Dakota Flypast over Cosford
August 24th, 2010
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford will be commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain on 11 to 12 September, considered the most important event in Royal Air Force history, with a weekend of events and exhibitions for the whole family to enjoy including a flypast on both days from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Dakota (weather permitting).
Tags: Tribute to Shrewsbury Man Joshua Wreford
August 17th, 2010
The fiancée of a man who died after going missing following a night out in Shrewsbury today paid tribute to a ‘real character’ who was the ‘life and soul of every party’. Catherine Moore-Hughes, known as ‘Tez’, said her partner Joshua Wreford would want people to celebrate his life rather than feel upset he had gone.
£££s For Projects voting really taking off - Celebrate Telford
July 27th, 2010Voting is taking off for Telford & Wrekin Council's ground-breaking
£££ for Projects scheme. Residents have the chance to vote for small local projects they want to see in their neighbourhood.
The council scheme will fund local projects across the borough and will see £4,500 spent in every borough ward in the coming year.
Shropshire Cadets Invited to Buckingham Palace
July 16th, 2010
Three Combined Cadet Force Navy cadets from Ellesmere College were recently invited to take part in the Cadet 150 Royal Review which culminated in a garden party at Buckingham Palace.
New Survey: World Cup Encouraged Young People’s Spending
July 13th, 2010A new survey has revealed a significant increase in the level of spending amongst young people in the UK during the four-week World Cup tournament. It also revealed an increase in other paid-for activities such as text messaging, barbecues and gambling.
* 27% claim to have spent more during the World Cup.
* 23% have sent more text messages.
* 31% had more barbecues.
* Around 1 in 7 (14%) have gambled more since the start of the World Cup.
* Almost 1 in 3 (28%) have drunk more than they normally would since the World Cup started.
Don't be downhearted!
July 6th, 2010"Wellington Methodist Pre School are not downhearted over England being knocked out of the World Cup. Ofsted consider us to be an Outstanding Pre School so we will rise to the challenge. We are continuing to celebrate with our healthy sports activities and will be using our Knowledge and Understanding of the World to look at where all the other countries are on our world map. As well as studying other communities around the world we are learning about our own local community football club, Telford United," said a spokeswoman.
Summer Party
June 4th, 2010On Sunday 6th June there will be a Children's Summer Party, 10am-12pm at Severn Hospice Telford, Apley Castle, Wellington, Telford, TF1 6RH. There will be free admission.
There will be fun, games, stories, cake, face painting and party bags for the parents!
It has been organised by Telford and Wrekin NCT.
Assault in Wellington
May 17th, 2010Police in Wellington are appealing for witnesses following an assault in the Brooklands area of the town. The incident occurred at the Captain Webb pub on Bagley Drive on Saturday 15th May.
At around 9.10pm as the victim, a 21-year-old man, was at the bar with his girlfriend while attending a birthday party, an unknown man approached him from behind. It seems that, without warning, he struck the victim in the face, knocking him to the floor, and jumped on him.
Telford and Wrekin Results shock
May 7th, 2010The election results in the Telford and Wrekin constituencies certainly provided some drama. At one point it was expected that the Telford Count would be reported at 1am, but this was delayed. In fact the Wrekin Count was finished before the Telford result was declared. In the event, both declarations were made by Chief Executive Victor Brownlees by around 2am. Somewhat earlier than in previous elections, it must be noted.
"D" (Decision) Day is here!
May 6th, 2010
Voting has started throughout both the Wrekin and Telford constituencies to elect MPs for The two seats.
Wellington News would not presume to tell our readers how to vote, but we hope that you will seriously consider taking a few minutes out of your day to place your vote for the candidate of your choice.
We will be carrying updates throughout the day.
