Active fire fighting at the Wrekin
Shropshire Fire and Rescue are still working on damping down the fire at The Wrekin this morning. The site is…
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Man hospitalised after e-bike collision
West Mercia Police have issued an update following the incident on Brookside. A man was taken to hospital following a…
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£1000 of goods amongst the thefts being investigated
West Mercia Officers are appealing to identify the people pictured as they believe they could help with their enquiries into…
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Electric motorcycle crash on Telford estate
A rider has crashed their Surron-style electric motorcycle on Brookside Avenue this afternoon. Police off-road motorbikes, unmarked cars and patrol…
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MP steps in to get car park charges refunded
Shaun Davies MP has stepped in to help residents facing unfair fines from a private car park operator in Ironbridge….
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Violent abuser from Malinslee jailed
A man who subjected two of his ex-partners to horrific domestic violence has been sent to prison for seven years….
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Thousands raised for Hope House at airfield fly-in and fair
It was chocks away for aviators and aircraft fans, who soared into the Shropshire skies recently, raising thousands of pounds…
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Victory for Wust in Parish Council election
Conservative Tom Wust Elected as Parish Councillor for Stirchley Ward Tom Wust has been elected as the new Parish Councillor…
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Awards success for former Telford College student
A former Telford College student has won an award in a national business competition for the achievements of his personal…
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Hospital Trust welcomes 167 new resident doctors
The Trust that runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals has recently welcomed 167 new resident doctors. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital…
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Lewis secured his dream career in the British Army
A public uniformed services student from Telford College says he is ‘over the moon’ after being accepted into the British…
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Is the era of hybrid working coming to an end?
A growing number of businesses are expecting their staff to spend more time in the office, new research has revealed…
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Government crime crackdown to target Telford town
Wellington in Telford is set to be one of the areas benefiting from a new government initiative to tackle town…
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Trustees are required to attend at least one meeting per quarter, plus one training day and one strategy day per year.
‘Good eggs’ needed to join charity Board of Trustees
A Shropshire charity is on the lookout for ‘good eggs’ to join their Board of Trustees. There are a number…
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An evening of entertainment and fundraising is being prepared for later this year, inviting ladies to gather for a good…
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Prestigious Cavell Star award presented to ITU nurse
A nurse who has helped train hundreds of students on the Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU) of Royal Shrewsbury Hospital has…
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Pickleball England has announced a record number of over 2,300 players will be competing at this year’s English Open
Telford Hosts Record Pickleball Event
The sport of pickleball is set to take over the Telford International Centre next week, as the town prepares to…
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A total of £15,000 is up for grabs for community projects which improve the environment in Telford and Wrekin.
Green grants up for grabs
Community groups in Telford and Wrekin have the chance to secure a share of £15,000 to enhance local environments. The…
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Are Telford voters being let down?
Whenever a story is published about almost anything with even a hint of politics, there is often a ‘Vote Reform’…
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An Evening with Lajina Masala, A Tasty Way to Make a Difference
A local fundraising group is looking to spice up its events calendar and curry favour with its supporters with a…
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Man sentenced after threatening police with fake gun
A man who threatened two police officers with an imitation handgun in Telford town centre has been sentenced to 19…
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The regions top speeding spots revealed – Telford has three of them
West Mercia Police issued more than 140,000 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for speeding in just one year, according to new…
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Katie & Rob opened the wine bar last week where customers can drop in for glass of wine and partake of a charcuterie board.
Where can you get a vineyard tour? Telford.
If you thought taking in a glass of wine at the vineyard where it was produced is reserved for the…
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West Mercia officers in Worcester, seized four illegal e-bikes and one electric scooter from delivery riders and members of the public
Police warn e-scooter law-breakers
Police across Telford are stepping up efforts to tackle the illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes this summer. Officers are…
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200 Giveaways readied for new store opening
A new shop offering a variety of affordable goods is set to open its doors in Telford Centre next week….
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Football match and fun day planned
Wrekin Juniors Under-10s Lions are proud to announce their latest exciting fundraising event, a Fun Day and Sponsored Football Match,…
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It’s the Friday ID parade
Police Officers are appealing to identify the people pictured as they believe they could help with their enquiries into five…
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A41 Closures – start next week
Starting on Monday, 4 August 2025, Telford & Wrekin Council will be carrying out the fourth and final phase of…
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New cameras set up to monitor travel patterns
If you’ve seen some new cameras appear on lampposts around Telford, do not be alarmed! The cameras mounted high-up have…
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Eight weeks in prison for Telford shoplifter
Luke Stevens, 37, of no fixed address, Telford, was arrested on Sunday 27th July. He was charged with five counts…
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The rider was observed wearing a light blue balaclava and was seen operating the bike in a manner that posed risks.
Balaclava-clad rider spotted
Police have appealed to the public for help in finding someone riding an off-road bike dangerously. An individual was spotted…
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The bikers at the heart of Telford
With a long ginger beard, bald and tattoo’d, Dan looks like a biker. He was tending to a Triumph when…
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Telford yarn-bombers hope to top £75k
A group of knitters and crochet enthusiasts have yarn-bombed post boxes across Shropshire to celebrate the 75th anniversary of local…
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Local Train operator to be nationalised
Nationalising train operators was a Labour manifesto commitment. It is also part of Labour’s wider plans for rail reform…
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Aldi to set up shop in old newspaper offices
A planning application from Aldi has revealed that they are the supermarket who are opening a brand new store on…
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Still some homes without water
Severn Trent are advising that there are still some homes in Telford without water after the burst pipe under the…
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Thief jailed after Town Centre ban
A shoplifter from Telford has been sent to prison after breaking a court order just weeks after it was imposed….
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Barking dogs lead owner to court
A Wellington resident has been hit with a substantial fine and a Criminal Behaviour Order following persistent dog barking that…
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A442: Water woes continue but roads are open
Telford residents are facing ongoing disruption today after a major 21-inch water pipe burst on the EP/A442, impacting water supply…
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Located on Wellington High Street, Little Green Pantry has become a beacon for eco-conscious living in the borough
Plastic-free July comes to an end
As we approach the end of Plastic Free July, Telford & Wrekin Council is proud to highlight Little Green Pantry…
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Dominic Arnold, Sales Executive at Serchem with his mum and Serchem's Commercial Director, Alison Arnold.
Serchem appoints Dominic Arnold as Sales Executive for Scottish market
A local manufacturer of premium hygiene and decontamination products has appointed a third generation family member following the successful completion…
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Telford & Wrekin businesses defy trend
While many businesses across the Midlands are grappling with increasing financial challenges, companies in Telford & Wrekin are showing remarkable…
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Burst water main closes the EP
The A442/Queesway/EP is currently closed around the Brockton Loop with an anticipated reopening time as noon. Severn Trent are currently…
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Would you like to see the Iron Bridge on a banknote?
Telford & Wrekin Council is urging residents to back a national consultation that could see the iconic Iron Bridge featured…
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Sioned Williams for Lanyon Bowdler, which has offices across Shropshire, Herefordshire and North Wales,
Lanyon Bowdler lawyers retain their place in national legal guide
A local law firm is celebrating after being highlighted in a national guide which recognises expertise in assisting with private…
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Telford celebrates with the Lionesses
A modest crowd gathered to watch the Euro finals at the QEII Arena in Telford Town Park yesterday afternoon. Telford…
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Children riding these vehicles are unqualified and uninsured, riding in public spaces they are putting themselves and others at serious risk.
Off-road bikers ‘at risk’ say Police
It looks like a still from a 70’s American TV series, but the teenage male pictured on the red off…
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Migrant hotels: Why are people lying about them?
It’s a subject that gains a lot of eyeballs on social media, and a few self-styled ‘auditors’ have paid visits…
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Telford students blast off to NASA space camp
Two lucky Telford students have returned from an out of this world experience at a NASA Space Camp in the…
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Stirchley woman sentenced for 12 weeks
A woman who admitted stealing from shops across Telford has been jailed for 12 weeks. Samantha Sheenan, 38, of Castlecroft…
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Even bigger screen for Lionesses final
Football fever is set to grip Telford Town Park this Sunday, 27 July, as the QEII Arena prepares to screen…
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Telford MP launches Summer giveaway: Win a year of free entry to Ironbridge Museums
This weekend Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, is giving one more lucky local family the chance to win…
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Electric motorcycle seized in Sutton Hill
Officers have confiscated an off-road bike from Sutton Hill today, part of an ongoing effort to tackle illegal activity in…
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Five year ban for Telford man
A man from Stirchley has been handed a five-year criminal behaviour order, stopping him from entering numerous shops across Telford….
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Estate Agents recognised with Gold Award
Telford-based DB Roberts Residential Sales and Letting Agents have received a prestigious EA Masters Gold Award for Lettings. This recognition…
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Summer fun in Wellington park
A summer of fun is planned for Wellington children, with a range of free events and entertainments on offer. Wellington…
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A442 closed after car fire
The A442 was closed yesterday evening between Wombridge and Trench Lock after a fifteen-year-old silver Peugeot caught fire and blocked…
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It’s the Friday ID parade
Police have released these images of people they would like to speak to, as they believe they could help with…
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Shoplifter jailed for theft and breaching order
A persistent shoplifter who plagued retailers has been put behind bars after breaking a court order. Mark Vaughan-Brown, 54, of…
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