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Coal mine bid may go before public inquiry

Controversial plans for a huge open-cast coal mine on the western edge of Telford look likely to be decided at a public inquiry, it was revealed today. UK Coal is taking the matter to appeal.Controversial plans for a huge open-cast coal mine on the western edge of Telford look likely to be decided at a public inquiry, it was revealed today. UK Coal is taking the matter to appeal. It claims Telford & Wrekin Council has taken too long to make up its mind. But council bosses blame UK Coal for failing to provide enough information. The application is to extract 900,000 tonnes of coal - largely destined for Ironbridge Power Station - at Huntington Lane, near Little Wenlock. UK Coal says this would make safe an area riddled with old mine workings, create 90 jobs and help meet national demand for coal. Read more in the Shropshire Star

News|Nov 28, 2008

Is this coal heap art or just the pits?

It has been billed as a work of art. But some might say Wolverhampton Art Gallery's latest exhibition is just simply a pile of old coal.

Wolverhampton|Nov 18, 2008

UK Coal 'should pay' for study

A councillor has today added her voice to calls for the company bidding to mine 900,000 tonnes of coal near The Wrekin to pay for a health impact study, it emerged today.

News|Oct 30, 2008

Call for probe on coal mine impact

Health chiefs have called for an investigation to be carried out into the potential impact of a proposed opencast coal mine on people who live near the site in Telford. Health chiefs have called for an investigation to be carried out into the potential impact of a proposed opencast coal mine on people who live near the site in Telford. Dr Catherine Woodward, director of public health for Telford and Wrekin, wants an assessment on the controversial scheme put forward by UK Coal. Telford and Wrekin Primary Care Trust chief executive Simon Connolly said today: "The position is the director of public health, Dr Catherine Woodward, has received information from the borough council and on the basis of that has recommended that a health impact assessment be carried out." Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star

News|May 19, 2008

UK Coal profits soaring

Power generation and mining company UK Coal has reported a 292 per cent rise in pre-tax profit to £69 million for the year to December 31st 2007.

Business|Apr 18, 2008

Wartime service in coal mine honoured

An 83-year-old man has finally won recognition for his wartime service as a "Bevin Boy" in a Shropshire coal mine - thanks to Telford MP David Wright.An 83-year-old man has finally won recognition for his wartime service as a "Bevin Boy" in a Shropshire coal mine - thanks to Telford MP David Wright. Reg Lewis, of West View, Bratton, near Wellington, was one of thousands of unsung heroes drafted down the mines instead of the armed forces in the Second World War. He said he was very proud to receive his award. The scheme - to tackle a national shortage of coal - was launched by Labour's Ernest Bevin, minister of labour and national service in Winston Churchill's coalition government. Now, 65 years later, Mr Lewis has received a badge commemorating his service to the nation. "One of my neighbours saw an article showing Sir Jimmy Savile, who was also a Bevin Boy, getting his badge," he said. "She thought if Sir Jimmy could get his picture in the Shropshire Star, so could I." Read more in the Shropshire Star

News|Apr 3, 2008

Banners tell of coal bid protest

Protesters fighting plans by UK Coal to start open-cast mining in Telford have draped road bridges in the town with campaign banners. Protesters fighting plans by UK Coal to start open-cast mining in Telford have draped road bridges in the town with campaign banners. Campaigners put up the banners last night in their second guerilla-style stunt to draw public attention to their cause. They had previously stuck posters on telegraph poles. The protesters are upset over UK Coal's proposal - due to be considered shortly by Telford & Wrekin Council - to extract 900,000 tonnes of coal from open ground and woodland over a three-year period. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star

News|Feb 11, 2008

Fire hits coal dust warehouse

A warehouse containing 30 tons of pulverised coal dust was today closed following a huge fire which sent thick smoke billowing across the Black Country skyline.

News|Jan 28, 2008

Coal blaze at factory

Fire crews have been tackling a factory blaze in Bilston which spread to 30 tonnes of coal.

News|Jan 28, 2008

Coal merchants hunts for home

One of the region's only remaining coal merchants fears he may be forced to move to Worcestershire after 60 years because the land he uses has been sold for homes.

Business|Nov 17, 2007

Opencast coal mining concern

Folk in the Little Wenlock area are a bit het up at the moment about proposals for opencast coal mining at nearby New Works. There is quite a history of opencast mining in the area, as this picture shows.

News|Oct 5, 2007

Coal group to press ahead

UK Coal today confirmed it is pressing ahead with plans to mine 900,000 tonnes of coal in Telford - despite strong opposition from the community. UK Coal today confirmed it is pressing ahead with plans to mine 900,000 tonnes of coal in Telford - despite strong opposition from the community. Residents say the scheme at New Works, near the foot of The Wrekin, would ruin the countryside and disturb them. But Stuart Oliver, company spokesman, said they still intended to put a planning application in to Telford & Wrekin Council within the next two months. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star

Business|Oct 1, 2007

Coal mining plan revived

Controversial plans to extract more than 900,000 tonnes of coal from sites in Shropshire have been revived - four years after they were dropped in the face of public outcry. Controversial plans to extract more than 900,000 tonnes of coal from sites in Shropshire have been revived - four years after they were dropped in the face of public outcry. UK Coal hopes to submit plans for open-cast mines in countryside to the east of The Wrekin in May or June. In 2002 the company dropped similar plans, saying they were no longer financially viable, after opposition from the public and Telford & Wrekin Council. Read the full story in the Shropshire Star

Telford|Mar 1, 2007