100% pass rate for bricklaying students
Bricklaying students at Telford College are celebrating a 100% pass rate in their latest exams. More than three quarters of…
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Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler visits Ironbridge Cafe
Top dartist Luke Littler dopped into a cafe in Ironbridge ahead of his games in Wolverhampton today. Staff at Truffles…
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Arrests after drugs find on Brookside
Two people have been arrested after a drugs warrant was executed in Brookside, Telford on Wednesday. Two men, aged 18…
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A glowing inspection for Wellington primary school
Wrekin View Primary School in Wellington has received a glowing report following its latest Ofsted inspection. The school, which is…
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Just a Lidl issue here
Four teenagers have been causing trouble in Lidl in Madeley over the past few weeks, and this video passed to…
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Telford primary school students cast their votes
Youngsters at a Telford primary school have been exercising their democratic right to elect members of their Student Parliament. Hadley…
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£2 Bus fare cap to stay on Council routes
Fares for non-Council run services will be capped at £3 after the new government extended the fare cap, which was…
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War memorials prepared for Armistice day
War memorials across Telford and Wrekin are being given an extra clean as Armistice Day approaches. Around 30 important monuments…
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[AD] Open Days at Telford Hall Nursing Home
Telford Hall Nursing Home are opening their doors on 15th and 16th November and invite everyone to come by for…
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Christmas Lights Switch On in Telford 2024
The Christmas Lights switch-on dates have been announced around Telford and The Wrekin. These are for 2024 and in date…
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Scale model show returns
Scale model show returns The largest scale model show in the UK returns to Telford on this weekend. This year’s…
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Custodial sentence for Telford sex offender
A former headteacher has been given a 16-month custodial sentence after he was found to have over a thousand indecent…
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Tip off leads to arrest
Telford Police are reporting that a tip off from a concerned member of the public was passed to the local…
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Climate change challenge progress ‘Solid’
Solid progress towards tackling climate change is being made by businesses and community groups five years on from Telford &…
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Businesses bear the brunt of huge tax-raising Budget
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce says many businesses will be faced with ‘hugely escalating cost pressures’ following today’s tax-raising Budget. Chancellor…
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Local Salon celebrates move with community offer
In a heart-warming gesture of gratitude, Danashe Hair Care & Beauty Salon is extending its generosity to the local community…
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Sharing memories at school celebration
Residents in a Shropshire village joined pupils and staff at the local school to share their memories of times gone…
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Gorgeous in the Gorge…
A long-running contemporary designer craft fair returns to Ironbridge next month. Now in its 19th year, the popular event, called…
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Fuel station closed for refurbishment
Morrisons fuel station in Wellington is undergoing a facelift, and has closed for few days. Hopefully this will include a…
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Swan Suite reopens after refurb
A new room which will provide staff and relatives with a dedicated space to have important conversations about end-of-life care…
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Are you ready for Telford’s biggest charity shop?
The site has been empty for over a year, but it’s due to open with new tenants, but pre-loved stock…
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Ponies and fire engine part of week’s fun at Telford hospital
Young patients at Telford’s Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) got to spend some time with Shetland ponies, fire engines and a…
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Social care – what does the future look like?
Pete Jackson is a longstanding Telford Live! contributor. He recently became the first Telford Constituent to meet new MP Shaun…
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Trench Lock can cope says planning report
A new industrial development in Telford could cause more problems on the A442 according to residents. A planning application for…
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Pan-disability football group launched in Telford
AFC Telford United Foundation has launched a pan-disability football group for players of all ages to develop their football and…
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Telford Town Park named as England’s cleanest park
With the October half-term around the corner, the experts at LitterBins.co.uk wanted to discover the UK’s cleanest parks for families…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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£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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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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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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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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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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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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Dawley dog attack man airlifted
West Midlands Ambulance Service were called to an incident at an address in New Street off Springfield Road in Dawley…
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Telford Manager Announced as Finalists in the National Care Awards
St George’s Park Home Manager, Chelsie Walne has been named as a finalist in the highly competitive ‘Dementia Care Manager…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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