Land transformed into natural oasis
The Telford African and Afro-Caribbean Resource Centre (TAARC) has been working with partners including Telford & Wrekin Council’s Safer &…
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Telford News
News in Telford, Shropshire
Tiny Swimming Celebrates Award
One of the area’s leading swimming schools for babies and early years children, Tiny Swimming, is riding the wave of…
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Success for skills gap scheme
The inaugural Built By You scheme, launched in Telford to combat the sector skills crisis, has seen its first successful…
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The Arts Centre Telford launches new stage school Saturday classes
The Arts Centre Telford (TACT) is thrilled to announce the launch of its innovative Stage School Saturday programme. These new…
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Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival
The popular Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Festival will take place this year, from Monday 26 August through to Sunday 15…
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Lots of smiling faces on GCSE results day
There were tears of happiness and lots of smiling faces at the Learning Community Trust’s secondary schools in Telford &…
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Hope House dinner event hots up thanks to star chef
Renowned local chef Adam Purnell has put his full support behind Hope House children’s hospice Let’s Do Dinner campaign. The…
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Could Madeley get it’s first Costa?
Telford is awash with coffee shops, we can’t get enough of it. Unless of course you live in Madeley, a…
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£1,500 Boost for Telford Samaritans
The donation from Barratt Homes will be used to help cover the costs of running key fundraising events that allow…
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Leisure centre investment to meet carbon neutral target
A significant programme of investment into Wellington Civic and Leisure Centre will commence this September. The work at Wellington Civic…
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Telford comic is on the list once again
Roger Swift, comedian, promoter and pub cleaner, has once again made it onto the top jokes list at the Edinburgh…
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New apprenticeship awards is heading for a sell-out
The first ever Shropshire Telford & Wrekin Apprenticeship Awards night is heading for a sell-out. The event has been created…
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New accreditation helps ACE fly high
of Shropshire’s fastest-growing manufacturers is targeting more opportunities in the aerospace sector after it secured a prestigious quality accreditation. Advanced…
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Back to Ghoul
The Range have skipped the back to school offers and gone in hard for Halloween. The UK appetite for the…
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Skilled graduate lands job with luxury vehicle manufacturer
A games graduate from Telford has praised Staffordshire University’s industry links for helping him to secure a job before finishing…
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Teeing off for fun and fundraising
A sunny, social day of golf followed by pub hospitality is set to raise £1,000 to support children with life-threatening…
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Telford Balloon Festival next week
Telford Balloon Fiesta is just over a week away and a packed programme has been announced. Taking place in Telford…
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Telford College celebrates another strong set of results
Telford College is celebrating another strong set of results for its A level, technical and vocational courses. The percentage of…
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New two year course launched to support aspiring vets
A new two year accelerated Veterinary Bioscience degree programme has been developed by Harper Adams University – offering a faster…
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New venue for Southwater
Parogon Group, who run contemporary restaurants throughout Staffordshire, Shropshire and Cheshire has announced the launch of a second Willow location…
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Man sentenced for sexual offences in Shifnal
A Shropshire man has been sentenced to seven years in prison after he was found guilty of sexual offences against…
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Graduate from Telford celebrates “perfect start” to career in forensics
A recent Staffordshire University graduate says landing a job in digital forensics is the “perfect start” to her career. BSc…
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Free construction training offered
A new series of free training courses are being launched at Telford College next month to help people gain valuable…
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Student satisfaction levels at an all-time high
Student satisfaction levels at Telford College are at an all-time high, it has been revealed. The latest cohort were asked…
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New interim CEO installed at Hospital Trust
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital (SaTH) NHS Trust has announced the appointment of Jo Williams as its interim Chief Executive…
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[AD] Funded childcare for families at new Telford nursery
A brand new nursery is opening in Oakengates next month, and they are taking bookings for viewings right now. Kaleidoscope…
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Aviramp flying high down under after £1.13m orders boost
UK aviation specialist Aviramp has strengthened its leading global position with two new deals worth £1.13million in Australasia. The company – which…
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Muaythai gym opens in Telford
A brand new martial arts gym has opened in Telford and they are offering free taster sessions. Aaron Jones, a…
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“…check trusted sources for the facts before you hit share”
Local agencies are working together to ensure they remain vigilant and prepared, after large-scale disorder elsewhere in the country. The…
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Government contracts are out of reach for most Shropshire SMEs
Lucrative Government contracts remain out of reach for the majority for small and medium sized businesses in Shropshire – and…
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Nerf Tour is set to arrive at The Entertainer in Telford
On Wednesday 14th August, from 10am – 5pm, The Entertainer within the Telford Centre is giving Nerf lovers the chance…
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Council clears record numbers of dog foul incidents.
A new approach to drive down dog fouling is being trialled by Telford & Wrekin Council in a bid to…
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Hospital roadshow to explain care
Work has started on the £312m Hospitals Transformation Programme (HTP) The HTP plans will see the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH)…
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There are no protests planned in Telford
A list has been circulated for planned protests that are taking place this evening, Wednesday, 7th August, in locations around…
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Lawley’s popular 5K fun run returns
Registration is open for this year’s popular Lawley 5K fun run, which is returning on Saturday 7th September in the…
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Second ID machine installed in Telford bar
Two popular nightclubs in Telford will no longer admit revellers without a valid identification document (ID) which will be checked…
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B&M Closes but what was it before?
The old B&M store in New Street, Wellington is now closed for trade as the new store in Market Street…
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Crash closes road
Delays on the M54 towards Shrewsbury from J6 Tesco due to a crash just after J7 Cluddley. Roads around the…
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Pickleball championship coming to Telford
Taking place from the 8th-14th August at the Telford International Centre, the English Open will be the largest pickleball event…
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NHS Chief Exec quits after four years
Louise Barnett has announced that she will be leaving The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) later this year….
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Witnesses sought for fatal A41 crash
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision involving one vehicle on the A41 near Tong, Shifnal,…
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Have you seen…
13-year-old Seren (left) and 16-year-old Moulee (right) have been missing from Ercall Heath, Shropshire since Thursday (1 August). Seren is…
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New Chief Operating Officer for Hospital Trust
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust have announced the appointment of Mr Ned Hobbs as the Trust’s Chief Operating Officer (COO)….
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£30k Boost to improve Wellington Station
Wellington station is on track for a facelift thanks to a grant and a donation. The Friends of Wellington Station,…
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Monkey Dust arrests made
Four people have been arrested after two warrants were carried out at addresses in Telford. The warrants formed part of…
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New Telford Sixth Form centre plans revealed
Plans for the new Sixth Form Centre in Telford Town Centre have been submitted for approval. In 2023, Telford &…
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Interest rate cut will give firms some welcome breathing space
The Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates for the first time in more than four years will give…
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Magnificent seven apprentices are shortlisted for awards
Seven Telford College apprentices have been shortlisted for the finals of the 2024 Shropshire Telford & Wrekin Apprenticeship Awards. The…
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Ghostbusters car coming to Wellington
Wellington Orbit, Telford’s only independent cinema, is delighted to announce the arrival of the well-known Ecto-1 car from the film…
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Callum qualifies for UK ‘skills olympics’ final
A Telford College health student has qualified for the UK final of a global ‘skills olympics’ competition. Callum McCarthy will…
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Next Family Hubs to open in Hadley and Dawley
Telford & Wrekin Council will open two more Family Hubs in Hadley and Dawley this summer to offer local families…
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Discovery Trail detectives invited to Shifnal
The Shifnal Discovery Trail is running until the end of August and aims to get people exploring the town whilst…
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Book charts resurgence of Wellington
A book which charts the resurgence of Wellington has just been published. Dr Tadzio Jodlowski, who grew up in the…
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Parish Council unanimously objects to homes plan
A campaign to protect more than 50 hectares of green belt in a Shropshire village received a major boost last…
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10 years of saving lives
A community company which has been changing the lives of people in crisis since 2014 is bringing together previous clients,…
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Telford takeaway business prosecuted
Telford and Wrekin Council successfully prosecuted a takeaway chicken franchise in Wellington on Monday, 23 July, under the Environmental Protection…
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Telford Cineworld escapes the axe – for now
Troubled cinema chain Cineworld have announced a number of sites that will close shortly, but the Telford operation at Southwater…
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New policing qualification launched at Telford College
Telford College has launched a new two-year qualification for people seeking a career in the police service. The course, which…
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iconsys backs Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust’s ‘Gift a Day’ initiative
A Telford-based manufacturer that is passionate about developing the engineers of the future has become the first company to back…
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Solar-powered nitrogen generator for Telford firm
Telford based drainage solutions specialist Fabweld Steel Products is cutting the cost and environmental impact of its manufacturing process with…
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