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West Midlands story identified by https://www.telford-live.com/2021/10/telford-retailer-wins-another-award/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=telford-retailer-wins-another-award Telford retailer wins another award Julie Kaur, who runs Jules Convenience on Haybridge Road in Hadley, received the award which celebrates exceptional community retailing. It was created in memory of independent retailer Raj Aggarwal, who died from Covid-19 in the early stages of the pandemic last year. Julie runs … Read more

Shropshire update printed by https://www.telford-live.com/2021/10/its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like It’s beginning to look a lot like… Christmas lights are going up in Wellington, ready for the big switch on, 20th November. The fun starts at 3pm in the Square, and a children’s lantern parade at 4:45pm just before the 5pm switch on. This year, pet owners will be pleased … Read more

West Midlands update sourced by https://www.telford-live.com/2021/10/community-grocery-to-open-in-telford/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=community-grocery-to-open-in-telford Community Grocery to open in Telford From Tuesday 2 November the cost of the weekly shop will be plummeting for people across Telford and Wellington with the opening of All Nations Community Grocery. Based in All Nations Church on Holyhead Road in Telford, the Community Grocery will help tackle … Read more

West Midlands story identified by https://www.telford-live.com/2021/10/telford-borough-town-wins-shropshire-competition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=telford-borough-town-wins-shropshire-competition Telford borough town wins Shropshire Competition Wellington’s regeneration and volunteer work has been recognised in a new county awards scheme. The town is celebrating winning joint top spot in the town category of the ‘Shropshire’s Outstanding Community’ competition. Run by the Shropshire Community Foundation, the accolades sought to showcase … Read more

Telford post sourced by https://www.telford-live.com/2021/10/fight-in-memory-of-telford-teacher/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fight-in-memory-of-telford-teacher Fight in memory of Telford Teacher After his sister-in-law, Helen, died last year, Matthew Hyde decided to honour her memory with a charity cage fight. Helen Hyde was a popular science teacher at Abraham Darby School until she passed away in 2020. Mr Hyde told Telford Live “I’m trying to … Read more

Telford article of interest by https://www.telford-live.com/2021/10/pipes-and-drum-band-looking-for-members/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pipes-and-drum-band-looking-for-members Pipes and Drum Band looking for members If you have ever wanted to play the bagpipes or drums in a traditional band, this is your chance. Open to anyone over 18, beginners welcome and you don’t even need your own bagpipes. If you live next door to me, please … Read more

West Midlands update found by https://www.telford-live.com/2021/10/bromford-and-keon-announce-partnership-to-deliver-affordable-woodside-homes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bromford-and-keon-announce-partnership-to-deliver-affordable-woodside-homes Bromford and Keon announce partnership to deliver affordable Woodside homes One of the largest housing associations in the county has announced a new deal with a housebuilder to deliver affordable homes in Woodside, Telford. Bromford, which owns more than 1,500 homes in the Telford & Wrekin area, has extended … Read more

West Midlands update of interest by https://www.telford-live.com/2021/10/telfords-small-part-in-car-manufacturing-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=telfords-small-part-in-car-manufacturing-2 Telford’s small part in Car Manufacturing Telford has a long history of making vehicles and parts for vehicles. In the early part of the 20th century, G F Milnes & Co Ltd opened Hadley Castle Works to make first tramcars, and later motor car wheels & bodies in … Read more

West Midlands post printed by https://www.telford-live.com/2021/10/street-pastors-are-back-out-on-patrol/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=street-pastors-are-back-out-on-patrol Street Pastors are back out on patrol Telford Street Pastors is made up of volunteers who work with police to help keep those enjoying a night out safe, whether that be providing water, a pair of flip flops or even a chat and making sure people get home safe. … Read more

Shropshire article sourced by https://www.telford-live.com/2021/10/arrest-made-after-police-swoop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arrest-made-after-police-swoop Arrest made after Police swoop Police were called to Wellington this afternoon in numbers after a tip off that a wanted male was in the area. With dogs and air support, they to successfully managed to locate and arrest a 20 year old male for numerous offences.