Monday, 6th February 2012

Latest Telford stories

Leader speaks of challenging times

The leader of Telford & Wrekin Council, Kuldip Sahota, speaks of tough and challenging times in his New Year’s message, issued this week.

Residents fight school scheme

An action group has been set up by residents in Telford over plans to build a new faith school in Priorslee.

Two secret backers for new theatre campaign

Campaigners planning a new theatre in Shifnal have had an unexpected New Year present, with secret donors giving hundreds of pounds towards a fighting fund.

Parish pledges to save library

Parish councillors vowed this afternoon to stump up more than £3,000 to keep Dawley’s library open after it was revealed its hours could be slashed.

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New Tesco store is centrepiece

A new Tesco Express food store will be the centrepiece of the first phase of the regeneration of Hadley – the supermarket giant’s fifth Telford store.

Double blow for fire-hit family

A family has suffered a devastating double blow this week after their house went up in flames before thieves stole the only piece of evidence which could have given them compensation.

Big hike in care figure revealed

The number of children put into care in Telford has increased by a third in the last five years, it was revealed today.

Community site on track for opening

A plush new community centre is on target to open to the public in Telford in the new year.

Ice rink plans will cost council £3m

More than £3million is to be ploughed into bringing Telford ice rink up to scratch after plans to privatise it were abandoned.

Parents blow a fuse over lights

ORGANISERS of a Christmas lights ceremony are to hold a full review after a mother complained that glitches ruined the festive evening, leaving her children in tears.