Charity concert for Severn Hospice
May 29th, 2009
The famous Midlands-based 'Little Big Band' will be performing an afternoon concert at Wrekin College on Sunday 14th June to raise funds for Severn Hospice. This is the original CBSO in miniature, a 6-piece ensemble with a huge repertoire of orchestral favourites, arranged in the Band's own unique style and delivered with their trademark humour and showmanship - a whole orchestral concert in bite-size pieces.
Tags: Brum trip for T&W gardener
May 29th, 2009
Telford & Wrekin Council will be taking the Shropshire countryside to Birmingham next month when a member of staff makes their debut at a prestigious gardening show. Environmental Maintenance officer Keith Slater is designing a border garden for next month's BBC Gardeners' World Live at Birmingham National Exhibition Centre. Keith, who is currently studying for a Level 3 BTEC National Certificate in Horticulture, is one of a number of students from the City of Wolverhampton College who will be exhibiting in the Birmingham Borders section of the celebrated show from 10 to 14 June.
New features on Wellington News website
May 29th, 2009
There are some new very special features on the Wellington News website. There has been a re-design and now readers can add comments to stories, should they wish to do so. A spokesman said: "Our IT and website design department is always looking at ways of improving our website. This is to ensure that we always offer our online readership the best kind of reading experience that we can."
Police Issue River Warning
May 29th, 2009
Police in Shrewsbury today issued a safety warning after children were spotted swimming in the River Severn. A concerned member of the public contacted police when he saw young children jumping into the river from the boathouse landing stage between Porthill and Kingsland bridges at around 5.15pm yesterday. An officer attended and spoke to some youngsters who had been in the water, advising of the dangers of playing or swimming in the river. A police spokesman said today: "The River Severn is extremely dangerous, even when it's levels are low.
You are asked to vote
May 28th, 2009
People in Telford and Wrekin are being given the chance to recognise health care staff who they feel have made a significant difference to them. For the first time, members of the public will have the chance to vote for a category in the NHS Telford and Wrekin staff awards - Celebrating Success.
Dog walking group created
May 27th, 2009
Officers from the Central Telford Local Policing Team, in conjunction with the local Neighbourhood Watch Administration Team, have now completed preparations ahead of the launch of DogWatch - a crime prevention initiative where dog walkers are being asked to report any suspicious incidents they see to police.
Telford families fight food waste
May 27th, 2009
Four Telford homes, involved in a Telford & Wrekin Council project to reduce food waste, celebrated the project’s success at The Green Wood Trust. Everyone who attended brought along meals that were made from leftover food. In the UK, many households are believed to waste between £400 and £600 per year on food waste depending on the size of the household. Between January and April 2009, Telford & Wrekin Council worked with these homes, encouraging everyone to follow simple rules to reduce unnecessary food waste and save money.
The Criminal Justice System Explained
May 26th, 2009
Ever wondered what happens to someone after they have been arrested? West Mercia Criminal Justice Board have produced a short film aimed at everyone and anyone who wants to know more about the Criminal Justice System. The film will be aired for the first time to an audience at Telford Shopping Centre for 7 days starting on Bank Holiday Monday, 25th May. The West Mercia Criminal Justice Board teamed up with LBV television and have produced a short film on the Criminal Justice System. The film shows two scenarios, one adult offender and one young offender, both played by actors.
More carriages for Wrexham and Shropshire
May 22nd, 2009
Wrexham & Shropshire is adding extra carriages to its trains to cope with the expected demand over half term next week – giving even more people the opportunity to enjoy a day out in the capital. This will mean that more families will be able to enjoy the lower prices of Wrexham and Shropshire Railways and its direct return rail service from Shropshire to London Marylebone. Not only do you have the advantage of a direct through route from the county to London Marylebone rail terminus.
Chop Shop still offering fantastic service
May 22nd, 2009The Chop Shop, based within the Netto store, Wrekin Retail Park, near Wellington, would like to reassure their loyal customers that they are not closing down. "With the sudden closure of the Netto store, we are having to move out from the Netto premises. We are in the fortunate position of having two alternative branches locally, our branch in Market Street, Oakengates and also our branch within Wellington Market.
