‘Twas the last weekend before Christmas
It’s the final countdown. Incredible how, when 2024 first started, we knew exactly when Christmas would happen. It’s the same…
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New Safer Spaces initiative includes phone charging points
Safer Spaces have been set up in busy town centres across Telford offering a safe place for anyone to use…
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Free carrots and bigger sprouts
Days away from December 25, supermarkets have slashed the prices of vegetables used in the Christmas dinner, with bags of…
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Tree crashed down on car
A mother and daughter travelling along Whitchurch Drive near the Princess Royal Hospital had a miraculous escape from injury this…
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Orthopaedic joint replacement surgery resumes
Orthopaedic joint replacement surgery has resumed at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford, which will reduce the amount of…
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Christmas jumper day delivers an early festive gift for local charity
Staff and students from Telford College have handed over cash and supplies to a local charity from the proceeds of…
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Inclusive Skating medal haul for Telford contenders
Team Carter, composed primarily of skaters with additional needs, competes in the Inclusive Skating events at the World Championships, where…
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Shaun Davies MP for Telford sends his Christmas Message…
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from me and my family to you and yours. Recently, I’ve enjoyed Christmas…
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All new Telford Theatre progresses
Plans to transform Telford Theatre, creating a new modern facility for generations to come, have been approved. The project in…
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Former Telford boxer sentenced
A former boxer from Telford has been jailed for six years and three months, after being convicted of a string…
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Blah, blah, Black Sheep
This weekend marks the first birthday of the Black Sheep Coffee ‘coming soon’ hoardings going up at Telford Shopping centre….
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Clothing store owners help out
Mal and Anne, owners of Kings Fashion in Oakengates, are helping organise a special dinner that promises to bring warmth…
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New restaurant to open in Wellington
An Italian restaurant in Market Street, Wellington is opening next week in a former pub. Set in the old Beacon…
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Bus horror in Lightmoor
A bus ploughed into a bus stop full of people at Lightmoor Way in Telford this morning. The Arriva 8A…
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Ironbridge parking charges suspended
Parking on Telford & Wrekin Council’s five main car parks that serve the Ironbridge Gorge will be free for the…
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“Our water system is in urgent need of reform…” writes Shaun Davies MP
Shaun Davies MP, alongside other West Midlands MPs, has written to Severn Trent Water (STW) to criticise the company for…
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Digital students put their cyber security skills to the test
Telford College students have been putting their cyber skills to the test by taking part in a national ‘hackathon’ challenge….
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Have your say on a proposed M54/M6 link road
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce is urging businesses to have their say on proposals to create a long-discussed link road from…
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Roll up, roll up . . . SMI supports the ‘circus with a purpose’ once again
Children with additional needs from across the Telford area will get the chance to experience all the fun of the…
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The clean up begins
The Storm Darragh clean up started last night in Brookside where Brereton resident Scott Sharkey, his partner, neighbours and another…
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Storm Darragh hits Telford
Trees down across the town, are making navigating some paths and roads tricky. Legges Way, Brookside Avenue, Dothill, Arleston, Lawley…
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Homebase: Everything must go
The troubled chain of DIY shops is nearing the end, and sale signs have gone up in Telford. You can…
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Crash in Wellington
Dawley Road heading down towards the Cock Hotel lights is heavy with traffic this morning following a crash just before…
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McPhillips marks 60th anniversary
Award-winning Shropshire construction company, McPhillips, today launched a new fund to build stronger communities as it marks its 60th birthday. The…
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New Chair of Trustees takes over
A new Chair of Trustees has taken over the helm at local charity Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin. Business…
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Changes to train timetables ahead
West Midlands Railway is advising passengers to check their journey times ahead of the upcoming national timetable change next month….
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College looks to employers to offer placements
Telford College has unveiled exciting plans to expand its T-Level training provision in 2025 – and is keen to talk…
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Sporting stars feature on new Mural
A striking mural depicting sporting stars is inspiring Telford and Wrekin students to achieve their dreams. The colourful artwork has…
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How your MP voted in the Assisted Dying Bill
MPs, including Shaun Davies for Telford have voted by 330 to 275 to approve the assisted dying bill at a…
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Hit & run driver jailed for three and a half years
A man who caused a serious collision in Telford, leaving three people with life changing injuries, has been jailed. Djay…
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Loungers sold for £338m
Novello Lounge at Southwater is just one of 280 Lounges around the UK, that has been acquired by a new…
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Sod-cutting launches work on £20m project
A new £20 million retirement community in Newport will be a huge benefit for older residents who want to “right-size”…
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Telford Youtuber gives profits to Team Poundie
A Youtuber from Telford who resells charity shop finds on eBay and makes videos about it has given back to…
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Passed! Huge industrial development set for Hadley
The controversial planning for industrial units in Hadley has been passed at the Telford & Wrekin Planning meeting this evening,…
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New engineering training centre launched
Telford College has officially launched its new engineering centre as part of an ambitious plan to bridge skills gaps and…
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Domestic Abuse survivor shares his story on White Ribbon Day
A man from Telford has opened up about his experience as a survivor of domestic abuse – and how it…
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Breakfast Club keeping the cold at bay
A retirement living scheme in Telford is opening its doors to local people in need of a warm space and…
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Local charity grants on offer
Telford and Wrekin Sports And Recreation Trust Community Grant Funding is open for grant applications from community organisations to help people…
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Free trees for schools and churches
Schools and churches in and around a Shropshire village have been given a free Christmas tree as a nearby business…
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“Nobody is entitled to anyone’s vote – it has to be earned”
A sideways look back the by-elections that took place this week in Telford.
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Conman fined £500 after taking £60k off elderly customer
Michael Jim McDonald was sentenced on Friday, November 8 at Shrewsbury Crown Court after pleading guilty to two charges, under…
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The Pickerings Christmas display is fast becoming an Annual Telford must-see.
This year the display has been inspired by a certain young Wizard, and is in no way associated with any…
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