David Tooley
Local Democracy Reporter covering Telford and Wrekin
Shropshire fire service cancels Christmas celebration as budget worries loom
‘Not solely about weight’ – council responds to concern that new solar-powered speed devices in Telford ‘too heavy’ for lamp posts
'The house vibrates' - Telford residents at ‘wits’ end’ as lorry drivers 'ignore' ban
Prove it! Councillors in Telford clash over effectiveness of neighbourhood enforcement officers
Wellington Town Council secures former Halifax building in town centre
Telford & Wrekin Council given power to inspect taxis and minicabs licensed by city authority
Wellington town council ‘audit’ of hanging baskets found 10 were not there
'I have mixed emotions' - Long-serving parish clerk steps away from Telford post after 23 years
‘You can’t put a fence around your own land for these reasons’ - planners tell Telford resident
Former Telford community hall can be demolished, inspector rules
‘Essential’ work planned for Newport’s historic Bridge Inn as plans lodged
Residents call for by-election to fill vacant Oakengates Town Council seat
'There is more to life than your exam results' - Telford mum’s vital message to young people on World Mental Health Day after son's tragic death
Case of official who wore lanyard to asylum seeker hotel protest serves as cautionary tale to Telford councillors
Surprise as Telford road closes with ‘one day’s notice’ for ‘experiment’
Telford couple told to tear down home extension after inspector sides with council
Telford residents call for by-elections to fill two out of three vacant councillor seats
Farm wants reservoir the size of eight swimming pools so it can keep growing potatoes for Walkers and Kettle
Telford pub could be converted into four homes with two-storey extension
‘There will be an accident if we’re not careful’: Action pledge on 'appalling' parking at Telford hospital
More than one in five patients waiting more than 12 hours in Shropshire A&E departments, figures show
'Unsubstantiated claims': Developer refused permission for eight flats behind Telford pub lodges appeal
Second bid to turn Telford house into supported housing unit for care leavers
Shropshire neighbours in uproar over 'self-build windfall' home plans are backed by council following fears of 'overshadowing' and loss of privacy
Financial screws tightening at Shropcom as NHS England keeps up budget pressure on trusts
Popular Telford councillor's legacy to be remembered at beauty spot he championed
Domestic abuse in Telford in the spotlight as tendering process begins for support service
'I've resigned as a Shropshire town councillor because of my condition - I want to spread awareness of how it affects lives'
Hidden root decay makes protected Telford trees ‘unacceptable risk’ to public – report
Telford residents are being given chance to request elections to replace respected Councillor Ernie Dabbs
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