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Action call over centre

By Janine Griffiths
Angry shop tenants and residents spoke out this week over their frustration at the lack of progress on rebuilding Leegomery district centre, which was virtually gutted by fire more than three years ago.

Freddie’s on the way-with surprises

By Janine Griffiths
One of Britain’s favourite comedians will be making a special appearance in Telford next month in celebration of his 50th year in showbusiness.
Freddie Starr will be appearing at Oakengates Theatre @ The Place on October 8 at 7.30pm - and promising some special surprises on the way for Telford.
Born in wartime Liverpool, Freddie […]

Blooming good

By Janine Griffiths
A couple living in the shadow of The Wrekin are celebrating after scooping first place in the Daily Mail National Gardens competition.

Council clarifies letter on bus pass

By Janine Griffiths
Telford & Wrekin Council bosses have said sorry for a letter sent out to senior citizens in Telford telling them to hand back their free bus passes if they did not want their personal details to be passed on.

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All in a flash as drivers get warned

By Janine Griffiths
Telford is likely to see increasing use of portable flashing speed limit signs - already becoming noticeable along the borough roads - as a result of new council measures.

Aga cooks up school boost

Children at a Telford primary school have been given a helping hand to get into the swing of the autumn term -Êwith a new £10,000 playground, courtesy of a neighbouring firm.
Queenswood Primary in Ketley Bank was selected by Ketley-based Aga Rangemaster to receive new play equipment as part of the company’s Leadership Development Programme.
Participants were […]

Assurance over homes up for sale

House sellers with properties on the market with Barbers Estate agents - which went into administration last week - are being assured it’s “business as usual.”

Crackdown over parking at schools

Telford police are to launch a major crackdown on illegal parking and traffic congestion outside schools in the borough. Operation SOS - Safer Outside Schools - will see police officers and community support officers patrol the streets outside schools in Telford and Wrekin. The scheme is set to be rolled out in time for […]

Hospitals call off 400 operations

More than 400 operations were cancelled in hospitals including the Princess Royal due to “non-clinical reasons” on the day of surgery or following admission during during 2007/08, Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust has revealed.