Telford & Wrekin Council issues second annual report on Child Sexual Exploitation
Telford & Wrekin Council has issued its second annual report into Child Sexual Exploitation and made a commitment to work…
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Highlights
Black Belt Karate instructor Mairi, thwarts attempted robbery
A brave woman who intervened during an attempted robbery at a Telford shop has been awarded a Chief Superintendent Commendation…
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Dobbies’ announces new National Charity Partner
Dobbies’ Telford store to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK as garden centre announces new National Charity Partner. Dobbies’ Telford…
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Wolfie at Telford Hotel
Do you have a young Wolves fanatic at home during half-term? The Mercure Hotel at Telford Centre are having Wolfie,…
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True Crime: Telford
Dean Gordon shares his story on this frank account of coming to Stirchley, Telford in 1982 and how he pursued…
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[AD] Speed Dating event for 55 to 65yr olds
After the success of the first two events, Speed Dating Shropshire is hosting an evening for 55-65 year old singles…
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Fight against development continues
A campaign group fighting to protect precious Shropshire green belt says the fight will continue against ‘speculative, profit-hungry’ developers. Albrighton…
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Ercall Wood: A ‘Good’ school with high expectations
Ercall Wood Academy in Telford has been declared ‘Good’ across all areas by Ofsted – including quality of education, behaviour…
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Local sculptor to appear on ‘Throw Down
An acclaimed local sculptor is to use her expertise to critique contestants on a popular television contest this week. Sharon…
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Every day’s a school day for apprentice Zoe
Teaching assistant apprentice Zoe Gray says she is relishing her role supporting students with special educational needs at a Telford…
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Change of pace for young netballers
A group of young girls who started their netball journey through a free council-run programme, have taken their skills to…
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Shaun Davies MP Meets Telford’s Frontline Community Health Professionals
Telford MP Shaun Davies is urging residents to share their views this week on local NHS services through his survey, covering…
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McPhillips to welcome next generation of talent
Leading Shropshire construction company McPhillips (Wellington) Ltd has announced plans to recruit up to five new apprentices in 2025 responding…
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Funding for new football pitch announced
Grassroots football clubs have welcomed news of a successful funding bid by Telford & Wrekin Council for a new pitch…
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Were you caught up in the traffic yesterday?
This BWM (not an EV) caught fire along the M54 yesterday afternoon and three fire engines attended to extinguish the…
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Telford Man Convicted for Fraudulent Claims
Christopher Brookes (42) from Oakengates has pleaded guilty to fraud after claiming for child transport, despite the child leaving his…
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Hadley cannabis grow discovered
Police in Hadley were alerted to a disturbance in Haybridge Avenue, Hadley yesterday. Officers attended and discovered an active cannabis…
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Child NHS Dental Slots available
New slots available for children (up to 16yrs) for NHS checkups, at Station House Dental Practice. Please call (01952 610061)…
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Burton Borough teacher takes top mentoring award
A Shropshire teacher has been officially recognised for his incredible mentoring skills and his support for colleagues. Rick Kelso-Davies is…
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Stacey Solomon’s Sort Your Life Out looking for locals to take part
Hit BBC One show Sort Your Life Out is back and looking for families or shared households in Telford to…
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Sexual assault in Woodside, Telford
West Mercia Police Officers are appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted in Woodside, Telford today (Monday 3…
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“The cars should be towed away”
The Wrekin was busy on Sunday and walkers were parking their cars obstructing the cycle lane, blocking it completely. A…
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Demand for decarbonisation solutions fuel new jobs at iconsys
15 new jobs are set to be created at a fast-growing control and automation specialist as it looks to exploit…
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Worried about the changes to hospital services?
A series of drop-in sessions for communities announced for the first half of 2025 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital (SaTH)…
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School is ‘bursting with pride’ after Bugsy Malone performances
Newport’s Burton Borough School transported audiences back to the roaring 1920s as students put on their first full-scale musical production…
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Wheelie Bins dropped on A442 from bridge
Officers have released CCTV images after a wheelie bin was dropped from a bridge in Telford, which struck a vehicle….
Read more£20,000 fine for another Brookside landlord
Following on from another landlord who ignored legal requirements for letting his properties, Hassan Redha Hussain has been taken to…
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Car ran into Telford house
Shropshire Fire and Rescue were called to a house in Pauline Close, Ketley last night after reports of a car…
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Falls Prevention Classes Keep Over-65s Active and Independent
Telford and Wrekin residents over the age of 65 are benefiting from a series of Falls Prevention Exercise classes developed…
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Access Sport Partner with Ella Toone to Launch National Women’s Football Education Programme
Access Sport have partnered with Manchester United and England midfielder Ella Toone to launch a brand new Women’s Football education…
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Telford line-dancing group shortlisted for national awards
Lawley Village Line Dance Club has been shortlisted for two national awards in the UK Line Dance Awards 2024. Following…
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Residents urged to report obstructive fallen trees
Since multiple storms hit Telford and Wrekin this winter – and another on the way – the council has been…
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Health survey launched by MP
To help ensure the voices of people in Telford are heard during the ongoing national healthcare reforms, Shaun Davies MP…
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Roaring beef trade at commercial suckler herd dispersal sale
Buyers travelled from across England and Wales to bid for a commercial herd of more than 160 in-calf continental crossbred…
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Police and hotels work in partnership to keep children safe
Officers in Shropshire carried out covert ‘mystery shopper’ visits to several Shropshire hotels over the weekend as part of a…
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Aviramp celebrates record year – and looks forward to bumper 2025
UK aviation specialist Aviramp is celebrating a record-breaking 2024 – and looking forward to continued growth over the next 12…
Read moreLandlord of Brookside flats fined more than £7,000
In a case brought to court by the local authority’s private sector housing team, landlord Gunes Ata was found guilty…
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