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Let’s get Telford on the Bake Off

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Could we get Telford represented in The Great British Bake Off?

Time to step up our baking game as the application window for the 17th series of The Great British Bake Off is rapidly closing. The production team is actively seeking a mix of contestants to reflect the range in age, location, gender, and diversity of amateur bakers in Britain, meaning a local resident has a strong chance.

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Elections Super Thursday in offing as 14 candidates stand for three Telford parish seats

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A by-elections Super Thursday is in the offing in Telford as 14 candidates representing six parties battle for just three seats.

The by-elections in St George’s, Wellington and Oakengates will be held on Thursday, November 20, with Labour, the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats fielding candidates in all three seats.

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Multi-million cuts and efficiencies needed at Telford & Wrekin

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Cuts and ‘efficiencies’ of more than £4million will be needed at Telford & Wrekin Council over the next five months if it is to stay within budget, a report reveals.

Officials at the Labour controlled council have forecast a massive further increase in care costs for elderly people which they say has been identified in the last three months.

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Ombudsman closes door on council tax arrears case

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An ombudsman has thrown out a woman’s complaint that Telford & Wrekin Council had failed to consider her circumstances before taking court action over years of council tax arrears.

Court action was initiated against the woman, referred to as ‘Mrs X’, and she took her complaint about the council’s pursuit of “significant council tax arrears” from 2009 to 2024 to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.

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It’s November, and AFC Telford United are still in the FA Cup?

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It may be hard to believe for anyone who is at least casually acquainted with the Bucks’ recent history; however, if you ask regular supporters at the SEAH Stadium, they’ll probably tell you that there’s a very different feel around the Bucks right now.

Rich Wharton looks at the FA Cup run AFC Telford find themselves in…

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Shropshire Warriors winning streak

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The Shropshire Warriors Men’s National League team are riding high after a commanding 107–82 victory over the Walsall Wizards last weekend, their third consecutive win, and will be looking to keep that momentum going, as they return home to the Telford College Arena this Saturday.

Tip-off is at 4:00 PM on 1st November 2025, with doors opening at 3:30 PM at the Telford College Arena (Haybridge Rd, Wellington, Telford TF1 2NP) and better yet entry is completely FREE.

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Duo impress rugby star with 10 stone loss

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Two women from Telford have celebrated reaching the finals of a national weight-loss competition after shedding more than 10 stone between them. Kelly Nurse and Carla Smith were two of only 42 women from across the UK and Ireland to reach the semi-finals of Slimming World’s Woman of the Year 2025.

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Three town council seats go to the ballot box

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Residents across Telford are preparing to vote in a trio of crucial local by-elections next month as three vacant seats on various town and parish councils need filling. The polls will open on Thursday, November 20.

The three contests cover three distinct areas, prompting local parties and independents to put forward candidates to represent their communities.

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Shropshire charity recruiting for new leadership role

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A long-standing local charity serving residents across Shropshire, Citizens Advice Shropshire, has begun the recruitment process for a new Chair to lead its Trustee Board.

The search comes as current Chair, Chris Boote, prepares to step down from the role in 2026 after six years leading the board. The new Chair will be joining an organisation that has served the community for more than 80 years.

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Wellington Cricket Club Big Blast on Saturday

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Wellington Cricket Club is gearing up for its annual fireworks spectacular, ‘The Big Blast’, this Saturday, 1st November, and organisers are urging people across Telford to buy their tickets now. The event is strictly online-only admission, meaning absolutely no tickets will be available to purchase at the gate.

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Telford’s Talbots Law expands Agricultural Law team

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Sara Pickerin and Nicholas Playford, who have more than 40 years’ collective experience in the sector, join the fast-growing firm as part of its commitment to supporting hundreds of clients in rural areas.

This latest growth in the Agricultural team forms part of the business’ wider expansion strategy, an expansion strategy that has seen it grow from £18m turnover in 2021 to more than £40m annual fees this year.

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[Ad] How Interhearing Telford is helping the community hear better

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Many people in Telford don’t realise just how important ear health is until a problem begins to affect their daily life. Whether it’s struggling to hear conversations clearly, a feeling of fullness in the ears, or that annoying blocked sensation that just won’t go away, earwax buildup is one of the most common yet easily treatable causes of hearing difficulties.

That’s why Interhearing’s Telford, located within Court Street Medical Practice (Court St, Telford TF7 5EE), is helping local residents take better care of their hearing through professional ear wax removal and hearing tests.

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Council vows to protect care for elderly residents

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Telford & Wrekin Council is prioritising support for vulnerable people, particularly the elderly, as it grapples with a significant challenge to its budget due to soaring adult social care costs.

The Council’s Cabinet will next week review a financial monitoring report that outlines in-year pressures, the largest of which is in adult social care. This service, which was allocated £77 million at the start of the financial year, is now forecast to require an additional £14 million by the end of March 2026.

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Inspiring Elite Hampers recognised by SmallBiz100

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Elite Hampers in Telford has been named as one of the UK’s 100 most inspiring small businesses for 2025 by the Small Business Saturday campaign, as it kicks off its annual call to champion and support the nation’s favourite businesses.

Elite Hampers, a corporate gifting business devoted to adding value to business relationships by providing a bespoke gifting service, was founded by Jeevan Punj in 2021.

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Charity’s delight as Council collaboration secures new Wellington home

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The volunteers at Cats Protection Telford & District had been dismayed to discover their popular town centre market stall had not been safeguarded as part of the Wellington Market regeneration, however after months of negotiations, they will be supported by the Council’s Regeneration team to take over the space previously held by Spirit of Bulgaria in the Market Piazza, on Market Street, just inside the market gateway. 

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‘We’re going to light up Wellington’

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Town councillors are promising to ‘light up Wellington’ with all-new Christmas illuminations this year.

The Shropshire town’s council has an increased budget of £27,500 to spend on  putting on a modern show with changeable coloured lights as it looks to get people in the Christmas spirit across the centre of Wellington, Arleston, Brooklands and Shawbirch.

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Something Sketchy: A Unique Comedy Project Unveiled

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Ask Seek Knock, the Shropshire-based production company with a focus on welcoming sets and accessibility, have unveiled the poster for their sketch show pilot project, Something Sketchy.

All sketches are written by Luke Allen but include a range of local crew, based on the location of the sketch. Sketches have been filmed in Birmingham, Telford, Bristol and London, celebrating regional talent and community collaboration.

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Man taken to hospital after fire

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Three fire appliances were scrambled to The Ley on Tuesday (28 October) after a fire was reported at 6.29pm. Crews from Telford Central and Wellington fire stations attended the scene, where a ‘House Fire Persons Reported’ was initially declared.

Firefighters confirmed that all residents were accounted for shortly after arriving. One male was taken into the care of the West Midlands Ambulance Service.

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Leona praises ‘life-changing’ college experience

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Aspiring social worker Leona Jones has described her training at Telford College as a ‘life-changing experience’.

Sarah Capewell, employer relationship manager at Telford College who worked closely with Leona, described her as ‘a true inspiration’. “We are so proud of Leona, who is doing amazing things. It has been a true pleasure working with her.”

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Christopher Turley Armed Forces Community Hub officially opens in Dawley

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A new space dedicated to supporting military personnel, veterans and families in Telford and Wrekin is now officially open.

The Christopher Turley Armed Forces Community Hub was officially opened at Dawley House, Burton Street, Dawley on Friday last week (24 October). It provides a community space for serving armed forces personnel, veterans, and their families, offering tailored support and services in a welcoming environment.

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Christmas Shopping Night in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK

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Dobbies Garden Centres is encouraging customers to come along to the Telford store on Thursday 27 November to be the first to shop exclusive Black Friday offers at its late-night shopping event, in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK.

Customers at the Telford store will receive a glass of prosecco or a soft drink on arrival, the opportunity to book in to visit Santa in his North Pole adventure themed Grotto and enjoy entertainment from local community groups who have been invited to perform in store.  

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Fully funded Sales Development Programme launched

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Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and delivered in partnership with Invest Telford, the Council’s business support team, the programme will offer a mix of tailored workshops and one-to-one mentoring for a wide range of SME businesses.

The training, delivered by European Innovation, will focus on practical methods to help businesses secure new contracts, improve sales performance and build sustainable growth.

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Glamour and generosity raise over £3,000

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An evening of sparkle, style, and spectacular generosity saw nearly 100 women gather for the annual Posh Frocks Ladies Charity Event, raising an impressive £3,036 for Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin.

Hosted at the Hadley Park Hotel in Telford on Friday 17th October, the sell-out event welcomed around 95 guests across 11 tables, all dressed to impress for a fun-filled evening in support of older people in the community.

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Award is in safe hands with star student Harrison

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The ‘Football and Education’ programme, which has been relaunched by Telford College this year, gives students the chance to obtain a sports qualification alongside a series of enrichment opportunities with the Premier League club.

The students get a chance to wear the famous old gold colours and represent Wolves Foundation in fixtures against other professional club foundation teams in the ECFL league.

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Telford Live TV – The one about Property

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The property landscape is the focus of the new Telford Live TV podcast, which launched this week. In the first episode, listeners are given an in-depth look at the housing market in the town with expert Lisa from DB Roberts.

The discussion highlights that a first-time buyer can enter the market with property values ranging from around £60,000 up to £220,000 for a three-bedroom semi-detached house.

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Zac’s Fund for young people with cancer now open

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The Foundation has already awarded £27,000 of grants from Zac’s Fund and has now opened applications for a third round of grants for a further £15,000. The funding is available to give financial support to children and young people, aged up to and including 21 years of age with a cancer diagnosis.  

Applications are open now and can be made up to December 8 . Successful applicants will be notified in late January 2026.

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Jackfield Band to headline charity concert

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An evening of live music will take place on Saturday 15 November at Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby, raising vital funds for Children’s Services at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust (SaTH).

Featuring performances by the award-winning Jackfield Brass Band and the Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby Jazz Band, the concert will run from 7pm to 9.30pm

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Trunk or Treat? Spooky fun at Crudgington School

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Crudgington School’s annual ‘Trunk or Treat’ event has become one of the highlights on the village’s social calendar – and this year’s event proved to be one of the best yet.

Parents, friends and staff gathered on the school car park to lead children on a trick or treat adventure around some incredibly decorated car boots.

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Joy for Tibberton as council adds a 5pm bus from Newport to timetable

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A parish council leader is ‘very happy’ that concerns about the last bus from Newport to Tibberton and Cherrington being too early in the afternoon have been listened to.

Telford & Wrekin Council recently announced that its Travel Telford 103 service timetable has been changed to add a 5pm bus from Newport amid a raft of tweaks to the six services that the council runs across the borough.

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More homes destined for Priorslee

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Plans have been lodged for the next 135 homes to be built as part of a 1,100-dwellings development on the outskirts of Telford.

Planning agent Roebuck Planning, based in Milton Keyes, has told Telford & Wrekin Council that the application makes provision for 24 per cent of the homes to be classified as “affordable”.

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Man told to go to court after decision left family ‘homeless’

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A man who claimed that Telford & Wrekin Council ‘wrongly’ made him and his family homeless has been advised to take the issue to the courts.

The man, known as Mr X, went to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman claiming that there had been a mix up over three offers of accommodation from the council.

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