The team from Banyan Tree Rustics will be returning to Weston Park’s annual festive showcase for 2025
The festive season is set to sparkle at a glorious stately home on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border – with a fabulous Christmas Food and Gift Fayre running over two weekends.
Weston Park’s annual festive showcase will bring together more than 80 artisan food and craft traders, live music, street food, seasonal drinks and the Festive Friends woodland trail to make sure Christmas gets off to the perfect start.
Read moreShaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, proudly hosted the launch of the Lingen Davies Sunflower Appeal in Parliament today, featuring a keynote speech from Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.
Telford’s new cancer centre will make life-changing treatment and support far more accessible for Telford residents, reducing unnecessary journeys and ensuring patients receive care closer to home, a cause Shaun Davies is passionately championing.
Read morePolice investigating a robbery in Telford have released CCTV images of a man they would like to identify to help with enquires.
Read moreStudents and staff from Telford College took part in the annual remembrance parade and commemoration today, to honour the service and sacrifice of all those who have defended our freedoms.
The parade was led by the college’s public uniformed services students, and included representatives from the British Army reserves, Royal Marines, West Mercia Police, and Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service.
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Councillor Lee Carter, Councillor Angela McClements, Debbie King, Programming and Engagement Team Leader at Telford & Wrekin Council, Jon Bielstein, Group Manager for Culture at Telford & Wrekin Council, Chris Walton, Executive Project Manager at Gleeds, James Naylor, Garvey Demolition Site Manager and Oliver Barby, Garvey Demolition Director.
“Good night, good night! parting is such sweet sorrow, That I shall say good night till it be morrow.” – Alan Carr, 2025.
The majority of the theatre is being completely rebuilt to transform both the exterior and interior of the building.
Read moreA fire appliance from Newport was called to Newport Girls High School earlier today following an alarm activation.
It was quickly established that the alarm was false and had been triggered by a science experiment at the school.
Read moreA prominent Wellington town centre property, which is home to three existing tenant businesses, has a new owner.
Read moreMy Telford is the Council’s online portal, accessible via web or mobile app and available 24/7, that makes it easy to report issues like fly-tipping, potholes, or damaged street furniture, request services such as bulky waste collections, permits, or new bins, and track the progress of those requests.
The update will include a refreshed dashboard, improved navigation, and the introduction of two-step verification to provide a more secure login and better protect personal data.
Read moreA man has been arrested in the early hours of this morning after police responded to a burglary at a store in Telford Bridge Retail Park.
The suspect was located inside the unit by the police dog.
Read moreOn Saturday afternoon the sight of a bomb disposal truck in a Telford street came as quite a shock to neighbours.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) attended an address in Overdale, Telford following a report made by a resident who discovered what was thought to be an unexploded ordnance.
Read moreAn 18-year-old man and 17-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, and they both remain in police custody.
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This December, Exotic Zoo invites you to step into a world of sparkle, joy, and festive wonder with a brand-new Christmas Grotto
This December, Exotic Zoo at Telford Town Park is opening a new Santa’s Grotto and Christmas Village for the festive season.
Read morePolice are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed at a fireworks display in Donnington, Telford.
Read moreA Telford family is celebrating a remarkable connection this Remembrance weekend as two generations take part in key ceremonies.
Sam & Henry Tait, and Anthon Moth are all taking part in parades today.
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AFC Telford’s Aimée Lauder, Commercial Director with Gregg Corbett, Primary Care UK Sales and Marketing Director at SP Services
SP Services is proud to announce its official sponsorship of AFC Telford for the 2025-26 football season.
Read moreDr Laurence Ginder and Dr Amruta Lacy-Colson were recently recruited to the board for a term of five years. Both have a significant understanding of local and regional cancer care, and have extensive experience working directly with those in the community facing cancer.
Read moreWrekin MP, Mark Pritchard, has met with Richard Colclough, Managing Director of Parogon Group, at The Red House in Lilleshall to discuss what Shropshire’s hospitality sector needs from the Autumn Budget.
Read morePedestrian knocked over in Shifnal last night.
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The workshops were held at Arleston Community Centre, Hadley Community Centre, Telford Interfaith, and Donnington Community Hub
The Learn Telford team organised a series of poppy-making workshops across the Borough to mark Remembrance Day.
Read moreThe new building in Duke/Crown Street is scheduled to be completed by Autumn 2026 and is part of the wider redevelopment of Wellington which is expected to create up to 10 new jobs, 13 new residential homes and 2 new commercial/retail units.
Read moreFree entry for all serving and veteran armed forces personnel.
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Telford author turns to Greek Mythology for his latest gripping novel, exploring love, loss, and redemption.
Local author Stephen Anthony Brotherton is set to publish his third novel on 28th November 2025, offering a gripping blend of Greek mythology and afterlife adventure. The writer, based in the Telford area, is releasing ‘Borrowed Time’ with The Book Guild.
The new novel is a story exploring love, loss, and redemption. It is perfect for fans of mythic fiction and supernatural thrillers.
Read moreLisa Challinor, a divisional director at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), has been honoured with the Inspiration Award at the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s annual Saving Lives Charity Ball.
The Divisional Director of Operations for Surgery, Anaesthetics, Cancer and Critical Care at SaTH was seriously injured in March 2024 when she was struck by a car travelling at speed on the wrong side of the road.
Read moreA single bucket of water was enough to put out the fire.
Read moreLocal estate agent Halls is launching a new service designed to match sellers with buyers without having to go to the wider market.
“This new service is designed to help our buyers find their next home without the need for them to constantly wade through endless and unsuitable listings on Rightmove.” explained Jon Quinn, Halls’ Managing Director.
Read moreThe railway bridge on Church Street in Wellington has been painted with a poppy design, just in time for remembrance day.
Should we have more of this in Telford?
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Councillor Carolyn Healy, Telford & Wrekin Council Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Planning and Sustainability with volunteers, from left, Brett Cordon, Martin Corbett, Marion Versluijs and Nick Gatward from the Friends of Hurley Brook.
Wildflower meadow areas are set to increase as part of Telford & Wrekin Council’s ongoing work to improve green spaces for the benefit of wildlife and residents.
Read moreRepresentatives from some of the area’s biggest businesses attended Telford College’s latest engineering employer skills hub to discuss key staff development issues.
Among the businesses represented at the latest session were RBSL, Muller, Kraft Heinz, Aga Rangemaster, Hoshizaki Europe, Pickstock, i2r Packaging, Keysight Technologies, plus the NHS and Jobcentre Plus.
Read moreAn upcoming event in Wellington will give local people the chance to explore brand-new retirement living apartments and bungalows soon to open at the former New College site on King Street.
Housing Plus Group is inviting anyone interested in affordable rental homes to drop in on Thursday 13 November, between 10am and 3pm, at The Wrekin Housing Group Wellington Hub, Tan Bank, TF1 1HE.
Read moreA Telford resident is encouraging others to seek support after successfully clearing more than £15,000 in debt.
Lee Davis, 45, is sharing his personal journey to mark Talk Money Week, hoping to show that help is readily available and there should be no shame in asking for it.
Read moreA major financial boost for the county’s two main hospitals will help to improve access to urgent and emergency care for patients in Telford and across Shropshire. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is investing in Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) and Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) to create additional inpatient beds and assessment spaces ahead of the winter period.
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Keli King, owner of The Little Green Pantry in Wellington, which has benefited from a previous Pride in Our High Street diversification grant.
Businesses of all types in the Borough towns of Wellington, Oakengates, Dawley, Ironbridge, Newport and Madeley could benefit from the grant which ranges from £500 to £4000.
Read moreA West Midlands businessman who says the opportunity to retrain as an HGV driver has transformed his life has received a national award.
It helped 55-year-old Mark to gain the qualifications he needed to become an HGV driver, bringing him the sort of job satisfaction and financial security he had not enjoyed for several years.
Read moreLove Shifnal, in partnership with the Shifnal History Group, will host a special open evening at The Old Fire Station on Shrewsbury Road on Thursday 13 November, from 5pm to 6:30pm.
The event is open to Shifnal business owners and members of the public, offering a unique opportunity to explore the town’s rich history and heritage. Visitors will be able to view fascinating exhibitions and learn about Shifnal’s historic buildings and notable families, with insights provided by local historians.
Read moreA Dawley family are illuminating the area by decorating two houses this Christmas to raise money for a poignant local cause. The Pickerings are inviting residents to view their elaborate Christmas light displays which officially switch on this week.
The main display at 69 Webb Crescent, Dawley, is already shining brightly. The family have outlined the house and hedges with lights, creating a sparkling display in the front garden that is open for people to visit and take pictures.
Read moreEmergency crews were called to a head-on collision on the A442 at the Brockton Roundabout in Telford on Tuesday afternoon.
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PCC John Campion funds a number of initiatives across the West Mercia force area. (Photo by @felipepelaquim - pexels)
According to UK charity ManKind Initiative, one in every five men will become a victim of domestic abuse at some point in their lifetime, yet they make up only one in 20 victims accessing the support available from local specialist services.Â
As today is Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Day, the PCC is highlighting the range of services he funds, that are available to men across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire.Â
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A long leasehold of four commercial units and two yards at Shifnal Industrial Estate is available for £480,000.
Four, well-positioned commercial units and two yards at Shifnal Industrial Estate, Lamledge Lane, Shifnal are available on a 299-year lease for £480,000, reflecting a net initial yield of 10.2%.
James Evans, head of Halls Commercial, said Units 21A, 21B, 21C and 21D and Yards 6 and 7 are fully income-producing and represent a secure investment option, with a current net annual rent of £51,052.
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Shropshire Community Foundation ambassador Ged Kennedy, right, with Yellow Ribbon Operations Manager Rita Wilkinson and her colleague Mike Shaw at the Halfway House premises on the Wrekin
The fund has been split between six of the 33 applications for grants. Brightstar Boxing Academy, based in Shifnal, has been awarded the largest grant of just under £10,000 for its training academy. It plans to train at least 50 grassroots sports coaches to improve the quality and inclusivity of youth programmes across Telford and Wrekin.Â
Read moreAn aggressive brain tumour was discovered in a Shropshire man after he suffered a seizure while driving and was involved in a car accident. The discovery led to a devastating diagnosis for former Shifnal engineer Chris Blakemore, who died 17 months later.
His daughter, Carrie Stokes, has since raised over £9,321 for research into brain tumours by hosting a charity ball in his memory.
Read moreTelford MP Shaun Davies held his latest community coffee morning in Oakengates last week, meeting with dozens of residents and local organisations at The Wakes on Friday morning.
Shaun’s November event is a surgery in Telford Town Centre which will be open for bookings on Shaun’s website later this week.
Read moreCould 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.
Read moreWrekin Drive in Donnington was closed this afternoon by police following an incident where a young boy collided with a car.
Read moreWellington is set for a bright Christmas as the Town Council has invested significantly in a new festive lighting scheme across the town. The new LED displays, which are intended to enhance civic pride, will be officially switched on by Mayor, Councillor Reg Snell, on Saturday, November 29.
The investment is the first major renewal and enhancement of the festive lights in over a decade. Crucially, it has allowed for the scheme to expand into new areas. Residents will soon see new displays lighting up the neighbourhoods of Shawbirch, Brooklands, and Arleston, alongside a striking display on the busy Morrisons roundabout.
Read moreA total of £7,000 was distributed between 12 groups to support activities throughout the week, including Halloween parties, football workshops, craft sessions and trips.Â
Read moreThe British Citizen Youth Award, now in its ninth year, honoured 22 young people from across the UK on Thursday 30th October, including Keira Mayhew from Telford.
This was the first time that anyone from Shropshire had been honoured. Each young person has made a positive impact on their communities or wider society.
Read moreNathan Crossley, of no fixed abode, appeared at Telford Magistrates Court today (Friday 31 October) where he pleaded guilty to 36 counts of theft from shops.
He stole over £2,400 worth of goods from Telford stores between August and October of this year.Â
Read moreAndrew Lane, of Laburnam Lane in Telford, was sentenced on Friday (31 October) at Shrewsbury Crown Court after previously pleading guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.
During a police interview Lane admitted to making £5,000 a day from selling drugs, which he used to fund his lavish lifestyle, often enjoying holidays abroad to Mexico, Turkey and The Netherlands.
Read moreThe annual Rotary Telford Tree of Light appeal was launched on Monday inside the Telford Centre. Money raised will support seven local causes, including Severn Hospice, Hope House Children’s Hospice, The Telford MNDA, Telford Prostate Cancer Support Group, Telford MIND Support Group, Shropshire Search and Rescue, and the Veteran’s Cafe in Madeley.
Read moreThe emergency services were alerted at 3:03pm on Sunday, November 2, after a call reporting a road traffic collision with people trapped
Read moreA six-vehicle crash on the M54 this morning saw fire crews from Albrighton called to the motorway as drivers were held up.
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Read moreFormer Telford MP Lucy Allan has denied recent speculation that she has joined the Reform UK party, confirming to Telford Live that she is currently enjoying a break from the political sphere.
Read moreThree huge names in the off-road scene have been confirmed for The Classic Dirt Bike Show, taking place on February 7-8, 2026, at the Telford International Centre. Known for attracting some of the biggest names in the industry, next year’s show is set to be no exception.
Read moreThe public have just a few days left to vote for the design that will become the official flag for Telford and Wrekin.
The competition began back in June, when more than 1,000 schoolchildren took part in a flag design contest.
Read moreThe 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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The women with James at the competition day (Kelly is on the left and Carla is on the right) Pic Credit: Slimming World/Matt Lowe
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.
Read moreA new Live Well Community Hub has opened in Wellington, providing a welcoming space for local people to access vital support and advice. The hub, located at the Wellington Community Library and Residents Hub, follows the successful model first established in Madeley.
Read moreResidents 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.
Read moreMore than 35 employees working across Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) have been honoured for dedicating a combined total of over 1,100 years to the health service. The Trust, which manages the county’s acute hospitals, held a celebration to recognise staff reaching their 25 and 40-year service milestones.
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