New gaming course to be launched at Telford College
A new games design course is being launched at Telford College to give students a pathway to exciting careers in…
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Telford News
News in Telford, Shropshire
Sainsburys payment systems working again
The grocery giant had been experiencing problems processing payments across the UK today, but have just announced that all systems…
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Easter treasure hunt plan hatched
An array of colourful eggs is set to appear around Wellington town centre soon. The giant images are part of…
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Telford Medal Winners at Championships
Two Telford ice skating coaches came back with a boot full of medals from the British Ice Skating Championships. Sarah…
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New events programme for Shifnal
Shifnal Town Council and Love Shifnal have announced a partnership with Shropshire Festivals to deliver a series of new events…
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Hot Fuzz moment in Hollinswood
In a scene reminiscent of Hot Fuzz, Police were called to an important incident in Hollinswood, Telford this morning. Reports…
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Shuttle train service to run between Wolverhampton and Shifnal
A partial train service will resume between Wolverhampton and Shifnal next week following the closure of the line due to…
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Competitors prepare for Wrekin Fell Race
This Sunday, March 17th is the 43rd Wrekin Fell Race that has been organised every year since it started in…
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Boy released on bail after stabbing incident
A 17-year-old boy has appeared today before magistrates following a stabbing in Wellington, Telford. The boy, who cannot be named…
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Squirrel Meadow Park is a hit
Investment in playgrounds that encourage children of all abilities to play and learn together is continuing as Telford & Wrekin…
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Fact finding visit to Harper Adams
The president of the British Chambers of Commerce met a group of Shropshire Chamber patrons during a fact-finding visit to…
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“Everyone started screaming” – It’s every drivers fear.
Lucy McShane’s mother was driving with Lucy, her brother, sister and son in the car when a missile thrown from…
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Digbeth Dining Club announces date in Telford
The famous Digbeth Dining Club has announced a date in Telford during it’s forthcoming tour which also adds Walsall and…
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Crystal shop takes Newport by storm
A new crystal shop that opened in Newport on Saturday has had such a successful launch that they have had…
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Have you seen Rona Handley?
South Wales Police are looking for information about missing woman, Rona Handley, who they believe may be in Telford. Rona,…
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You’ll miss it when its gone.
The Shropshire Star has once again suffered substantial drop in daily circulation figures according to the latest ABC report. While…
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£500,000 upgrade for advanced manufacturing and electrification training
Telford College is investing £500,000 on upgrading its advanced manufacturing and electrification centre to help deliver a series of new…
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Councillor hits back at ‘greenbelt grab’
Residents of Albrighton are overwhelmingly against a developer’s proposal to destroy Greenbelt which may lead to an approximate 62% increase…
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Car crashes into gas main
Fire & Rescue services were in action this evening as a car left the road, hit a gas main and…
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Road closed following Police incident
A road in Telford was closed for over an hour last night as Police and Paramedics attended to a driver….
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Sale of Cemetery Lodge may breach Councils own Financial Regulations
The controversial sale of the Cemetery Lodge by Hadley and Leegomery Parish Council could fly in the face of it’s…
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More arrests following stabbing
Two teenage boys have been arrested in connection in a stabbing yesterday evening on Bridge Road in Wellington, Telford. This…
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Chicken Shop cordoned off
West Mercia Police cordoned off a popular fast food takeaway in Telford today following a serious incident that occurred last…
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New £1 million dining hall opens at Burton Borough School
A new £1 million dining hall and canteen has opened at Newport’s Burton Borough School as part of a major…
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Job seekers and employers invited to HGV & Logistics event
Telford College is holding a logistics fair at its Wellington campus this month to promote a range of careers in…
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Woodside grow house discovered
A cannabis farm with an estimated value of over £300,000 was discovered this morning in Telford. The grow was discovered…
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Driver pulled from car
Shropshire Fire and Rescue, Amber Watch were called to an incident this afternoon where a car was found on it’s…
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Telford Bands blow their own trumpets
In a Brass Band double, The Jackfield Band and Wellington Brass Band have hit the high notes and made it…
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Another High St store set to close in Telford
It doesn’t seem like five minutes since the news that Wilkos was closing, leaving a hole in the High Street…
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Concern over Council’s decision to sell property
Hadley and Leegomery Parish Council have put one of their assets up for sale, to shore up their finances. The…
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Ready for your Golden Ticket?
The brand new Co-op opens at 9am tomorrow and the first 100 shoppers will receive a golden ticket with a…
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Fire in Telford Hotel Bedroom
Police, Ambulance and five fire appliances from multiple stations were at Southwater today, following reports of a fire at the…
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New book shop opens in July
The rejuvenation of a market town in Telford continues with the opening of a new bookshop in July.
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Back to the 1940s in Ironbridge this weekend
Action stations in Dale End Park on Saturday and Sunday as World War II Weekend returns to Telford once again.
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Specialist garden created in Telford’s award winning park to commemorate King Charles III’s coronation
A specialist garden to mark King Charles III’s coronation has been created in Telford featuring a lion sculpture, spiral hedging and plants in various colours to represent all countries of the United Kingdom.
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You really can’t park there, sir
This photo from Daniel Pugh shows the lorry almost wedged between the shops on either side of the square.
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Another bike seized by Police
Over the weekend Police working on Operation Spree, an initiative to keep communities safe, have seized another off-road motorcycle.
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Stalking victims speak out
In the last month, two Telford men have been jailed for stalking offences, and control and coercion. Headlines grab attention. but who’s telling the survivors stories?
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Wellington Orbit invites community to have their say in next phase of the project
Wellington Orbit, a cinema, arts, and community centre in Wellington, Shropshire has announced the launch of a community survey to help gain views on what the next phase should consist of.
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Shropshire Star rolls out Premium Content
The Star yesterday started putting some of it’s online articles behind a paywall, which requires a registration to view them.
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Telford bid success promises EV charging points across 21 car parks
Telford & Wrekin Council has been awarded £683,370 by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles, which will enable the authority to install 70 charging points in 21 public car parks across the borough
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Micropub ‘The Boot’ Announces Closure
The tiny bar in Market Square, Wellington has announced that it’s closing its doors on Monday.
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Your newest Costa is almost here
Those of you travelling along the A442 in North Telford will have noticed a rib-like structure emerging from the new housing development near the old Maxell factory
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Post Box Topper Delights Dave
Post Box Topper Delights Dave Outside Morrisons in Lawley, you’ll find this incredible knitted Post Box topper. Dave Robertson shared…
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Telford Local Elections 2023
This will be updated live through the night on 4th of May 2023
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Local fundraiser soaks up the London Marathon atmosphere in aid of charity
Whilst commuting to rehearsals for the opening and closing ceremonies at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022 local community champion Julie Duhra found out she had been selected for a London Marathon place.
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Chop Shop Stopped by Cops
Chop shops are places where cars are stolen and stripped for parts to repair salvage vehicles, or even have the identity of the damaged cars, swapped onto the stolen one before being sold on.
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Community groups celebrate receiving Veolia EnviroGrant
£15,000 has been given to community groups by Telford & Wrekin Council’s waste and recycling partner Veolia. Groups showcased their project plans to fellow awardees at a celebration event at Randlay Community Centre this week.
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Snappy Shopper Launches in Telford
Snappy Shopper are partnering with multiple convenience stores in Telford, to offer local customers 30 – 60 minute grocery and alcohol delivery at in-store prices.
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Lessons in resilience from SAS Who Dares Wins star
A star of TV show SAS Who Dares Wins has been holding a series of workshops for automotive and constructi9on students at Telford College to help them boost their resilience skills.
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Paperchase Folds
Time runs out on Telford store as the ink on the lease is hardly dry. After opening a store at…
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Beer. And. Cheese. Event for Wellington MicroPub
Following on from a pre-Christmas Imperial Stout extravaganza, and an alcohol-free beer tasting just last week – both of which were sold out – Laura has announced a Telford date for your calendar.
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Comedy Night at Telford Club
A Telford Nightclub is hosting its first Comedy Night with Telfords own Ricky Balshaw.
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Telford factory fits fast EV chargers for staff and local community use
A Telford manufacturer has installed two new high speed charging points for staff and members of the community to power…
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Crossbow Duck “Safe and Well”
A duck with a crossbow bolt stuck in it’s head has been reported to Police in Telford who took to twitter to ask people not to attempt to catch it.
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Teachers Strike hits Telford Schools
Many senior school teachers in Telford are on strike this week as part of a national dispute over pay.
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Boxing event comes to Telford
The marked rise in popularity of Boxing amongst Social Media personalities has grown over the past three or four years…
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Another Off Road Bike Seized
Telford Cops have taken another off road bike out of circulation this afternoon, this time in Madeley.
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Midlands’ housebuilder helps school children ‘give a hog a home’
School children in the Midlands were delighted to receive a nature-friendly gift from a local housebuilder. Redrow Midlands donated hedgehog…
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“A sad outcome” as body found in search for Harry
A body found near Bridgnorth Road in Telford earlier this week is believed to be missing man Harjinder ‘Harry’ Takhar….
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