A5 Closed
Once again, the A5 is closed in this familiar spot due to flooding. It’s no surprise after the rain that…
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Telford News
News in Telford, Shropshire
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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Knitting a special connection
A ladies knitting group, funded through Telford & Wrekin Council, has handmade a hundred kindness hearts to bring comfort to…
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Smile if you live in Telford
According to the 35,000 people interviewed by Rightmove, Telford is a very respectable 6th happiest place to live in the…
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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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Affordable homes part of Station Quarter plan
Work is gathering pace to create modern, state-of-the-art housing at Station Quarter bringing town centre living to Telford Town Centre….
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Man fined £100 for dog foul incident
On October 4th at 8:45pm, a man walking his dog failed to use a poo bag to clean up after…
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Caughley porcelain sells for £8,000 at Halls Fine Art’s Christmas auction
The second day of the sale of the Halls Fine Art’s Christmas auction on Thursday featured a quality collection of…
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What the hell was that racket?
If you were in Wellington this afternoon, you would have heard an almighty racket. According to one resident “We’ve just…
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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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Construction students rewarded for their commitment
Telford College held a presentation ceremony to recognise the commitment and progress of their entry-level construction learners during the first…
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Aviramp on track for best year ever
Telford based aviation specialist Aviramp is on track for its best ever trading year after notching up £8million of sales in the…
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70 New electric car chargers for council car parks
Work to install 70 new charging points in council owned car parks will start this month. The rollout of fast…
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Perfect birthday present for HR Solutions Shropshire
Telford-based HR Solutions Shropshire marked its seventh birthday by clinching retained deals with a manufacturing company in its home town…
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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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On Thursday 12th December at 7.30pm The Mercure Telford Centre hotel challenges wo/man vs food ! After the huge success…
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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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Broseley porcelain to feature at auction
A quality collection of Caughley porcelain owned by a London collector is coming home to Shropshire to be sold at…
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We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant – Experience is preferred but not essential Place of Work: Overley Hall…
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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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Arleston drug dealer jailed after fleeing country
A county lines drug dealer has been jailed for 16 years after he was sentenced earlier this year, despite failing…
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Pampering sessions will raise cash for charity
Hair and beauty students from Telford College will be raising cash for a local charity this month by running two…
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“I thought ignoring it would be easier”
At last weeks Health & Wellbeing Board, Telford & Wrekin Council showcased the successful Blood Pressure Project which has enabled…
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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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Ella hopes to hit the charts
Eleven year old schoolgirl Ella Jeavons, who attends The Charlton School in Wellington is hoping to enter the Music Charts…
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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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AI focus for local entrepreneurs latest business in Telford
A new Telford IT company is set to help organisations grow by optimising their IT systems and readying them for…
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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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Sweet Little Things in Madeley
A new bakery and tea room has opened in Madeley thanks to a business start-up grant from Telford & Wrekin…
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Arrest made after Wellington assault
West Mercia Police Officers are investigating a serious assault, which left a man in a critical condition, and are appealing…
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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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Paula Gardner appointed as Interim Chief Nursing Officer
Paula Gardner will join The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) as Interim Chief Nursing Officer in early December…
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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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Santa has arrived at Dobbies’ Telford store
Santa has arrived at Dobbies’ Telford store and is welcoming families along this week as it launches its much-loved Santa’s…
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The Future Ready Home, Telford
A real-life house renovation project, with added ‘retrofit’, is happening in Telford over the next few months and will be…
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Catering students to serve up a festive feast
Catering students at Telford College are opening the doors of their on-site restaurant next month to serve up a festive…
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Flower shop is blooming
A Shifnal businesswoman is blooming after achieving double success in prestigious award schemes. Rachael Pallett, who runs The Flower Girl…
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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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“we will not tolerate criminal activity within our communities”
A man has been arrested after officers discovered a cannabis farm following a successful warrant at an address in Telford…
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Dispersal order expires
Just days after Telford MP Shaun Davies called for Police to be given more powers to get yobs off the…
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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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Cryptocurrency isn’t just for tech geeks or Wall Street big shots anymore. These days, it’s creeping into everyday life, even…
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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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National award for business tutor Samantha
A Telford College business lecturer has won a national award in a competition celebrating ‘excellence in education’. Samantha Bailey has…
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“…take yobs off the High Streets…” says Telford MP
Residents in Telford have raised concerns with Shaun Davies Member of Parliament for Telford about a lack of police resource…
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[AD] Newport Crystal shop extends hours
Rock N Soul, the magical Crystal shop that opened on Newport High Street in March earlier this year, have now…
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Coke truck tour starts today
But the soft drinks giant are tight-lipped over the locations that the truck will be visiting. So far, only London…
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Veezu takes the title
Veezu, the UK’s largest and fastest-growing private hire vehicle (PHV) business, is proud to announce that it has been named…
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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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Laser investment boost FSP’s ambitious growth plans
A leading local manufacturer of access covers and steel products for the construction, water, energy and security sectors has reinforced…
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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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Theatre Company funding success
Thanks to funding raised by People’s Postcode Lottery players, Newport-based community theatre company, Moonstruck Astronaut is extending its reach into…
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Huge step for Shifnal firm
A Shifnal firm which specialises in foot care has announced a £50,000 expansion. Finest Feet, run by husband and wife…
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Shifnal car fire
Shropshire Fire & Rescue were called out to a car fire in Curriers Lane, Shifnal this evening. A crew from…
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Telford wakes up to snow
A covering of snow blankets Telford, and it’s still coming down. This photo from Eliot Davies shows how much snow…
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100% pass rate for bricklaying students
Bricklaying students at Telford College are celebrating a 100% pass rate in their latest exams. More than three quarters of…
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Emotional tribute to Telford Mum
Lee Ellis, a local charity fundraiser and artist, shares the video of a moving tribute to his Mother in a…
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