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Telford Town Centre Community Hub joins forces with Telford Tigers to raise awareness

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The partnership was celebrated recently when Tigers players Bryn Capps, Deakin Fielder, and Patrick (Brownie) Browne visited the Hummingbird Café along with club mascot Roary the Tiger. Brownie, who relocated from Canada to Telford in August 2025, enjoyed his first full English breakfast alongside his teammates—an experience he had not previously had—highlighting the café’s role in creating memorable community moments.

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Springwood residents rally together to raise vital funds for Severn Hospice

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Residents at Springwood, a ShireLiving independent living community in Shifnal, have come together to raise an impressive donation for Severn Hospice, following a year of community fundraising in memory of a much‑loved neighbour.

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Morris Property Breaks Ground on Extension for Craemer UK in Telford

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Craemer UK is part of the Craemer Group, one of the leading manufacturers of plastic pallets, pallet boxes, plastic containers and wheelie bins. From its production facilities in Telford, the company supplies local authorities as well as the environmental, logistics and manufacturing industries throughout the UK and beyond.

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Independent chair appointed to lead south Telford £30million regeneration

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A major milestone has been reached for a multi-million pound transformation project covering Woodside, Brookside, and Sutton Hill. With a new independent leader at the helm and significant funding secured, the drive to revitalise these south Telford communities is moving into its next vital phase.

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Councillor claims evidence of private meetings as parish council row escalates

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A war of words has broken out at a local parish council after a councillor claimed that the democratic process was being side-lined by secret meetings.

The council’s chair has now hit back, raising questions about the complainant’s own attendance and impact in his ward.

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BBC series casting for Telford kids who struggle with friendship

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A new BBC documentary series is looking for children in the Telford area who find it hard to make friends or feel overwhelmed in social situations. The programme offers expert support from psychologists to help youngsters build confidence and find new local friendships, addressing modern challenges that many Shropshire parents are currently worried about.

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Turning Pain into Pages: Newport Authors Transform Grief into Fantasy Worlds

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Dealing with grief can be incredibly difficult, often shaping lives in ways that are hard to put into words. After six years marked by loss, grief, and cancer diagnoses, two local Newport authors have channelled that pain into creating entirely new worlds.

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Telford’s Veteran Trail marks third anniversary with a new sign to raise awareness

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A special landmark in Telford is celebrating a major milestone this month with a new addition designed to share the stories of those who have served. As the site marks its third anniversary, find out how the community is continuing to honour local heroes and how you can get involved in supporting this unique tribute.

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Tributes paid to former Telford and Wrekin Council leader

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Mr Keith Austin was first elected to Wrekin District Council in 1981 and went on to represent the Hadley and Leegomery Ward on Telford & Wrekin Council for more than 30 years.

During his time as a ward member, he served on numerous boards and committees and held the position of Leader of the Council from 2004 to 2007.

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Positive and inspiring careers conference for Burton Borough students

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Telford College welcomed Year 11 students from Burton Borough School in Newport for a dynamic ‘Your Future’ careers conference, packed with workshops, employer interviews and confidence-building activities.

Burton Borough principal Caroline Bedford described the conference as ‘a positive and inspiring experience’ for the students.

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Community garden takes shape at Telford’s historical canal side site

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The Wappenshall Wharf Community Garden Project was established to involve people of all ages in creating, maintaining and enhancing the area surrounding Wappenshall Wharf.

Volunteers are currently helping to develop a variety of planting areas, including an alpine and rockery garden, a shade garden, a wildflower border, and herbaceous and cottage-style planting.

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