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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£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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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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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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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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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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[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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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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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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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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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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New Telford Sixth Form centre plans revealed
Plans for the new Sixth Form Centre in Telford Town Centre have been submitted for approval. In 2023, Telford &…
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Magnificent seven apprentices are shortlisted for awards
Seven Telford College apprentices have been shortlisted for the finals of the 2024 Shropshire Telford & Wrekin Apprenticeship Awards. The…
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Callum qualifies for UK ‘skills olympics’ final
A Telford College health student has qualified for the UK final of a global ‘skills olympics’ competition. Callum McCarthy will…
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Parish Council unanimously objects to homes plan
A campaign to protect more than 50 hectares of green belt in a Shropshire village received a major boost last…
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10 years of saving lives
A community company which has been changing the lives of people in crisis since 2014 is bringing together previous clients,…
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Telford takeaway business prosecuted
Telford and Wrekin Council successfully prosecuted a takeaway chicken franchise in Wellington on Monday, 23 July, under the Environmental Protection…
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Green waste collections assurance
Telford & Wrekin Council’s newly elected Leader, Councillor Lee Carter, has reassured residents the authority will not be charging for…
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“Whenever it’s required by law, we will consult”
Those were the words of Cllr Callear, Chair of Hadley & Leegomery Parish Council at the Emergency General Meeting tonight….
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