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The home was a newly built Wrekin Housing house

Appliance fault caused Wellington house fire

13/06/2025 Andy Smith

This weeks house fire on High Street, Wellington which saw crews…

Night Fury dragon, Toothless, and Hiccup (Mason Thames) in Universal Pictures’ live-action How to Train Your Dragon, written and directed by Dean DeBlois. © 2025 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

How to Train Your Dragon [2025]

13/06/2025 Jason Wright - Film Reviewer

How to Train Your Dragon is the live-action remake of the…

Ms Huntington, headteacher at the Telford Park School, Jacob, year 11 student and Councillor Shirley Reynolds, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, Education, Employment and Skills

Telford Students Get a Cool Reward for GCSE Hard Work

13/06/2025 Andy Smith

Year 11 students across Telford and Wrekin will be getting their…

The BIFoR FACE experiment facility located in a Staffordshire Woodland (Image credit University of Birmingham)

Transicon Future-Proofs World’s Largest Climate Experiment

13/06/2025 Andy Smith

Engineering specialist Transicon has played a vital role in future-proofing one…

Telford & Wrekin Council are proud to unveil the recycled assistive technology bench, created in collaboration with Medequip Connect.

Recycled technology bench at heart of community innovation and sustainability

13/06/2025 Andy Smith

A unique addition to Queen’s Road Supported Accommodation has been unveil…

Awards master of ceremonies Carl Jones with Shropshire Chamber chief executive Ruth Ross with

Business Awards excitement builds at ‘Meet The Finalists’ event

13/06/2025 Andy Smith

More than 100 people attended Shropshire Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Meet The…

On the 11 May 2025 at around 3:05pm, when items were taken.

Police appeal for help following Telford shop thefts

13/06/2025 Andy Smith

Officers are appealing to identify the people pictured as they believe…

Wellington Midsummer Fayre has a packed programme for 2025

Wellington Midsummer Fayre on Saturday

13/06/2025 Andy Smith

If you wanted to see people dressed up in 18th Century…

The couple said they began promoting their revolutionary technology in 2019 in Telford to help farmers add value to their agricultural by-products.

Organic fertiliser producer celebrates anniversary after £1m investment

13/06/2025 Andy Smith

A Shropshire organic fertiliser producer is marking its four-year anniversary after…

Dr Thasban Bhatt, Specialist Doctor in Anaesthetics, and Dr Vivek Eli, Consultant Anaesthetist.

Painkiller switch could save £10,000 a year

12/06/2025 Andy Smith

Using oral paracetamol instead of intravenous (IV) is improving patient care,…

“I’m enormously proud of this achievement as it confirms what we hoped – that we’re on the right track, providing Telford and Wrekin residents, businesses and partners with the best service in the country from their local authority." - David Sidaway

Telford & Wrekin Council wins ‘Council of the Year 2025’

12/06/2025 Andy Smith

Telford & Wrekin Council has been crowned ‘Council of the Year…

Amy Pugh, aged 34, of Stafford Road in Wolverhampton was found guilty of murder following the death of 32-year-old Kyle Pugh in March 2022.

Woman guilty of murdering Telford businessman

12/06/2025 Andy Smith

A woman who tried to claim her estranged husband had taken…

Group Chief Executive of Housing Plus Group, Wayne Gethings

Housing association CEO welcomes boost for affordable homes

12/06/2025 Andy Smith

News that the Government will inject £39 billion into new affordable…

Margarita Donkoh Lockner, currently studying Civil Engineering, has been shortlisted for the ‘Science Sector’ award

Undergraduate from Telford Shortlisted for Prestigious Award

12/06/2025 Andy Smith

On 10th July 2025, Margarita Donkoh Lockner who is based in Telford will…

The hub team is now aiming for national recognition

5,000 Patients pass through surgical hub in a year

12/06/2025 Andy Smith

Nearly 5,000 patients have had their operations at the elective surgery…

Jason Henley and Adrian Smith at the polytunnel at FOTTP

Town Park polytunnel produces fresh veg for care homes

12/06/2025 Andy Smith

Cucumbers, peas, beetroot, lettuce, corn, runner beans and more are all…

Filming the first episode at Telford College's Wellington campus

Lights, camera, action… movie stuntman’s new video podcast is launched

11/06/2025 Andy Smith

An award-winning film and TV stuntman has launched his new video…

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11/06/2025 Andy Smith

Telford & Wrekin’s Community Governance Review Telford & Wrekin Council is…

If you ever dreamed of being a hunter-gatherer, then this is your place.

Umami: Global Flavours, Local Gem

11/06/2025 Andy Smith

Forget those sprawling resort buffets in sun-drenched holiday spots – Telford’s…

An computer generated image showing the style of development proposed at site of the former Phoenix School in Dawley. Picture: Telford & Wrekin Council

212 Homes on former Phoenix School site

11/06/2025 David Tooley - Local Democracy Reporter

Members of the public can now make official comments on plans…

The council says it fully appreciates concerns raised by businesses and residents regarding the sudden spike in activity in the town centre

Rough sleeping and antisocial behaviour in Oakengates.

11/06/2025 Andy Smith

Telford & Wrekin Council have said that they are working in…

The popular Armed Forces Fun Day is set to return on Sunday 29 June 2025 at Broadoaks Playing Field, Donnington. Pic: Telford Live

Armed Forces Fun Day returns 2025

11/06/2025 Andy Smith

The free to enter event runs from 11am – 4pm on Sunday 29th June…

Harlech was also recently crowned by The Caterer magazine as the best wholesaler in the UK.

Local food wholesaler is one of the best places to work in the UK

11/06/2025 Andy Smith

A food wholesaler that “cares passionately” about its workers is one…

The crash on the A442 from the footbridge from a Telford Live Contributor

Rush hour chaos on the A442

11/06/2025 Andy Smith

It was chaos yesterday afternoon on the A442/Queensway/EP that runs through…

Holly Appleby was part of the club’s under 16 team which won the National Cup for the very first time.

Holly helps the Wolves secure national trophy win

11/06/2025 Andy Smith

A Newport student has made football history by winning a national…

The Italian AutoMoto Club has joined forces with Love Wellington to stage the gathering on the morning of July 5

Viva Italia as scooter day returns to Wellington

10/06/2025 Andy Smith

The streets of Wellington will be teeming with Italian scooters next…

M54 Delays around J3

Were you held up on the M54 this afternoon?

10/06/2025 Andy Smith

There were delays on the M54 this afternoon as traffic was…

Wellington's Town Crier, Damian Breeze congratulated the Bright & Beautiful team and cut a ribbon to declare its new offices officially open

Future looking bright for cleaning company

10/06/2025 Andy Smith

The future is looking brilliant for a successful Wellington cleaning company….

Doseley Halt is a collection of 36 two, three, four and five-bedroom homes

Telford Land Deal brings new homes to life at Doseley Halt

10/06/2025 Andy Smith

A major milestone has been reached at the Doseley Halt development…

Man arrested and firearms seized in Telford

10/06/2025 Andy Smith

A man has been arrested at an address in Telford after…

Wellington train station

Council backs proposed new London rail connection

10/06/2025 Andy Smith

Telford & Wrekin Council has given its full backing for the…

The home was a newly built Wrekin Housing house

Dogs rescued from Telford house fire

10/06/2025 Andy Smith

Amber Watch & Red Watch from Shropshire Fire and Rescue based…

Juliette Fozing has recently completed the Volunteer to Career Midwifery programme (V2C) at the Princess Royal Hospital

Volunteers week at Hospital Trust

10/06/2025 Andy Smith

Monday 2 June marked the start of Volunteers’ Week – a…

Telford & Wrekin Council offices at Southwater

Drop-in information sessions offer the chance to find out more about local Governance Review proposals

10/06/2025 Andy Smith

Telford & Wrekin Council is inviting residents, town and parish councils…

Alana Matthews, part of the campaign celebrating inclusivity and diversity in industry

In-Comm Training urges industry to back its ‘I’m Included’ inclusivity campaign

10/06/2025 Andy Smith

A high-profile campaign celebrating inclusivity and diversity in industry has been…

Waste was placed outside the defendant’s house due to a lack of bin space

Resident fined for rubbish dumped outside own home

09/06/2025 Andy Smith

Telford & Wrekin Council’s enforcement team has successfully prosecuted a resident…

A tour of the Telford foundry at Pam Building

A decade of creativity, determination and teamwork

09/06/2025 Andy Smith

Students at a Telford school are celebrating a remarkable milestone after…

Telford & Wrekin Council offices at Southwater

Telford & Wrekin Council offers support to residents and businesses affected by redundancy

09/06/2025 Andy Smith

Telford & Wrekin Council is committed to supporting residents and businesses…

Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery were selected by Dobbies’ Telford store as this year’s Dobbies Community Gardens winner. Susan Teale (centre) is pictured with Jayne Lane (left) and Darran Hancocks

Telford school chosen to receive support for their green space from Dobbies Garden Centres

09/06/2025 Andy Smith

Dobbies Garden Centres has announced the local charities and community organisations…

Barratt Homes is proud to support the Telford Sea Cadets with a £1,500 donation

Barratt Homes has donated £1,500 to the Telford Sea Cadets.

09/06/2025 Andy Smith

Training Ship Wrekin, otherwise known as TS Wrekin, has been operating…

£2.6 million chilled storage warehouse delivered by McPhillips

09/06/2025 Andy Smith

Award winning regional construction firm McPhillips (Wellington) Ltd has delivered a…

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