First birthday for community pub
The Hare & Hounds pub in Withington celebrates a successful year, becoming a vibrant community hub under new ownership, Aaron and Joanne.
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The planning application site at the junction of Moss Road/Rookery Road, in Wrockwardine Wood, Telford. Picture: Telford & Wrekin Council
Plans for homes withdrawn
Developers withdrew plans for 18 affordable homes in Telford due to concerns over biodiversity loss and legal implications raised by authorities.
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Abandoned car seized
Police seized an abandoned BMW X5 in Telford, driven illegally without insurance or road tax, ensuring road safety through patrols.
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Shoplifter convicted
Connor Heneghan, 27, received a 26-week sentence for shoplifting £68 worth of candles in Telford, following a suspended sentence for prior offences.
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Town council object to Children’s Home conversion
Plans to turn a house in Dothill into a children’s care…
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Parcel delivery scooter seized by police
Police have seized an e-scooter with a trailer attached in Hadley…
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Amy Pugh, aged 34, of Stafford Road in Wolverhampton was found guilty of murder following the death of 32-year-old Kyle Pugh in March 2022.
Woman who killed estranged husband is jailed for life
A woman who killed her estranged husband in Newport has been…
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Car seized for no tax
This morning, officers from Brookside SNT seized a blue Mazda 3…
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Are you ready for Sunday?
Sunday will bring a jarring noise from your phone, even if…
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The Telford & Wrekin Council chamber hosted a meeting of the boundary review committee. Picture: LDRS
New parish councils created as concerns remain over Telford boundaries review
Boundary review committee made some key decisions and deferred others at…
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Ten bed HMO planned for Telford semi
Plans have been lodged to turn a semi-detached house in Donnington…
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Dawley, you’re getting a Sainos!
Sainsbury’s has been named as the operator of a new store…
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Telford MP meets parents at school gates
Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, visited Wombridge Primary School…
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The last of the Telford Theatre on Tour's outdoor theatre series for 2025 will be held on Sunday 7 September
Outdoor theatre series reaches its final show
The last of the Telford Theatre on Tour’s outdoor theatre series…
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Record shop in Wellington is shortlisted for a top award
The owner of a record shop in Wellington is celebrating after…
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Next phase for Wellington Market begins
The market remains open for business as the contractors start on…
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Friday ID parade – is this you?
It’s 7am, the cameras have been upgraded, and Police have released…
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Instructors will learn practical strategies for making their classes more inclusive (Photo by Yan Krukau)
New sessions help fitness instructors be more inclusive
Fitness instructors, coaches and activity leaders across Telford and Wrekin are…
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Another day, another bus stop mural
This time it’s one with a games theme and if you…
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CCTV helping with fly-tipping around Telford flats
A project to clear littering and fly-tipping around blocks of flats in Telford…
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Fabweld celebrates King’s Award presentation
A leading UK steel products specialist says it will continue to…
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Controversial plans to be decided next week
Two controversial plans for children’s homes in Telford have been recommended…
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Mountain Warehouse to open new Telford store
Mountain Warehouse is set to open a new store at Forge…
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Don’t be caught out by identity rules
Telford companies are being urged to update themselves on new identity…
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Parish council in £15,000 bid to kickstart provision for adults with learning disabilities
A parish council in Telford has submitted a bid for nearly…
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Shropshire Community Foundation ambassador Ged Kennedy, Ian Jackson, project manager for Amber Bee Community Interest Company, Emily Myatt, trainee social value coordinator for McPhillips
McPhillips supports children’s mental health in Shropshire schools through new community fund
Hundreds of children in Shropshire have benefited from a pioneering mental…
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Act With Impact is seeking to build on the success of the first meeting of the Chamber’s new Sustainability Partnership
Act With Impact: Shropshire Chamber’s new sustainability campaign
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has launched a bold new campaign to…
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Photo: (L-r) Jamie Evans Pave Aways Construction Director, Paul Jones, Chief Operating Officer for the Learning Community Trust, Councillor Shirley Reynolds, Victoria Ward, Pave Aways Quantity Surveyor, Nick Stevens, Pave Aways Site Manager and James Maxwell, BIT Group Projects Manager at Telford & Wrekin Council.
Academy expands with new science block
A new science centre at Ercall Wood Academy marks a major…
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Permission granted to replace cross with sign
A family owned funeral director has been given permission for a…
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Back to school price hike for local taxi firm
The largest private hire business in the area, Veezu, has pushed…
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[AD] A Path For Telford Residents To Enhance Medical Cannabis Access in Their Community
Access is still denied in much of the UK. To communities…
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Telford Firefighter Conquers Gruelling 630-Mile Trek for Charity
Emily Jane Harding, a firefighter from Telford, has completed a remarkable…
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New classes focus on STEM for 2 to 5 year olds
Little scientists and explorers in Telford are in for a treat…
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Positive response for car park solar plans
Planners have given the green light for solar panels to be…
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Dobbies new bulbs in partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK set to raise £10,000 for charity, available at the Telford store
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Dobbies launch new bulbs in partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK
Dobbies Garden Centres has launched a brand-new charity bulb collection, available…
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Small businesses warned over tax reporting changes
The owners of small businesses are being warned they could face…
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Crash on A442 closes carriageway
The A442 headed North between Oakengates and Trench Lock was closed…
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Telford charity Stay will be starring on its very own Community Chest space in the game, which is out next month
Telford charity set for the new official MONOPOLY: Telford & Wrekin Edition
A local charity is the first organisation to be announced as…
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Abbey Manor to hold second Apple Day
Apple Day is returning to Abbey Manor in Buildwas for a…
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Ketley family starts charity night run
A family from Ketley is set to begin this year’s Hope…
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Votes open for local high street heroes
Local businesses and high streets across the borough are being celebrated…
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New pilot scheme to help child victims
Telford and Wrekin is one of eight new areas selected for…
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[Ad] The best apps for Telford’s sports fans to download
Telford’s local population tends to get behind their local sporting heroes….
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The Telford bus stops that are stopping people in their tracks
It’s a headline that I never thought I’d be writing, but…
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Fantastic first Fan Fest
The inaugural Fan Fest was a huge success today as the…
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Sarah’s new role ‘ticks all of the boxes’
The new head teacher at a specialist Telford education academy says…
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Telford College is enrolling now for new Wolves football course
Wolves Foundation has teamed up with Telford College to relaunch its…
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Silversmiths setting up in Wellington
A new creative studio is opening in Wellington, offering locals a…
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Wheelie bin makers plans approved
A Telford-based wheelie bin maker has been given permission for an…
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Telford school could be expanding
A Telford school could get a new two storey teaching block…
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Police appeal following ten Telford shop thefts
After a short holiday, the Friday ID parade is back with…
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Ryan is helping young people to build their resilience and confidence
A former Telford College student is helping young people to build…
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More EV chargers for Telford
Plans have been lodged which could see 16 car parking spaces…
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Five-star Telford salon announces closure
After 25 years in the town, Body & Mind salon in…
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Committee to meet to review town and parish council proposals
Telford & Wrekin Council’s cross-party Boundary Review Committee will meet next…
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Wellington set for fan fest fun
A new event which will include a superhero trail, vintage board…
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Toy Story – 30 years on
Jason Wright looks at a turning point in recent cinematic history…
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Telford & Wrekin Conservatives open talks with Epping Councillors after High Court victory
The Telford & Wrekin Conservative Group have opened discussions with Conservative…
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Curator Allan Pollok-Morris, Shropshire's Lord-Lieutenant Anna Turner and British landscape architect Hal Moggridge OBE
Weston Park exhibition celebrates influence of Capability Brown
A stunning exhibition celebrating the influence of the country’s most famous…
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£26,000 Drugs haul results in three year sentence
A Telford drug dealer who tried to ditch his stash whilst…
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