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Telford man left partner with black eyes, a split lip and bruising

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Connor Buchanan, of Wallett Drive in Muxton, was sentenced on Friday (9 January) at Shrewsbury Crown Court after he previously admitted aggravated bodily harm, criminal damage and three counts of intentional strangulation.

Buchanan had been convicted of similar offences previously, and was sentenced to five years in 2022.

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Beefed-up booze licensing policy looks set to come into force across Telford

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A new set of rules urging Telford and Wrekin’s pubs, bars and clubs to do more to tackle violence against women and girls is set to come into force across the borough.

Telford & Wrekin Council’s beefed-up licensing policy has just undergone a five-yearly review which has this week been recommended for approval by a committee.

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Developer takes barn conversion scheme to appeal after Telford council rejection

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Some of the farm barns at Lubstree Barns, off Humber Lane, Donnington, were converted to housing some time ago. Residents living there objected because of the state of the single-track road leading to the site.

Appellant’s agent Stansgate Planning has told the inspector that council planners had “reneged” on an agreement to give it more time to submit a flood risk assessment.

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Trailblazer Sarah will share her story

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A trailblazing Shropshire businesswoman who earned national recognition for her mid-life career shift from healthcare to education will be sharing her story at Shropshire Chamber of Commerce’s next Network of Women event.

Sarah Davies will be guest speaker at the event, which is being held on February 25 from 11am to 2pm at the Park House Hotel in Shifnal.

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£750 boost for Little Stars Charity from Jules Convenience

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The donation was generated through a raffle and Christmas Fair. Little Stars Charity provides essential items, including clothing, bedding, and baby equipment, to families across Shropshire who are in need.

That brings the total amount raised for local charities and good causes in 2025 by Julie Kaur, owner of Jules Convenience, and her customers to £9,500.

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Young artists to take inspiration from Royal event planner

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Shropshire’s young people are being called on to create an exhibition of artwork honouring the incredible work of a man who grew up in the county.

Andrew (Vern) Stokes OBE, MVO, DL left school in Telford at 16 to join the British Army and has since held various distinguished positions, including Garrison Sergeant Major for the past decade.

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I followed Mid Wales farmer Melvin on his surgery journey to reveal secrets of Telford’s surgical hub

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Eventually Telford will become SaTH’s centre for planned procedures while Royal Shrewsbury Hospital concentrates on emergency care under the trust’s multi-million pound transformation programme.

The Local Democracy Reporting Service went to the hub on Monday (Jan 12, 2025) to follow one patient through his day long journey around the unit from reception to discharge to reveal how the unit is changing the health environment.

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Up to 50 Jobs to go at Ironbridge museums

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Telford Live has learned that around 50 staff members are likely to be made redundant from their roles at Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust.

The news comes after a grant of £9 million from the government was announced to help with the transfer of the organisation to the National Trust to secure the long-term future of the historic locations.

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Back to work!

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Telford & Wrekin Council has joined forces with Shropshire Council and Herefordshire Council to launch the Get Marches Working Plan, a bold and collaborative initiative designed to help more people across the Marches access good jobs, training, and opportunities.

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Channel 4’s BAFTA-Nominated The Dog House is looking for dog-loving applicants in Telford

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Could you offer a rescue dog a second chance – and be part of one of the UK’s most heart-warming TV series?

A recent analysis by The Times found that dogs now outnumber children in one in three neighbourhoods across England, and Telford leads the country when adjusted for population, with 8.2 dogs per 20 people.

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Newport Cafe owners “thrilled and overjoyed” at licence decision

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A biker-themed café bar in Newport is “thrilled and overjoyed” after being allowed to sell alcohol for longer.

Councillors handed down their compromise decision on Dragon Soul’s application to vary its alcohol licence when they met amid a crowd of objectors and supporters on Thursday.

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5% Hike in Council Tax proposal sparks ‘insulting’ remark

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Conservative group leader Cllr Andrew Eade sparked a row when he compared a Telford & Wrekin Council finance chief to a legendary astrologer, Mystic Meg.

Labour Councillor Shirley Reynolds said: “I personally find the term Mystic Meg really insulting…”

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Telford braces itself for a huge dump

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If the weather forecasts are to be believed, Telford could be in for a monumental dump of snow overnight, with up to 15cm of the white stuff landing on our town all thanks to Storm Goretti.

According to the Met Office, heavy snow ” is likely to lead to disruption and dangerous travelling conditions Thursday night into Friday.”

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Councillor takes on climate change ‘misinformation’

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Telford & Wrekin Council declared a climate emergency in 2019 and since then has been aiming for net zero greenhouse gas emissions, with Labour, the Conservatives and the Lib Dems all agreeing with the general approach.

Councillor Carolyn Healy (Labour, Ironbridge) is the council’s cabinet member for neighbourhoods, planning and sustainability and has been watching people’s responses to the issue on social media.

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College is recognised for its ‘innovation’ in training

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Telford College is one of just four finalists in the category for ‘innovation in training and delivery’.

Mark Jones, who signed up for Telford College’s ‘Into Employment’ programme to make learning opportunities more attainable for hard-to-reach individuals, won the New Directions award.

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I visited Telford council’s gritter nerve centre as Storm Goretti threatens more snow

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As weather forecasters warn of a possibly significant dumping of snow on Thursday night I paid a visit to Telford’s gritter HQ.

Telford & Wrekin Council’s decision making centre at Granville House, in Donnington, has an array of screens including a weather radar map, and data on the state of the borough’s 1,000 kilometres of roads.

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