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  • Town Centre Torch Relay fun

    Published on Monday 14th May 2012

    Anyone wanting to see the London 2012 Torch Relay as it visits Telford town centre on the afternoon of May 30 can now join in a host of other attractions.

  • Visitor Centre to open

    Published on Friday 27th April 2012

    The new £950,000 Visitor Centre in Telford Town Park is set to open to the public this weekend as the regeneration of the town centre and its environs continues to gather pace.

  • Big names for Southwater!

    Published on Friday 30th March 2012

    Bella Italia, Zizzi, Harvester, Nando's, Wagamama's, Chimichanga, Premier Inn and Pizza Express are all coming to Telford's Southwater development!!!!

  • Leisure facilities open

    Published on Thursday 8th March 2012

    The leisure facilities at the newly refurbished Wellington Civic & Leisure Centre are now open to the public.

  • Abraham Darby Leisure Centre is open

    Published on Friday 3rd February 2012

    The heating problems experienced at Abraham Darby Sports & Leisure Centre have now been resolved. All of the centre’s facilities are now up and running as usual.

  • Abraham Darby Leisure Centre

    Published on Thursday 2nd February 2012

    The Council’s Abraham Darby Leisure Centre’s pool and some other facilities at the centre are likely to be closed for the remainder of Thursday.

  • Abraham Darby Leisure Facilities

    Published on Thursday 2nd February 2012

    The Council's Abraham Darby Leisure facilities in South Telford are not open to the public this morning due to heating problems.

  • Oakengates Swimming Pool update

    Published on Thursday 26th January 2012

    Following an investigation into an infrastructure failure at Oakengates Swimming Pool, we regret that the pool will remain closed for further repair and replacement works to be carried out.

  • Oakengates Swimming Pool Closed

    Published on Monday 23rd January 2012

    Engineers continue to carry out repair work. We hope to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

  • Primary School and leisure facilities opened

    Published on Monday 9th January 2012

    The new Woodlands Primary School and leisure facilities on the new Abraham Darby site have now both opened.

  • £1.5m Dawley investment

    Published on Wednesday 23rd November 2011

    Telford & Wrekin Council has welcomed Sport England’s announcement of £1.5m investment into the new Dawley Learning Community.

  • Town Centre Library

    Published on Tuesday 15th November 2011

    Telford Town Centre Library has now re-opened after being shut for most of the morning due to a power failure.

  • Come & see the Bluesmobile!

    Published on Wednesday 2nd November 2011

    The Blues Brother show is coming to Oakengates Theatre on November 19 - and this Saturday the famous Bluesmobile will be in Red Oak car park to promote it.

  • Dawley Day at the Bucks Head

    Published on Thursday 20th October 2011

    Telford & Wrekin Council’s cabinet will be supporting Saturday’s Dawley Day at the Bucks Head Stadium when AFC Telford United take on Gateshead in the Blue Square Bet Premier.

  • Spooktacular tales

    Published on Tuesday 11th October 2011

    Spooky stories and ghoulish crafts are in store for you at Stirchley Library this half term.

  • FREE Park & Ride bus to World Heritage Festival

    Published on Tuesday 20th September 2011

    FREE Park & Ride bus service to Ironbridge World Heritage Site Festival tomorrow. Buses every 20 minutes 11am - 8pm from Darby House, Telford Town Centre.

  • Park Live on Saturday

    Published on Wednesday 31st August 2011

    Eight up and coming young bands are set to rock the crowds in Telford Town Park on Saturday - when the annual Park Live festival takes place.

  • New Five a Side centre opens

    Published on Wednesday 24th August 2011

    A collaboration between Telford & Wrekin Council and AFC Telford United has led to the completion of a new purpose built five-a-side centre at the New Buck’s Head which will be opening soon.

  • Good luck to the Bucks tonight!

    Published on Tuesday 23rd August 2011

    The football season makes a belated return to the New Buck's Head this evening when AFC Telford United take on Lincoln City in their first home game of the Blue Square Bet Premier campaign.

  • Park Live Festival

    Published on Tuesday 16th August 2011

    With under one month to go until Park Live on 3 September, preparations are well under way for this year’s music festival.

  • Wellington Leisure Centre & Library

    Published on Friday 12th August 2011

    Residents are advised that both Wellington Civic & Leisure Centre and Wellington Library will be closed tomorrow (SAT AUG 13). Additionally AFC Telford Utd's game v Luton Town has been called off.

  • Telford's Talent

    Published on Tuesday 9th August 2011

    The hunt for the next star of Telford Talent is under way with the next audition taking place on Sunday 28 August at The Place, Oakengates.

  • Great weekend in Town Park

    Published on Friday 22nd July 2011

    It promises to be a fantastic fun-filled weekend in Telford Town Park - with two free family events taking place. CultureFest 2011 is on Saturday and Orchestral Manoeuvres is on Sunday.

  • Schools ski race

    Published on Monday 27th June 2011

    Young people from across the borough have the chance to take part in a regional schools ski race on 1 July at the Telford Snowboard & Ski Centre.

  • Tennis centre flex card deal

    Published on Thursday 16th June 2011

    Flex card holders are invited to take advantage of special introductory offers at the new Telford Tennis Centre between now and the beginning of September.

  • Telford Tennis Centre

    Published on Wednesday 15th June 2011

    The Telford Tennis Centre in Oakengates is opened today by former UK number one tennis star Greg Rusedski. Courts are free to use this afternoon and you could get a chance to play or train with Greg.

  • Your Moment To Shine

    Published on Monday 13th June 2011

    Here's a chance for you to have a real honour - the opportunity to carry the Olympic flame when it comes to Telford and Wrekin on its way to the 2012 Games.

  • Free swimming for under 16s

    Published on Wednesday 8th June 2011

    Telford & Wrekin Council is set to approve free swimming for young people under the age of 16 provided they have a valid flex card – starting at the beginning of the summer holidays.

  • Saturday Ice Fever For Hot Summer Nights

    Published on Monday 6th June 2011

    Telford Ice Rink is launching a new attraction for hot summer Saturdays - a family evening disco.

  • Families swim for a fiver this half term

    Published on Tuesday 31st May 2011

    Fancy a dip? Then why not take advantage of this fantastic swim offer throughout the half term period (31 May – 5 June).

  • Telford Talent to shine again

    Published on Monday 23rd May 2011

    Have you got a talent you think worthy of sharing with the world?! Then come and audition this summer and you could be taking centre stage at this year's Telford's Talent 2011.

  • Congratulations to the Bucks!

    Published on Monday 16th May 2011

    Well done to AFC Telford United on their promotion to the Blue Square Premier! The Bucks came from behind to beat Guiseley 3-2 in their crunch promotion play off final at the New Bucks Head yesterday.

  • Good luck to the Bucks

    Published on Wednesday 11th May 2011

    Best of luck to AFC Telford United ahead of their play off final against Yorkshire side Guiseley at the New Bucks Head on Sunday.

  • Borough set for Royal Wedding celebrations

    Published on Tuesday 26th April 2011

    With five street parties across the borough and a special high tea at Horsehay Village Golf Centre, Telford and Wrekin is set to celebrate the Royal Wedding on 29 April in style.

  • Oakengates swimming pool closure

    Published on Friday 1st April 2011

    Oakengates Leisure Centre swimming pool will close from Tuesday 5 April - Thursday 7 April while essential repairs are carried out.

  • Tour the Telford Tennis Centre development

    Published on Thursday 9th December 2010

    Telford & Wrekin Council, in partnership with construction firm Paveaways, is inviting local people tour the Telford Tennis Centre development at Oakengates Leisure Centre.

  • Oakengates Leisure Centre

    Published on Thursday 18th November 2010

    The gym and swimming pool at Oakengates Leisure Centre are currently closed after workmen accidentally severed a power cable. The facility is likely to re-open later today.

  • Work starts on Southwater

    Published on Wednesday 10th November 2010

    Work on the flagship £250 million scheme to create a thriving new heart for Telford is now under way in the Southwater area of the town centre.

  • Try out skiing and snowboarding for free!

    Published on Monday 1st November 2010

    Come and join in a day of fun at Telford Snowboard & Ski Centre this Saturday (Nov 6). Ski, snowboard, toboggan for free, displays by Austrian ski instructors & Telford Junior Racing Club, & much more

  • On site walkabout at Telford Tennis Centre

    Published on Wednesday 29th September 2010

    Come along this Saturday (2 October) 10am-2pm to see the developments so far for the Telford Community Tennis Centre at Oakengates Leisure Centre.

  • Ironbridge World Heritage Site Festival

    Published on Friday 24th September 2010

    Free park and ride buses will run every 20 minutes from Darby House in Telford Town Centre to the World Heritage Site Festival in Ironbridge over the weekend.

  • Your Community Matters

    Published on Monday 13th September 2010

    Residents of north Telford will get the chance to put their questions and concerns to council officials and partners agencies at the last Your Community Matters event this year.

  • Wellington Civic & Leisure Centre

    Published on Monday 13th September 2010

    The telephone and email system at Wellington Civic and Leisure Centre is currently not working. We apologise for any inconvenience and hope to rectify this as soon as possible.

  • Centre closed for chlorination

    Published on Tuesday 31st August 2010

    Please be aware that the Phoenix Sports Centre in Dawley will be closed from Friday September 3rd until Sunday September 5th while water chlorination treatment is carried out.

  • Wellington Civic & Leisure Centre

    Published on Tuesday 17th August 2010

    Due to ongoing works at Wellington Civic & Leisure Centre, the main entrance to the building will be closed from Thursday 19 August to Friday 20 August.

  • CultureFest2010

    Published on Tuesday 20th July 2010

    From hip hop dancers to Viking hoardes, there'll be hundreds of performers in Telford Town Park on Saturday as part of CultureFest 2010. Come and enjoy the fun free of charge from 11am to 5pm.

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