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Housing Plus Group is preparing to open the doors at Barnes Court, a purpose-built development at Ellen Ross Close designed for people aged 55 and over.
The site features 66 apartments, 10 bungalows and communal spaces, with a full-time coordinator based on-site.
Read moreThe Home Office has confirmed that Madeley Court will stop being used as asylum accommodation within the coming weeks.
Shaun Davies MP said: “This is the right decision for Telford and for the people who have been living in the hotel. “
Read moreTelford & Wrekin Council has begun the search for an independent chair to head up a new board overseeing a £30 million investment into the south of the town.
The Pride in Place South Telford Neighbourhood Board will lead a ten-year programme focused on Woodside, Brookside and Sutton Hill. The funding includes £20 million from the government and a further £10 million from the council.
Read moreThe peace in Market Street, Oakengates has been restored after council officers seized a haul of entertainment equipment.
A TV, DJ deck, and various speakers were among the items taken away. Every piece of equipment was photographed and inventoried by the team as part of the enforcement process.
Read moreAn extraordinary meeting is to be held to resolve a town council’s budget after members failed to reach a decision….
Read moreVoluntary groups and charities in Madeley have just days left to apply for a council grant of up to £1,000….
Read moreA man described by magistrates as a professional criminal has been given a suspended sentence after a series of thefts from shops in Wellington and central Telford.
Thomas Price, of Saville Close, appeared before Telford Magistrates’ Court on 26 January to face six charges of theft from a shop.
Read morePerkins slapped the infant three times, resulting in bruising and a burst blood vessel in one of the child’s eyes.
Read moreThe Post Office branch in Market Street is set to close its doors in just over two weeks, leaving residents to travel further for services. A spokesperson for the Post Office confirmed the branch will shut on 16 February at 5.30pm following the resignation of the current operator.
Read moreTelford and Wrekin is one of the top locations in the country for predicted business growth in 2026. According to the Growth Flag report, the area ranks third nationally, with 14 per cent of local firms expected to achieve high growth next year.
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Read moreThe signs are up for a new furniture store in Telford. The Cotswold Company is preparing to open an outlet shop in Telford on the Forge Retail Park, next to Costa.
The brand, which started in the village of Bourton-on-the-Water in 1996, is bringing its range of handcrafted furniture and homeware to the town as part of a national expansion of its physical showrooms.
Read moreTo help manage the building work, a temporary transport scheme has been launched in partnership with Above and Beyond taxis. If there are no spaces at the hospital, patients and staff can travel for free between the hospital and the SaTH Park & Ride spaces at Telford AFC.
Read moreThe Holocaust memorial service was held in an atmosphere of reflection and unity, bringing members of the community together to remember both victims and survivors. Focusing on building generational bridges, commemorating the past and ensuring that its lessons continue to be passed on to future generations.
Read moreThese enamel badges, exclusive to Telford Live are dropped around the town for people to find based on clues in daily videos during January.
One thing is for sure, and that’s they are well sought-after, with some being claimed in less than an hour of the video going live.
Read moreNew signs appearing on streets in Telford that warn motorists not to park on verges or paths have been erected, but about 15 degrees out.
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