Telford News – Page 22

Have you seen Rona Handley?

12/03/2024 Andy Smith

South Wales Police are looking for information about missing woman, Rona…

You’ll miss it when its gone.

12/03/2024 Andy Smith

The Shropshire Star has once again suffered substantial drop in daily…

On Wednesday 22nd May 2019, Telford College had a photoshoot for the future "Academy" that will start being built in 2020 for students at RAF Cosford. The college and station will be in partnership and is currently at the planning stages. Photograph by SAC Sarah Jones For further information please contact the Media and Communications Team on: MCCO, RAF Cosford, Albrighton, Wolverhampton, WV7 3EX. Tel: 01902 377216/7438 Mil tel: 95561 7216/7438

£500,000 upgrade for advanced manufacturing and electrification training

11/03/2024 Andy Smith

Telford College is investing £500,000 on upgrading its advanced manufacturing and…

Councillor hits back at ‘greenbelt grab’

11/03/2024 Andy Smith

Residents of Albrighton are overwhelmingly against a developer’s proposal to destroy…

Pic: Samantha H - Telford Live Contributor

Car crashes into gas main

10/03/2024 Andy Smith

Fire & Rescue services were in action this evening as a…

Rail replacement bus hits rail bridge

10/03/2024 Andy Smith

In a bad weekend for the railway network, the rail replacement…

A landslip in Telford is disrupting rail services between Shrewsbury and Birmingham

09/03/2024 Andy Smith

On Friday, a landslip between Oakengates and Wellington made the line…

Road closed following Police incident

08/03/2024 Andy Smith

A road in Telford was closed for over an hour last…

Sale of Cemetery Lodge may breach Councils own Financial Regulations

08/03/2024 Andy Smith

The controversial sale of the Cemetery Lodge by Hadley and Leegomery…

More arrests following stabbing

08/03/2024 Andy Smith

Two teenage boys have been arrested in connection in a stabbing…

Chicken Shop cordoned off

07/03/2024 Andy Smith

West Mercia Police cordoned off a popular fast food takeaway in…

Pic: Catering staff at the opening of the new canteen at Burton Borough School with students Brooke Warren, Freddie Goulding, Hadiza Ababio, Edie-Mae Swinn, Max Harris, Sahib Sran, Joe Paginton, and Royce Olu-Olusegun.

New £1 million dining hall opens at Burton Borough School

04/03/2024 Andy Smith

A new £1 million dining hall and canteen has opened at…

Job seekers and employers invited to HGV & Logistics event

04/03/2024 Andy Smith

Telford College is holding a logistics fair at its Wellington campus…

Woodside grow house discovered

04/03/2024 Andy Smith

A cannabis farm with an estimated value of over £300,000 was…

Driver pulled from car

03/03/2024 Andy Smith

Shropshire Fire and Rescue, Amber Watch were called to an incident…

In a Brass Band double, The Jackfield Band and Wellington Brass Band have hit the high notes and made it through to the National Finals later this year. The Midlands Regional Brass Band Championship was held in Corby over the weekend where both bands secured a place in the National Finals by achieving the second place in their relevant categories. In a poignant message, Wellington Brass Band said "We want to dedicate our performance to the wonderful Jim Wall, that was for you. This is more than just a band, it's a family." Jim Wall had been a well loved and respected member of both Wellington and Jackfield Bands, who passed away in November 2023. Pic: Wellington Brass Band celebrating after the event.

Telford Bands blow their own trumpets

03/03/2024 Andy Smith

In a Brass Band double, The Jackfield Band and Wellington Brass…

Another High St store set to close in Telford

02/03/2024 Andy Smith

It doesn’t seem like five minutes since the news that Wilkos…

Concern over Council’s decision to sell property

01/03/2024 Andy Smith

Hadley and Leegomery Parish Council have put one of their assets…

Ready for your Golden Ticket?

29/02/2024 Andy Smith

The brand new Co-op opens at 9am tomorrow and the first…

Fire in Telford Hotel Bedroom

02/07/2023 Andy Smith

Police, Ambulance and five fire appliances from multiple stations were at…

New book shop opens in July

02/07/2023 Andy Smith

The rejuvenation of a market town in Telford continues with the opening of a new bookshop in July.

Back to the 1940s in Ironbridge this weekend

26/05/2023 Andy Smith

Action stations in Dale End Park on Saturday and Sunday as World War II Weekend returns to Telford once again.

Specialist garden created in Telford’s award winning park to commemorate King Charles III’s coronation

25/05/2023 Andy Smith

A specialist garden to mark King Charles III’s coronation has been created in Telford featuring a lion sculpture, spiral hedging and plants in various colours to represent all countries of the United Kingdom.

You really can’t park there, sir

22/05/2023 Andy Smith

This photo from Daniel Pugh shows the lorry almost wedged between the shops on either side of the square.

Another bike seized by Police

22/05/2023 Andy Smith

Over the weekend Police working on Operation Spree, an initiative to keep communities safe, have seized another off-road motorcycle.

Stalking victims speak out

22/05/2023 Andy Smith

In the last month, two Telford men have been jailed for stalking offences, and control and coercion. Headlines grab attention. but who’s telling the survivors stories?

Wellington Orbit invites community to have their say in next phase of the project

20/05/2023 Andy Smith

Wellington Orbit, a cinema, arts, and community centre in Wellington, Shropshire has announced the launch of a community survey to help gain views on what the next phase should consist of.

Shropshire Star rolls out Premium Content

19/05/2023 Andy Smith

The Star yesterday started putting some of it’s online articles behind a paywall, which requires a registration to view them.

Telford bid success promises EV charging points across 21 car parks

18/05/2023 Andy Smith

Telford & Wrekin Council has been awarded £683,370 by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles, which will enable the authority to install 70 charging points in 21 public car parks across the borough

Micropub ‘The Boot’ Announces Closure

13/05/2023 Andy Smith

The tiny bar in Market Square, Wellington has announced that it’s closing its doors on Monday.

Your newest Costa is almost here

11/05/2023 Andy Smith

Those of you travelling along the A442 in North Telford will have noticed a rib-like structure emerging from the new housing development near the old Maxell factory

Post Box Topper Delights Dave

02/05/2023 Andy Smith

Post Box Topper Delights Dave Outside Morrisons in Lawley, you’ll find…

Telford Local Elections 2023

02/05/2023 Andy Smith

This will be updated live through the night on 4th of…

Local fundraiser soaks up the London Marathon atmosphere in aid of charity

28/04/2023 Andy Smith

Whilst commuting to rehearsals for the opening and closing ceremonies at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022 local community champion Julie Duhra found out she had been selected for a London Marathon place.

Chop Shop Stopped by Cops

26/04/2023 Andy Smith

Chop shops are places where cars are stolen and stripped for parts to repair salvage vehicles, or even have the identity of the damaged cars, swapped onto the stolen one before being sold on.

Community groups celebrate receiving Veolia EnviroGrant

03/02/2023 Andy Smith

£15,000 has been given to community groups by Telford & Wrekin Council’s waste and recycling partner Veolia. Groups showcased their project plans to fellow awardees at a celebration event at Randlay Community Centre this week.

Snappy Shopper Launches in Telford

03/02/2023 Andy Smith

Snappy Shopper are partnering with multiple convenience stores in Telford, to offer local customers 30 – 60 minute grocery and alcohol delivery at in-store prices.

Lessons in resilience from SAS Who Dares Wins star

03/02/2023 Andy Smith

A star of TV show SAS Who Dares Wins has been holding a series of workshops for automotive and constructi9on students at Telford College to help them boost their resilience skills.

Paperchase Folds

03/02/2023 Andy Smith

Time runs out on Telford store as the ink on the…

Beer. And. Cheese. Event for Wellington MicroPub

02/02/2023 Andy Smith

Following on from a pre-Christmas Imperial Stout extravaganza, and an alcohol-free beer tasting just last week – both of which were sold out – Laura has announced a Telford date for your calendar.

Comedy Night at Telford Club

01/02/2023 Andy Smith

A Telford Nightclub is hosting its first Comedy Night with Telfords own Ricky Balshaw.

Telford factory fits fast EV chargers for staff and local community use

01/02/2023 Andy Smith

A Telford manufacturer has installed two new high speed charging points…

Crossbow Duck “Safe and Well”

31/01/2023 Andy Smith

A duck with a crossbow bolt stuck in it’s head has been reported to Police in Telford who took to twitter to ask people not to attempt to catch it.

Teachers Strike hits Telford Schools

28/01/2023 Andy Smith

Many senior school teachers in Telford are on strike this week as part of a national dispute over pay.

Boxing event comes to Telford

28/01/2023 Andy Smith

The marked rise in popularity of Boxing amongst Social Media personalities…

Another Off Road Bike Seized

28/01/2023 Andy Smith

Telford Cops have taken another off road bike out of circulation this afternoon, this time in Madeley.

Midlands’ housebuilder helps school children ‘give a hog a home’

27/01/2023 Andy Smith

School children in the Midlands were delighted to receive a nature-friendly…

“A sad outcome” as body found in search for Harry

27/01/2023 Andy Smith

A body found near Bridgnorth Road in Telford earlier this week…

Boy charged after sex assaults in Telford

27/01/2023 Andy Smith

Police are reporting that a 13-year-old boy has been charged after…

In-Comm launches £3m Technical Academy in Telford

27/01/2023 Andy Smith

A new £3m technical academy, located on Nedge Hill, has been…

Rider falls off bike in front of cops

27/01/2023 Andy Smith

Telford Police were were attending a Safer outside School patrol when…

The new medical facility will house a number of healthcare specialists and provide state-of-the-art medical care, doctors’ offices and even a dentist for the local community. The new practice will form part of Teldoc, an overarching ‘super surgery’ incorporating medical centres across Telford.

New £5 million Shifnal and Priorslee Medical Practice

24/01/2023 Andy Smith

The new medical facility will house a number of healthcare specialists and provide state-of-the-art medical care, doctors’ offices and even a dentist for the local community. The new practice will form part of Teldoc, an overarching ‘super surgery’ incorporating medical centres across Telford.