood Fly-tipper: “I thought it was normal…”
Telford & Wrekin Council has successfully prosecuted another fly-tipping offender, resulting in a £1,000 fine.The offender, from Malinslee, removed waste from a…
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Partnership is providing pathways into education
Telford College is helping to re-integrate people into the community following release from prison, thanks to a new partnership with…
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Back to Telford for TV show
Homes under the Hammer is back in Telford and this time, it’s a property in Furnace Lane, Trench that has…
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Armed Police arrest man
Officers are appealing for key witnesses following a robbery in Telford yesterday evening, in which a man was arrested. Watch…
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Debt advisor warns disability benefit cuts could push people into poverty
A leading debt expert has warned that proposed cuts to disability benefits risk pushing vulnerable people into poverty. Speaking after…
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Fire crews charity car wash this weekend
Amber Watch based at Wellington Fire Station will be at the Red Lion on Holyhead Road in Wellington, just opposite…
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Silver Anniversary for Wellington Brass Band
The Wellington (Telford) Brass Band is marking 25 years since it was formed by performing an anniversary concert on Saturday…
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Newport Premier, in High Street sits close to Haberdashers’ Adams School and members of the Licensing Sub-committee decided to revoke its premises licence
Newport business fined for selling a vape to a child
Telford & Wrekin Council’s Trading Standards team has successfully prosecuted a Newport Premier Store after it sold an E-cigarette to…
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Snow White is the latest Disney animated feature to get the live action remake treatment.
Film review by Jason Wright Disney’s Snow White keeps the basics of the original story from 1937 but adds a…
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Three remanded in custody.
Three people have been charged for theft following a number of incidents across Telford. Alex Bull, aged 39, of Smallwood…
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Morris Care Centre Celebrates Achieving a ‘Good’ CQC Rating
Morris Care Centre, a 96-bed nursing home in Wellington, Shropshire, has achieved an overall ‘Good’ rating following an inspection from the care home…
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National hairstyling finals are a ‘fantastic’ success
Young hair stylists from across the country converged on Telford College to showcase their skills in a ‘fantastic’ national competition….
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Avoid the car tax trap by acting now
Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) is due for a hike from 1st April, but a tip from Cllr Jay Gough could…
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Free St. George’s Day event
The popular Spring Into St George’s Day event hosted by Telford & Wrekin Council has been announced for Saturday 26…
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High time for Wellington redevelopment
The historic clock, which has been on display at 1 Walker Street for decades, has been fitted with new hands…
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Young footballers visit care home
Residents at Telford Hall care home in Telford were thrilled to receive a special visit from members of the Admaston…
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You could be on TV!
A Channel 4 show, hosted by Wellington-born Anna Richardson, is looking for contestants. It’s the show with a zero costume…
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Ryan, hand yourself in
Detectives hunting for Ryan Twardun are urging him to hand himself in. The 32-year-old, from Hinstock, near Market Drayton, is…
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M54 Roadworks again this weekend
The M54 roadworks are continuing tonight and this weekend with the eastbound (away from Telford, towards Wolverhampton) carriageway fully closed…
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Do you recognise these bikes?
Police officers are appealing to the public to help identify a number of motorbikes being ridden illegally around Brookside, Telford….
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Telford College burger challenge is a sizzling success
Catering students at Telford College unleashed their foodie finesse in a culinary competition in the college’s Orange Tree restaurant. Ten…
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Four run half marathon for ’amazing’ Telford charity
Four runners from Telford are taking on the Ironbridge Half Marathon to raise money for the charity that supported a…
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HLC students bring the house down with Theatre Severn musical
Musical students from a Telford school brought the house down at Shropshire theatre with their production of hit musical We…
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[AD] Free childcare at Oakengates and Shifnal nurseries
Just a reminder to families in the Telford area that the Government is helping parents with childcare costs, with 15…
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National hairstyling finals return to Telford College
Young hair stylists from across the country will be converging on Telford College next week to showcase their skills in…
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Expert workshop to help employers tackle workplace addiction
A leading Shropshire HR consultancy and pioneering community company have joined forces to stage a special event to help employers…
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Richard celebrates 25 years at Salop Leisure
The touring and motorhome workshop foreman at award-winning dealership Salop Leisure has chalked up 25 years’ service with the Shrewsbury-based…
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Former Mayor condemns lack of hospital transport connections
A former Councillor and Mayor of Wellington, Dorothy Roberts, posed a question to Wellington Town Council this evening about the…
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Telford MP Backs Crime and Policing Bill to Restore Law and Order
Last night Shaun Davies, MP for Telford, backed the Government’s Crime and Policing Bill. Speaking during the second reading of…
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£1000 fly tip fine issued
A fly-tipper who moved house and claimed to have ‘forgotten’ about unwanted items dumped on council land, has admitted to…
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Telford Hotel plans Magical Moments Party
A Telford hotel is planning ahead and teaming up with a charity dedicated to supporting children and families in Shropshire…
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Grants of up to £500 for young people
Young people could get a cash boost of up to £500 to help them take the next step in their…
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Lack of support to address skills shortage
Telford business issues Report that reveals a current lack of confidence in government support is impacting the growing skills gap….
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Love where you live and be a Telford and Wrekin litter hero
Residents across Telford and Wrekin are being urged to take pride and join a community litter pick as part of…
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Record-breaking day at Lantern Academy
Pupils from a Telford primary school attempted to break six world records as part of a fun-filled project to tie…
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