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Ben Goddard

Local Democracy Reporter

Local Democracy Reporter covering Telford and Wrekin

March 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Phone signal in Shropshire could be ‘significantly improved’ with plans to upgrade iconic Wrekin mast

Phone signal in Shropshire could be ‘significantly improved’ with plans to upgrade iconic Wrekin mast

November 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Café and kitchen plan for fishery in the Severn Valley

Café and kitchen plan for fishery in the Severn Valley

October 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Handover delays leading to 'tension' between paramedics and hospital staff

Handover delays leading to 'tension' between paramedics and hospital staff

Supporting image for story: Ambulance staff already stretched before winter pressure bites, says manager

Ambulance staff already stretched before winter pressure bites, says manager

October 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Councils to form joint committee in Local Enterprise Partnership change

Councils to form joint committee in Local Enterprise Partnership change

July 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bid to protect Ironbridge Gorge from development that could risk its World Heritage Site status

Bid to protect Ironbridge Gorge from development that could risk its World Heritage Site status

May 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Trainee doctor avoids sack for drinking on duty – and drink driving

Trainee doctor avoids sack for drinking on duty – and drink driving

May 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Officer who sent racist messages referencing the death of George Floyd faces hearing

Officer who sent racist messages referencing the death of George Floyd faces hearing