Brookside Brexit call from Councillor
A councillor has called for Brookside to be split from Stirchley because residents feel ‘let down’ by the parish council…
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The A518 had a higher Killed or Seriously Injured severity ratio than the national average for both collisions and casualties
A518 review needs to go further says local councillor
A councillor says Telford & Wrekin Council ‘hasn’t gone far enough’ in calling for an urgent review of road safety…
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Double the volunteers help transform award winning Telford park
A volunteer group has been bolstered by double the usual number of volunteers at recent sessions to help transform the…
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New tasting event to showcase Weston Park gins
Award-winning Weston Park is offering lovers of gin the chance to sip in style at a special new event this…
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McPhillips art competition showcases pupils’ view of a construction site
Artwork by pupils at a Telford primary school, depicting what they think happens on a typical construction site, is on…
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Telford school chef reaches national final
A school chef who wowed judges with his culinary skills will now compete to be crowned national School Chef of…
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M54 partially closed until Monday
The M54 Westbound (from Wolverhampton towards Telford) is closed from junction 2 (Coven) to junction 3 (Cosford), until Monday morning….
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‘Terrible’ ice cream van sounds are too loud for parish councillor
Ice cream van sounds are far too loud according to one Telford councillor who objected to giving three would-be operators…
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Council to commission report on A518
Following the fatal crash on the A518 near Lilleshall, Telford & Wrekin Council has announced that they have “…commissioned an…
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Fear after dog poo bags binned
Councillors fear that problems with dog poo will ‘get worse’ following the ending of a Telford & Wrekin Council free…
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Micro-pub owner “quietly confident” of planning consent
The operator of a new micro-pub in Newport is “quietly confident” that the council will give retrospective planning permission for…
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Appeal following Telford shop thefts
Police officers are appealing to identify the people pictured as they believe they could help with their enquiries into five…
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Fresh dog food company, Different Dog, moves to Telford
Different Dog, the premium fresh dog food subscription service, has announced that it has raised £10m, from new and existing…
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Shop thief pleads guilty
Samantha Baxter, 49, of Malcolm Davies Drive, Trench was charged with 2 offences of Theft from Store. The latest offence…
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Late night events at market to continue, but…
Telford & Wrekin Council has responded to a Wellington resident’s petition calling for the return of night events at the…
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Second man sought after burglary arrest
A swift response to a burglary in Newport today led to a man being arrested shortly after. Officers were called…
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Free to attend holiday sports and activity sessions
More than 100 free to attend sports and activity sessions will be held over the two-week Easter break as part…
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Halfway and home for determined duo
Two army veterans, Barry (70) from Shifnal and John (65), from Fife, embarked on an extraordinary 1,200-mile walk from Land’s…
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212 new homes set for old Phoenix School site
Plans to build 212 new homes on the site of the former Phoenix School in Dawley have been submitted. As…
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Final preparations being made for ColourFest
A field near Telford will be awash with smiles and colour as hundreds of people raise money for charity next…
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Change in direction for M54 closure
You might be used to the M54 closing on Thursday overnight and at the weekends, but this weekend, the direction…
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The A518 had a higher Killed or Seriously Injured severity ratio than the national average for both collisions and casualties
Police appeal after fatal crash
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Telford this morning, 9th April. The collision happened at around…
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I get knocked down, but I get up again.
It’s third time lucky for the parking camera that has been cut down twice in a Telford car park. The…
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Sheepish driver over the lamb-it
Yesterday Police Officers of the Wellington West & Rural team conducted a speeding operation in Longdon On Tern as part…
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Council wins appeal over noise control at flats
A developer who converted a five-storey former Ministry of Defence office building into flats without council-approved noise control measures has…
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Town to host historic race
A historic race around a Shropshire town is returning as a bigger and better event this year. The Bayley Mile…
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“Improving access to GP services remains a top priority” says Chief Medical Officer
More than 8,000 people waited for more than four weeks to get to see a GP in Shropshire, according to…
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A Minecraft Movie is the biggest “BLOCK-BUSTER” This Easter
Film review by Jason Wright The film stars Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Sebastian Hansen, Emma Myers and Danielle Brookes and…
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How much do you need to live comfortably in Telford?
A recent study looked at the cost of living across the UK and found that Telford is one of the…
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189 new Station Quarter homes as partner deal is signed
Details of new ‘affordable’ homes coming to Telford’s Station Square have been shared as a company is appointed to deliver…
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Pub demolished after plans approved
Retrospective plans have been approved that allowed a developer to demolished the façade of a former pub in Wellington after…
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Thirsty? Not for much longer
If you are in Telford and desperate for a coffee, you won’t have long to wait before the latest Starbucks…
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New wave of grants to support high street businesses
Telford & Wrekin Council has announced the return of funding packages to support high street businesses. The funding is available…
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Monkey Puzzle tree causing damage
A resident has applied to chop down a fast-growing tree before it pushes over an historic wall on top of…
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Easter fun for Wellington
Easter rabbits will be popping up around Wellington as part of a week-long promotion. The Easter bunny trail, from April…
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One week left to make your suggestions on town and parish councils
There’s just one week left to submit suggestions for the Community Governance Review of town and parish councils in Telford…
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Telford businesses asked for tariff views
Local businesses are set to help shape the UK’s response to US tariffs, as part of plans announced by the…
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Neurodiverse and autism-friendly speed dating event launched
Speed Dating Shropshire has launched its first Neurodiverse and Autism-Friendly Speed Dating evening on Wednesday 28th May. ‘After receiving several…
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Council chairman threatens to halt meeting
There was uproar as a Conservative councillor’s motion on the national response to child sexual abuse was amended to remove…
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Over 400 Children Join Walk as Part of “A New School Journey” Initiative
More than 400 children, parents, and community members came together to walk to Lawley Primary School on Friday, April 4th…
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Move for Nick West of West Advisory
Begbies Traynor Group has appointed Nick West as Partner to advise businesses across Shropshire and Mid-Wales, enhancing its insolvency services…
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New parking charges operational at PRH
The price of parking at the Princess Royal Hospital is going up today. The new charges that were announced in…
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Arleston Lane closed 17th April
National Grid are planning to close Arleston Lane to traffic in Telford for essential works between the hours of 9am…
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Sewage spills ‘have reduced by around 55 per cent’ say Severn Trent
New data has revealed the huge scale of sewage discharges into the River Severn at the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage…
Read moreHairdressing students turn on the Hollywood style
Telford College’s hairdressing students turned on the Hollywood style for their annual hair competition. Students on level two and three…
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New nursery provision for two Telford schools
Plans to provide two brand new nurseries in Telford and Wrekin and boost the Borough’s early years provision by up…
Read moreShoplifter pleads guilty
Sarah Parry, 39, of Willowfield, Woodside was been charged with 6 offences of Theft from Store earlier this week. She…
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Plan for 12-bed HMO stokes councillor ‘overdevelopment’ fear
Plans to convert a dilapidated family house into a HMO for 12 people have raised fears of ‘overdevelopment’ among town…
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Have you seen this bike?
Officers are appealing to the public to help identify a motorbike being ridden illegally around the Ketley area. A report…
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Have you heard about Telford’s monthly reuse events? A treasure trove of bargains is on offer all priced £20 and…
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Using the trains today?
A combination of signal faults and crew shortages mean that some trains are not running and some are delayed. A…
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Police release latest photos relating to shop thefts
Officers are appealing to identify the people pictured as they believe they could help with their enquiries into five shop…
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Council cabinet in agreement over school readiness plan
Council leaders have approved a plan to encourage parents to get their tots ready to go to school by using…
Read moreM54 Closure update
The M54 Eastbound will be closed tonight, Thursday 3 April from 8pm to 6am on Friday morning and then again…
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Broseley High Street fight appeal
Detectives investigating an assault in Broseley are appealing for the victim to come forward. Yesterday, a man told officers he…
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Shop sleeping area results in prohibition notice
A Telford shopkeeper was stunned to receive a fire safety prohibition notice that means he has to pay the equivalent…
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Police appeal following park robbery
West Mercia Police Officers investigating a robbery in Telford are appealing for information after a man was left with serious…
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