Wasteman becomes Santa Paws
By day he’s a waste management expert, but at Christmas, Anthony North from Allscot becomes “Santa Paws”, delivering treats and…
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Movers and shakers in Telford
Nursery celebrates 30th Birthday
A charity nursery in Shropshire which faced closure just three years ago has now celebrated its 30th anniversary by raising…
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A wheel hero in Telford
A Telford Live contributor writes… “My colleague and I got a flat tyre, just outside Southwater, on our way to…
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Housing association’s debt advisors help customers clear £3m of debt
Customers of The Wrekin Housing Group have been supported to clear more than £3 million of debt thanks to the…
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Nuplace tenants move in time for Christmas
A number of Nuplace tenants have picked up the keys to their new homes, just in time for Christmas. Chrissy…
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Inclusive Skating medal haul for Telford contenders
Team Carter, composed primarily of skaters with additional needs, competes in the Inclusive Skating events at the World Championships, where…
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Shaun Davies MP for Telford sends his Christmas Message…
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from me and my family to you and yours. Recently, I’ve enjoyed Christmas…
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Clothing store owners help out
Mal and Anne, owners of Kings Fashion in Oakengates, are helping organise a special dinner that promises to bring warmth…
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Stuart Parr elected to Hadley and Leegomery Parish Council
It was a Conservative victory in the election last night, as Stuart Parr scored 162 votes, to Ranbir Sahota’s 126…
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Knitting a special connection
A ladies knitting group, funded through Telford & Wrekin Council, has handmade a hundred kindness hearts to bring comfort to…
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New Chair of Trustees takes over
A new Chair of Trustees has taken over the helm at local charity Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin. Business…
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Sporting stars feature on new Mural
A striking mural depicting sporting stars is inspiring Telford and Wrekin students to achieve their dreams. The colourful artwork has…
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Ella hopes to hit the charts
Eleven year old schoolgirl Ella Jeavons, who attends The Charlton School in Wellington is hoping to enter the Music Charts…
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Paula Gardner appointed as Interim Chief Nursing Officer
Paula Gardner will join The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) as Interim Chief Nursing Officer in early December…
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Telford Youtuber gives profits to Team Poundie
A Youtuber from Telford who resells charity shop finds on eBay and makes videos about it has given back to…
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Breakfast Club keeping the cold at bay
A retirement living scheme in Telford is opening its doors to local people in need of a warm space and…
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National award for business tutor Samantha
A Telford College business lecturer has won a national award in a competition celebrating ‘excellence in education’. Samantha Bailey has…
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Veezu takes the title
Veezu, the UK’s largest and fastest-growing private hire vehicle (PHV) business, is proud to announce that it has been named…
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Local charity grants on offer
Telford and Wrekin Sports And Recreation Trust Community Grant Funding is open for grant applications from community organisations to help people…
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100% pass rate for bricklaying students
Bricklaying students at Telford College are celebrating a 100% pass rate in their latest exams. More than three quarters of…
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Emotional tribute to Telford Mum
Lee Ellis, a local charity fundraiser and artist, shares the video of a moving tribute to his Mother in a…
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Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler visits Ironbridge Cafe
Top dartist Luke Littler dopped into a cafe in Ironbridge ahead of his games in Wolverhampton today. Staff at Truffles…
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Posh Frocks Fundraiser Reaches New Heights
More than 80 ladies including businesswomen from across Telford and Shropshire, gathered at Hadley Park House Hotel in Telford to…
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The Pickerings Christmas display is fast becoming an Annual Telford must-see.
This year the display has been inspired by a certain young Wizard, and is in no way associated with any…
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Council funds welcoming spaces this winter
More than 70 ‘welcoming spaces and warm places’ will be open around Telford and Wrekin this winter, thanks to new…
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Huge success for Hope House sell-out Dark Run events
Spooky and sporty fun-runners have raised a brilliant £42,000 for Hope House children’s hospice. Over 1,600 entrants enjoyed the sold-out events…
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A new arts project underway.
A new arts project which will celebrate people’s memories of The Wrekin has commenced. The ‘Community Voices’ initiative is being…
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Record nominations for annual work experience awards
Students at a Newport secondary school have been recognised for their commitment and dedication during a very special awards evening….
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Volunteer call as Shifnal marks 175 years of rail
A new group which aims to enhance Shifnal station is looking for volunteers to get on board. The initiative is…
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Veterans’ Minister visits Veterans’ Cafe
Alistair Carns MP, Minster for Veterans and People, visited Telford and Wrekin last Friday to find out more about the…
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Telford MP Invites Nominations for Local Hero
Ahead of Remembrance Day, Shaun Davies MP for Telford, will pay tribute to a local fallen hero by placing a…
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Sharing memories at school celebration
Residents in a Shropshire village joined pupils and staff at the local school to share their memories of times gone…
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Zac’s Fund to help more children and young people with cancer
A charity fund started to help a Shropshire boy receive pioneering cancer treatment in the USA is set to help…
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Bright career prospects for electrical installations student
A former electrical installations student from Telford College is looking forward to a bright career after landing a job with…
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Telford couple bid for Garden of the Year
Jo, a nurse at the from Telford and Andi entered their garden for Garden of Year award in the Gardens…
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Telford charity wins £25,000 lottery award
A local charity has been awarded a £25,000 grant from the People’s Post Code Lottery to support its work helping…
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Success for Jesse in Awards
Telford College T-Level student Jesse Abdul Karim is celebrating after receiving a trophy in the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards….
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Swan Suite reopens after refurb
A new room which will provide staff and relatives with a dedicated space to have important conversations about end-of-life care…
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The Princess Royal visits the Quad
A transformational education and business facility at the heart of the Telford community has been opened by Her Royal Highness…
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Social care – what does the future look like?
Pete Jackson is a longstanding Telford Live! contributor. He recently became the first Telford Constituent to meet new MP Shaun…
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Pan-disability football group launched in Telford
AFC Telford United Foundation has launched a pan-disability football group for players of all ages to develop their football and…
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Ricoh apprentices ‘highly commended’ award
A team of Ricoh UK Products Ltd Engineering Apprentices, known as “Ricoh Pride” and comprised of Josh Wynne, Lupin Brown,…
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Hadley Learning Community pupils take their seats on the BBC sofa
Youngsters from a Telford primary school got the chance to be TV presenters for the day when a production crew…
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Telford pair compete in Historic Rally Event
The Historic Rally Festival comes to Telford next week, and Group N pairing Anthony (Tony) North and James Hood are…
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Treks and hugs and sausage rolls
Four people, 16 Greggs, 21 miles. Its a dream come true. Dave, Lisa, Nick and Kay are embracing the fondness…
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Roden Hall Care Home Celebrates Staff Retirement After 24 Years of Service
Roden Hall Care Home in Telford bids a heartfelt farewell to staff member Jane Hoofe, a beloved Healthcare Assistant, who…
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Wolves legend Steve Bull opens Halls’ new Telford estate agency office
Renowned for slicing through defences during his career, Wolves goalscoring legend Steve Bull, MBE, swapped his football boots for a…
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A new One Stop Franchise store has opened in Telford
One Stop Ketley Bank is now open, working with independent retailer Surjit Singh. The brand-new store opened this morning with…
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Remarkable challenge to raise awareness for mental health.
Brothers Tony Norton-Wilkes and Cory Norton-Wilkes who both work at Ricoh UK Products Ltd, recently completed a remarkable challenge to…
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16yr old businesswoman uses 3D printer to benefit charity
Young entrepreneur Keira Mayhew, aged 16, has set up a small gift business to support a local animal rescue charity….
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Telford & Wrekin Council celebrates success of the Young Person Grant
Telford & Wrekin Council hosted the Leader and Cabinet Members’ Young Person Grant event held yesterday evening, Thursday 12 September…
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Ironbridge event celebrates sighthounds
The Great Global Greyhound Walk (GGGW) aims for another record-breaking event and to spread the love of sighthounds across the…
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Telford transport company drive transformation of popular pool
A Telford transport company is helping to drive forward the transformation of a popular pool and green area in the…
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Epson reach £50,000 milestone to support Hope House families
Hope House children’s hospice has thanked Telford-based business Epson for raising a phenomenal £50,000 to help the charity to care…
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Mayor steps up to charity challenge
The Mayor of the Borough of Telford & Wrekin, Councillor Ian Preece, has embarked on an inspiring challenge to walk…
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More choice, and more exciting opportunities at A level centre
Telford College has unveiled its largest ever A levels programme, including more than 20 study options and an exciting range…
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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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£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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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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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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