Surprise charity shop haul
Cigarettes, tobacco and vapes totalling around £50,000 have been seized during raids last week, delivering Telford & Wrekin Council’s largest
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News in Telford, Shropshire
Launch of New Programmes at The Arts Centre Telford
As schools across the country returned for the new academic year, students from Telford and surrounding areas flocked back to
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Parking camera snapped
The pole that the ANPR camera controlling the B&M car park in Wellington is mounted on has been toppled. The
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What are these cameras for?
These cameras were spotted at Stirchley Interchange, a popular spot for mobile speed camera vans as they overlook the A442
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Willow opens on Tuesday
We’re not short of places to eat at Southwater, so why would you open another one? Competition drives up standards,
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Telford College Freshers’ Fair is a huge success
More than 1,200 students attended Telford College’s annual Freshers’ Fair where they got chance to meet universities, employers, and find
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Telford & Wrekin Council celebrates success of the Young Person Grant
Telford & Wrekin Council hosted the Leader and Cabinet Members’ Young Person Grant event held yesterday evening, Thursday 12 September
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Ironbridge event celebrates sighthounds
The Great Global Greyhound Walk (GGGW) aims for another record-breaking event and to spread the love of sighthounds across the
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Dawley dog attack man airlifted
West Midlands Ambulance Service were called to an incident at an address in New Street off Springfield Road in Dawley
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Hali-fax Off
The Halifax joins the long list of banks and building societies to shut up shop in Telford as it announces
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Telford transport company drive transformation of popular pool
A Telford transport company is helping to drive forward the transformation of a popular pool and green area in the
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Telford Manager Announced as Finalists in the National Care Awards
St George’s Park Home Manager, Chelsie Walne has been named as a finalist in the highly competitive ‘Dementia Care Manager
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Epson reach £50,000 milestone to support Hope House families
Hope House children’s hospice has thanked Telford-based business Epson for raising a phenomenal £50,000 to help the charity to care
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iconsys strengthens sales team with two senior appointments
One of the UK’s fastest-growing industrial automation specialists has strengthened its sales team with an internal promotion and a high-profile
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Votes open for High Street Heroes 2024
Voting has opened for the latest High Street Heroes awards which recognise the positive impact businesses and business owners have
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Firms and schools urged to back new Teacher Encounters programme
Schools and businesses across the region were today urged to sign up for a special scheme which gets teachers in
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How much does Santa earn?
If you could don a white beard and say ‘Ho Ho Ho’, you may be the next Santa at Telford
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Mayor steps up to charity challenge
The Mayor of the Borough of Telford & Wrekin, Councillor Ian Preece, has embarked on an inspiring challenge to walk
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Games shop marks three decades in business
One of the country’s leading war gaming shops is celebrating three decades in business. Questing Knight Games, based in Wellington,
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Telford restaurant to give away a £2,500 voucher as opening date announced
Willow, Telford’s newest dining destination at Southwater, officially opens its doors on Tuesday 17th September. To celebrate, the restaurant is
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M54 Closed for Ride4Life
This is your reminder that the M54 Eastbound closes this morning for the Bike4Life fundraising motorcycle run from Shrewsbury to Weston
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More choice, and more exciting opportunities at A level centre
Telford College has unveiled its largest ever A levels programme, including more than 20 study options and an exciting range
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Back to Yule
This time, it’s Morrisons. The queues outside Bakers Uniform shop are stretching up New Street. Grumpy parents tut and shuffle
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£5000 for new nursery activity area
A Telford nursery has opened a new garden and outdoor activity area for children to enjoy after support from a
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Work restarts at affordable housing development in Trench
The Wrekin Housing Group is delighted to announce the project re-start of 19 affordable homes at Wellington Road, Trench. Work
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You’ll miss it when its gone
Since the 1960s the Shropshire Star has brought the news to people of Telford, but the shrinking circulation is a
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Football tournament commemorates those who lost their lives to addiction
A Telford football tournament will be held this weekend in memory of those who have lost their lives to addiction.
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Telford estate agency launches new extended offices
A Telford estate agent which completed the purchase of a Wellington town centre building just over a year ago, has
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Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man was seen masturbating near to Telford Bus Station in the town centre
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Land transformed into natural oasis
The Telford African and Afro-Caribbean Resource Centre (TAARC) has been working with partners including Telford & Wrekin Council’s Safer &
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Tiny Swimming Celebrates Award
One of the area’s leading swimming schools for babies and early years children, Tiny Swimming, is riding the wave of
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The Arts Centre Telford launches new stage school Saturday classes
The Arts Centre Telford (TACT) is thrilled to announce the launch of its innovative Stage School Saturday programme. These new
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Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival
The popular Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival will take place this year, from Monday 26 August through to Sunday 15
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Hope House dinner event hots up thanks to star chef
Renowned local chef Adam Purnell has put his full support behind Hope House children’s hospice Let’s Do Dinner campaign. The
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Could Madeley get it’s first Costa?
Telford is awash with coffee shops, we can’t get enough of it. Unless of course you live in Madeley, a
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£1,500 Boost for Telford Samaritans
The donation from Barratt Homes will be used to help cover the costs of running key fundraising events that allow
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Leisure centre investment to meet carbon neutral target
A significant programme of investment into Wellington Civic and Leisure Centre will commence this September. The work at Wellington Civic
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Telford comic is on the list once again
Roger Swift, comedian, promoter and pub cleaner, has once again made it onto the top jokes list at the Edinburgh
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New apprenticeship awards is heading for a sell-out
The first ever Shropshire Telford & Wrekin Apprenticeship Awards night is heading for a sell-out. The event has been created
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New accreditation helps ACE fly high
of Shropshire’s fastest-growing manufacturers is targeting more opportunities in the aerospace sector after it secured a prestigious quality accreditation. Advanced
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Back to Ghoul
The Range have skipped the back to school offers and gone in hard for Halloween. The UK appetite for the
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Skilled graduate lands job with luxury vehicle manufacturer
A games graduate from Telford has praised Staffordshire University’s industry links for helping him to secure a job before finishing
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Teeing off for fun and fundraising
A sunny, social day of golf followed by pub hospitality is set to raise £1,000 to support children with life-threatening
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Telford Balloon Festival next week
Telford Balloon Fiesta is just over a week away and a packed programme has been announced. Taking place in Telford
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Telford College celebrates another strong set of results
Telford College is celebrating another strong set of results for its A level, technical and vocational courses. The percentage of
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New two year course launched to support aspiring vets
A new two year accelerated Veterinary Bioscience degree programme has been developed by Harper Adams University – offering a faster
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New venue for Southwater
Parogon Group, who run contemporary restaurants throughout Staffordshire, Shropshire and Cheshire has announced the launch of a second Willow location
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Man sentenced for sexual offences in Shifnal
A Shropshire man has been sentenced to seven years in prison after he was found guilty of sexual offences against
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Graduate from Telford celebrates “perfect start” to career in forensics
A recent Staffordshire University graduate says landing a job in digital forensics is the “perfect start” to her career. BSc
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Free construction training offered
A new series of free training courses are being launched at Telford College next month to help people gain valuable
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Student satisfaction levels at an all-time high
Student satisfaction levels at Telford College are at an all-time high, it has been revealed. The latest cohort were asked
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New interim CEO installed at Hospital Trust
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital (SaTH) NHS Trust has announced the appointment of Jo Williams as its interim Chief Executive
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[AD] Funded childcare for families at new Telford nursery
A brand new nursery is opening in Oakengates next month, and they are taking bookings for viewings right now. Kaleidoscope
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Aviramp flying high down under after £1.13m orders boost
UK aviation specialist Aviramp has strengthened its leading global position with two new deals worth £1.13million in Australasia. The company – which
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Muaythai gym opens in Telford
A brand new martial arts gym has opened in Telford and they are offering free taster sessions. Aaron Jones, a
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“…check trusted sources for the facts before you hit share”
Local agencies are working together to ensure they remain vigilant and prepared, after large-scale disorder elsewhere in the country. The
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Government contracts are out of reach for most Shropshire SMEs
Lucrative Government contracts remain out of reach for the majority for small and medium sized businesses in Shropshire – and
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Nerf Tour is set to arrive at The Entertainer in Telford
On Wednesday 14th August, from 10am – 5pm, The Entertainer within the Telford Centre is giving Nerf lovers the chance
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Council clears record numbers of dog foul incidents.
A new approach to drive down dog fouling is being trialled by Telford & Wrekin Council in a bid to
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Hospital roadshow to explain care
Work has started on the £312m Hospitals Transformation Programme (HTP) The HTP plans will see the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH)
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