Epson reach £50,000 milestone to support Hope House families
Hope House children’s hospice has thanked Telford-based business Epson for raising a phenomenal £50,000 to help the charity to care…
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iconsys strengthens sales team with two senior appointments
One of the UK’s fastest-growing industrial automation specialists has strengthened its sales team with an internal promotion and a high-profile…
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Votes open for High Street Heroes 2024
Voting has opened for the latest High Street Heroes awards which recognise the positive impact businesses and business owners have…
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Firms and schools urged to back new Teacher Encounters programme
Schools and businesses across the region were today urged to sign up for a special scheme which gets teachers in…
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How much does Santa earn?
If you could don a white beard and say ‘Ho Ho Ho’, you may be the next Santa at Telford…
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Mayor steps up to charity challenge
The Mayor of the Borough of Telford & Wrekin, Councillor Ian Preece, has embarked on an inspiring challenge to walk…
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Games shop marks three decades in business
One of the country’s leading war gaming shops is celebrating three decades in business. Questing Knight Games, based in Wellington,…
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[Job Advert] Overley Hall are looking to recruit at Wellingtonia Children’s Home
We are looking to recruit: 1 x NIGHTS Senior Support Worker and Support Workers To find out more or to…
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Telford restaurant to give away a £2,500 voucher as opening date announced
Willow, Telford’s newest dining destination at Southwater, officially opens its doors on Tuesday 17th September. To celebrate, the restaurant is…
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M54 Closed for Ride4Life
This is your reminder that the M54 Eastbound closes this morning for the Bike4Life fundraising motorcycle run from Shrewsbury to Weston…
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More choice, and more exciting opportunities at A level centre
Telford College has unveiled its largest ever A levels programme, including more than 20 study options and an exciting range…
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Back to Yule
This time, it’s Morrisons. The queues outside Bakers Uniform shop are stretching up New Street. Grumpy parents tut and shuffle…
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It’s take off for Aviramp’s new maintenance contract
Award-winning UK aviation specialist Aviramp has launched a new service designed to help keep its ground-breaking ramps in perfect working order. The…
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£5000 for new nursery activity area
A Telford nursery has opened a new garden and outdoor activity area for children to enjoy after support from a…
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Work restarts at affordable housing development in Trench
The Wrekin Housing Group is delighted to announce the project re-start of 19 affordable homes at Wellington Road, Trench. Work…
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You’ll miss it when its gone
Since the 1960s the Shropshire Star has brought the news to people of Telford, but the shrinking circulation is a…
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Football tournament commemorates those who lost their lives to addiction
A Telford football tournament will be held this weekend in memory of those who have lost their lives to addiction….
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Telford estate agency launches new extended offices
A Telford estate agent which completed the purchase of a Wellington town centre building just over a year ago, has…
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Masturbating man sought by Police
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man was seen masturbating near to Telford Bus Station in the town centre…
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Land transformed into natural oasis
The Telford African and Afro-Caribbean Resource Centre (TAARC) has been working with partners including Telford & Wrekin Council’s Safer &…
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Tiny Swimming Celebrates Award
One of the area’s leading swimming schools for babies and early years children, Tiny Swimming, is riding the wave of…
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Success for skills gap scheme
The inaugural Built By You scheme, launched in Telford to combat the sector skills crisis, has seen its first successful…
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The Arts Centre Telford launches new stage school Saturday classes
The Arts Centre Telford (TACT) is thrilled to announce the launch of its innovative Stage School Saturday programme. These new…
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Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival
The popular Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival will take place this year, from Monday 26 August through to Sunday 15…
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Lots of smiling faces on GCSE results day
There were tears of happiness and lots of smiling faces at the Learning Community Trust’s secondary schools in Telford &…
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Hope House dinner event hots up thanks to star chef
Renowned local chef Adam Purnell has put his full support behind Hope House children’s hospice Let’s Do Dinner campaign. The…
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Could Madeley get it’s first Costa?
Telford is awash with coffee shops, we can’t get enough of it. Unless of course you live in Madeley, a…
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£1,500 Boost for Telford Samaritans
The donation from Barratt Homes will be used to help cover the costs of running key fundraising events that allow…
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Leisure centre investment to meet carbon neutral target
A significant programme of investment into Wellington Civic and Leisure Centre will commence this September. The work at Wellington Civic…
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Telford comic is on the list once again
Roger Swift, comedian, promoter and pub cleaner, has once again made it onto the top jokes list at the Edinburgh…
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New apprenticeship awards is heading for a sell-out
The first ever Shropshire Telford & Wrekin Apprenticeship Awards night is heading for a sell-out. The event has been created…
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New accreditation helps ACE fly high
of Shropshire’s fastest-growing manufacturers is targeting more opportunities in the aerospace sector after it secured a prestigious quality accreditation. Advanced…
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Back to Ghoul
The Range have skipped the back to school offers and gone in hard for Halloween. The UK appetite for the…
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Skilled graduate lands job with luxury vehicle manufacturer
A games graduate from Telford has praised Staffordshire University’s industry links for helping him to secure a job before finishing…
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Teeing off for fun and fundraising
A sunny, social day of golf followed by pub hospitality is set to raise £1,000 to support children with life-threatening…
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Telford Balloon Festival next week
Telford Balloon Fiesta is just over a week away and a packed programme has been announced. Taking place in Telford…
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Telford College celebrates another strong set of results
Telford College is celebrating another strong set of results for its A level, technical and vocational courses. The percentage of…
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New two year course launched to support aspiring vets
A new two year accelerated Veterinary Bioscience degree programme has been developed by Harper Adams University – offering a faster…
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New venue for Southwater
Parogon Group, who run contemporary restaurants throughout Staffordshire, Shropshire and Cheshire has announced the launch of a second Willow location…
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Man sentenced for sexual offences in Shifnal
A Shropshire man has been sentenced to seven years in prison after he was found guilty of sexual offences against…
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Graduate from Telford celebrates “perfect start” to career in forensics
A recent Staffordshire University graduate says landing a job in digital forensics is the “perfect start” to her career. BSc…
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Free construction training offered
A new series of free training courses are being launched at Telford College next month to help people gain valuable…
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Student satisfaction levels at an all-time high
Student satisfaction levels at Telford College are at an all-time high, it has been revealed. The latest cohort were asked…
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New interim CEO installed at Hospital Trust
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital (SaTH) NHS Trust has announced the appointment of Jo Williams as its interim Chief Executive…
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[AD] Funded childcare for families at new Telford nursery
A brand new nursery is opening in Oakengates next month, and they are taking bookings for viewings right now. Kaleidoscope…
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Aviramp flying high down under after £1.13m orders boost
UK aviation specialist Aviramp has strengthened its leading global position with two new deals worth £1.13million in Australasia. The company – which…
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Muaythai gym opens in Telford
A brand new martial arts gym has opened in Telford and they are offering free taster sessions. Aaron Jones, a…
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“…check trusted sources for the facts before you hit share”
Local agencies are working together to ensure they remain vigilant and prepared, after large-scale disorder elsewhere in the country. The…
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Government contracts are out of reach for most Shropshire SMEs
Lucrative Government contracts remain out of reach for the majority for small and medium sized businesses in Shropshire – and…
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Nerf Tour is set to arrive at The Entertainer in Telford
On Wednesday 14th August, from 10am – 5pm, The Entertainer within the Telford Centre is giving Nerf lovers the chance…
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Council clears record numbers of dog foul incidents.
A new approach to drive down dog fouling is being trialled by Telford & Wrekin Council in a bid to…
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Hospital roadshow to explain care
Work has started on the £312m Hospitals Transformation Programme (HTP) The HTP plans will see the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH)…
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There are no protests planned in Telford
A list has been circulated for planned protests that are taking place this evening, Wednesday, 7th August, in locations around…
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Lawley’s popular 5K fun run returns
Registration is open for this year’s popular Lawley 5K fun run, which is returning on Saturday 7th September in the…
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Second ID machine installed in Telford bar
Two popular nightclubs in Telford will no longer admit revellers without a valid identification document (ID) which will be checked…
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B&M Closes but what was it before?
The old B&M store in New Street, Wellington is now closed for trade as the new store in Market Street…
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Crash closes road
Delays on the M54 towards Shrewsbury from J6 Tesco due to a crash just after J7 Cluddley. Roads around the…
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Pickleball championship coming to Telford
Taking place from the 8th-14th August at the Telford International Centre, the English Open will be the largest pickleball event…
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NHS Chief Exec quits after four years
Louise Barnett has announced that she will be leaving The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) later this year….
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Witnesses sought for fatal A41 crash
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision involving one vehicle on the A41 near Tong, Shifnal,…
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