Telford Business Owner wins Best Business Women Awards 2024
Telford businesswoman, Julie Kaur from Premier Jules Convenience in Hadley, won Gold Award for Best Consumer in this prestigious competition…
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Man rescued from house fire
Fire crews from Wellington and Telford were called out to a house fire in Broomfield Road in Newport during the…
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Historic find discovery sparks community event
Residents in Crudgington are being invited to share their memories of the local school at a special celebration event. Staff…
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Coalport ‘Animal Service’ porcelain sells for £4,000 at auction
Nine pieces of rare Coalport ‘Animal Service’ porcelain sold for more than £4,000, smashing pre-sale estimates at a leading Shropshire…
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Aurora over Telford
Above Telford this evening, HS captured the Northern Lights purple and green haze in the sky. Did you see it?…
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McPhillips appointed to deliver £20m retirement village in Newport
Work is due to start on a £20 million retirement community in Newport after award-winning Telford contractor McPhillips secured the…
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40 years of Ice Skating in Telford
Forty years ago Telford Ice Rink opened. Until 1984, for teenagers of Telford, the only option for ice skating was…
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New name, new ownership and new head for Telford school
A Telford secondary school has launched an ambitious and exciting new era with a pledge to help its young people…
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Wellington Store added to the Buzz for Booze list
It sounds like the dream service for many, but in fact, Buzz for Booze is the latest anti-theft initiative. Morrisons…
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35 TGI Fridays closing imminently
But Telford isn’t one of them. TGI Fridays has confirmed it will immediately close down 35 of its UK restaurants,…
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Telford Christmas Market returns
Once again, there is no need to travel to Birmingham to enjoy a beer outside in the cold. Back for…
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Donny Bonny date revealed
The date is set, Police leave cancelled, and the pallets are about to be stacked. Yes, it soon comes round…
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Council’s £100 Winter boost for Telford Pensioners
Nearly 6,000 eligible pensioners across Telford and Wrekin will receive £100 in winter vouchers from Telford & Wrekin Council after…
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Winners are crowned on a huge night of celebration
A stellar line-up of winners have been crowned in the first ever Shropshire Telford & Wrekin Apprenticeship Awards. A capacity…
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Brookside attacker has sentence increased
Robert Norry, 36, of Brereton, Brookside, was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court in July after he was found guilty of…
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Factory tour to show Tech advances
Invest Telford, the business support and inward investment team of Telford & Wrekin Council, in collaboration with Make UK and…
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Look out for the Northern Belle next month in Telford
A steam locomotive that once hauled crack expresses like The Golden Arrow and the Bournemouth Belle will take passengers from…
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Halloween half term fun in Wellington
Local children are being invited to take part in a fun activity during October half term. A large range of…
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Ricoh apprentices ‘highly commended’ award
A team of Ricoh UK Products Ltd Engineering Apprentices, known as “Ricoh Pride” and comprised of Josh Wynne, Lupin Brown,…
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Construction sector invited to Meet the Buyer at major event
How Shropshire businesses can win a share of construction work on county projects totaling billions of pounds is the focus…
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Hadley Learning Community pupils take their seats on the BBC sofa
Youngsters from a Telford primary school got the chance to be TV presenters for the day when a production crew…
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£2.5m invested in new training centres
New training centres are opening across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Herefordshire over the coming weeks as part of a…
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Niche film slots at indie cinema
Wellington Orbit, Telford’s only independent cinema, has launched its latest initiative, Orbit Mid-week Wonders, aimed at providing audiences access to…
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Danny Hughes jailed for ‘horrific domestic violence’
A Telford man has been given a three-year custodial sentence for domestic abuse. Danny Hughes, of Queens Court in Madeley…
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Telford pair compete in Historic Rally Event
The Historic Rally Festival comes to Telford next week, and Group N pairing Anthony (Tony) North and James Hood are…
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Treks and hugs and sausage rolls
Four people, 16 Greggs, 21 miles. Its a dream come true. Dave, Lisa, Nick and Kay are embracing the fondness…
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Roden Hall Care Home Celebrates Staff Retirement After 24 Years of Service
Roden Hall Care Home in Telford bids a heartfelt farewell to staff member Jane Hoofe, a beloved Healthcare Assistant, who…
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Wolves legend Steve Bull opens Halls’ new Telford estate agency office
Renowned for slicing through defences during his career, Wolves goalscoring legend Steve Bull, MBE, swapped his football boots for a…
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A new One Stop Franchise store has opened in Telford
One Stop Ketley Bank is now open, working with independent retailer Surjit Singh. The brand-new store opened this morning with…
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Flooding chaos for Telford
It was travel chaos tonight in Telford as flash floods made getting around town and out of town difficult. Wellington…
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Dothill drugs bust – two arrested
Two men have been arrested after a cannabis farm was discovered in Wellington, early this morning. Watch video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1932833023864687 The…
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Public consultation for development on former Phoenix School site
Telford & Wrekin Council, Nuplace Ltd and Wrekin Housing Group will be holding a public consultation event next month to…
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Remarkable challenge to raise awareness for mental health.
Brothers Tony Norton-Wilkes and Cory Norton-Wilkes who both work at Ricoh UK Products Ltd, recently completed a remarkable challenge to…
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[AD] Senior Support Worker required
Salary: Up to £31,132.44 – Opportunities to pick up extras shifts / overtime at enhanced rate. Overley Hall are looking…
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Care home staff complete memory walk in aid of Alzheimer’s Society
Roden Hall Care Home proudly hosted a successful Memory Walk in aid of The Alzheimer’s Society, raising over £500 for…
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Telford and Wrekin residents urged to vote for their favourite parks and green spaces
This year, a record seven parks and green spaces in Telford and Wrekin were recognised by judges in the prestigious…
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Telford man triumphs at classic car awards
A stunning example of a 1982 Triumph Acclaim has scooped the ‘Survivor’ Masters of the Marque Award at the Great…
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A5 closed east of Telford.
The A5 from Priorslee towards Cannock is closed due to an accident and flooding right under the Stretton Aqueduct. Thanks…
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Wetter than an otters pocket
It’s been a wet weekend in Telford, with so much surface water causing travel problems for motorists due to floods…
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Capy-tured: Cinnamon is back
After a week exploring the wilds of Telford, the UKs most famous Capybara, Cinnamon, is now back in her enclosure….
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£39k fine for shed planning breach
A Telford man has been fined almost £39,000 this week, after previously pleading guilty to failing to comply with a…
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Fancy a free breakfast?
To celebrate the launch of Willow’s second venue at Southwater in Telford, the team is offering guests the opportunity to…
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Still Looking Forward After 60 Years
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of opening for business, DB Roberts Estate Agents have been marking their continued success by looking…
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Accident on Jiggers Bank
After being closed due to car overturning on the roundabout at round 6pm, Jiggers Bank is now open to traffic….
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Paws-ed! Catch the Capy project scaled back
Cinnamon the Capybara, 2yrs old from Telford, escaped last week from Hoo Zoo and has captured the national media’s attention….
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16yr old businesswoman uses 3D printer to benefit charity
Young entrepreneur Keira Mayhew, aged 16, has set up a small gift business to support a local animal rescue charity….
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YMCA welcomes first tenants to newly renovated Wellington building
Wellington’s historic former New College building, now repurposed into transitional housing for young people, has been officially completed. The Grade…
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Cinnamon has been located but evaded capture
The errant rodent who escaped Hoo Zoo last week has been located in a nearby field. A thermal drone and…
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Date and offers announced for new Rituals store
Beauty and wellbeing brand, Rituals, will be opening a new store in Telford on 25th September 2024. Located in Telford,…
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Looking for a job?
Jobseekers can check out a range of exciting employment opportunities on their doorstep at the latest ‘Work Local’ drop in…
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Wolves ace to open new Telford branch of estate agents
Wolves goalscoring legend Steve Bull, MBE, will be officially opening the new Telford branch for Halls, one of the UK’s…
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Capybara goes walkabouts from Zoo
On Friday, Cinnamon, a Capybara native of Brazil, escaped from Hoo Zoo at The Humbers in Telford. The furry creature…
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Surprise charity shop haul
Cigarettes, tobacco and vapes totalling around £50,000 have been seized during raids last week, delivering Telford & Wrekin Council’s largest…
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Launch of New Programmes at The Arts Centre Telford
As schools across the country returned for the new academic year, students from Telford and surrounding areas flocked back to…
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Parking camera snapped
The pole that the ANPR camera controlling the B&M car park in Wellington is mounted on has been toppled. The…
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What are these cameras for?
These cameras were spotted at Stirchley Interchange, a popular spot for mobile speed camera vans as they overlook the A442…
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Willow opens on Tuesday
We’re not short of places to eat at Southwater, so why would you open another one? Competition drives up standards,…
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Telford College Freshers’ Fair is a huge success
More than 1,200 students attended Telford College’s annual Freshers’ Fair where they got chance to meet universities, employers, and find…
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Telford & Wrekin Council celebrates success of the Young Person Grant
Telford & Wrekin Council hosted the Leader and Cabinet Members’ Young Person Grant event held yesterday evening, Thursday 12 September…
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Ironbridge event celebrates sighthounds
The Great Global Greyhound Walk (GGGW) aims for another record-breaking event and to spread the love of sighthounds across the…
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