“It’s not the end of the journey”
Telford & Wrekin Council respond to the final progress report of the Independent Inquiry into Telford Child Sexual Exploitation. Tom…
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Telford News
News in Telford, Shropshire
Former clients join board of directors
Two former clients whose lives were transformed by the work of a Telford community interest company have joined the company’s…
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‘Big Ideas’ bring success in national sustainability challenge
Students from a Telford secondary school are celebrating success in the national finals of a sustainability challenge. The youngsters from…
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£24m Investment leads to shorter waiting times
A new planned care hub has opened at Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford meaning patients will have shorter waits…
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A Telford man has been handed a nine-year sentence for raping a young girl.
Robert Norry, of Brereton, Brookside, was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court after he was found guilty of multiple sexual offences,…
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Bridge Cheese celebrates double awards success
A fast-growing supplier of cheese and dairy products to the food industry is celebrating a record medal haul at the…
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Academy Trust careers leaders describe The Quad as ‘exceptional’
Careers leaders from Marches Academy Trust schools have described The Quad, the exciting new academic campus and enterprise hub in the…
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Chamber welcomes two new award-winning Patrons
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has welcomed two award-winning local organisations as new Patrons. Harper Adams University and The HR Dept…
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Albrighton set for ‘out of this world’ Summer Fayre
A Shropshire village is looking to take ‘one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind’ when it holds…
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Employers learn about new Telford College T-Levels
Students, employers and tutors came together at Telford College to showcase a new range of T-Levels being launched in September,…
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Diagnostic Centre now fully operational
The county’s Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) is now fully operational and is transforming the way that services are offered to…
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Nuplace homes available to reserve in Wellington from £995pm
Telford & Wrekin Council’s wholly owned housing company Nuplace has launched its twelfth housing development in Wellington this week, offering…
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Maintenance engineers put new short courses to the test
Maintenance engineers from two of Shropshire’s biggest employers have put their soldering skills to the test as part of a…
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Telford Gets Cheeky Again! The Full Monty Returns to Raise Money for Charity
The curtain rises once more for Telford’s favourite cheeky fundraiser – The Full Monty! This year, the hilarious (and hopefully…
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Flying visit from the RAF for school careers event
Students at a Telford school had a flying visit from some very special guests at their latest careers event. Hadley…
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Aviramp strikes gold with Olympic order
Award-winning UK aviation specialist Aviramp has struck gold with its latest order – to supply special boarding ramps to help athletes arriving…
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Telford Balloon Fiesta Night Glow Returns with a Glowing Movie Theme
From Friday 23 August to Sunday 25 August enjoy a full weekend of fun at the Balloon Fiesta. Telford Town…
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England semi final game to be shown on big screen
Telford & Wrekin Council have announced that you can experience the ups & downs of Englands progress through the Euros…
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Viva Italia as scooter day returns
The streets of Wellington will be teeming with Italian scooters later this month when the town hosts a special event….
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New Government must commit to long-term infrastructure plan
Shropshire’s biggest construction company today urged the new Government to commit to developing in UK infrastructure, including investment in hospitals…
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New MP for Telford to step down as Council Leader
The Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council has announced he will be stepping down from the role, having been elected…
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Telford went left and The Wrekin went right
Shaun Davies won the Telford seat for Labour and Mark Pritchard won The Wrekin seat for the Conservatives. 55.38% Turnout…
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Telford Businesswoman Reaches UK Awards Final
A Telford retailer has reached the final of the Best Businesswomen Awards for 2024, finalists have been recognised as outstanding…
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Media students capture fun and friendship at football festival
Media students from Telford College have created a video to celebrate a confidence-building collaboration with local secondary schools and the…
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What the duck? Wellington Traders resort to stealing.
Dave the Duck has been so popular with Wellington traders that they have taken it upon themselves to hijack the…
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Ellie-Grace is a ‘fantastic role model’ for females in construction
Ellie-Grace Stuart is building the foundations for a successful career in construction after finishing a bricklaying programme with Telford College….
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Car park set for refurb
Market Street Car Park in Wellington is closing on Tuesday 2nd July to allow refurbishment work to commence. The car…
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Telford reigns supreme at the In-Comm Training Awards
Telford companies and apprentices stole the show at the recent In-Comm Training Awards, taking home six of the twelve prizes….
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Train services disrupted this weekend
West Midland Railways have announced that services through Telford are likely to be disrupted this weekend. The rail operator are…
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Armed Forces Day: Veteran Liam urges others to ask for help after getting nearly £20,000 debt cleared
An army veteran who racked up nearly £20,000 in debt has said he wants to help break the stigma surrounding…
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Beacon of hope – Newport man who lost it all set to inspire Birmingham crowd
A man who turned his life around after losing everything following a diagnosis with two life-limiting diseases will share his…
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Town Poll – The Results are in
Hadley and Leegomery residents were voting yesterday, not on the General Election, but on the Town Poll which was instigated…
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A new chapter for St. Mary’s CE Primary School’s library as Summer Fayre returns to Albrighton
Young bookworms at St. Mary’s CE Primary School are set to receive a boost this weekend when an eagerly-awaited Summer…
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New 3G floodlit football pitch planned at Burton Borough School
Plans have been revealed to build a new floodlit artificial football pitch at Newport’s Burton Borough School. The school says…
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Have you seen Djay Marques?
Police have appealed for the publics help to find Djay Marques, who is wanted in connection with a serious collision….
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“We want to apologise” – Hospital Trust
The Channel4 documentary last night, highlighted some of the patient and staff experiences at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital A&E. The…
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Awards night celebrates a ‘fantastic year of progress’
Telford College celebrated the achievements of students, apprentices, and thriving partnerships with local employers at its end-of-year awards night. Certificates…
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Hospital Trust respond to documentary
The hard-hitting undercover documentary that was shown on Channel4 this evening was filmed at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital A&E. Before the…
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Students quiz election candidates on young people’s issues
Telford College students quizzed election candidates from The Wrekin constituency today on a range of issues that matter to young…
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Popular open garden event returns to Wellington this weekend
Now in its third year Open Gardens Wellington is back this weekend (29th and 30th June), raising money to support…
Read moreUndercover reporter exposé on A&E in Shropshire
Channel 4 Dispatches due to air on Monday evening has embedded an undercover reporter in one of the A&E departments…
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How many times can a pub burn?
Once again, there is a fire at what’s left of the Cheshire Cheese pub in Doseley. The pub served its…
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Arrests made after Telford store targeted by burglars
Three men in Telford have today been arrested after Decathlon was broken into four times in the past month. This…
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All Wrekin candidates oppose ‘inappropriate’ development
All six candidates contesting The Wrekin constituency have thrown their support behind the Albrighton Village Action Group (AVAG) and its…
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A Telford man has been jailed after breaking a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO).
Kerry Stevens, aged 52, of Crescent Road in Hadley, was yesterday sentenced to 56 days in prison at Kidderminster Magistrates’…
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Lawley’s popular event returns this summer
The popular free family fun event – Summerfest – is once again returning on Saturday 6th July from 1pm until…
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Distinction for IT apprentice Harvey
A Telford College apprentice has been described as a ‘huge asset’ to his employer after achieving a distinction in his…
Read moreHadley & Leegomery Parish Council decision under further scrutiny
Following a community meeting, a rare device has been dusted off in Hadley & Leegomery by residents unhappy with the…
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New name, new uniform, and a new principal for Telford school
A Telford secondary school has announced the start of an ambitious new era – with a new name, new uniform,…
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Telford men robbed charity shops and used firearms to intimidate staff
Three men have been sentenced to a combined total of 18 years following a series of armed robberies across Telford….
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Wrekin Eatin’ Festival tickets go on sale
The very first Wrekin Eatin’ Festival takes place on July 7th at Wellington Cricket Club from 11am to 6pm. The…
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Coach fire on M54
A coach caught fire on the M54 near Wellington in Telford this afternoon, closing the Eastbound carriageway completely. The coach…
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Children’s Casting Call for TADLOP’s ‘Bonnie & Clyde’
TADLOP are looking for children with a playing age of 9-15 years old for the roles of ‘Young Bonnie’ and…
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Dominos new store in Telford aims to increase slice of the pizza market
Domino’s is set to open its latest new store in Telford on Monday 1st July and are recruiting for staff…
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it’s going, going…
The Red Bridge, probably Telfords third most loved bridge after Silver Swallow and the Ironbridge is being cut up and…
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Telford estate agents to sponsor 90-mile bike ride
A leading estate agent is sponsoring a 90-mile group bike ride from a Telford pub to Aberystwyth in memory of…
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Man dies in Telford DIY store
West Midland Ambulance Service are reporting that members of the public attempted to provide life support to a man who…
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Woodside CIC up for award
A Telford community interest company has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award for its work in supporting people in…
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A level student Favour is heading to Cambridge University
A Telford College student has secured a place on a prestigious maths training programme at Cambridge University. Favour Ochonma is…
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Fiona is ‘really excited’ to be taking over at Wrekin View
A new head teacher has been appointed at Wrekin View Primary School in Wellington. Fiona Atherton, who has worked in…
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