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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Telford News
News in Telford, Shropshire
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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Boy charged after sex assaults in Telford
Police are reporting that a 13-year-old boy has been charged after a number of sexual assaults in Telford. Between Thursday…
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In-Comm launches £3m Technical Academy in Telford
A new £3m technical academy, located on Nedge Hill, has been officially opened to the public. In-Comm Training, which already…
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Rider falls off bike in front of cops
Telford Police were were attending a Safer outside School patrol when an off-road dirt bike was seen riding in a…
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New £5 million Shifnal and Priorslee Medical Practice
The new medical facility will house a number of healthcare specialists and provide state-of-the-art medical care, doctors’ offices and even a dentist for the local community. The new practice will form part of Teldoc, an overarching ‘super surgery’ incorporating medical centres across Telford.
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Elton makes good his promise to Telford Students
The YouTube video of the students was covered by local, national and international media at the time.
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12 Years for Hadley Brothers
Two brothers have been jailed for an armed robbery at a Telford convenience store. A gun shot was fired during the robbery.
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Award Nomination for Senior Site Manager based in Priorslee, Telford
Lioncourt Homes Senior Site Manager Mark Follos has been successful in reaching the national final of the NHBC Pride in…
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Sutton Hill Man Abused Victim for 9 years
Andrew Telford, of Stanwyck, Sutton Hill, Telford was today sentenced to 15 years and one month at Shrewsbury Crown Court. He will also be on licence for a year following completion of his sentence.
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Oakengates £20m Boost
Oakengates is the chosen bid of three put forward by Telford & Wrekin for a share of the Levelling Up Fund which was announced overnight.
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Snow and School Closures Start
A thin blanket of snow covers the ground in Telford and the first school closure has been announced. Burton Borough…
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“Once every 10 years” annual Flood in Ironbridge
It’s easy to see why people from all over the world visit the picturesque town of Ironbridge in Telford, Shropshire….
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Shop burgled in early hours
Around 3am on Saturday morning the Co op convenience store on North Road was broken into. The store was closed…
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Fourteen Fines for Flat Fly Tippers
Fly-tippers who repeatedly dump rubbish on an estate in Telford and Wrekin are being warned they will be caught and…
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Ironbridge Flood Defences Readied
Ironbridge Flood Defences Readied The flood barriers which protect the Wharfage in Ironbridge from the rising River Severn are being…
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Oakengates Train Incident
Oakengates Train Incident Police, Ambulance, Network Rail and Shropshire Fire & Rescue attended Oakengates Train Station tonight, and Train services…
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Off-Road Bikes, off Road
Off-Road Bikes, off Road These off-road bikes were seized by West Mercia Police Officers in Lake End Drive, Homer Lake,last…
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Corridor Chaos for Telford Patients
Corridor Chaos for Telford Patients A&E patients at the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford are being treated in makeshift bays…
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New Plans for Convenience Store
New Plans for Convenience Store The Co-op off North Road in Wellington is closing it’s doors for the final time…
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Council propose no Council Tax rise for residents.
Council propose no Council Tax rise for residents. Telford & Wrekin Council are proposing to freeze general council tax for…
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Brookside man charged following arrest
Brookside man charged following arrest Police are reporting that David Galbraith, 48, of Brindleyford, Brookside has been charged with sexual…
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What would you like to see from Telford Live in 2023?
What would you like to see from Telford Live in 2023? I’ve jut noticed that the Telford Live! Page has…
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M54 Closed in both directions
M54 Closed in both directions **Update: Now Open ** Police are reporting that the M54 motorway is closed in both…
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Happy Easter!
Happy Easter! You have to be on the ball in retail, but the gap between Christmas and Easter appears to…
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Arrest made after Rape Report
Arrest made after Rape Report A man has been arrested by officers investigating a rape in Telford. On Monday 26…
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Cineworld Vaper shuts Cinema
Cineworld Vaper shuts Cinema The Cineworld cinema complex at Southwater was evacuated last night at around 9pm. Shropshire Fire &…
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Popular Solicitors firm shut down by Authority
Popular Solicitors firm shut down by Authority The Solicitors Regulation Authority have taken action again Telford based firm who traded…
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Burglers strike Church on Christmas Morning
Burglers strike Church on Christmas Morning In the early hours of Christmas morning the All-Nations Church in Ketley was broken…
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Telford Man Wanted for Serious Assault
Telford Man Wanted for Serious Assault Arthur McDonagh, 27, from Telford, is wanted in connection with a serious assault. It…
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Fiona Hunter: Tribute paid to inspiring arts campaigner
Fiona Hunter: Tribute paid to inspiring arts campaigner ‘Save the Clifton’ campaigner Fiona Hunter passed away this week, and the…
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New residents group for Telford housing estate
New residents group for Telford housing estate The Priorslee Residents’ Association was formed in response to residents’ requests to organise…
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Taxi CCTV pilot launched in Telford
Taxi CCTV pilot launched in Telford A pilot to trial CCTV in taxis licensed by Telford & Wrekin Council is…
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John Cooper Clark announces Telford Gig
John Cooper Clark announces Telford Gig ‘I Wanna Be Yours’ is the latest tour from the legendary Dr John Cooper…
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