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Olympic mascots Wenlock and Mandeville snubbed over appearance fees
Olympic mascots Wenlock and Mandeville are being snubbed because it costs too much to hire them, it was today claimed.
Telford secondary schools decision is delayed by public response
The final decision on plans to bulldoze and rebuild five Telford secondary schools has been delayed after a massive public response.
Time for entrepreneurs as New College eyes link-ups
The new principal at a college in Wellington has his sights firmly set on preparing students for the world of work – saying that despite...
Shropshire schools in claims on GCSE gradings
Two more independent schools in Shropshire have complained that Government education inspectors failed to do their homework properly and...
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Ifton Heath Primary loses academy fight
A primary school facing closure as part of plans to create a ‘super- school’ near Oswestry has lost its bid for academy status.
Plans to demolish Ercall Wood Technology College submitted
A college in Telford could be knocked down and a new secondary school for 900 pupils built in its place – 150 more places than originally...
Shrewsbury College unveils £6m upgrade to campus
Up to £6 million is to be spent redeveloping the main campus of a college in Shropshire after bosses secured Government funding.
Powys County Council chiefs unveil plans to create two super schools
Plans have been unveiled to build two ‘super schools’ for three to 19 year olds in Powys. But the move could see the closure of at least...
Spring lambs on show at new animal care training venue
The Shipley Campus of Walford and North Shropshire College, near Bridgnorth, is due to launch a new full-time course in Animal Care from...
School fundraisers hit £10k target in just a year
When fundraisers supporting a rural Shropshire primary school were set a £10,000 target to help pay for a new demountable classroom, they...
Telford school-run parents warned on speeding
Parents who put children’s lives at risk by breaking the speed limit and parking illegally outside schools in Telford will face court...
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