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West Mercia Police seize over £1.5 million of drugs during County Lines Intensification Week
Last week, Monday 2 March to Sunday 8 March, saw the return of County Lines Intensification Week in which officers seized over £1.5 million worth of drugs.
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MP Shaun Davies welcomes education secretary to Telford to highlight local schools
The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP, Secretary of State for Education, visited Telford on Thursday for a wide-ranging education visit organised by Telford MP Shaun Davies.
Shropshire Council introduces 12-week grace period for Blue Badge renewals
Shropshire Council has announced a 12-week grace period for Blue Badge renewals following a sharp rise in demand and ongoing funding pressures from central government.
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CCTV snaps brazen plasterer in Wellington drain-dumping crackdown
A brazen act of drain-dumping in broad daylight has triggered the latest crackdown by Telford & Wrekin Council.
Residents and businesses urged to sign Wrexham to London rail service petition
Shropshire Council is encouraging the county’s residents and businesses to sign a petition calling for the approval of plans for a direct rail service between Wrexham, Shrewsbury, the Midlands and London.
Local community organisation honoured with the King’s Award for voluntary service
A local community organisation, Shropshire European Organisation cic, celebrated a landmark moment as it was presented with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
Further improvements made at Greenfields countryside site and community woodland
Shrewsbury Town Council’s Countryside Team have completed a programme of improvement works at the Greenfields Countryside Site and the adjoining Greenfields Community Woodland.
Plans approved for major expansion of electric vehicle charging network
Shropshire Council’s Cabinet has approved plans for a major expansion of electric vehicle charging across the county.
Oakengates Limes Walk completion leads to next stage of regeneration works
Telford & Wrekin Council says the transformation of shop units on Limes Walk in Oakengates is now complete, ahead of the next stage of works progressing at pace to regenerate the town centre.
Princess Royal Hospital to host Maternity Services open day
Maternity Services at the Princess Royal Hospital will be opening their doors this Saturday to welcome expectant parents and families.
Wellington primary school on the lookout for new governors
Wrekin View Primary School in Wellington is calling on local people to help shape the future of local education by joining its governing board.
Man arrested after laser shone at police aircraft in Telford
A man has been arrested in relation to a laser that was shone at the National Police Air Service fixed-winged plane yesterday evening, Tuesday 10 March.
Pothole reports halve across Telford and Wrekin as Council accelerates repairs
New figures released by Telford & Wrekin Council are showing more defects being fixed each week and fewer outstanding issues across the network.
Police search leads to arrest after Telford ‘road rage’ incident
A man has been arrested following an incident in Ketley Bank yesterday evening, Tuesday 10 March, involving two drivers.
Council restores 375 long-term empty homes across Telford and Wrekin
Telford and Wrekin Council has now brought 375 long-term empty homes back into use, reaching its target ahead of schedule and helping to increase the supply of good-quality housing across the borough.
Rural off-grid residents need urgent support – MP’s call as heating oil price doubles
A Shropshire MP has called for urgent support for rural homeowners after the price of heating oil doubled as a result of war in the Middle East.
Telford animal welfare organisation seeks trustees
An animal welfare organisation that has been supporting exotic pets and their owners in Telford, Shropshire since 2020, is seeking passionate local volunteers to join its committee of trustees as it works towards becoming a registered charity later this year.
New community orchard planted in Ludlow
Ludlow Town Council, together with volunteers from Incredible Edible Ludlow, has planted a brand‑new community orchard at Weyman Road.
Applications open for the new Telford and Shropshire Tourism Board
Telford and Shropshire is entering a defining new chapter in its evolution as a visitor destination, with applications now opening to join the Telford and Shropshire Tourism Board.
St George’s Park nursing home named in West Midland’s top 20
Residents and staff at St George’s Park Nursing Home in Telford are celebrating after the home was recognised as one of the Top 20 Care Homes in the West Midlands by carehome.co.uk.