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Stop smoking service expands

There are more virtual and in-person appointment for people who want to quit smoking in Telford.

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Heavy snow closes 42 schools across county

Snow on the roads has also caused several accidents in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

A man with dark hair, greying beard, glasses and wearing a vicar's collar under a green jacket and brown jumper. He is standing by some fencing and trees.

Judge rules council must disclose water test results

It comes after a campaigner raised concerns about the quality of the water, near a former landfill.

A nurse is sitting down in light blue uniform, and is placing her hands on top of the hands of an older woman. The older woman is wearing a black jumper. You can only see their torsos and legs.

Council predicts £4.2m social care overspend

Telford and Wrekin Council's finances are being discussed on Thursday at a cabinet meeting.

An artist impression of a three-storey building complex, with a number of trees around and vehicles parked in a car park. There are grass areas around the building and what appears to be a glass barrier around a balcony area.

Permission granted for 66-bed care home

The home is part of a larger development including a supermarket, coffee shop and petrol station.

Six people, five women and one man, are sitting around a table, holding white mugs. Councillor Kelly Middleton is on the left, followed by a blonde woman, a woman with red hair, and two women with grey hair. The man has white hair and facial hair.

Funding boost creates more warm spaces in borough

There are now 71 spaces that will open for people during the winter.

A man with short black hair and a trimmed greying beard. He is looking at the camera in a room at a community centre.

Hairdresser gives free cuts in community centre

Josh Humphries has been helping out with a half-term haircuts at a centre in Telford.

Seven people standing in front of Ercall Wood School in Wellington. Building work on an extension is going on behind them.

School on course to take 300 more pupils

A 300 pupil expansion plan at Ercall Wood Academy is making good progress.

Council leader Lee Carter sat behind a black laptop in an office, wearing a navy blue suit and light blue shirt

'All council budget savings will be made' - leader

Lee Carter says Telford & Wrekin Council is "financially robust", despite rising demands.