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David Tooley

Senior Reporter

Local Democracy Reporter covering Telford and Wrekin.

February 8, 2025

Objections to 'unique and exceptional' house plan for hamlet near Newport are overruled

February 7, 2025

‘Well-organised anti-vaxxers’ create challenge for Shropshire health chiefs in getting staff vaccinated

Crumbly concrete: Hospital bosses move to ‘address critical structural and safety concerns’ with power supply

February 6, 2025

£355 per hour – the cost of mystery ‘challenge’ to parish council budget

Life of councillor remembered in village following his death

Hundreds of people waiting more than 18 months for health appointments in Shropshire

Telford primary school children wow council with application for money to help them go on trips

Education|Feb 6

February 5, 2025

‘The law needs to change,’ says Telford sexual abuse victim denied compensation

‘Action’ to be taken over village flooding at last - but celebrations on hold

Environment|Feb 5

February 4, 2025

More electric vehicle charging points on the way for Telford and Wrekin car parks as 'lamppost power' considered

Environment|Feb 4

February 3, 2025

Developers behind care home plan for former Wellington cinema site want approval ‘without delay’

January 31, 2025

Shropshire NHS commissioners 'millions in the red' with demand for action plan for 'bleak’ financial

Telford hospital gives crumbly concrete update as temporary kitchen remains in use

Environment|Jan 31

Hundreds of Shropshire children having decayed teeth out in hospital, report reveals

January 30, 2025

Revealed: £300-a-week pay gap between Telford and London

Politics|Jan 30

January 29, 2025

‘Stop mangling our motions!’ Councillors clash over local democracy and planning reforms

Property|Jan 29

Council's Ask Tom digital assistant system 'leaves you feeling frustrated, confused and angry'

Solar panels plan for roof of ‘outbuilding’ near historic site with links to Darwin and Domesday Book

Property|Jan 29

Telford housing growth expected to bring in extra £3.24 million in council tax

Property|Jan 29

Plan lodged to change Telford house into children’s residential care home

Property|Jan 29

January 27, 2025

Bad smells continue to plague Telford residents as councillor demands 'answers' on landfill site

Environment|Jan 27

January 26, 2025

Labour councillors quiet but deadly vote crushes Tory farm tax motion

Environment|Jan 26

'Rachel from accounts' comment by Telford councillor sparks misogyny row

Politics|Jan 26

January 25, 2025

Telford council to ‘demand’ Labour government ‘reverse’ winter fuel allowance cut

Politics|Jan 25

January 23, 2025

Welsh Committee hears from representatives from Powys, Shropshire and North Wales

'Everyone wants help to tackle issues' - Cross border healthcare examined by MPs

Highways experts sticking with plan to remove white lines from Telford road

Transport|Jan 23

Return of Donald Trump could have an impact on Telford & Wrekin Council finances – report claims

Politics|Jan 23

January 22, 2025

Telford dog owner’s hackles raised by Wellington vets’ extension plan

Property|Jan 22

‘Central Park’ plans revealed for 1,100-home Telford development

Property|Jan 22

January 17, 2025

Latest planning application for 250 new homes in Lawley is out for consultation

Property|Jan 17

January 16, 2025

New 'local centre' proposed for huge 1,100-home Telford development

Property|Jan 16

Wellington saw ’50 per cent fall’ in shoplifting over Christmas, say police

January 15, 2025

Experienced Telford detective accused of gross misconduct defends accessing police records about himself and family

Bridgnorth|Jan 15

How ‘Ethel’ is helping Telford & Wrekin Council tackle ever-rising cost of social care in borough

Council's stray dog kenneling contract is out for renewal valued at up to £60,000

Environment|Jan 15

January 14, 2025

‘Perverse’ decision to refuse Newport children’s nursery relocation could be contested at appeal

January 13, 2025

Farm plans new access to take big machines off single track lane

Transport|Jan 13

January 12, 2025

Work continuing to protect much-loved Newport hotel

‘Hugely disappointed’ Telford nursery appealed unsuccessfully against shock Ofsted downgrade

Education|Jan 12

January 10, 2025

Newport Town Council still in the dark over plan to light up pathway after four years

Telford & Wrekin Council organised 'paupers' funerals' for two Madeley men in 2024, data shows

January 9, 2025

Telford & Wrekin Council commits to future of its bus routes despite budget ‘risk’

Telford & Wrekin Council in confidential talks over sale of millions of pounds worth of 'assets'

January 7, 2025

Council tax consultation being launched

£3.5 million plan lodged to allow Shropshire chicken farm to house 120,000 more birds

January 3, 2025

'I'll never forget his birthday!' Tiny baby born at Telford is a New Year's Day gift for Welshpool family

January 1, 2025

See inside former pub near Bridgnorth that's now on the housing market for around £1million

'A sad farewell' as Shropshire village hall's president steps down after 40 remarkable years

Inquest opened into death of man, 70, who died the day before he was due to appear in court on indecent image charges

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