Tenbury Wells news, page 2


Tenbury Wells councillors in Tesco backing U-turn

Civic leaders in Tenbury Wells have performed a U-turn by backing controversial plans for a Tesco superstore to be built on the town’s former cattle market – just weeks after opposing the scheme.


Tenbury Wells businesses back Tesco, survey claims

More than 70 per cent of businesses in Tenbury Wells which responded to a survey have backed controversial plans for a Tesco superstore to be built on the town’s former cattle market, it has been revealed.


Concern Tenbury Wells will be cut off by work

Tenbury Wells could become an “island” cut off from surrounding towns if the area suffers a harsh winter while the historic Teme Bridge is closed for £1.5 million repairs, it has been claimed.


More time for Tenbury Wells Tesco comments

The deadline for comments on Tesco’s controversial third attempt to enter Tenbury Wells has been extended by 18 days.


No referendum on Tenbury Wells Tesco plans

Campaigners’ calls for a referendum on plans for a new multi-million pound Tesco superstore in Tenbury Wells have been snubbed after it was claimed a poll would cost taxpayers £1,300.


Decision paves way for Tenbury Wells cinema revamp

A major planning obstacle delaying the long-awaited £800,000 revamp of a 1930s cinema in Tenbury Wells has been removed, developers revealed today.


First image of Tesco store bid

This is the first image of a planned 15,000sq ft Tesco superstore which could bring up to 150 jobs to Tenbury Wells.


Shoe retail firm to shut three shops

An historic family-run shoe retail business which dates back 120 years is closing three of its shops with the loss of 12 jobs in Mid Wales and Shropshire.


Tenbury Wells Tesco protesters in Plan B plea

Campaigners aiming to stop Tesco’s multi-million pound bid for a new store in Tenbury Wells will tonight plead with councillors to support their alternative plan for the former Cattle Market site.


Tesco’s third Tenbury Wells application sparks referendum call

Fresh plans for a multi-million pound Tesco superstore in Tenbury Wells, which could create 150 jobs, have sparked calls for a referendum among angry campaigners.


No taxpayer cash for Tenbury Wells council gowns

No taxpayers’ money will be spent on gowns and medals for councillors in Tenbury Wells after councillors decided it was the “wrong time” to buy the ceremonial items.


Ceremonial gowns bid sparks criticism

Councillors in Tenbury Wells are considering spending hundreds of pounds on ceremonial gowns to wear at official functions, it was revealed today.


Bridge repair fears for Tenbury Wells economy

Traders today claimed that millions of pounds will be lost from Tenbury’s economy if councils refuse calls to build a temporary road bridge when Teme Bridge shuts for major repairs.


Car set on fire in freak accident

A couple had a lucky escape after a freak accident which saw a fuel can fall from a lorry and set their car on fire on a Shropshire road.


Big facelift for Tenbury Wells

Tenbury Wells is to undergo a major facelift which will see town centre streets spruced up and major repairs to a historic bridge in a scheme which could run into millions of pounds.


Councillors oppose Tenbury Wells homes plan

Councillors in Tenbury Wells have unanimously opposed plans to build 94 homes in the town.


Airlift after two injured in crash

A woman in her 40s was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a two-car crash on the south Shropshire border.


Tesco considering appeal over Tenbury Wells store plan

Tesco bosses today said they were still considering whether to fight for permission to build a store in Tenbury Wells.


Tesco to decide next move over Tenbury Wells store bid

Retail giant Tesco today revealed it could be up to a month before it decides its next step after losing a bid for a new store on the south Shropshire border.


Sold-out Jim Davidson adds second show in Tenbury Wells

Comedian  Jim Davidson has added another performance on the country border after his scheduled show sold out.


Councillors back fight against supermarket growth

Councillors have joined forces with Shrewsbury residents to fight multi-million pound expansion plans by Sainsbury’s – amid fears it could sound a death knell for the town centre.


Tenbury Wells Tesco store plans to be discussed

Controversial plans to build a Tesco store on the south Shropshire border are due to be discussed at a rescheduled meeting tomorrow.


Delight over £700,000 aid

Tenbury Wells has received an early Christmas present after nearly £700,000 was awarded to secure the future of the town’s crumbling grade II listed cinema.


Tesco ‘surprised’ as planning officers reject Tenbury Wells plans

Supermarket giant Tesco today said it was “surprised and disappointed” that planning officers had recommended proposals for a store in Tenbury Wells are thrown out.


Protest over Tenbury Wells Tesco plans

Angry residents in Tenbury Wells, on the south Shropshire border, have held a public demonstration in their bid to stop a Tesco superstore being built.


Public protest over Tenbury Wells Tesco plan

Campaigners fighting plans for a Tesco superstore in Tenbury Wells were due to gather for a public protest outside the town’s Pump Rooms today.


Tesco to resubmit Tenbury Wells plans

Plans to build a new Tesco store in Tenbury Wells are due to be re-submitted tomorrow, the store said.


Is Tenbury Wells smell deterring tourists?

Pungent smells from drains along with parking charges are being blamed following claims tourists are shunning a market town on the south Shropshire border.


Action urged over Tenbury Wells’ ‘appalling’ season

The market town of Tenbury Wells on the south Shropshire border has endured an “appalling” summer of tourism – with officials claiming action needs to be taken to entice more people.


Tributes to Tenbury Wells businessman George Bowkett

A Tenbury businessman who built up a successful supermarket business in the town has died.

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