£4,000 Boost for School Library
A Summer Fayre that returned after five years off has smashed its fundraising target thanks to the generosity of local…
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Telford People
Movers and shakers in Telford
Inspirational young people celebrated for making a difference
Young people who entered Telford & Wrekin Council’s Make a Change competition have each scooped £2,000 to turn their brilliant…
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Bridge Cheese backs virtual school and Smash Life
An award-winning Telford company has thrown its weight behind two special organisations working to improve education and opportunities for children…
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“It’s not the end of the journey”
Telford & Wrekin Council respond to the final progress report of the Independent Inquiry into Telford Child Sexual Exploitation. Tom…
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Former clients join board of directors
Two former clients whose lives were transformed by the work of a Telford community interest company have joined the company’s…
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‘Big Ideas’ bring success in national sustainability challenge
Students from a Telford secondary school are celebrating success in the national finals of a sustainability challenge. The youngsters from…
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Employers learn about new Telford College T-Levels
Students, employers and tutors came together at Telford College to showcase a new range of T-Levels being launched in September,…
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Telford Gets Cheeky Again! The Full Monty Returns to Raise Money for Charity
The curtain rises once more for Telford’s favourite cheeky fundraiser – The Full Monty! This year, the hilarious (and hopefully…
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Telford Businesswoman Reaches UK Awards Final
A Telford retailer has reached the final of the Best Businesswomen Awards for 2024, finalists have been recognised as outstanding…
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Media students capture fun and friendship at football festival
Media students from Telford College have created a video to celebrate a confidence-building collaboration with local secondary schools and the…
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Ellie-Grace is a ‘fantastic role model’ for females in construction
Ellie-Grace Stuart is building the foundations for a successful career in construction after finishing a bricklaying programme with Telford College….
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Telford reigns supreme at the In-Comm Training Awards
Telford companies and apprentices stole the show at the recent In-Comm Training Awards, taking home six of the twelve prizes….
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Armed Forces Day: Veteran Liam urges others to ask for help after getting nearly £20,000 debt cleared
An army veteran who racked up nearly £20,000 in debt has said he wants to help break the stigma surrounding…
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Beacon of hope – Newport man who lost it all set to inspire Birmingham crowd
A man who turned his life around after losing everything following a diagnosis with two life-limiting diseases will share his…
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Distinction for IT apprentice Harvey
A Telford College apprentice has been described as a ‘huge asset’ to his employer after achieving a distinction in his…
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New name, new uniform, and a new principal for Telford school
A Telford secondary school has announced the start of an ambitious new era – with a new name, new uniform,…
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Telford estate agents to sponsor 90-mile bike ride
A leading estate agent is sponsoring a 90-mile group bike ride from a Telford pub to Aberystwyth in memory of…
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A level student Favour is heading to Cambridge University
A Telford College student has secured a place on a prestigious maths training programme at Cambridge University. Favour Ochonma is…
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Fiona is ‘really excited’ to be taking over at Wrekin View
A new head teacher has been appointed at Wrekin View Primary School in Wellington. Fiona Atherton, who has worked in…
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Bollywood film stars descend on Telford
Earlier this week, a Bollywood film crew were spotted in action at Ironbridge, Telford. Telford resident Satinderjit Singh Thiara went…
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80th Anniversary of D-Day Commemorated in Wool
Wool artist Paula Campbell has crafted a commemorative post box topper which has been installed on the post box at…
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Liberal Democrat Telford candidate announced
Jo McKenna has been announced as the Liberal Democrat prospective parliamentary candidate for Telford in the forthcoming general election. From…
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New head teacher appointed at Burton Borough School
A new head teacher has been appointed at Burton Borough secondary school in Newport. It is a return to her…
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Wrekin Labour Announce Candidate
Rohualla (Roh) Yakobi, fled Taliban persecution and came to the UK in 2004, ending up in Wolverhampton as a refugee,…
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Lucy Allan MP backs Telford Reform Candidate
Still the MP for Telford until Friday, Lucy Allan MP has posted on X “I am supporting Alan Adams to…
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New Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Telford and Wrekin elected
The new Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the Borough of Telford and Wrekin for 2024-25 have been elected, at the…
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Reform UK Announce Telford Candidate
Royal Navy Veteran and local business owner Alan Adams has been announced as the Telford Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Reform…
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K9 Anytime’s groomers win trio of national titles
Shropshire’s leading luxury dog hotel and daycare specialist has proven it’s a cut above the rest after securing three major…
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Cllr Shaun Davies steps aside after 13 years in role
Great Dawley Town Council have announced a change in leadership with a new Mayor & Chair. At last nights Annual…
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Local Property company presents a cheque to Severn Hospice
This week Alex Morris and Trish Dovaston from Morris Property were delighted to present a cheque for £2,269 to Samantha…
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Macauley Owen back in the ring this month
Telford’s undefeated super featherweight boxer Macauley Owen is eagerly anticipating his eighth professional bout when he fights on a show…
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Wellington Midsummer Fayre returns – 780 years after it all began
Wellington Midsummer Fayre returns on Saturday 8 th June and promises a packedprogramme of entertainment. With forty stalls filling the…
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Plans to save Albrighton’s green belt gathers pace
Albrighton residents opposed to the green belt land grab are being urged to come out in force at a Public…
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Careers in the spotlight for Telford pupils
Pupils at a Telford primary school have been given a glimpse of the future thanks to an interactive and lively…
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Town Park stalwart hands over reins, but hangs on to his trowel.
A familiar face who helps keep Telford Town Park looking its best is taking off his gardening gloves as he…
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Chief Scout, Bear Grylls Congratulates Deborah from Telford on Gaining Ultimate Scouting Award
On the 21st of April, Chief Scout, Bear Grylls honoured Deborah Davies, from Telford at a special event at Windsor…
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Sky TV work experience for sports student Jacob
A Telford College sports student has been shadowing a Sky TV presenter at one of the world’s most followed football…
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Celebrity chef cooks up a treat at Telford primary school
Pupils at a Telford primary school have been learning from one of the country’s top chefs as part of a…
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Telford team takes on mountain challenge
A group of Telford work colleagues are taking teambuilding to new heights to embark on the National Three Peaks Challenge,…
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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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Every day last year, a Hate Crime was reported in Telford
West Mercia Police have revealed the extent of Hate Crimes and Incidents reported during the whole of 2023 today. How…
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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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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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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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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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Burton Borough School is officially welcomed into the Trust
Newport’s Burton Borough School has become the fifth secondary school to join the Telford-based Learning Community Trust. The Trust already…
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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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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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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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“So happy and settled here” says Keith in Dawley
Residents will soon be moving into a further five Telford & Wrekin Home properties which have been extensively renovated by…
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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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Postbox Topper is back
The sun was out today in Telford and once again, the post box at the Humbers has been topped with…
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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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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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“I was living in fear of debt collectors’ – How Kerry turned it around
Woman who was ‘living in fear of debt collectors’ urges others not to put off asking for help A woman…
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