Disorder in Ketley Bank
March 8th, 2010Police officers in Telford are appealing for witnesses following disorder in Ketley Bank that left a 25-year-old woman with minor puncture wounds to her right leg. The incident occurred outside an address on Fifth Avenue on Sunday 7th March.
Sometime between 5.30pm and 6.30pm it appears an altercation took place that involved a number of people, many of whom appeared to know each other. It seems the altercation was sparked by an argument that took place earlier in the day in the Hare and Hounds public house in Oakengates.
Tags: Refurb for Wellington’s ‘oldest pub’
March 5th, 2010
What is thought to be Wellington’s oldest trading pub, The White Lion in Crown Street, has been given a new lease of life, after being taken over by new management.
A spokesman for the White Lion said: “Although the inside of the pub was sound, it was in need of a make-over, so we decided to close down for several days, while a team of skilled tradesmen and women worked on the pub. And all praise to them, because in the time that was available to them, they did an absolutely first rate job.”
Making your views count for Oakengates
March 4th, 2010Telford & Wrekin Council is urging residents, businesses and community groups to come along to a drop-in workshop to help plan for the regeneration of Oakengates this weekend.
Urban Designer David Orr has already held a successful walkabout in the town to identify what the current issues and challenges are for the local community and what they see as priority for making future improvements.
And residents will be given another opportunity on Saturday to participate in various activities alongside David Orr and council officers to think about the future of their town.
Police organise community basketball match
March 4th, 2010PC John Walters, Local Police Officer for Wrockwardine Wood and Trench, has confirmed that preparations are now almost complete for a community basketball match he has organised.
The match, which will see a police and local authority team take on a team of young people from the local community, is taking place at Oakengates Leisure Centre on Monday 8th March with ‘tip-off’ being at 6pm.
Oakengates Theatre @ the place invites youth participation
March 4th, 2010Comedian Stephen K Amos’ top-selling show, ‘The Feelgood Factor’, coincided with Oakengates Theatre’s celebration of the first anniversary of ‘A Night Less Ordinary’, the Arts Council scheme which provides free theatre tickets to people under 26.
One of the young people commented, “The show was great and we really enjoyed it. I think the scheme is a brilliant idea as it gives younger people a chance to experience different areas of culture which could broaden their interests.”
Postal votes issued for Parish Council by-elections
March 4th, 2010Just over 5,000 postal votes have now been issued to postal voters in three parish wards who go to the polls next Thursday (March 11).
By elections are being held for the Hadley and Leegomery Ward of Hadley & Leegomery Parish Council, the Central Ward of Lawley & Overdale Parish Council and the Oakengates Ward of Oakengates Town Council.
Telford and Wrekin has the fifth highest number of postal voters in the country, with one in three of borough electors voting by post.
Music showcase celebrates borough’s young talent
March 3rd, 2010Children and young people from Telford and Wrekin schools have been making music that will be showcased at Oakengates Theatre @ The Place on Wednesday 17 March.
The doors will open at 7pm where students will be ready to hit the stage with their musical performances. Tickets for the Telford and Wrekin Music Showcase are now on sale at The Place Box Office.
Speak up about Oakengates
March 1st, 2010Residents, businesses and community groups are being given another opportunity to get involved in developing regeneration plans for Oakengates next month.
Urban Designer David Orr has already held a successful walkabout in the town to identify what the current issues and challenges are for the local community and what they see as priority for making future improvements.
Music showcase celebrates borough’s young talent
March 1st, 2010Children and young people from Telford and Wrekin schools have been making music that will be showcased at Oakengates Theatre @ The Place on Wednesday 17 March.
The doors will open at 7pm where students will be ready to hit the stage with their musical performances. Tickets for the Telford and Wrekin Music Showcase are now on sale at The Place Box Office.
Borough prepares for by-elections for Parish Council seats
February 24th, 2010On Thursday (March 11) voters in three parish wards go to the polls to decide who will represent them on their parish councils.
By-elections are being held for the Hadley and Leegomery Ward of Hadley & Leegomery Parish Council, Central Ward Lawley & Overdale Parish Council and Oakengates Ward of Oakengates Town Council.
Polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm on Thursday for those wanting to cast their votes in person.
