Application lodged for ten-bed HMO on Sutton Hill
Plans have been lodged to turn two next door properties in Telford into houses of multiple occupation (HMO) with a…
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Newdale sports facilities on their way
Work to deliver much needed new leisure facilities for Newdale is set to kick off this month. Plans submitted by…
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Bike crash horror on Queensway
Around 5pm yesterday on the A442 Queensway, commonly knownas the EP, a 25 year old motorcyclist suffered serious injuries as…
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Council acts on ‘untidy’ complaint
A council has confirmed that an ‘untidy land notice’ has been slapped on a property in Telford. A complaint about…
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Another car taken away
Police have towed away a car in Leegomery after neighbours complained. Residents in Leegomery had complained to police that untaxed…
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£91,000 left in Council kitty
Draft accounts show council ended year with a surplus as officials point to ‘challenging’ future ahead of Rachel Reeves’ spending…
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Shock as leading modular building firm closes
Around 125 workers at a Telford off-site modular building specialist were told yesterday that the business was going into insolvency….
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New help for parents experiencing abuse from their children
More parents experiencing abusive behaviours from their children are set to receive support thanks to a National Lottery grant and…
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Councillor Ollie Vickers, Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet Member for the Economy, centre, with Tim Luft, right, and Nigel Birch from Ironmasters Catering.
New Telford bistro opens at The Quad
A brand new bistro is set to open in the heart of Station Quarter this week, bringing an exciting hospitality…
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Milestone car auction for Telford
Wilsons Auctions and Fords of Winsford Celebrate Partnership with Special Birthday Auction Event Wilsons Auctions have announced a special Birthday…
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Councillor Snell will be assisted during his year in office by his wife Val as Mayoress and Deputy Mayor Councillor Jim McGinn.
New Mayor pledges to support Wellington regeneration
The new Mayor of Wellington has taken office, with a pledge to support the regeneration of the town. Councillor Reg…
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Dobbies’ brand-new Fairy Garden Tea Party can be enjoyed by all the family. Pictured is Chloe Williamson (7) and Ruary Williamson (© UNP)
Dobbies’ Telford store hosts brand-new Fairy Garden Tea Party
Dobbies Garden Centres are inviting families along to its Telford store on Saturday the 28 and Sunday the 29 of…
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Prices peak at 5,000 guineas at Lilleshall Pedigree Holsteins dispersal sale
Buyers from across England and Wales flocked to Shrewsbury Auction Centre on Friday for the dispersal sale of a pedigree…
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New swimming pool plans to be revealed this week
Residents are being invited to take a closer look at plans for the new Captain Matthew Webb Swimming and Fitness…
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Emergency services working at the scene where a BMW has crashed into a house next to a filling station. Pic: D Watkins
Man charged with dangerous driving
A Telford man has been charged with dangerous driving after a car collided with a house in Ketley, Telford. Dale…
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Hidden bridge in Town Park to be replaced
Broken bridge in award winning park to be replaced thanks to volunteer group who secured Lottery grant and more A…
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Newport Premier, in High Street sits close to Haberdashers’ Adams School and members of the Licensing Sub-committee decided to revoke its premises licence
Alcohol sales premises licence revoked for Newport shop
A Newport shop has lost its fight to keep its alcohol sales licence after councillors decided it was ‘undermining licensing…
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Chamber patron celebrates another national award
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has added its congratulations to one of its patron members which has scooped a national award…
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£5000 boost for charities after football tournament
Two Telford football coaches launched a Champions League-style football tournament named the Telford Summer Series. The Telford Summer Series was…
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Surprise closure of Telford pub & restaurant
Many customers of a popular Telford pub had a surprise email this afternoon informing them that the pub was closing…
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Arrests made following drugs find
Three men, aged 36, 40 and 49, were arrested at the scene of a huge cannabis farm near Telford on…
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The academy launched with just eight players in October last year, but over 40 players now regularly attend sessions at the SEAH Stadium in Wellington.
Pan-disability football academy expands
AFC Telford United Foundation’s pan-disability academy is celebrating its first seven months of expansion by creating a new programme for…
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elford College students in Much Wenlock, where new pick-up points are being introduced from September as part of an improved public transport service
New bus routes make college more accessible than ever
Telford College is laying on extra bus routes from September to make its campuses more accessible than ever. A brand-new…
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Young football star Miley Wheeler, who has signed a new contract with West Bromwich Albion under 16s team
Miley signs on the dotted line
A talented student from a Newport school is making her footballing dreams come true. Miley Wheeler, who is in Year…
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Tip off leads to £1m find
On Friday 30th May Inspector Damien Kelly and PC Cummings from Shifnal & Albrighton Safer Neighbourhood Team were conducting a…
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Date announced for Fire Station Open Day
Wellington Firefighters have announced the date for the next fire station Open Day. These popular events feature equipment demonstrations, a…
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Appeal for knitted kindness hearts for patients
Colourful knitted kindness hearts are helping to bring comfort to the families of patients who are receiving last hours and…
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Untaxed car towed away
A Hyundai Accent 1.3i that had been left in the area of Hill Crest Road, in St Georges has been…
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Warning issued for riding illegally
As part of Operation Spree patrols, a man was stopped by PCSO Uttley riding this off-road motorbike in Woodside, Telford….
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LOOK WHO’S NEXT: Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 8: “The Reality War”
WARNING: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS. Shhh Spoilers, sweeties. “The Reality War” is the season finale to Doctor Who Season…
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Town Park road closed for emergency
The road that runs from Telford Rugby Club to the QEII Arena was closed for a period today. Metal fences…
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100th customer for Telford new business
Amigos Dog Grooming which started earlier this year is celebrating their 100th dog through their door this week. The business…
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Car fire causes delays on M54
There were long tailbacks on the M54 following a car fire on Friday afternoon. A Jaguar car caught fire right…
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I’ll be back, promises Norma
Popular street food vendors last day at current spot, but hints at new location. Ureys has been a fixture at…
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Debate: Is it time to decriminalise e-scooters?
Despite their legal status, e-scooters are a common sight on Telford’s streets. While currently banned from public paths and roads,…
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An illustrative vision for the Central Park space and examples of high quality walking routes through green spaces. Image: Miller Homes
New public park details revealed
Details of a new public park at the centre of a huge new housing development in Telford have been released….
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£140k vacancy at Telford & Wrekin Council
A cross party committee of senior councillors is set to grill candidates for a top paying council job. The role…
Read moreCouncil plans for Zombie invasion remain unclear
Freedom of Information requests to Telford & Wrekin Council boomed by 22 per cent last year, including at least one…
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Trading Standards investigate ‘potential £300,000 motor fraud’
A motor business is being investigated over a ‘large scale potential fraud’ after trading standards officers in Telford noticed a…
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New Council free e-book app offers more titles to choose from
Library-users in Telford and Wrekin now have even more choice, following the launch of a new app for digital readers….
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Telford Town FC Launches “Future of the Town” Campaign
Telford Town FC is proud to unveil its “Future of the Town” campaign—an ambitious new initiative designed to inspire the…
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What on earth does this say?
This is the proposed signage for a new bar at Southwater in Telford, but it’s not abundantly clear exactly what…
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Chris Jordan of Christopher’s, which has joined forces with near-by venues
Number 5 and Radici Restaurant.
New event for discerning diners in Shifnal
A ‘first of its kind’ event being hosted in a Shropshire town this summer is set to appeal to discerning…
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A dedicated Home Birth Team has been launched by The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH)
Home birth team launches for families in Telford
A dedicated Home Birth Team has been launched by The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH). The team will…
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Telford MP Shaun Davies Visits RBSL to Celebrate Defence Innovation and Local Partnership in Telford
Telford MP Shaun Davies Visits RBSL
Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, visited Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) last week to recognise the company’s growing…
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New ITV Quiz Show “Win Win” Offers Telford Viewers Chance at £1 Million Jackpot and Amazing Prizes
New ITV Quiz Show “Win Win” Offers Telford Viewers Chance at £1 Million Jackpot and Amazing Prizes Telford residents are…
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Join us on Friday 6th June at Wilsons Auctions Telford to celebrate our 3rd year of working with Fords of…
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More Nuplace homes ready for rent
The council owned lettings company has opened the application process for new homes at four developments in Telford. Properties at…
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Have Your Say on Dog Control in Public Spaces
Telford & Wrekin Council is inviting residents to share their views on new proposals aimed at encouraging responsible dog ownership…
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Councillor Carolyn Healy, Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Planning and Sustainability with examples of single use vapes that will be banned from sale from Sunday 1 June.
Shops urged to comply with new vape laws
Trading standards officers at Telford & Wrekin Council have been urging retailers to prepare for significant changes in legislation regarding…
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The ultraviolet kiosk is in operation at the borehole site. Picture: Severn Trent Water/Fisher German
Emergency treatment system for water borehole
Bug-killing ultraviolet equipment was installed at a Shropshire water borehole after bacteria was found there, planning documents reveal. Documents lodged…
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5K Lawley charity fun run returns
Runners in Telford are being urged to sign up to a popular 5k fun run that last year attracted over…
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Tree fellers sought by Police
Police are investigating criminal damage to a tree in Apley, and have appealed to local residents for information. The tree…
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Live Action: Lilo & Stitch
Lilo & Stitch is the latest Disney live-action remake, based on the animated movie from 2002. Okay, here’s the thing….
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Caring for roses will be covered at Dobbies Garden Centre’s June Grow How workshop, led by the Green Team (© Andrew Cawley)
Summer of roses: free gardening workshop at Dobbies’ Telford store
Dobbies Garden Centres is hosting a free Rose-themed Grow How workshop at its Telford store this June, sharing top tips…
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EP Clean up underway
Telford & Wrekin Council has today announced its second clean-up operation targeting two of the borough’s busiest dual carriageways, as…
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A442 Queensway crash – two cows feared dead
On the A442/Queensway/EP, just past the Ketley Bank junction as you are heading towards Hollinswood, a Landrover and over-turned trailer…
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Professor Heidi Fuller, Head of School for Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy at Keele University, and Jon Sargeant, former Chief Financial Officer at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Trust, joined SaTH last month.
New Associate Non-Executive Directors appointed at Trust
Two new Associate Non-Executive Directors have been appointed to the Board of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH)….
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Year 11 students were invited to take part in an “Open Doors Event” with Bowmer & Kirkland which is currently building homes for rent in Iron Masters Way, in Telford.
Newport students build their construction skills on site visit
Students from a Newport school have been learning all about career opportunities in the construction industry. Year 11 students from…
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