Telford CodeCoach
Ever wanted to learn to code but not sure how to start?
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Author: Andy Smith
Is it time-up for payphones?
BT are culling 1500 underused phone boxes around the UK, including more than 30 in Telford and Shifnal.
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NHSFutureFit and the PRH
How well do you understand the FutureFit proposals for Telford & Shrewsbury?
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Telford Grooming Gangs: A Taxi Drivers Story
I grew up in Hadley, Telford and me and my mates used to see it for myself.
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TCAT signs covenant to support our armed forces
Telford College of Arts and Technology has signed the Armed Forces Covenant – pledging to support the employment of veterans of all ages.
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Telford Grooming Gang: A Mother’s Story
Telford Grooming Gang: A Mother’s Story. Our family was close, but a set of unexpected events in quick succession had rocked us and my daughter was very vulnerable. I knew something was happening.
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Telford Grooming Gangs
Our family was close, but a set of unexpected events in quick succession had rocked us and my daughter was very vulnerable. I knew something was happening.
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Justice for Dalian Atkinson March Planned for Town Park
Supporters of a group calling themselves “Justice 4 Dalian Atkinson’ are organising a march in Telford Town Park later this month.
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Telford in Top Ten Places to Make a Living
Telford is the highest ranking city in from the West Midlands, all of which finished above London.
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Strategy Hits Telford
There’s a new highlight on the table top gaming calendar this year, with consumer and industry show STRATEGY making its debut at the TIC on 26-28 August.
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Time to Put the Phone Down
There was a time when going out for a meal was a special treat, a time to catch up with friends or family. A guest writer put the case for phoneless food.
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Parking Campaign should Pay to Display
I’d have more sympathy if it were a parish or town councillor who work for free, but in Telford, the basic allowance for a Borough Councillor is just short of £8,000 per annum. We deserve better.
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Strange goings on in Shropshire
When I moved to Shropshire four years ago I decided to put my interest and background in science to use to examine the “Shropshire Triangle”.
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Play Star or Not Star!
We all love the Shropshire Star and their cute typos, but can you tell a real Star headline from a fake one? Try this fun quiz to test your knowledge and challenge your friends.
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I say, Do you speak Dawley?
Take our 8 question fun quiz on the Dawley dialect!
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The not so great EU Debate
If, like me, you have been frustrated by the lack of clarity from both the leave and remain teams, I…
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Parking Camera Development at PRH
A new system which has made it easier for people to pay when they park at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) is to be introduced at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH).
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Dessert Shop Set to Open
A brand new Dessert Shop is set to join the Market Pop-up Pitches in helping to rejuvenate Wellington.
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Telford Billboard Causes Confusion
Legal Name Fraud BillBoard. So what are they?
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How Telford Are You?
Take this ‘How Telford are You?’ quiz and see how Telford you are!
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Magna International Inc. Comes to Telford
Canadian Automotive company, Magna International Inc. today announced it will build a new world-class aluminium casting facility in Telford.
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Telford: Why so Fertile?
Telford used to be dubbed the teenage pregnancy capital of Europe a few yeas ago.
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Brian Newman Re-appointed to Hospital Trust.
NHS Improvement has today confirmed the re-appointment of Mr Brian Newman as Non-executive Director of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.
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Leader of Telford Council to Step Down
Telford & Wrekin Council leader Kuldip Sahota has announced he is to step down from his position in May 2016.
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New Recycling Centre will save £140,000p.a.
The new Household Recycling Centre located at Hortonwood 60 is part of the waste management contract with Veolia.
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On the Trail of the Telford Squid
Every once in a while, you hear about some tunnels that lead from some old manor house to a nearby church or somesuch. More often than not, it’s complete hogwash but near Telford Shopping Centre there is such a tunnel.
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Furrows Back Hospital at Home Project
Children who need ongoing medical treatment after being discharged from hospital in Telford are receiving support in their own homes, thanks to a local business.
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The High Streets of Telford
A recent report by British Retail & Local Data Company revealed that Telford had lowest number of independent stores in the UK at around 18%.
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Telford. Swapping books for beer?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s been an interesting few months looking at the repercussions of government grant cuts in Telford. Back in January,…
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Ketley Brook Tip to be Scrapped
This will leave Granville and Halesfield as the only CRCs for 170,000 population. Do you think this will increase or decrease the likelyhood of flytipping?
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Lucy Allan MP Criticises A&E Delay
Telford MP Lucy Allan has criticised the announcement that Future Fit will only be implemented at the by earliest by 2021.
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The hottest looks for the new season will be hitting the catwalk at Telford Shopping Centre’s Spring Style Show from Friday 8th April to Sunday 10th April.
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Hoo Farm Gates Open for 2016
Shropshire’s award winning animal attraction, Hoo Farm is opening its gates for the 2016 season.
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Drive in movie set to return to Telford
After two previous successful drive in movie events, this unique and iconic experience returns to Telford on Monday 30 May.
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Community Action Plan for St Georges
A group of residents have formed a group with the aims of identifying what residents and visitors love about St Georges.
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Telfood Feastival Call for Volunteers
Taking place on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 July, more than 130 of Britain’s best food producers will descend on the QEII Arena based within Telford Town Park
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Local Sculptor Scalps Award
Local sculptor, Jacob Chandler, is making his mark on the world of sculpture by winning a competition held by the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists.
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Bowring Park Cafe Up for Grabs
The lease for the cafe at Bowring Park in Wellington has come up for tender.
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The Telford Apprenticeship Show
Telford & Wrekin Council’s Job Box programme and the Army will mark National Apprenticeship Week (14–18 MAR) when they host The Apprenticeship Show.
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Local Accountants Move to Madeley
A local firm of accountants has taken its own leap this February 29th by leasing a shop based on Madeley High Street.
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Urgent appeal: Baby missing from Arleston
Update: Baby found! Officers were called shortly before 3pm today after receiving a report that a 9-week old baby boy had been taken from his home address, Manor Road in Arleston, Telford.
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Telford set to Welcome Syrian Refugees
Back in September 2015, I ran a poll on the back of an offer of help that Telford and Wrekin Council made to Syrian refugees.
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The Great Telford Live! Survey 2016.
I wanted some feedback as to what followers on twitter, likers on Facebook and website visitors thought of Telford Live and what in particular they liked about it
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Goodbye FoI Logs
FOI or Freedom of Information act is designed to give ordinary people a chance to get a question answered by…
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Shawbirch Pair Supermarket Run
Both Colin and Alan live on Shawbirch and work for Tesco, and they are doing this mad 5 day 105 mile challenge.
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Even more parking cameras for Telford
Another Telford supermarket concerned about their car parks being abused is planning on installing ANPR parking cameras to improve access for shoppers.
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Who’s reading what in Telford
Bed by David Whitehouse was the most borrowed book in Telford and Wrekin’s libraries during 2014/15 it was revealed. British authors are hugely popular in the region with nine of the Top 10 Most Borrowed Books being by home-grown authors.
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How do you explain Telford?
When you find yourself on holiday, on a course or even if you, God forbid, move away, you will be asked ‘where are you from?’
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Super Black Pudding?
As a national week of celebrating the most important meal of the day kicks off, one Telford business is looking to prove why a traditionally unhealthy food is now being celebrated as good for you.
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Crowdfunding in Telford
Crowdfunding is a way for everyone to get involved in a project, business or just a bit of fun to buy something unique.
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Telford Children Need More Foster Carers
More than 118 families in Telford already share their home with foster children.
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Parking Boost for Wellington
Parking in Market Street, Wellington has just become easier following a surprise move by owners, Wilkinsons.
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New Bid for Rugby Club in Shifnal
Free Rugby Coaching Sessions offered in Shifnal.
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Telford Live Social Media Awards 2016
Vote for your favourite Social Media superstars in the Telford-Live! Awards 2016.
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ATV News Footage of Early Telford
Some film from the fabulous MACE archive of Telford in the 60s, 70s and 80s.
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Vlogger Profile: Lydia Greatrix
I’m delighted to introduce local vlogger, Lydia Greatrix. Lydia is 16 and has been an Anti Bullying Ambassador for two years.
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How well do you know Telford?
Take our picture quiz to see how well you know our town.
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Looking forward to 2016
I thought I’d ask people of Telford what they would like to see in 2016. Brace yourself.
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Telford Welcomes New Nurses for PRH
The first group of Staff Nurses recruited from the Philippines have started work at Telford’s acute hospital.
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Lawley Racks up new Bike Shop
Experienced cycle shop owners Allen & Kate, are opening up a new branch of Plush Hill Cycles in Lawley Village, Telford in January 2016.
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