Telford and Wrekin

British

noun

a unitary authority in W Central England, in Shropshire. Pop: 160 300 (2003 est). Area: 289 sq km (112 sq miles)

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NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin said a range of issues were causing extended waiting times to access hospital beds.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2022

Telford and Wrekin Council said it was working closely with schools to match children to the right places.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2022

Just 90 miles away in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Council has already processed 95% of its rebates, regardless of how residents pay their council tax bill.

From BBC • May 16, 2022

A spokesperson for Telford and Wrekin Council said it was looking to evacuate 60 properties in Ironbridge and that people who needed to leave would be spoken to or given a letter by council workers.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2022

Mr Ellery, senior coroner for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, said he would only hear the "bare facts" of the case due to the police probe.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2021

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