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Local Democracy Reporter

July 10, 2024

Council apologises to mother after failing to keep records during child protection investigation

Complaints and compliments are on the rise at a Shropshire council

July 9, 2024

Plans submitted for new food store on site of former Telford newspaper offices

Driver clocked speeding at 90mph on residential road in Shropshire town

July 6, 2024

'Outstanding' school praised for 'exceptionally well thought out curriculum'

Ofsted reports|Jul 6

Date set for Telford's new MP to give up his council leader role but he'll stay as councillor

General Election 2024|Jul 6

Lidl and Costa plans approved for development on outskirts of Telford

New Telford care home to create 100 new jobs

Trees chopped down after causing 15 years of problems

Wellington|Jul 6

Telford town calls council election after councillor resigns

Domino's want to open later at weekends in Newport High Street

July 4, 2024

This is what happens if Telford & Wrekin Council leader Shaun Davies becomes an MP

Demolition plans for former 'unsafe' former manufacturing site withdrawn

Ironbridge|Jul 4

July 2, 2024

Plan for new children's home in Telford residential area is withdrawn

July 1, 2024

Former coal mining land near Telford beauty spot to be converted into arable farm

Over-capacity Telford primary school reveals plans to expand hall

Education|Jul 1

June 29, 2024

'This is an iconic site!' Work to convert former chapel sparks 'disappointment and frustration'

June 28, 2024

Prominent house in Newport can be converted to provide homes and commercial units

Find out how a Shropshire brewery plans to refurbish and expand

Ironbridge|Jun 28

June 25, 2024

Inspectors note latest improvements at Telford nursery slated for 'compromising children's safety'

June 18, 2024

Quarry expansion given green light despite 'shaking property' claims

June 16, 2024

County election candidate tortured by the Taliban vowing to repay 'debt he owes Britain'

General Election 2024|Jun 16

June 15, 2024

Historic clock plans revealed for county heritage site

Ironbridge|Jun 15

June 13, 2024

Telford and Wrekin planners decide on tree felling applications

Developer given permission to replace plant nursery and cafe plan with more houses

Ironbridge|Jun 13

June 12, 2024

Nursery bosses slam 'inaccurate' Ofsted report after inadequate rating accuses 'weak' teaching

Call for protection of Wrekin waterways after 544 sewage dumps last year

Environment|Jun 12

Telford homeowner refused planning permission for 'disproportionate' annexe

Politics|Jun 12

'I used to be a supermarket delivery driver... now I'm running for parliament!'

June 11, 2024

Developer appeals after Telford apartment and retail unit plan rejected

Telford homeowner told to take down veranda of 'poor design quality'

Leegomery|Jun 11

June 10, 2024

Telford football club given permission to install floodlights after promotion heartache

June 9, 2024

Bungalow in Telford to be turned into children's care home despite wave of opposition over parking

June 8, 2024

Shropshire firearms officer was three times the alcohol limit while on call

Confirmed: Full list of General Election candidates in Telford and The Wrekin

General Election 2024|Jun 8

June 7, 2024

Developers fail in appeals to overturn decisions to build new homes in Telford

Latest poll forecasts who is likely to win in Telford and The Wrekin at General Election

General Election 2024|Jun 7

Liberal Democrat candidate for The Wrekin hopeful party can 'do well' at General Election

General Election 2024|Jun 7

June 6, 2024

New homes approved for former kennels in scheme that's divided locals

June 4, 2024

Revealed: Just how many Telford trains have been late or cancelled in last three months

Ofsted downgrades Telford school to 'requires improvement' - but praises commitment to child welfare

Education|Jun 4

Car hire company gets green light to use vacant Telford car park as storage

Police step in to monitor 'frightening' traffic that uses Shropshire village as a shortcut

Transport|Jun 4

June 1, 2024

Wellington care home set to change back to residential use with two homes planned

Wellington|Jun 1

'Contrived positioning': Planners reject proposals for two new houses in Telford

May 31, 2024

'Deeply disappointed, shocked': Telford Tory candidate responds to Lucy Allan's Reform support

Conservatory that 'fails to preserve or enhance' Ironbridge Gorge's character must be knocked down

Property|May 31

Mum to receive compensation after council fails to provide child with alternative education

Education|May 31

Reform UK candidate says backing of outgoing MP ‘is very welcome’