Driver attack thought to be targetted
A man in his 40s was driving near Crugtone Way at around 5.50pm on Friday when he pulled over. He was then approached by another man who had been driving a dark coloured van.
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Dashcam appeal after collision at retail park
Did you see this between 4pm and 4:30pm on Friday afternoon?
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MP Welcomes waiting list progress but stresses still more to do
MP Shaun Davies has welcomed new figures showing that NHS waiting lists have reached a three-year low, providing a boost for patients across Telford. Recent data reveals that the local waiting list has decreased by 13,942 since July 2024.
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Samuarai swords amongst 40 weapons seized during police raid
More than 40 offensive weapons have been taken off the streets following a police raid at a property in Wellington.
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Saturday ID parade – do you recognise these people?
Telford police officers are appealing to the public to identify the people pictured below, as they believe they could help with their enquiries into five shop thefts in Telford.
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Turas warns businesses clock is ticking on Making Tax Digital changes
Telford-based accountancy firm Turas says the clock is firmly ticking towards the introduction of the new Making Tax Digital (MTD) regime – and many small businesses and landlords could be caught out if they fail to act.
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Telford’s In-Comm Training serves up £25,000 boost to the Good Shepherd
In-Comm Training, which delivers apprenticeships and upskilling courses at its academy in Telford, completed its 12-month commitment to the charity this week, making a real difference to the lives of people experiencing homelessness, poverty and addiction in and around the city.
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Stirchley drug arrests: Three in custody
Three people have been arrested in Telford following a successful day of action, which saw two warrants executed.
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Council organises extra crews to clear trees after Storm Goretti
The roadsides in Telford tell a story following the snow that fell last week. The weight of the snow on the branches caused a huge number of trees to fall across roads and paths. While these were chopped back to allow safe passage, the debris remained close to the road edge.
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Scooter seized following arrest
The black Honda SH series scooter was missing most of its plastic body and was held together with duct tape.
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Sarah Davies's career earned national attention when it was featured in Red magazine. Picture by Victoria Adamson
Trailblazer Sarah will share her story
A trailblazing Shropshire businesswoman who earned national recognition for her mid-life career shift from healthcare to education will be sharing her story at Shropshire Chamber of Commerce’s next Network of Women event.
Sarah Davies will be guest speaker at the event, which is being held on February 25 from 11am to 2pm at the Park House Hotel in Shifnal.
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Police called to Brookside school after firearm report
Armed officers were called to Brookside earlier today following reports of a man with a weapon.
The report was made around 11.15am on Wednesday 14 January after concerns were raised that a person appeared to be in possession of a firearm.
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Leanne Simcoe, Founder & CEO, Little Stars, Hannah Stoddart, Operations Manager, Little Stars and Julie Kaur, Jules Convenience, with items waiting to go out to Telford families.
£750 boost for Little Stars Charity from Jules Convenience
The donation was generated through a raffle and Christmas Fair. Little Stars Charity provides essential items, including clothing, bedding, and baby equipment, to families across Shropshire who are in need.
That brings the total amount raised for local charities and good causes in 2025 by Julie Kaur, owner of Jules Convenience, and her customers to £9,500.
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Telford TGI Fridays closes for good
Auctioneers have already begun clearing out the stock and the fixtures and fittings from the unit.
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Six-year old girl hit by two men on a quad bike
The incident happened on Friday (9 January) at around 12.15pm on the playing fields off Grange Avenue in Stirchley.
The quad bike was being ridden by two men when it struck the six-year-old girl. The bike then left the scene.
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Young artists to take inspiration from Royal event planner
Shropshire’s young people are being called on to create an exhibition of artwork honouring the incredible work of a man who grew up in the county.
Andrew (Vern) Stokes OBE, MVO, DL left school in Telford at 16 to join the British Army and has since held various distinguished positions, including Garrison Sergeant Major for the past decade.
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Have you seen Henry?
Officers are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Henry Stokes who they wish to speak to in relation to a number of offences.
It is believed the 27-year-old can help with enquiries into a rape, assault and threats to kill investigation.
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Student airlifted from school after horror fall
A year nine student at a school in Telford was airlifted to hospital in Stoke after falling from height and suffering ‘serious injuries’.
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Mark Pemberton Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust takes Minister Lisa Nandy through the museum, flanked by Sarah Roberts, IGMT Head of Collections and Shaun Davies MP
Up to 50 Jobs to go at Ironbridge museums
Telford Live has learned that around 50 staff members are likely to be made redundant from their roles at Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust.
The news comes after a grant of £9 million from the government was announced to help with the transfer of the organisation to the National Trust to secure the long-term future of the historic locations.
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Two vehicle crash blocks Telford road this morning
Emergency services were called to a collision involving two vehicles on Hadley Park Road in Telford earlier today.
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Nia Williams from Burton Borough School, who has been selected for the North Midlands Rugby Football Union squad
Rugby star Nia competes with the very best
Nia Williams, a Year 11 pupil at Burton Borough School, in Newport, has been selected for the North Midlands Rugby Football Union squad.
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Back to work!
Telford & Wrekin Council has joined forces with Shropshire Council and Herefordshire Council to launch the Get Marches Working Plan, a bold and collaborative initiative designed to help more people across the Marches access good jobs, training, and opportunities.
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It’s not always looked like this…
It looks abandoned and vandalised , but it’s actually a renovation that has stalled.
Zoopla links to this property which include internal photos on the website.
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Lorry broken down between Aqueduct and Madeley
A truck has broken down on Castlefields Roundabout, on the entrance from A4169 (EP Direction).
This is causing delays.
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Call to review council tax for managed estates
Homeowners across many newer housing developments in Telford are paying twice for their street maintenance according to a local councillor….
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Fire crews called to Lightmoor roundabout collision
Emergency services were dispatched to the Castlefields Roundabout on the A4169 in Lightmoor, Telford, following a report of a collision in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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Laptop robbed at knifepoint in Telford
A laptop was stolen from a house in the Redhill area around 7.40pm last night (Saturday 10 January).
The ‘buyer’, a man said to be in his late teens to early 20’s, threatened the victim with a knife and stole the item. He then made off from the scene in a vehicle.
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Cafe owners thank community for support
The owners of a biker cafe in Newport have thanked residents for their backing following a successful application to open…
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Water tankers line up as Severn Trent issue warning
A line of water tankers snake along Haygate Road in Wellington as Severn Trent issue an update on supply issues.
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SNOW! Your photos
We were inundated with your photos of trees down, cars stuck and the odd snowman.
Here’s our pick of the best…
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Channel 4’s BAFTA-Nominated The Dog House is looking for dog-loving applicants in Telford
Could you offer a rescue dog a second chance – and be part of one of the UK’s most heart-warming TV series?
A recent analysis by The Times found that dogs now outnumber children in one in three neighbourhoods across England, and Telford leads the country when adjusted for population, with 8.2 dogs per 20 people.
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Firefighters were called to an incident involving a downed power cable on Cherry Tree Hill in Ironbridge on Friday afternoon.
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Cuckoo Oak pub to receive six-figure makeover
The Hungry Horse pub on Bridgnorth Road will temporarily close from 12 January whilst major renovation work takes place, with the upgraded venue set to reopen its doors to the public next month.
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School closures and trees down in Telford
People are reporting that buses are intermittent or non-existant and at least one lorry has jack-knifed on the M54 this morning.
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Telford braces itself for a huge dump
If the weather forecasts are to be believed, Telford could be in for a monumental dump of snow overnight, with up to 15cm of the white stuff landing on our town all thanks to Storm Goretti.
According to the Met Office, heavy snow ” is likely to lead to disruption and dangerous travelling conditions Thursday night into Friday.”
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New road safety strategy welcomed by local PCC
These plans include lowering the drink drive limit and introducing mandatory eye tests every three years for drivers over 70.
Drivers could also face tougher penalties for failing to wear a seatbelt. The strategy follows data showing 559 casualties or fatalities occurred on the roads between January and October last year.
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Council achieves 63% carbon reduction in journey to carbon neutral
However, the Council warns that the effects of climate change are already being felt, resulting in increased costs through increased demands on services including flood defences, emergency response, and road repairs from extreme weather highlighting the critical importance of both reducing emissions and adapting to climate change.
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Mark Jones with his ‘Get The Nation Learning’ award. He says Telford College has helped him to change his life
College is recognised for its ‘innovation’ in training
Telford College is one of just four finalists in the category for ‘innovation in training and delivery’.
Mark Jones, who signed up for Telford College’s ‘Into Employment’ programme to make learning opportunities more attainable for hard-to-reach individuals, won the New Directions award.
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Vision for Borough’s young people unveiled
At a meeting of Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet, members voted unanimously in favour of a new youth strategy for the Borough.
The strategy has been developed in recent months in consultation with different groups of young people across the Borough to ensure it’s a true representation of their voice and needs.
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Emergency crews attend M54 three vehicle crash
Emergency services were called out yesterday evening (7th January) following a collision on the M54 involving three vehicles.
The incident occurred on the eastbound stretch between Preston and Cluddley near Shrewsbury at around 5.14pm.
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Access to Higher Education events announced
Staff from Learn Telford will be on hand to offer advice and guidance with a particular focus on Access to Higher Education courses in Health and Psychology.
The event is taking place at Southwater Library, Southwater One, Telford on Wednesday 21 January 2026 (12 noon – 4pm).
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MP calls for better 5G coverage across Telford.
Mobile 5G coverage in Telford is currently not good enough, with residents and businesses in several areas continuing to experience poor signal and unreliable connectivity, says Shaun Davies, MP for Telford.
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Find out more about the plans for hospital services at these drop in sessions
The sessions are part of a winter roadshow for the Hospitals Transformation Programme (HTP), giving people the opportunity to find out more about the upcoming changes to the organisation of hospital health services from 2028 and ask any questions they may have.
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Springtime fun returns to Broseley farm this March
The business has won several awards, including TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice awards for the last three years. It was also highly commended in the Shropshire Chamber of Commerce Awards.
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Angela Meakin and Harry Elsdon from Arthog Outreach, Councillor Shirley Reynolds and Alan Braybrooke from Arthog Outreach
Arthog Outreach strikes gold
Arthog Outreach scored “top marks” for the quality of its outdoor education provision in a recent inspection.
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Hampers bring cheer to local residents
Students from a Telford secondary school brought festive cheer to residents in the Wrockwardine Wood area by presenting them with…
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World Championship team starts 2026 with a winning spirit
Despite fewer members of the team competing than in previous years, Team Carter delivered a remarkable performance on the world stage winning 39 gold medals and 1 bronze from a possible 40 medals.
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Drivers ignoring road closure that could last 40 days
Access to Hadley Park Road road from Leegomery Island ends at the right turn near the Malt Shovel pub and to road is closed to vehicles just after Honeysuckle Close.
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Car crashes into van on housing estate
A small car crashed into a security van in Leegomery this afternoon, with police closing access to a main road through the estate in order to deal with the problem.
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Do you recognise this man?
Officers are appealing to the public to help identify a man they would like to speak as they believe he can help with enquiries into reports of early morning criminal damage in Hadley.
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Vape in toilet triggers Southwater fire alarm
Emergency services were called to TGI Fridays in Southwater Town Centre, Telford, on Sunday evening following reports of a fire alarm.
In another incident, 2 fire appliances were mobilised from Telford Central and Wellington to Pool Meadow in Hadley.
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Cyber security experts to speak at Telford College seminar
Telford College is launching a new series of employer networking events – kicking off with a seminar exploring the fast-moving worlds of artificial intelligence and cyber security.
The free event is being held on February 13 at the college’s Wellington campus, starting at 9am.
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MP asks for clarity on single sex spaces
Mark Pritchard MP said: “The NHS says it is waiting for EHRC guidance, but it is the Equality Act that organisations must comply with, and the position in law has already been made crystal clear by the Supreme Court judgment.
“To ensure safety and privacy, in particular for women and girls, single sex spaces must be protected in NHS hospitals and other NHS facilities.”
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First day back to school, or is it?
Gone are the days of huddling around the radio in the hope that your school is on the closed list, technology advances mean that schools and colleges are more likely to mass text or email parents and guardians with any changes to start times or closures.
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Walking backwards New Year’s resolution
The largest Walking Group in Shropshire is planning to walk backwards in 2026 around all 23 of the Telford Coronation Circular Walks.
Originally set up in 2024 the Group now enters its third year with 2,000 members and an average of 50 people turning out for each walk.
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Historic rally cars to visit Weston Park
The Lombard Rally brings its historic festival to the estate on March 7th and 8th 2026.
Organisers say the event follows success in other parts of the UK and will feature hero rally drivers from the past. Interviews with the drivers and other attractions are planned for the two days.
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Emergency crews attend Newport car overturns
Upon arrival, crews discovered a single vehicle which had rolled onto its roof. Firefighters used winches and small gear to right the car back onto its wheels.
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Officers attended an address on Hurleybrook Way at around 10pm last night. A man in his twenties was assaulted sustaining minor injuries. The offenders forced entry to the house and left without stealing any items.
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Presenter line-up revealed for new Telford radio station
The operators the new Telford radio station have revealed some of the presenters that they have lined up, and also some of the features they have planned.
Austin Powell, and experienced radio station told Telford Live about the plans for the station due to launch next month.
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A busy morning for Fire and Rescue across Telford
Fire crews have been kept busy following a series of callouts across the town.
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