Kate Baldock

West Midlands

BBC journalist / shared aft bulletin reader for Shrops & Hereford&Worcs. Former Global journalist. Views are my own. [email protected]

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Telford woodland support group looks to help more veterans

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Kate Baldock

Woodland support group looks to help more veteransKate BaldockBBCVeterans (left to right) Shaun Cleary, Gary Morris and Simon Cooper all said they had benefited from the programmeA programme which supports former members of the armed forces and helps them adjust to civilian life has said it is always open to new members.
Newport toddler group parents struggle as costs rise

1 month ago | bbc.com | Kate Baldock

Toddler group parents struggle as costs riseKate BaldockBBCPhilippa Crumpton said she had shopped around after seeing her broadband costs riseParents at a toddler group say they are being left with nothing in their pockets at the end of the month because of rising costs straining their family finances.
Shropshire traders worried about town centre regeneration

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Kate Baldock

Image caption, Work to redevelop Oakengates started in 2023Businesses in a Shropshire town centre that is being redeveloped have asked for extra support from their local authority. Work in Oakengates, Telford, began in 2023, and traders have said it has caused shoppers to stay away. The work, which also involves the building of a new theatre, is due to continue until the end of 2026.
Shropshire traders worried about town centre regeneration

1 month ago | bbc.com | Kate Baldock

Traders worried about town centre regenerationKate BaldockBBCWork to redevelop Oakengates started in 2023Businesses in a Shropshire town centre that is being redeveloped have asked for extra support from their local authority. Work in Oakengates, Telford, began in 2023, and traders have said it has caused shoppers to stay away. The work, which also involves the building of a new theatre, is due to continue until the end of 2026.
Rural students' transport woes disrupt education

1 month ago | bbc.com | Kate Baldock

Rural students' transport woes 'disrupt education'Kate BaldockPA MediaSixth form students who live in rural areas fear their exam grades will be affected because of poor public transport linksRural sixth form students have complained a lack of public transport is threatening their education because getting to college is difficult.
'Heartbreak' as vandals destroy Covid memorial trees

2 months ago | bbc.com | Kate Baldock |Gemma Sherlock

Kate Baldock & Gemma SherlockBBC News, West MidlandsTwenty-five trees planted in a Covid memorial woodland have been destroyed by "mindless vandals", a councillor has said. Trees belonging to the Queen Elizabeth II Covid Memorial Woodland in Strine Park and King Charles III Community Orchard in Victoria Park, Newport, have been snapped and torn down. Peter Scott, a councillor for Newport who was involved in the woodland tree planting from the start, said the vandalism was "soul-destroying".
Telford primary school's breakfast club is set to double

2 months ago | bbc.co.uk | Alex McIntyre |Kate Baldock

Image caption, Headteacher Carol McQuiggan says the school's breakfast club will grow to 120 childrenThe size of a school's breakfast club will double when its free half-hour childcare offer begins after Easter. Lawley Primary School in Telford was named among the first 750 schools across England to take part in the government-funded breakfast club scheme. As part of the trial, the school will offer free breakfasts to pupils and at least 30 minutes of free childcare.
Telford College partnership helps ex-prisoners back to work

2 months ago | bbc.co.uk | Kate Baldock |Tanya Gupta

Image caption, Operations manager Rita Wilkinson said Yellow Ribbon helped prisoners who otherwise would "fail at the first hurdle"Ex-prisoners are being helped to reintegrate into the world of work in a scheme run by Telford College and a local chaplaincy. The Yellow Ribbon Community Chaplaincy in Telford works to support former prisoners with basic needs and education when they are released. Dave, 48, who has spent 33 years in and out of prison, said it was "invaluable".
Telford College partnership helps ex-prisoners back to work

2 months ago | bbc.com | Kate Baldock

Partnership helps ex-prisoners back to workKate BaldockTanya GuptaBBCOperations manager Rita Wilkinson said Yellow Ribbon helped prisoners who otherwise would "fail at the first hurdle"Ex-prisoners are being helped to reintegrate into the world of work in a scheme run by Telford College and a local chaplaincy. The Yellow Ribbon Community Chaplaincy in Telford works to support former prisoners with basic needs and education when they are released.
Bridgnorth shopkeepers looking for support as bills rise

2 months ago | bbc.com | Kate Baldock

Traders looking for support as costs riseKate BaldockBBCHelen Upton said she hoped shoppers would understand why price rises were necessaryShopkeepers in a Shropshire town are asking people for their continued support, with prices set to rise again. The new financial year has brought with it increases to energy, water and council tax bills, and employers will also have to pay more in National Insurance contributions and the minimum wage.