Saturday, 20th March 2010

Latest Telford stories

Mall jobs lost as shops closes

Around 20 jobs could be lost in a Telford shopping mall as businesses shut up shop – blaming increasing rents.

Raising cash for Macmillan

The Claddagh Pub in Oakengates is getting ready for St Patricks Day.  Seen here ar Todd Brady, Billy walker, Grant Andrews, Jamie Griffths, Clare Taylor and regular Doug Wallace.

There will be song, laughter, craic and fundraising in Oakengates when the Claddagh celebrates St Patrick’s Day.

People power pays off in bus route petition

Residents campaigning against ‘disastrous’ plans to re-route a bus down their narrow Telford road are celebrating after bosses changed their minds.

Campaign to improve Wellington pavements

Councillor Pat McCarthy with Wellington resident Trevor Tranter.

Wheelchair users are ‘frightened’ to negotiate Wellington’s uneven pavements because it causes them to career into walls and garden fences, it has been claimed.

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Community centre wins £6,000 for internet

A Woodside community centre has been awarded more than £6,000 to set up an internet suite for the public to use.

Home(r) abroad row escalating

A Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Governmenthas been drawn into a row over claims that a Telford councillor living in Spain is unable to properly serve his constituents.

Twice as good for Mother’s Day

Brothers Daniel, left and Jack Talbot, both six with their cards.

Creative youngsters at a Telford school have been cutting and sticking to make bright cards for Mother’s Day.

New Lease of Life for Fighting Cocks

An old Oakengates pub that closed around two years ago is to be reopened especially to serve beer made in Ironbridge.

Council launches website

A Telford parish council has launched its first ever website to keep people updated on events in the community.

Stage school to quit hall?

A popular and successful stage school claims it is being forced out of its Dawley home by the local council.