Tuesday, 6th January 2009

Latest Telford stories

‘Disgraceful Roads’ Claim

Telford & Wrekin Council has come under fire for the state of its road surfaces which residents and councillors say are “a disgrace.”

Green fingers at Apley Wood

A Telford primary school has launched an allotment project in a bid to get its pupils growing their own greens and learning more about fresh fruit and veg.

New role for nightclub at town centre

A Telford nightclub which has been closed for more than three years is to reopen as a restaurant and club as part of a multi-million pound masterplan.

Boost for travellers as rail journey times out

Rail journeys between Telford and London will be slashed by up to 24 minutes under a new and “improved” timetable from the new Wrexham & Shropshire train company later this year.

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Railfreight terminal brings new business to Telford

An American company is setting up its first European base in Telford - thanks to the attraction of the borough’s new railfreight terminal.

Schoolchildren ‘at risk’ now bollards have been moved

The lives of Telford schoolchildren are being put at risk by motorists after yobs uprooted safety bollards near a school for the second time this year, a parent has claimed.

Key vote over hotel future

The pressure was on Telford & Wrekin plans board last night to turn down controversial proposals to turn Wellington’s 17th century Charlton Arms - the town’s once overwhelmingly popular “civic” hotel - into flats.
Public figures this week lined up to support the council’s officers, who were recommending the redevelopment scheme be rejected.
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Coroner’s alarm at young men’s suicide

Telford coroner Michael Gwynne has expressed concern about the growing number of local young men committing suicide, often because of the break-up of relationships.

Council hails response on schools revamp

Telford & Wrekin Council says it is receiving a “largely positive” response to its multi million pound scheme to transform schools and dramatically boost A-level education.

Free cycle training for children in new scheme

Children across Telford will be able to take advantage of free cycle training following the launch of a new borough-wide scheme last week.