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Life in the new Bournville is not so sweet, after all.

August 29, 2020August 31, 2020 admin 1 Comment Bournville, Life, sweet

By, a disgruntled resident of 14 years So, in 2006, following a decision to move to Shropshire, we stumbled upon

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Perminder Mohan
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Making a difference to children’s lives is so rewarding

August 28, 2020August 31, 2020 admin 0 Comments Childrens, Difference, lives, Making, rewarding

Switching career from retail to teaching has been a rewarding and confidence-boosting experience for Perminder Mohan. The 44-year-old, from Priorslee,

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School Uniform Scheme Appeal
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School Uniform Scheme Appeal

August 27, 2020August 31, 2020 admin 0 Comments Appeal, scheme, School, Uniform

The council launched a social media appeal at the start of the summer holidays for donations of good condition uniform

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Praise from students for college’s Covid-safe environment
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Praise from students for college’s Covid-safe environment

August 25, 2020August 31, 2020 admin 0 Comments colleges, Covidsafe, environment, Praise, Students

Telford College’s work to create a Covid-safe environment for the start of the new academic year has been praised by

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Boris Johnson spotted in Waters Upton
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Boris Johnson spotted in Waters Upton

August 23, 2020August 31, 2020 admin 0 Comments Boris, Johnson, Spotted, Upton, Waters

It’s not what you think, but most of you just read the headline and look at the pictures before jumping

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Telford Survivor tells her story in new book

May 28, 2020July 19, 2020 admin 0 Comments Book, Story, Survivor, telford, tells

Telford Survivor tells her story in new book Using the pseudonym of Scarlett Jones, Telford survivor puts into print her

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Dawley man to row the English Channel for NHS Charity

April 5, 2020April 15, 2020 admin 0 Comments Channel, charity, dawley, English, Man, NHS, row

Dawley man to row the English Channel for NHS Charity Telford fundraiser Andy Neat is planning to row the English

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Telford Business Telford News Telford People 

Relaxed networking group launched

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 admin 1 Comment

An accountancy firm based in Telford has launched a new networking evening with a twist – Thirsty Thursdays. ChadStone was

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Telford News Telford People 

David Sidaway returns to take top Telford job

September 16, 2019October 13, 2019 admin 0 Comments

Local lad David, who grew up in Telford and began his career with the then Wrekin District Council, was chosen

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‘An Evening with Kelda Wood’

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 admin 0 Comments

The story of a remarkable woman.(Atlantic Rower, Mountaineer and Founder of Climbing Out) The Rotary Club of The Wrekin is

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Lib Dems choose local champion to fight election

September 5, 2019October 13, 2019 admin 0 Comments

Community campaigner Shana Roberts has been selected by Telford Liberal Democrats to contest the Telford seat at the next General

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Telford & The Wrekin Survey Results

May 14, 2017July 24, 2017 admin 0 Comments

I ran a survey which asked the residents of Telford & The Wrekin a few questions about how they felt, and their voting intentions.

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Telford People 

Telford CodeCoach

February 20, 2017 admin 0 Comments

Ever wanted to learn to code but not sure how to start?

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Telford People 

Telford Grooming Gangs: A Taxi Drivers Story

September 4, 2016March 23, 2018 admin 6 Comments

I grew up in Hadley, Telford and me and my mates used to see it for myself.

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Telford Grooming Gang: A Mother’s Story

September 2, 2016March 23, 2018 admin 1 Comment

Telford Grooming Gang: A Mother’s Story. Our family was close, but a set of unexpected events in quick succession had rocked us and my daughter was very vulnerable. I knew something was happening.

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Telford Grooming Gangs

September 2, 2016 admin 0 Comments

Our family was close, but a set of unexpected events in quick succession had rocked us and my daughter was very vulnerable. I knew something was happening.

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Strange goings on in Shropshire

June 24, 2016April 9, 2017 admin 2 Comments

When I moved to Shropshire four years ago I decided to put my interest and background in science to use to examine the “Shropshire Triangle”.

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Telford People 

Brian Newman Re-appointed to Hospital Trust.

April 25, 2016 admin 0 Comments

NHS Improvement has today confirmed the re-appointment of Mr Brian Newman as Non-executive Director of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

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Leader of Telford Council to Step Down

April 14, 2016April 14, 2016 admin 0 Comments

Telford & Wrekin Council leader Kuldip Sahota has announced he is to step down from his position in May 2016.

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Local Sculptor Scalps Award

March 9, 2016March 9, 2016 admin 0 Comments

Local sculptor, Jacob Chandler, is making his mark on the world of sculpture by winning a competition held by the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists.

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Telford and Wrekin is set to welcome 10 Syrian refugees in the spring as it prepares to co-operate with the government’s scheme to allow 20,000 displaced adults into the UK.
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Telford set to Welcome Syrian Refugees

February 24, 2016April 15, 2017 admin 0 Comments

Back in September 2015, I ran a poll on the back of an offer of help that Telford and Wrekin Council made to Syrian refugees.

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The Great Telford Live! Survey 2016.

February 23, 2016February 23, 2016 admin 0 Comments

I wanted some feedback as to what followers on twitter, likers on Facebook and website visitors thought of Telford Live and what in particular they liked about it

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Shawbirch Pair Supermarket Run

February 17, 2016February 17, 2016 admin 0 Comments

Both Colin and Alan live on Shawbirch and work for Tesco, and they are doing this mad 5 day 105 mile challenge.

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Telford People 

How do you explain Telford?

February 8, 2016April 19, 2017 admin 1 Comment

When you find yourself on holiday, on a course or even if you, God forbid, move away, you will be asked ‘where are you from?’

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BBQ Bus
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Crowdfunding in Telford

January 25, 2016January 25, 2016 admin 0 Comments

Crowdfunding is a way for everyone to get involved in a project, business or just a bit of fun to buy something unique.

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Telford People 

Telford Children Need More Foster Carers

January 21, 2016 admin 0 Comments

More than 118 families in Telford already share their home with foster children.

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Telford People 

Vlogger Profile: Lydia Greatrix

January 3, 2016January 3, 2016 admin 1 Comment

I’m delighted to introduce local vlogger, Lydia Greatrix. Lydia is 16 and has been an Anti Bullying Ambassador for two years.

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Telford People 

Chick-Lit Debut for Telford Writer

December 15, 2015 admin 0 Comments

First time author, Emma Cooper from Telford. ‘No Wonder’ is women’s fiction, unashamedly ‘chick lit’ and extremely funny.

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Telford People 

Little Donkey Causes Christmas Chaos!

December 9, 2015April 9, 2017 admin 0 Comments

The Hoo Farm Animal Nativity will be performed daily up to and including Christmas Eve, with special appearances from Father Christmas at the weekends.

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Telford People 

Do you get Tax Credits?

November 19, 2015 admin 0 Comments

Channel 4 News will be reporting from Telford next week when Chancellor George Osborne announces his Autumn Statement.

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Telford People 

Volunteers Bring a Christmas Smile to Telford

November 16, 2015April 9, 2017 admin 0 Comments

Started in 2013, Christmas Smile collects and distributes Christmas gifts for vulnerable children and adults across the Telford and Wrekin community.

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Telford People 

Stay Telford Silver Stay Out

October 17, 2015 admin 0 Comments

On the 12th of January 1991, Challenge Anneka came to Oakengates. To mark 25 years or so since Anneka opened the hostel, Stay are holding a sponsored sleep out event.

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Telford Jobs
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Diary of a job hunter

October 4, 2015November 20, 2015 admin 1 Comment blog, diary, Job Fair, telford jobs

I’ve been an active jobseeker and chronically underemployed for the better part of the past eight years.

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Telford Business Telford People 

WH Smith brand makes a welcome return to Wellington

October 1, 2015November 20, 2015 admin 0 Comments

At just 22, Karpreet recently completed a three year Entrepreneur degree course at Coventry University and has relocated from Hull to Lawley to complete the project.

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Telford People 

Interview: Lucy Allan MP

September 30, 2015April 15, 2017 admin 0 Comments

One thing I didn’t expect to see when I woke up this morning was an MP’s payslip.

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Wellington Literary Festival 2014
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Wellington Literary Festival 2015

September 27, 2015November 20, 2015 admin 0 Comments

October sees Wellington play host to over 30 official events, and at least one unofficial one, during the town’s 19th Literary Festival.

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Syrians in Telford: Poll Results

September 20, 2015September 27, 2015 admin 0 Comments

Last week, Telford & Wrekin Council issued an ‘offer of help’ to Syrian Refugees.

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Telford People 

Telford hotel campaigns for £1,000 defibrillator after death

July 29, 2015November 20, 2015 admin 0 Comments

A campaign has been launched to raise £1,000 for medical equipment at a Telford hotel after the general manager at a sister hotel died.

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Telford People 

Hunt for real models

July 20, 2015April 15, 2017 admin 0 Comments

Ahead of its annual Autumn Style Show, Telford Shopping Centre is on the hunt for real models to be the face of the new season’s latest trends.

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Lucy Allan MP with Susan Palmer, the chair of the forum, and Paul Gossage, the head of marketing at Ironbridge Museums.
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Telford’s Senior Citizens Forum Funded

July 15, 2015 admin 0 Comments

Lucy Allan MP has welcomed news that Telford’s Senior Citizens Forum have obtained a lottery grant that will allow it to remain open.

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Telford People 

Ladies who Launch

September 3, 2014December 30, 2014 admin 0 Comments

A brand new women’s club for ladies aged 45 to 60 has been formed in Telford.

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Sheila Williams (Telford Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Groups) Karen George (Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust) Kerry Young Myford House and Michelle Hipkins Myford House
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Telford care home staff recognised as Dignity Champions

June 25, 2014March 31, 2015 admin 0 Comments

The first-class standard of care provided by a Telford care home has been recognised with its staff becoming respected Dignity

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Telford People 

Telford’s Tom Hoof Elected to UKIP National Post

March 21, 2014 admin 0 Comments

Members of UKIP’s youth wing have elected Telford’s Tom Hoof as the Deputy Chairman of their national decision making body.

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Telford People 

Shropshire Community Project Takes Off

March 13, 2014December 30, 2014 admin 0 Comments

Shropshire Community Project is a social enterprise that is passionate about raising funds for projects and causes that support those

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Peter Kelsall from Christian Aid, Jake Bennet and Lucy Allan
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Church Screening Success

March 12, 2014 admin 0 Comments

A controversial documentary about tax avoidance screened at a Telford church has been hailed as a success by local campaigner

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Telford People 

The Telford Tommy Awards

February 28, 2014March 5, 2014 admin 4 Comments awards, telford, tommys

Thomas Telford, the Scots Godfather who gave his name to our town is honoured with a set of awards celebrating all thats good about Telford.

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Telford People 

Guest post: Tom Campbell’s Telford

February 21, 2014February 21, 2014 admin 1 Comment tom campbell, walking in telford

A while ago I dated a rather wonderful lady from Telford. At this point I was living in Wolverhampton and, again, a non-driver. I would get the train to Telford and either get a taxi or a bus to her door.

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Telford People 

Health Minister Jeremy Hunt in Telford

February 12, 2014February 12, 2014 admin 0 Comments

Health Minister Jeremy Hunt visited a Telford GP practice and met with mental health professionals and patients to mark Time to Talk Day.

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Telford People 

Telford Question Time

February 11, 2014December 30, 2014 admin 0 Comments Council Questions, Telford Question Time

Now is your chance to ask a question to key Councillors representing the three main parties in Telford & Wrekin Council.

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Telford People 

Tri Hard Fundraiser

February 5, 2014March 5, 2014 admin 0 Comments

A hugely successful annual walk between two Shropshire hospitals which has raised more than £25,000 for charity will be bigger than ever when it is held again this summer.

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Telford People 

Telford Together Call for Help

February 2, 2014December 30, 2014 admin 0 Comments

We have 2 opportunities for you this time, one wants stuff, one wants your time.  Both very good causes.  If

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Clive Bower on a specially equipped Blood Bike at RAF Museum Cosford, the venue for the official launch of Shropshire and Staffordshire Blood Bikes on 22 January.
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New Blood Bike Service

January 3, 2014March 5, 2014 admin 0 Comments

Four times World Superbikes Champion Carl Fogarty and ex-British Champion James Whitham will be the special guests at the launch of the Shropshire and Staffordshire Blood Bikes service at the RAF Museum, Cosford.

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Telford People 

Telford Foodbank Raffle

January 2, 2014February 12, 2014 admin 4 Comments

Julie is trying to raise £10k for Telford Foodbank.  Part of it will come through the Ball on the 8th

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Telford People 

Telford Together

December 21, 2013December 30, 2014 admin 0 Comments be a volunteer, volunteering in Telford

I’m not going to trawl up the past, I’m going to try and do something positive, but I need your help.

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Telford People 

Telford Shopping Centre Wraps up Christmas

December 12, 2013March 5, 2014 admin 0 Comments

At Telford Shopping Centre, the popular Christmas Charity Gift Wrap has made a return; and this year one of the

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Controversial Planning Decisions in Telford

December 12, 2013December 12, 2013 admin 3 Comments

Telford & Wrekin Council’s decision to give planning permission to a controversial faith academy and to a travellers’ site in

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Telford People 

The truth about Telford & Wrekin Council Meetings

November 17, 2013December 12, 2013 admin 7 Comments

Back at the beginning of 2013, a couple of guys from Telford started filming & live broadcasting Telford & Wrekin

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Telford People 

Street Dance smell of Success

October 30, 2013March 5, 2014 admin 3 Comments

A young Telford based Street Dance crew whose members include two young dancers from Blackpool, have just Won at the Street Dance International Championships

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Telford People 

Festival fever in Telford

August 14, 2013September 10, 2013 admin 0 Comments argos, camping essentials, camping gear, centre director, debenhams, global style, house of fraser, internacionale, retail showcase, sun cream, telford shopping centre, wilkinsons

With just a few days to go until the Midlands’ biggest music festival, Telford Shopping Centre is helping revellers stock

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Telford People 

Sanktuary. A safe space.

June 16, 2013March 5, 2014 admin 3 Comments 18th century, dewi, free tea, glass of wine, hatch, personal safety, professional kitchen, safe space, safety briefing, schooner, telford, wooden structure

Eleven o’clock on a Saturday night. Normally I’d probably have had a glass of wine or two and be coming

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