Sarah stars in national education recruitment campaign
A Telford College director has taken part in a national campaign to promote the benefits of using your workplace expertise…
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Telford News
News in Telford, Shropshire
New housing development named after former councillor
A new affordable housing development has been named in honour of a long-serving councillor and community champion. Jenny Athersmith Gardens…
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£1.6m in payouts to delayed and misdiagnosed patients locally
Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust paid out £1.6m in damages for cancer delayed and misdiagnosis claims, part of £128m nationally….
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Anti Social Behaviour or harmless fun?
Telford Police ask the question following the appeal for information to find those people riding off-road bikes illegally in Telford….
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Important new law for cat owners
We all love cats, of course we do, and this new law that applies to all cat owners will be…
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Good news for Telford parents
Today, on National Primary Offer Day, Telford & Wrekin Council has announced an increase in the number of children living…
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Guilty. Man admits grooming 14yr old boy
A Birmingham man pleaded guilty to child abduction and drugs supply at Shrewsbury Crown Court today. Macauley Jones, 28, of…
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Telford College music student is a Billboard charts star
A Telford College music student is being tipped for super stardom after attracting the interest of top record labels and…
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Watch: Telford fly-tipper fined £1,000
A fly-tipper who dumped a washing machine near his home has been fined £1,000 by Telford & Wrekin Council as…
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Vintage bikes to descend on Shifnal
Vintage motorbikes and cycles are set to descend on the town of Shifnal this summer for a ‘first of its…
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St Georges Celebrations in Newport
Next Saturday head to Newport for St Georges Day celebrations. The fun starts at 10am on 20th April in Newport…
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Telford Postcode Lottery winners hit the jackpot
Elise Buswell won £250,000 on People’s Postcode Lottery by mistake – then said it was down to her late dad…
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First home move at the age of 89 for one of housing association’s longest-serving tenants
An army veteran and British record holder from Wellington is settling into a new home after moving house for the…
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Just Slytherin!
This grass snake was spotted in Telford Town Park this week, emerging from hibernation, but what should you do if…
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Drugs raid near Shifnal – arrests made
Three men were arrested after a cannabis farm with an estimated value of over £360,000 was discovered this morning in…
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Celebrate Spring and St. George at Telford Town Park
Get ready for some springtime fun with a twist of history at the Spring Into St. George’s Day event. This…
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Exciting opportunities to join the Telford College team
Telford College is staging a recruitment event later this month to help fill a number of vacancies in its growing…
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No trains due to flood
Once again passengers are left standing on platforms in Telford waiting for trains that are not going to turn up….
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New government plan to increase NHS Dental appointments: What you need to know
The government just announced “Our dental recovery plan is making it easier to see an NHS dentist. Nearly 500 more…
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Gold at Alpine Cup Warhammer 40k Team Tournament
Mani Cheema from Telford, as part of Team England, emerged victorious at the Alpine Cup Warhammer 40k Team Tournament, held…
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Telford man sentenced in “one of the worst cases of domestic violence that I have ever dealt with.”
A man has been sentenced to 18 years and 10 months after a woman was left with life-changing injuries after…
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New owners for Telford Hotel
A Grade II listed country house hotel, described as Shropshire’s ‘hidden gem’ has been sold after over 20 years under…
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Popular Street Food vendor told to quit pitch after 13 years
Ureys Street Food has been a fixture just outside Barclays Bank at Telford Shopping Centre for around 13 years, but…
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Local cinema throws open its doors ahead of redevelopment
Wellington Orbit, a cinema and arts hub in the heart of Wellington, Shropshire, is set to mark its 5th birthday…
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Police and Crime Commissioner candidates announced
The election on Thursday 2 May 2024, will see five candidates hoping to be elected to the post which is…
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No tax, No MOT, No Car
Police have removed a Nissan Micra from the street in Hollinswood today after following up reports than an untaxed car…
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BMW -Beemer Minus Wheel
A BMW Convertible lost a wheel this evening at around 7pm, causing Police to block a roundabout exit while it…
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Guilty plea from Telford groomer
A notorious Telford paedophile has today pleaded guilty to sex offences involving a child. Murabek Ali, currently in prison, pleaded…
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Local runner conquers mental health battle through charity challenge
Brandon Marsh and his friend Zachary Barnes have completed an incredible feat – six half marathons in just six weeks!…
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Global support for local club
Global company Schneider Electric have teamed up with local cycling club Newport Shropshire Cycling Club (NSCC) to become an official…
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Trains disrupted by strike action today
West Midlands Railway have no services operating today due to strike action from drivers union, ASLEF. ASLEF General Secretary, Mick…
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New design guide set to enhance town
An initiative to help enhance the appearance of Wellington has been launched. A new guide to help the town’s businesses…
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Warning for motorists from Telford Cops
Telford & Wrekin Cops issued a warning to motorists who fail to keep their vehicles legal. The warning comes after…
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Patients to benefit from thousands more operations
The Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford has announced the opening of a brand new Planned Care Hub this summer….
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Students try their hands at being a Starbucks barista
Telford College students got the chance to learn how to be a barista when they stepped behind the counter at…
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Free training to support people into the construction industry
Free four-week training courses are being launched at Telford College next week to help people gain valuable qualifications and skills…
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Residents protest new housing development
Angry residents of a Shropshire village have joined forces to prevent a developer from progressing plans to grab green belt…
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Railway station floods again
It’s been a turbulent time for rail transport in Telford. This photo shows the state of Wellington railway station this…
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Market Street businesses switched back on
A power failure that affected multiple business and domestic properties in Market Street, Wellington yesterday has now been fixed. An…
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Funding available to help local groups get greener
The latest round of a community benefit fund has opened for applications, to help local groups reduce their carbon emissions,…
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Embankment work on target for opening this week
Pete Donovan, Infrastructure Maintenance Delivery Manager at Network Rail has stated that teams are just completing the final works prior…
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Bargain bus travel at 50p a trip
To celebrate the arrival of an award-winning public transport app, Telford & Wrekin Council is cutting the cost of bus…
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200 years of Weston Park history ends as Martin retires
The head gardener at one of the region’s leading stately homes is to retire – ending a family association with…
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WANTED: Lee Farrugia
West Mercia Police would like to speak to 28-year-old Lee Furrugia as we believe he may be able to help…
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The Wrekin Housing Group celebrates 25 years of making a difference to people’s lives
A housing association providing affordable homes across Shropshire has marked its 25th anniversary. The Wrekin Housing Group was born on March 25,…
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Sunday working to get rail back on track
Work continues to restabilise the railway embankment at Wombridge in Telford Network Rail are digging out material that’s slipped to…
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Arrest made after bag snatch
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Wellington, Telford this morning. The incident happened at around 7.15am on…
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Five men get total of 46 years
Five men have today been given custodial sentences totalling 46 years for conspiracy to supply and distribute heroin and crack…
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National hairstyling finals return to Telford College
Young hair stylists from across the country converged on Telford College to showcase their skills in a national competition. The…
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Young Person Grant Awards Ceremony
Telford & Wrekin Council celebrated with 67 young people receiving their grants from the Leader and Cabinet Members’ Young Person…
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Wellington Market consultation response
Wellington Market owner Telford & Wrekin Council has expressed delight after 1500 people responded to a consultation about the future…
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What next for the old Wilkos store in Wellington?
The lights are on but nobody is home. The once bustling homeware store has been closed for six months and…
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Trains to go a bit further from today
West Midlands Railway have started to send the trains as far as Telford Central, starting today. Previously, the trains stopped…
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Wrekin candidate for Liberal Democrats announced
A former Mayor of Wellington who left the Conservative Party has been selected as the Liberal Democrats’ prospective parliamentary candidate…
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Son admits killing his own mother
A man accused of killing his mother in Telford last year has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Robert Orrey of Burnell…
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Rail services back by Easter
That’s the latest message from Network Rail Birmingham New Street. The announcement comes with this latest image of work taking…
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Weapons found in morning raids
Seven men have been arrested this morning as part of an operation targeting serious and organised crime across Shropshire. The…
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Election announced for Thursday 2nd May
Telford will go to the polls in around 6 weeks time, but voters need to be aware of the new…
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Slavery Trafficking Risk Order issued to Telford Man
A Telford man has been given a Slavery Trafficking Risk Order after a court heard how he was using a…
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Councils announce plans for new community centre
Telford & Wrekin Council, in partnership with Lawley and Overdale Parish Council, has confirmed plans are being developed to create…
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