Man convicted of shining laser at police plane
“Have you got a f***ing problem?” – Reed Beers greets the police who pinpointed his home as the source of the laser.
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Pc Ryan Davies and PCSO Jordan Newborough took to the streets of Wellington and streamed back their interactions.
Public invited to Virtual Ride-along with West Mercia Police
West Mercia Police are offering you the chance to take a closer look at the day-to-day policing activities of officers on the streets of Telford with a new technology-led monitoring system.
Find out more about how to take part on the website.
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Ambulance trust puts spotlight on hospital handover times
The meeting also heard that some unnamed hospitals balance “corridor care” and “car park care” when emergency departments are under pressure.
Dr Steyn added that it is “hiding the reality with figures…’
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45th Annual Wrekin Race this weekend
Hundreds of people walk up and down the Wrekin and Ercall each week, but on Sunday 29th March starting at 11am, runners will be tackling the local landmark aiming to run to the top and back as quickly as possible.
Runners or fast walkers of all abilities are welcome to come along and have a go and enter on the day or in advance through the Si entries site.
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Telford man raises thousands for mental health following family tragedy
A Telford family has turned a heart-breaking personal loss into a powerful tribute as 19-year-old Elliott stepped into the boxing ring for the first time, following the sudden death of his father.
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Sue Hardeman (DB Roberts), Diane Brown (Sweets Galore, Wellington Market), Keli King (The Little Green Pantry) and Nick Dawe (DB Roberts)
Charity Sunflower Trail to bloom in Wellington this Easter
This Easter shops and businesses in Wellington will be blooming with colourful sunflowers, as Love Wellington hosts the Wellington Sunflower Easter Trail, in conjunction with the Lingen Davies Sunflower Appeal.
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Telford commercial units earmarked for new padel courts
Warwick-based Padel + Play has lodged a planning application with Telford & Wrekin Council to turn a 2,957 sq metre commercial unit into an indoor padel court.
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Val Hardy, company secretary for McPhillips and Sonia Roberts, trustee at Shropshire Community Foundation
McPhillips doubles support for local communities
Following a hugely successful inaugural year, the McPhillips Community Fund will this year focus on improving the mental wellbeing of men in the region, and local charities and grassroots organisations are invited to apply for funds.
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Telford pharmacy set to close next month
A pharmacy in Telford is set to close at the end of next month as the business running it concentrates on its other premises just a short walk away.
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Independent chair appointed to lead south Telford £30million regeneration
A major milestone has been reached for a multi-million pound transformation project covering Woodside, Brookside, and Sutton Hill. With a new independent leader at the helm and significant funding secured, the drive to revitalise these south Telford communities is moving into its next vital phase.
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All 70 new homes planned will be ‘affordable’ say developers
The two hectare site off Waterloo Road is near Meadows Primary School and the applicants describe it as an irregular shaped, brownfield parcel of land.
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Telford businesses named and shamed for failing to pay minimum wage
Hundreds of employers across the country, including three businesses right here in Telford, have been hit with penalties after a government investigation into unpaid wages.
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Councillor claims evidence of private meetings as parish council row escalates
A war of words has broken out at a local parish council after a councillor claimed that the democratic process was being side-lined by secret meetings.
The council’s chair has now hit back, raising questions about the complainant’s own attendance and impact in his ward.
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Tighter water efficiency standards proposed for Telford housing developments
Planning inspectors are being urged to allow higher efficiency standards in new homes built across Telford & Wrekin to help…
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