Friday, 3rd September 2010

Latest Telford stories

Can you solve mystery of photographs?

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An 11-year-old boy is turning detective after finding two pictures from the mid 19th century in an old suitcase at Wellington cemetery.

GCSE joy at borough’s best ever results

Youngsters across Telford & Wrekin have celebrated the borough’s best ever GCSE results this week, with every school maintaining or improving on last year’s performance.

One final fling for BBQ king

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A charity barbecue which has raised thousands of pounds for charity during the past 10 years is to have its final fling this weekend.

TV presenter launches Olympic mascot toys

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Television sports presenter Claire Balding came face to face with Wenlock – Shropshire’s own Olympic mascot – this week at the Telford company which will produce millions of the cuddly grey character in the run up to London 2012.

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Centre revamp ready to start

The first phase of an ambitious £250 million transformation of Telford town centre is set to go ahead this winter, it was revealed this week.

Fundraising cycle ride in memory of Layla

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A Telford couple will be cycling to Porthmadog on Saturday to raise £2,000 for a trust set up in memory of their 11-year-old daughter who died of a brain haemorrhage while on holiday in North Wales.

Blueprint for Telford’s future

A major blueprint for the regeneration of Telford will transform it from a “1970s-style” outdated town centre into a bustling hub of shops, offices, homes, bars and restaurants, an inquiry has heard.

Cycle challenge in memory of baby son

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A Telford father left devastated after his 15-month-old son died after contracting meningitis is embarking on a major cycling challenge to raise cash for charity in his memory.

Top marks for food outlets

More than a quarter of Telford & Wrekin food businesses checked out in the latest round of the Scores on the Doors assessments notched up top marks.

Race highlights Crohn’s Disease

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A Telford mum took part in a charity fun run last weekend to support her teenage daughter who has recently been diagnosed with the incurable Crohn’s disease.