HR in focus at Shropshire Chamber event
The next HR in Focus session will be held on Tuesday February 24, from 9.30am to 11.30am, at The Shropshire in Muxton, Telford.
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Student cook up a treat in young chef competition
Students from Burton Borough School in Newport have been putting their culinary skills to the test as part of this year’s Rotary Young Chef Competition.
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Cabinet gives Budget plans the green light
Telford & Wrekin Council’s Budget for 2026-27 will commit £150 million to looking after people most in need, equivalent to 70p in every £1 the Council spends used to support vulnerable children, people with disabilities and older adults living in the Borough.
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Housing association to open doors to more apprentices in 2026
A major local housing provider has announced plans to recruit more than a dozen new apprentices this year following a massive surge in applications. From site construction to office-based roles, find out how this award-nominated scheme is helping local people kickstart their careers across Telford and Shropshire.
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Telford MP pays tribute to local figures in Parliamentary speech
Telford’s history and its future took centre stage in Parliament this week as MP Shaun Davies name-checked several local legends and businesses during a key debate. From history preservation to community support, find out which local heroes received a special mention in the House of Commons.
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Tickets Launched for Night Time at the Zoo
Telford Zoo urges locals to buy tickets for their big summer event to support them through the winter months.
Night Time at the Zoo is a family-friendly after-hours experience at Exotic Zoo with live music, food and drinks, where you can party alongside the zoo’s nocturnal animals.
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Car rolls over at Shray Hill on Saturday morning
Emergency services have been dealing with an incident at Shray Hill this morning after a vehicle rolled over. Fire crews from Wellington attended the scene alongside police and paramedics.
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“Warrior Queen” pleads guilty to drug driving offences
‘The Warrior Queen’ from Telford is a familiar sight on TV and social media but this week she received her sentence in court for driving with cocaine in her system.
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All Nations Inn set to launch beer for International Women’s Day
The All Nations Inn has brewed a very special batch of their seasonal pale ale, Eliza Lewis, as part of the global International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day (IWCBD) project. and the beer will be officially launched at the pub at 3pm on Wednesday 18th February.
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Transport Secretary backs direct London train link for Telford
Telford could soon be reconnected to London by rail as a new bid for direct services gains high-level government backing. After a previous rejection, the latest plans for the Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway now include a key local stop—find out which station has been added to the route and what the Transport Secretary said in Parliament.
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Innovative theatre lists reduce waiting times for patients
Surgeons at the Princess Royal Hospital have hit a new milestone in cutting down waiting lists. Using a high-speed approach to routine operations, the team managed to treat dozens of patients in a single day—see how they are getting people through the doors faster than before.
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New 5 Star showroom set to create 20 new jobs in Telford
5 Star Windows & Conservatories is looking to take on fitters, designers, surveyors and sales specialists to work at its new state-of-the-art showroom in St Georges, which is due to open in May.
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Pictured at the launch event, from left, are Deborah Mitchell of Heaven, Jodie Allen, Ella Cox, Pippa Eley and Holly Wilkinson
Exciting new partnerships for college’s hair and beauty salons
The college has teamed up with locally based cosmetics company Heaven to supply skincare products, and with leading global brand L’Oréal for its professional haircare range.
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Apprentices reflect on the variety of their Chamber roles
Finance assistant apprentice Chloe Symms is now in her second year at the Chamber’s Telford offices, while Grace Bywater is in her first year as an events and training apprentice.
They sat down with the Chamber’s marketing co-ordinator – and former apprentice – Ella Preece to reflect on their journeys so far.
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RBSL opens applications for 2026 apprenticeship intake
One of Telford’s major employers is looking for its next generation of talent as applications open for several high-value apprenticeship roles. With a brand new career pathway added for 2026, this is a massive opportunity for local people to work on major defence projects for the British Army.
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Car ends up in woodland after Horsehay crash
Emergency services attended a crash in Horsehay this afternoon after a car ended up in woodland. A woman was treated by paramedics at the scene following a medical episode.
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Madeley pub reopens following six-figure investment
Sports fans in Madeley will notice a significant change, with the installation of modernised TV screens and sound systems showing Sky Sports and TNT Sports. The pub has also introduced a new dedicated darts zone and a pool table to enhance its “competitive socialising” offering.
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Wellington set for a flipping great day
Wellington is preparing for the return of its famous pancake race this half term. Local businesses are lining up to take part in a morning of “crazy games” in the heart of the town—find out how you can join the fun or volunteer for this year’s Shrove Tuesday celebrations.
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Try a Winter Olympic Sport – in Horsehay!
With the Winter Olympics currently capturing public attention, Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin is inviting local people aged 50 and over to try their hand at curling – without venturing to icy climates!
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Worryingly, only a third of respondents are confident the government understands skills and the support young people need to gain employment.
Poor career advice blamed for drop in apprenticeship interest
A new report has highlighted a “worrying” trend among young people in our region regarding their future careers. Thousands could be missing out on high-paid roles due to a lack of local awareness and “poor” advice.
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Celebrating the accreditation are, from left, deputy head Stuart Sprague, year seven pupil Kit French, principal Julie Bravo, and year 10 pupil Noah Wise.
Autism support receives internationally-recognised accreditation
Queensway Specialist School has been accredited with NAS for several years, but the advanced status means the school is now among a select group of organisations recognised at the highest possible level.
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MP invites families to SEND event at zoo
Organised by the local MP for 20th Feb, the event is intended to give residents a chance to discuss their experiences with services ahead of a planned government consultation on SEND funding and reform.
Booking details on website, link in comments.
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Adam Corfield, head of global sales at Aviramp with Ireland West Airport’s ground services manager Tim Wallace and head of airport operations & commercial services John McCarthy
Touchdown for new Aviramp in Ireland
The UK-based company – global leader in the manufacture of step-free aircraft boarding ramps – says a new solar-powered ramp supplied to Ireland West Airport is already proving a huge success.
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Telford fish and chip shop goes up for sale
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The scheme, run in conjunction with Telford & Wrekin Council, offers money to projects which benefit the local community or environment.
Veolia grants boost fifteen Telford community groups
Since the waste contract began in 2014, the scheme has handed out more than £178,000 to 208 different projects across the borough.
Telford Community Basketball CIC was among the successful applicants, securing money for their Hoops for Health project which uses sport to improve wellbeing for young people.
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Brandauer and Bruderer UK press ahead with £700,000 investment
Brandauer, one of the world’s leading metal stamping and tooling specialists, worked with Bruderer UK to specify and install a new BSTA510-150B2 press and associated ancillary equipment, capable of producing millions of precision razor frames every week.
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Flying the flag for Telford College at the Houses of Parliament
Telford College director Sarah Davies attended a reception at the House of Lords yesterday to celebrate the college being shortlisted for a national award.
It is one of four finalists in the ‘innovation in training and delivery’ category at this year’s prestigious Apprenticeship and Training Awards.
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FBC Manby Bowdler CEO, Neil Lloyd celebrates the firm's win with Ninder Johal founder of Nachural Events & the Signature Awards
Double success for FBC Manby Bowdler at Signature Awards
The firm – which has bases in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Knowle, Worcestershire and Shropshire – scooped the Promoting Apprenticeships award at the Signature Awards in Birmingham.
FBC Manby Bowdler chief executive Neil Lloyd was also highly commended in the Business Person of the Year category.
Read moreExtra SEND places planned for Telford
The local authority is looking to invest £1.7million into the creation of several new SEND hubs which would be attached to mainstream schools.
This move is expected to provide around 100 new specialist places for pupils across the borough.
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Multi-vehicle crash and fire closes A5 westbound
Emergency services were called to a significant incident on the A5 westbound this morning following a multi-vehicle collision.
Read moreNational apprenticeship week highlights local career paths
Telford & Wrekin Council is marking National Apprenticeship Week by showcasing how local people can learn new skills for life. Running from 9 to 15 February, the week highlights opportunities across the borough for residents of all ages to earn while they learn.
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Championing the vital role of apprentices at iconsys
As part of National Apprenticeships Week, the Stafford Park-based company is urging more employers to recognise the strategic value of ‘growing their own’.
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The February Half Term Activities Brochure is available online, with full details of times, locations, prices and booking links.
Council launches affordable half term activities
Families across Telford and Wrekin can access a variety of action-packed sessions this month as the council unveils its February half term activity programme. Running from Monday 16 to Sunday 22 February, the scheme is designed to help young people stay active without breaking the bank.
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Time running out to comment on HMO changes
Residents across Telford and Wrekin are being urged to share their views on new planning and licensing rules designed to improve the standards of shared housing.
The council is looking to introduce an Article 4 Direction and additional licensing to help manage Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). Under current rules, only HMOs with five or more people require a license, and those with six people or fewer often don’t need planning permission.
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Telford author releases book for local children
A local independent author has released a new children’s fantasy book after being challenged to do so by the pupils he works with in Telford. Joe, who works with children aged between 2 and 11, wrote The Fae in the Faraway Forest following a specific request during a school breakfast club.
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Wrekin MP wants social media trial comments banned
A call for tougher laws to punish people who comment on active criminal cases has been made by Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard. The local MP has raised concerns about social media posts regarding defendants before they reach trial.
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Oak Furniture Land Clearance store to shut
After a decade of trading in the town, the team confirmed they will be moving out around the end of March.
Read moreEmergency crews attend crash in Lilleshall
Emergency services were called to the A518 Wellington Road in Lilleshall on Saturday afternoon following a collision involving two vehicles.
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Nothing moves quickly in today’s justice system
The women had waited years for this moment. As they filed into Court 4 in Telford, a TV screen that would once have been considered large was filled with a man that pleaded guilty to a number of offences, including rape.
A small figure now, beamed in from Shrewsbury Crown Court, Joshua Turner was about to be handed his sentence. Or so everyone thought.
New clothing brand from young Telford entrepreneur
Finley, an 11-year-old football fan from Telford, has launched his own clothing brand while searching for answers to a mystery illness.
He has now launched L8N, a clothing brand featuring the slogan “Strong even when resting” to reflect his own journey.
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The new law that all dog owners need to know
The new legislation, which updates rules that have been in place for more than 70 years, introduces unlimited fines and gives police enhanced forensic powers to catch irresponsible owners.
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Council praised in independent review
An independent review of Telford & Wrekin Council has praised the organisation as a high performing authority with strong and visible leadership.
The Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge reported that the accolade of Council of the Year 2025 reflected the quality of service delivery across the borough.
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Friday ID parade
Police officers are appealing to identify the people pictured as they believe they could help with their enquiries into shop thefts in Telford.
Read moreAspirin shortage highlighted by Wrekin MP
Mark Pritchard said: “Aspirin is needed by many hundreds of people across The Wrekin every week. The current shortage is having real life impacts on people, so the government needs to ensure the supply chains are fully restored as soon as possible.
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Volunteer who is ‘not a gardener’ hangs up the secateurs after 15 years
A self confessed ‘non gardener’ has hung up the secateurs after 15 years volunteering with a gardening group in an award winning park.
Colin Thompson, 82, from Priorslee, first joined The Friends of Telford Town Park (FOTTP) in 2010 – and was on hand just three days after meeting them.
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Half term events announced for Hockerhill playbarn
The venue is hosting a Valentine’s Day afternoon tea on 14 February, followed by pancake building on 17 February. Visitors can also mark Chinese New Year from 17 to 27 February with a themed menu and lantern making crafts.
The attraction is introducing character appearances at no extra cost to standard entry. Chase from Paw Patrol will visit on the afternoon of 16 February, and Princess Elsa from Frozen is scheduled for a sing-along on 21 February.
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Nearly fifty staff to lose jobs at Ironbridge Gorge Museums
The transfer of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust to the National Trust on 2 March will lead to 47 redundancies, it has been revealed.
Bosses say the changes are needed to ensure the long-term sustainability of the world-famous museums in the Gorge.
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Shaun Davies MP with Woodside Councillors Kelly Middleton and Helena Morgan, along with the Managers of the Elizabethan, and Director Sarwan Samrai.
Good cod! New fish and chip shop coming to Telford
Plans for a new fish and chip shop and a pub refurbishment are moving forward in Woodside following a combined…
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Hospital trust makes huge leap in cancer diagnosis
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is now the second best performing in the country for its 28-day faster diagnosis standard. This is a massive turnaround from a year ago when the trust sat in last place.
Ned Hobbs, Chief Operating Officer, said: “We have made significant and sustained progress on seeing and diagnosing patients who are referred to SaTH with suspected cancer as quickly as possible. This is down to the determination of our teams to improve our 28-day Faster Diagnosis Standard performance for our patients.”
Read moreWrekin MP seeks clarity on asylum housing
The Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard has written to the government and local council seeking urgent clarification on where asylum seekers will be housed in Telford. Following reports that the Madeley Court Hotel will stop being used for such accommodation within weeks, questions remain about where the residents will be moved to.
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Community coffee mornings held across the region to mark World Cancer Day
Friends, neighbours, colleagues and volunteers joined together yesterday in aid of the region’s primary cancer charity – to raise awareness and encourage more conversations about cancer.
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Supported Internship leads to Furniture Link apprenticeship for Alex
Alex Cochraine, 20, is now working at Furniture Link at Hortonwood 60 in Hadley after impressing bosses during a Supported Internship programme while studying at Telford College.
The programme helps young people with special educational needs or disabilities gain workplace experience.
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In support of World Cancer Day and the Lingen Davies Sunflower Appeal, Southwater One will be lit in yellow tonight.
Budget to support Telford’s first cancer care centre
A major fundraising campaign to develop the first dedicated cancer treatment centre in Telford and Wrekin has been given a significant boost, thanks to a quarter of a million pounds match-funding commitment from Telford & Wrekin Council.
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Hot-shot Hayden makes his mark in the Sea Cadets
Telford College student Hayden Gibbins is excelling in the Sea Cadets while training to become an instructor and inspiring younger members.
The Telford-based TS Wrekin group is part of the national Sea Cadets charity, which supports more than 14,000 young people aged 10–18 across the UK through adventure-based learning inspired by the Royal Navy.
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Sarah Davies with Simon Whitehouse from the NHS at the opening of the Clinical Skills Centre at Telford College
House of Lords date for college team
A delegation from Telford College will be attending a reception at the House of Lords this month to celebrate being shortlisted for a national award.
The college has been named as a finalist in the prestigious Apprenticeship and Training Awards, where it is one of four finalists in the ‘innovation in training and delivery’ category.
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New retirement apartments set to open in Wellington
Housing Plus Group is preparing to open the doors at Barnes Court, a purpose-built development at Ellen Ross Close designed for people aged 55 and over.
The site features 66 apartments, 10 bungalows and communal spaces, with a full-time coordinator based on-site.
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Government to close Madeley Court asylum hotel ‘within weeks’
The Home Office has confirmed that Madeley Court will stop being used as asylum accommodation within the coming weeks.
Shaun Davies MP said: “This is the right decision for Telford and for the people who have been living in the hotel. “
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Search starts for independent chair to lead £30m project
Telford & Wrekin Council has begun the search for an independent chair to head up a new board overseeing a £30 million investment into the south of the town.
The Pride in Place South Telford Neighbourhood Board will lead a ten-year programme focused on Woodside, Brookside and Sutton Hill. The funding includes £20 million from the government and a further £10 million from the council.
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Council officers seize music equipment after noise complaints
The peace in Market Street, Oakengates has been restored after council officers seized a haul of entertainment equipment.
A TV, DJ deck, and various speakers were among the items taken away. Every piece of equipment was photographed and inventoried by the team as part of the enforcement process.
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Up to £1000 for groups in Madeley Town Council area
Voluntary groups and charities in Madeley have just days left to apply for a council grant of up to £1,000….
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