Was your child born between Sept 21 and Aug 22?
For children born between September 2021 and August 2022, you can now apply for a school place.
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Wrekin Juniors Under-10s Lions proudly wearing their new kit paid for with sponsorship from VeloxServ
New kits for Wrekin Juniors Lions
Wrekin Juniors Under-10s Lions, supported by VeloxServ, begin their new season with new kits and equipment after a successful previous year, enhancing their grassroots football journey.
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Telford taxi drivers to strike over new terms
Veezu partner drivers will strike over new rates this week, according to spokesperson.
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The couple have so far raised £4,000 to support local children and families at Hope House and are hoping to raise more on their journey.
Couple take on 3,000 mile journey in £250 car
Alan and Wendy Jarrett drive 3,000 miles in a 30-year-old car to raise funds for Hope House children’s hospices.
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Have you seen Robert?
Police are appealing for help to find Robert Jones who is wanted for an assault in Telford. The 49-year-old has…
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Newport councillors set ball rolling for next council tax demand
Newport councillors approved a budget timetable, including strategic planning, potentially raising council tax and affecting local services and grants.
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Mere Park Garden Centre is the home of Childrensworld Newport which wants to relocate to a bigger unit. Picture: Google Maps
Battle over future of Newport children’s nursery set to take a new twist
Mohawk Investments is appealing a council’s rejection of relocating Childrensworld nursery, claiming the decision undermines business growth and planning policies.
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Closing down signs are up at Telford store
Telford wasn’t on the list, but today the store closing signs have gone up at the Bodycare in Telford Shopping Centre.
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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 home have sparked strong objections from local residents. The…
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Parcel delivery scooter seized by police
Police have seized an e-scooter with a trailer attached in Hadley Park Road, Leegomery. The adapted vehicle was being used…
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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 jailed for life for his murder. Amy Pugh, 34,…
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Car seized for no tax
This morning, officers from Brookside SNT seized a blue Mazda 3 after checks revealed that it was declared as off-road…
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Are you ready for Sunday?
Sunday will bring a jarring noise from your phone, even if it’s on silent, as the government tests its Emergency…
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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 meeting on Thursday Rumblings of disquiet remain as councillors…
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Ten bed HMO planned for Telford semi
Plans have been lodged to turn a semi-detached house in Donnington into a 10-bed house of multiple occupancy. The six-bed…
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Dawley, you’re getting a Sainos!
Sainsbury’s has been named as the operator of a new store in Telford. Developers have started work on the site…
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Telford MP meets parents at school gates
Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, visited Wombridge Primary School during the pupil drop-off period this Friday, to talk…
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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 for 2025 will be held on Sunday 7 September…
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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 being shortlisted for a national award. Spinning Around Records,…
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Next phase for Wellington Market begins
The market remains open for business as the contractors start on the next phase. Work to transform Wellington Market is…
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Friday ID parade – is this you?
It’s 7am, the cameras have been upgraded, and Police have released these images of people they would like to speak…
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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 being offered free training to make their sessions more…
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Another day, another bus stop mural
This time it’s one with a games theme and if you are travelling in Hollinswood, look out for this one…
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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 is showing signs of success, a parish council was…
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Fabweld celebrates King’s Award presentation
A leading UK steel products specialist says it will continue to drive forward its green ambitions after being officially presented…
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Controversial plans to be decided next week
Two controversial plans for children’s homes in Telford have been recommended for approval despite ‘significant’ objections. One application is to…
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Mountain Warehouse to open new Telford store
Mountain Warehouse is set to open a new store at Forge Retail Park in Telford, taking over the unit previously…
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Don’t be caught out by identity rules
Telford companies are being urged to update themselves on new identity verification rules due to be introduced later this year….
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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 £15,000 to ‘kickstart’ a project to provide activities for…
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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 wellbeing project thanks to the support of Telford construction…
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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 help local businesses share social value best practice and…
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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 milestone in the school’s expansion. The three-storey building, which…
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Permission granted to replace cross with sign
A family owned funeral director has been given permission for a new sign at a former church that it is…
Read moreBack to school price hike for local taxi firm
The largest private hire business in the area, Veezu, has pushed through price increases just in time to hit children…
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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 seeking better options, information about routes towards safe and…
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Telford Firefighter Conquers Gruelling 630-Mile Trek for Charity
Emily Jane Harding, a firefighter from Telford, has completed a remarkable 630-mile trek of the South West Coast Path. The…
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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 this term as mums Kirsty and Gillian launch brand-new…
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Positive response for car park solar plans
Planners have given the green light for solar panels to be placed over cars parked in spaces at the Princess…
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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 at its Telford store, that aims to raise £10,000…
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Small businesses warned over tax reporting changes
The owners of small businesses are being warned they could face a series of fines if they fail to comply…
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Crash on A442 closes carriageway
The A442 headed North between Oakengates and Trench Lock was closed for over an hour this morning following a crash….
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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 featuring on the new official Monopoly board for Telford…
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Abbey Manor to hold second Apple Day
Apple Day is returning to Abbey Manor in Buildwas for a second year this September after a successful debut in…
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Ketley family starts charity night run
A family from Ketley is set to begin this year’s Hope House Dark Run in Telford to support a cause…
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Votes open for local high street heroes
Local businesses and high streets across the borough are being celebrated as votes for the High Street Heroes 2025 awards…
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New pilot scheme to help child victims
Telford and Wrekin is one of eight new areas selected for a Home Office pilot scheme designed to get faster…
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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. Some fantastic sporting organizations are embedded in the community,…
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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 a tip off and a chance find, led me…
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Fantastic first Fan Fest
The inaugural Fan Fest was a huge success today as the Tumbler from Batman rolled into the square in Wellington….
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Sarah’s new role ‘ticks all of the boxes’
The new head teacher at a specialist Telford education academy says she is incredibly excited about the future after landing…
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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 ‘Football & Education’ programme, offering students the chance to…
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Silversmiths setting up in Wellington
A new creative studio is opening in Wellington, offering locals a space to learn, create, and connect with other makers….
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Wheelie bin makers plans approved
A Telford-based wheelie bin maker has been given permission for an extension as it copes with ‘growth in business activities’….
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Telford school could be expanding
A Telford school could get a new two storey teaching block under plans being validated by planners at the borough…
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Police appeal following ten Telford shop thefts
After a short holiday, the Friday ID parade is back with a bumper selection. Officers are appealing to identify the…
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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 resilience and confidence through high-profile roles with the Royal…
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