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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Telford News
News in Telford, Shropshire
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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They’re back! No, wait…
Finally, trains are runnning in Telford once again. Birmingham and Shrewsbury are no longer cut off from Oakengates and Wellington,…
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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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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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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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Rail replacement bus hits rail bridge
In a bad weekend for the railway network, the rail replacement bus has hit the rail bridge at Albrighton. In…
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A landslip in Telford is disrupting rail services between Shrewsbury and Birmingham
On Friday, a landslip between Oakengates and Wellington made the line unsafe for for trains to navigate. The incident happened…
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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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