Telford and Wrekin council said it was drilling bore holes between the Jackfield tile museum and the Boat Inn to monitor the movement of the land.

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We remain confident in our drilling expertise and company standards, which are built upon a foundation of redundant safety systems to closely monitor pressure within the wellbore.

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