Telford apprentice named as Most Improved learner
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Community engagement remains a key focus for McPhillips, which has been serving the Telford community for more than 60 years.
McPhillips apprentices boost green spaces at Telford care home
Apprentices from Telford-based construction firm McPhillips have been giving back to…
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Council planning enforcement notice challenged
A homeowner alleging that a council was ‘excessive’ in ordering him…
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Telford primary school achieves its best-ever SATs results
A Telford primary school is celebrating its best-ever SATs results, with…
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Untaxed car recovered from Woodside
Telford Police have taken an untaxed car from Park Lane in…
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Pixie Greatorex said “We’ve created something that goes way beyond dating. People are making real friends, forming relationships, and feeling less alone."
From Speed Dating to a Singles Movement: Six months in
What started as a small idea to bring speed dating to…
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Part of the convoy on a previous Bike4Life Ride Out. Picture courtesy of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
M54 & A5 Delays on Sunday
Heads up for drivers as bikers take to the road for…
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Better bus services promised by Council
Bus services in Telford are set to see a ‘raft of…
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“insane Net Zero dream” say objectors
A major row over a Telford solar farm has been reignited…
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Health bosses have started the procurement for a new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) contract.
Process for new CAMHS contract underway
Health bosses have started the procurement for a new Child and…
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Transformer travels through Telford
People lined the bridges along the M54 to check out the…
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Outdoor yoga in Great Britain is always going to have its challenges, but if you were going to launch one, then 2025 has probably been the best year.
Park Yoga: Stretching Out in Telford
Every Sunday morning at 9:30 am, a group of people carrying…
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The Bronx – how a Telford no-go area came of age
I’m revisiting Telford-past today. A recent trip to Sutton Hill reminded…
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Car hits house in Telford street
A Jaguar has hit a house in Telford, causing severe damage….
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Telford MP Hosts Over 50 Young People in Parliament
Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, this week hosted more…
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Ercall Wood sporting success
Sporting success is celebrated at Ercall WoodStudents at a Telford secondary…
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Magical French trip for Newport students
Students from a Newport school have returned from an overseas trip…
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Mayor of Telford opens art exhibition by residents
Mayor of Telford and Wrekin, Councillor Eileen Callear, recently opened an…
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Unlicenced, uninsured and unsafe.
A Madeley woman fell foul of the law and had her…
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Investment promise for Telford Pub & Hotel
The new owners of the Clock Tower and adjoining former Premier…
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8 weeks for Telford Shoplifter
Prolific shoplifter Rebecca Hitchin, 43, of no fixed address in Telford,…
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Council borrowings set to top £500m by March
Financial experts at Telford & Wrekin Council have set out what …
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Transformer coming through Telford – update
On Sunday, the transformer being carried through Telford to the site…
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Shaun Davies MP gets a round in
Rowton Brewery who have pubs throughout Telford, has locally brewed their…
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Max Abbott, Delivery Manager at the West Midlands Combined Authority, Matt Bower, Bowmer & Kirkland Project Manager and Councillor Richard Overton.
Topping out ceremony marks milestone for Station Quarter apartments
A topping out ceremony has been staged to mark new apartments…
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Wellington Market refurb – what do the traders think?
The purchase and refurb of Wellington Market was a bold move…
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Have your say on future housing need in Telford
Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve a…
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August’s Little Seedlings Club at Dobbies Garden Centres will cover Prehistoric Plants. Little Seedlings Ambassador Thomas Jackson is pictured at Dobbies’ Ashford (© UNP)
Little Seedlings Ambassador – Thomas Jackson pictured with Tracey Durbin - Horti-Expert at Dobbies Chesterfield. 11 Aug 24.
Unearth Prehistoric Plants at Dobbies Garden Centres’ FREE Little Seedlings Club
This August, children attending Dobbies Little Seedlings Club at the Telford…
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Hospital chiefs dust off strike plans after resident doctors’ vote
Chiefs at Shropshire’s major hospitals are preparing contingency plans in case a…
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iconsys targets ‘functional safety’ demand with specialist appointments
One of the UK’s leading control and automation specialists is aiming…
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An illustrative masterplan of a housing scheme that will create up to 250 homes in Lawley has caused much amusement. Picture: AtkinsRéalis
“Penis-shaped” 250-home scheme “impossible to refuse”
A controversial scheme for up to 250 homes – which some…
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78-year-old, Marjorie has used Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin’s befriending services for seven years
How one local charity is tackling the loneliness epidemic
Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin have launched their 75th anniversary…
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Car fire near the Ketley Cod
Shropshire Fire and Rescue were called out to a car fire…
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Deputy headteacher (and MC for the evening) Lesley Stephenson, with pupils Kyle Brittain, Kyla Shelley, Nikodem Kamusella, Rio Richards
From Willy Wonka to Henry VIII – pupils shine in annual talent show
Pupils at a Wellington primary school took to the stage to…
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Step Into Digital: A free pathway into a range IT careers
Telford College is launching another free digital skills training course in…
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Proven Business Support Programme Returns to Help Telford Firms Scale Up
A successful business growth initiative is returning to Telford this summer…
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Snakes and spiders set for Telford high street
A planning application has been received by Telford and Wrekin Council…
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The teams at Shropshire Petals and Shropshire Festivals believe the flowers will be ready earlier than initially predicted
Change of dates for Shropshire Petal Fields amidst heatwave
Organisers of Shropshire Petal Fields have announced they are changing their…
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Telford College trio Sarah Davies, Jon Aver and Aneeta Hazir, receive the award with some of the college’s training partners. Picture: WMCA
Awards success for college’s adult training programmes
Telford College has won a top award in recognition of its…
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Big queues as Poundland cashes out
The Poundland store on Forge Retail Park is closing on 19th…
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Marathon fundraising effort from New Road students
Students from a Telford secondary school have raised hundreds of pounds…
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Trust recognises more than 1,000 years NHS service
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust held a celebration to…
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Moonstruck Astronaut co-creative artists team of Kris Jungmayr, Amy Douglas, Loco Leo, Hannah de Quincey, Anna Belyavin and Heather Foster
New Storytelling Drama Camps come to Telford
Professional Community Theatre Company, Moonstruck Astronaut, has been awarded an Arts…
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Half-price charging at the largest EV charging Site in Telford
Electric Vehicle drivers can now charge their cars at Telford Centre’s…
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Two arrested following Hadley stabbing
An appeal for information continues and two people have been arrested…
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Donnington’s Liam Davies set to lead boxing masterclass for 4 All Foundation
An inspirational British boxer will inspire the next generation of athletes…
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M54 M6 Link given the green light
Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford and Chair of the…
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Telford firefighter hits the ton
100 miles not out – Emily-Jane has just another 530 miles…
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Man stabbed in Hadley – no arrests yet
Police are reporting that there has been a stabbing in Hadley…
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Transicon general manager one of 365 faces of STEM
The director of a family-owned SME engineering business in Telford is…
Read moreTransformer route into old power station site revealed
The huge transformer is coming to through Telford on Sunday 13th…
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Deputy Mayor Councillor Nathalie Page, Councillor Richard Overton (Lab), Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Highways, Housing & Enforcement with local Councillors Corrine Chikandamina and Nathan England
Residents report ‘much improved’ access at Stirchley car park
Telford & Wrekin Council has hailed repairs to a Stirchley car park…
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Business owners have little faith in government to plug growing skills shortage
A new study of business leaders reveals major concerns around the…
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Pupils experienced everything from pioneering and navigation to axe throwing, Archery and a “face your fear” challenge
Hundreds of children enjoy scouting activities
Pupils at Wombridge Primary School in Telford enjoyed a school day…
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Enforcement issued against Malinslee resident
An enforcement notice has been issued to the occupier of a…
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Pictured, from left, Councillor Kevin Connor, chairman of Ercall Magna Parish Council, Councillor Ray Wickson, who chairs Shropshire Association of Local Councils, and Councillor Allan Wilson of Edgmond Parish Council and the vice-chair of SALC Picture: LDRS
Concern grows over Telford boundary changes
Parish councils keep judicial review option open as concern grows over…
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