Businesses bear the brunt of huge tax-raising Budget
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce says many businesses will be faced with ‘hugely escalating cost pressures’ following today’s tax-raising Budget. Chancellor…
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News in Telford, Shropshire
A new arts project underway.
A new arts project which will celebrate people’s memories of The Wrekin has commenced. The ‘Community Voices’ initiative is being…
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Local Salon celebrates move with community offer
In a heart-warming gesture of gratitude, Danashe Hair Care & Beauty Salon is extending its generosity to the local community…
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Record nominations for annual work experience awards
Students at a Newport secondary school have been recognised for their commitment and dedication during a very special awards evening….
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Volunteer call as Shifnal marks 175 years of rail
A new group which aims to enhance Shifnal station is looking for volunteers to get on board. The initiative is…
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Enquiries continue after Dawley stabbing
Police Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses after an 18-year-old was stabbed in Telford on Monday afternoon. The 18-year-old…
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Telford arable farm dispersal sale attracts International buyers
An extensive range of quality machinery, potato and irrigation equipment and workshop contents attracted international interest at an important Shropshire…
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Veterans’ Minister visits Veterans’ Cafe
Alistair Carns MP, Minster for Veterans and People, visited Telford and Wrekin last Friday to find out more about the…
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Telford MP Invites Nominations for Local Hero
Ahead of Remembrance Day, Shaun Davies MP for Telford, will pay tribute to a local fallen hero by placing a…
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New Primary school set for Priorslee
A new school will be offering places for primary school-aged children in the Priorslee area starting from September 2025. Thomas…
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£75k funding up for grabs
Local charities supporting young people invited to apply for £75,000 funding Ansvar Insurance is delighted to launch its search for…
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Illegal garage abattoir operator found guilty
Vladut Boberschi, 34, of Hurleybrook Way in Telford, has been given a community order at Birmingham Crown Court for receiving…
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Transport for Wales Trains cancelled
The rail service between Shrewsbury and Birmingham has, once again, run into problems. The cancellations will run over the whole…
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Morrisons Daily opens in Wellington
The filling station at Morrisons in Wellington reopened today with a new sign. Now branded as Morrisons Daily, the fresh…
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Sharing memories at school celebration
Residents in a Shropshire village joined pupils and staff at the local school to share their memories of times gone…
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Zac’s Fund to help more children and young people with cancer
A charity fund started to help a Shropshire boy receive pioneering cancer treatment in the USA is set to help…
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Man sentenced for Hadley stabbing
A man has this week been given an 11-year sentence at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court for stabbing a man in Hadley,…
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Bright career prospects for electrical installations student
A former electrical installations student from Telford College is looking forward to a bright career after landing a job with…
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Gorgeous in the Gorge…
A long-running contemporary designer craft fair returns to Ironbridge next month. Now in its 19th year, the popular event, called…
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It’s happened again.
The camera that controls the Market Street car park has been cut down just days after it was re-erected by…
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Graham Noyce to headline Telford Classic Dirt Bike Show
Next year’s Classic Dirt Bike Show sponsored by Hagon is set to welcome a legendary figure in motocross history. British…
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Dawley house fire
Shropshire Fire and Rescue attended a Wrekin Housing Group sheltered home last night in Vicarage Grove, Dawley, following reports of…
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Fuel station closed for refurbishment
Morrisons fuel station in Wellington is undergoing a facelift, and has closed for few days. Hopefully this will include a…
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Traffic lights out at M54 Junction 4
The Traffic lights and street lights at J4 M54 are not working this morning. The lights control traffic going around…
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Wellington Cricket Club prepares for a Big Blast
The annual Fireworks extravaganza at Wellington Cricket Club is all set for 7:30pm on 2nd November. The club pulls out…
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Happy Birthday to Costa!
It was brought into the world almost one year ago, and quickly became the beacon for travellers heading into Telford…
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Telford couple bid for Garden of the Year
Jo, a nurse at the from Telford and Andi entered their garden for Garden of Year award in the Gardens…
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River Severn has peaked
The River Severn has not breached the road but the barriers are still in place. From the Bridge end of…
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Signalling fault limits trains. Again.
A fault with the signalling system yesterday has not been resolved and means that many services that run along the…
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Fake text message promises govt benefits
A scam which proports to be from the UK Home Office contains a link to a fake website designed to…
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Twilight Tasters are a huge success
The return of Telford College’s popular ‘Twilight Tasters’ programme has been a huge success. Hundreds of secondary school students took…
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Telford charity wins £25,000 lottery award
A local charity has been awarded a £25,000 grant from the People’s Post Code Lottery to support its work helping…
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Success for Jesse in Awards
Telford College T-Level student Jesse Abdul Karim is celebrating after receiving a trophy in the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards….
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Swan Suite reopens after refurb
A new room which will provide staff and relatives with a dedicated space to have important conversations about end-of-life care…
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Flood barriers going up in Ironbridge
The Environment Agency have announced that the River Severn at Buildwas is expected to peak on Saturday. As a precautionary…
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Are you ready for Telford’s biggest charity shop?
The site has been empty for over a year, but it’s due to open with new tenants, but pre-loved stock…
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Telford drivers reluctant to report bad driving
Operation Snap, where drivers can report other drivers to Police by submitting dash cam videos and photos online has gathered…
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Grants can help Telford businesses to ‘upskill’ their staff
A grants programme has been expanded to help large businesses in Telford and Wrekin to access funding and equip their…
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Melbourne deal continues Aviramp’s success story
World-leading aircraft boarding ramp manufacturer Aviramp has continued its record-breaking year with a new deal in Australia. The Telford-based manufacturer…
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Rail replacement bus operational
Once again, many train travellers are left waiting for the rail replacement bus as flooding renders the track unusable. The…
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Contract success for Telford surveyors
A quantity surveying company is to play a part in shaping the future of one of the region’s most popular…
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Ponies and fire engine part of week’s fun at Telford hospital
Young patients at Telford’s Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) got to spend some time with Shetland ponies, fire engines and a…
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Decath-gone
Fitness and outdoor pursuits store Decathlon has decided to quit Telford and closes next month. The store on Forge Retail…
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The Princess Royal visits the Quad
A transformational education and business facility at the heart of the Telford community has been opened by Her Royal Highness…
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Enforcement camera returns to car park
The replacement ANPR camera that covers Market Street car park in Wellington has now been installed. Back in September the…
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£200,000 automation cell unveiled
A £200,000 state-of-the-art automation cell was unveiled at In-Comm Training’s Telford Technical Academy last week in a major boost to…
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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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Telford Business Owner wins Best Business Women Awards 2024
Telford businesswoman, Julie Kaur from Premier Jules Convenience in Hadley, won Gold Award for Best Consumer in this prestigious competition…
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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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Historic find discovery sparks community event
Residents in Crudgington are being invited to share their memories of the local school at a special celebration event. Staff…
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Coalport ‘Animal Service’ porcelain sells for £4,000 at auction
Nine pieces of rare Coalport ‘Animal Service’ porcelain sold for more than £4,000, smashing pre-sale estimates at a leading Shropshire…
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Aurora over Telford
Above Telford this evening, HS captured the Northern Lights purple and green haze in the sky. Did you see it?…
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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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40 years of Ice Skating in Telford
Forty years ago Telford Ice Rink opened. Until 1984, for teenagers of Telford, the only option for ice skating was…
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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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Wellington Store added to the Buzz for Booze list
It sounds like the dream service for many, but in fact, Buzz for Booze is the latest anti-theft initiative. Morrisons…
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35 TGI Fridays closing imminently
But Telford isn’t one of them. TGI Fridays has confirmed it will immediately close down 35 of its UK restaurants,…
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