Man convicted of shining laser at police plane
“Have you got a f***ing problem?” – Reed Beers greets the police who pinpointed his home as the source of the laser.
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Pc Ryan Davies and PCSO Jordan Newborough took to the streets of Wellington and streamed back their interactions.
Public invited to Virtual Ride-along with West Mercia Police
West Mercia Police are offering you the chance to take a closer look at the day-to-day policing activities of officers on the streets of Telford with a new technology-led monitoring system.
Find out more about how to take part on the website.
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Telford man jailed for theft, including from charity shop
Beatty-Thomas stole a total of £322 worth of goods, including £19 worth of clothes from the British Heart Foundation in Telford Centre. He also stole a £99 coat from Marks & Spencer and £65 worth of fragrances from Boots in Telford’s shopping centre.
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Health system gears up for resident doctor strikes
Resident doctors in England, formerly known as junior doctors, will strike from the day after Easter Monday from 7am on April 7 until 6:59am on April 13. If it goes ahead it will be the 15th round of strikes.
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Fire crews involved in pub lockout
While many would have welcomed a lock-in back in the day the team from Tweedale were called because the the staff had locked themselves out shortly before midday on Thursday.
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Telford business shortlisted for prestigious national award
The event is set to feature a special guest appearance and conversation with Academy Award-winning actor and humanitarian George Clooney.
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Expansion work started at Telford coffee specialist
Work has started on a major expansion at Hortonwood that will enable a growing business to bring its operations together on one site, remain in Telford and plan confidently for the future.
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Telford man banned from driving after being caught twice with drugs in system
A Telford driver has been handed a community order and a lengthy disqualification after being caught with cocaine in his system on two separate dates in December.
Read moreAmbulance trust puts spotlight on hospital handover times
The meeting also heard that some unnamed hospitals balance “corridor care” and “car park care” when emergency departments are under pressure.
Dr Steyn added that it is “hiding the reality with figures…’
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Councillor clash over Telford economic strategy leads to microphone switch off
Leaders of Telford & Wrekin Council’s two main political groups locked horns over different views of the authority’s approach to economic development.
Read moreTelford shoplifter jailed after meat and laundry detergent theft spree
A prolific shoplifter who targeted a Telford supermarket seven times in just over a week has been sentenced at Telford Magistrates’ Court.
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Ambulance trust set to ‘politely decline’ offer of more electric vehicles
The report noted that “four years into operation, this asset has proved that an emergency ambulance can be operated on a fully electric platform in a tightly controlled urban environment, however range, access to auxiliary power, reliability and recharging times remain a challenge”.
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Telford cheerleader joins first ever paralympic eligible team for world championships
A local cheerleader is heading to Florida to represent Great Britain in a historic move for disability sport. After overcoming a life-changing diagnosis, she has joined a ground-breaking squad aiming to prove that cheerleading belongs on the paralympic stage.
Read more45th Annual Wrekin Race this weekend
Hundreds of people walk up and down the Wrekin and Ercall each week, but on Sunday 29th March starting at 11am, runners will be tackling the local landmark aiming to run to the top and back as quickly as possible.
Runners or fast walkers of all abilities are welcome to come along and have a go and enter on the day or in advance through the Si entries site.
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Police and crime commissioner welcomes investment to tackle rural crime
Following a major national funding announcement, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has set out how new investment and local initiatives will help protect isolated communities and ensure farmers get the policing service they deserve.
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Read moreTelford man sentenced for assaulting police officer and shoplifting
A 54yr old man has been sentenced at Telford Magistrates’ Court following a series of incidents including a theft from Marks & Spencer and an attack on a police officer.
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Bridgnorth man banned from the roads for 40 months after drug driving in Telford
A Bridgnorth man has been stripped of his driving licence for more than three years after being caught behind the wheel in Telford with multiple controlled drugs in his system.
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Award winning cheerleaders plan for new dance studio
Cheer Force Ten Academy CIC has been operating for more than 15 years and supports grassroots sport and youth development. In that time its athletes and teams have won more than 500 national titles and in 2025 some were selected to represent Team GB.
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Proposals to sort out planning tangle at former Shropshire RAF base
An enforcement notice had been slapped on construction work at the former RAF High Ercall site at Cotwall Road, Shirlowe, after officials found that a building had been demolished rather than converted.
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Lifesavers praised after man collapses at Halesfield recycling centre
The dramatic incident took place at the Halesfield community recycling centre when a visitor suddenly collapsed.
Beth found herself having to resuscitate a man who had no pulse and had turned blue.
Read moreTelford teenager sentenced for possession of flick knife and cannabis
A Telford teenager has been sentenced at the local Magistrates’ Court after being caught with a restricted weapon and drugs at a private address.
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iconsys launches dedicated industrial cyber security solution
A leading control and automation specialist has reinforced its commitment to becoming a full industrial lifecycle partner by introducing a dedicated cyber security offer.
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Shropshire law firm FBC Manby Bowdler has strengthens its team with a series of key promotions (l-r) Megan Price, Adam Davies Olivia Jones, Tom Devey and Chloe Turner
New promotions as FBC Manby Bowdler continues to strengthen team
In Telford, Kate Rowley is promoted to partner and her Telford Family team colleague Chloe Turner is promoted to an associate having joined the firm as an apprentice solicitor in 2017 and qualifying in 2023.
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Permission granted for new houses in Donnington garden
A Telford resident has been given permission to build two four bed detached houses on his extensive garden land despite objections from his neighbours.
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Telford teenager sentenced for possession of weapon in young offender institution
A teenager from Snedshill has been handed a custodial sentence after being found in possession of a makeshift weapon while detained at a young offender institution.
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Telford man raises thousands for mental health following family tragedy
A Telford family has turned a heart-breaking personal loss into a powerful tribute as 19-year-old Elliott stepped into the boxing ring for the first time, following the sudden death of his father.
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Wayne Jenson, CEO Meeting Point House, Tigers players, Bryn Capps, Roary the Tiger, Deakin Fielder and Patrick (Brownie) Browne, along with team members from the Hummingbird Café.
Telford Town Centre Community Hub joins forces with Telford Tigers to raise awareness
The partnership was celebrated recently when Tigers players Bryn Capps, Deakin Fielder, and Patrick (Brownie) Browne visited the Hummingbird Café along with club mascot Roary the Tiger. Brownie, who relocated from Canada to Telford in August 2025, enjoyed his first full English breakfast alongside his teammates—an experience he had not previously had—highlighting the café’s role in creating memorable community moments.
Read moreTeenager sentenced after carrying machete on Telford street
A Leegomery teenager has appeared in court after being caught with a machete and drugs on a Telford street, resulting in a suspended prison sentence
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Joan Evans, Sue Adams, Rosaline Bishton (Springwood residents), Ashleigh Murrall (Springwood team member), Phil Haigh (Severn Hospice)
Springwood residents rally together to raise vital funds for Severn Hospice
Residents at Springwood, a ShireLiving independent living community in Shifnal, have come together to raise an impressive donation for Severn Hospice, following a year of community fundraising in memory of a much‑loved neighbour.
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Limit placed on Donnington HMO development
Previous planning applications for an eight bed HMO and a 10 bed HMO had been withdrawn.
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An impression of the new look Lawley Community Centre. Picture: Telford & Wrekin Council/Lawley and Overdale Parish Council
Next steps revealed in Lawley community centre plan
Officials believe it will achieve a profit for the parish in about two years through takings from being hired by community organisations and public bodies.
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Sue Hardeman (DB Roberts), Diane Brown (Sweets Galore, Wellington Market), Keli King (The Little Green Pantry) and Nick Dawe (DB Roberts)
Charity Sunflower Trail to bloom in Wellington this Easter
This Easter shops and businesses in Wellington will be blooming with colourful sunflowers, as Love Wellington hosts the Wellington Sunflower Easter Trail, in conjunction with the Lingen Davies Sunflower Appeal.
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Aviramp makes key appointment to strengthen Australian presence
Aviramp, which is based in Telford, was named in the most recent Sunday Times 100 – the prestigious ranking of Britain’s fastest-growing private companies – and is a current holder of the Queen’s Award for International Trade.
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Morris Property Breaks Ground on Extension for Craemer UK in Telford
Craemer UK is part of the Craemer Group, one of the leading manufacturers of plastic pallets, pallet boxes, plastic containers and wheelie bins. From its production facilities in Telford, the company supplies local authorities as well as the environmental, logistics and manufacturing industries throughout the UK and beyond.
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Telford commercial units earmarked for new padel courts
Warwick-based Padel + Play has lodged a planning application with Telford & Wrekin Council to turn a 2,957 sq metre commercial unit into an indoor padel court.
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Val Hardy, company secretary for McPhillips and Sonia Roberts, trustee at Shropshire Community Foundation
McPhillips doubles support for local communities
Following a hugely successful inaugural year, the McPhillips Community Fund will this year focus on improving the mental wellbeing of men in the region, and local charities and grassroots organisations are invited to apply for funds.
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Telford MP welcomes key appointment
The appointment of the independent Chair of the Pride in Place South Telford Neighbourhood Board has been announced, marking a major milestone in delivering a £30 million, ten-year transformation programme for Woodside, Brookside and Sutton Hill.
What would you spend the money on?
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Free Kids activities this Easter
This year’s Easter sessions will run from Saturday 28 March to Sunday 12 April and include a wide range of activities designed to keep children active, engaged and supported during the school break.
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Telford pharmacy set to close next month
A pharmacy in Telford is set to close at the end of next month as the business running it concentrates on its other premises just a short walk away.
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Independent chair appointed to lead south Telford £30million regeneration
A major milestone has been reached for a multi-million pound transformation project covering Woodside, Brookside, and Sutton Hill. With a new independent leader at the helm and significant funding secured, the drive to revitalise these south Telford communities is moving into its next vital phase.
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Hollinswood man banned for three years after drink driving near retail park
A Telford man has been handed a lengthy driving ban and a significant fine after being caught behind the wheel.
Read moreOakengates man jailed for shoplifting and assault
A Telford man has been sent to prison following a shoplifting incident and an assault in St Georges.
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Telford parish council seat vacant after councillor ‘non attendance’
A Telford parish councillor has lost his seat on one of the three councils he serves on after running up against the six months rule.
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Telford man banned from driving for multiple offences
Joseph Michael Lube, 39, was sentenced this week for separate incidents involving speeding in Shropshire and using a handheld device while driving on a motorway.
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Wellington Gears Up for 2026 Historic Bayley Mile
The 2026 race sees the generous sponsorship of Pave Aways Ltd, with all competitors treated to a free ice cream from King Cone to celebrate their finish.
Fancy taking part?
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Trench schoolgirl raises money for charity with handmade bracelet sale
An inspiring 11-year-old from Trench has captured the hearts of her community by turning her spare time into a creative fundraising mission. After writing a persuasive letter to her headteacher, she has managed to smash her charity targets.
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All 70 new homes planned will be ‘affordable’ say developers
The two hectare site off Waterloo Road is near Meadows Primary School and the applicants describe it as an irregular shaped, brownfield parcel of land.
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Telford businesses named and shamed for failing to pay minimum wage
Hundreds of employers across the country, including three businesses right here in Telford, have been hit with penalties after a government investigation into unpaid wages.
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Shropshire fire service aims to wipe out gender pay gap
Shropshire’s fire service wants to get more female firefighters in its ranks to finally wipe out its gender pay gap, a meeting heard.
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Councillor claims evidence of private meetings as parish council row escalates
A war of words has broken out at a local parish council after a councillor claimed that the democratic process was being side-lined by secret meetings.
The council’s chair has now hit back, raising questions about the complainant’s own attendance and impact in his ward.
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Tighter water efficiency standards proposed for Telford housing developments
Planning inspectors are being urged to allow higher efficiency standards in new homes built across Telford & Wrekin to help…
Read moreArleston woman sentenced after stealing over £1200 worth of goods
A local woman has been ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work after a series of thefts from Home Bargains and Co-op. Magistrates heard how over £1,200 worth of household goods, toiletries, and food were taken during a two-day shoplifting spree in Telford.
Read moreTelford man sentenced for restraining order breach and assault
A local man has been spared immediate jail after appearing in court to face charges of assault and breaching a court order designed to protect a woman in Telford.
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