Upskilling Project and the two phases of the Shropshire Skills Hub delivered more than 1,000 training opportunities
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the success of three major skills-boosting projects which all exceeded their targets.
Together, the Upskilling Project and the two phases of the Shropshire Skills Hub delivered more than 1,000 training opportunities, supporting hundreds of businesses and individuals
Read more-Over two thirds (69%) of female business leaders say they still experience gender-based discrimination in the workplace
-70% of respondents didn’t feel safe in the workplace, with the most common reasons cited being personal security, such as on-site security or lone working (36%)
-On a more positive note, 69% of women said they believed both sexes now receive equal pay for the work carried out.
Read moreA Telford family’s week of “sleepless nights” has ended in an emotional breakthrough at Manchester Airport after a mother took matters into her own hands to rescue her son from the ongoing flight chaos in the Middle East. Would you have done the same?
Read moreA Better Tomorrow Charity officially launched this month to bolster the work carried out by the A Better Tomorrow CIC peer-led team in Telford, Shropshire.
Lord Lieutenant Anna Turner officially launched the charity and unveiled its new signage.
Read moreA regional drive to train cancer champion volunteers, encourage more everyday cancer conversations, and increase the uptake of cancer screening invitations has surpassed the 1,000 recruitment mark.
Read moreA plot of land is up for auction with a guide of £16,000 and planning already lodged for a modern three-bedroom detached bungalow.
Read moreThe Trust, which operates the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, has been under the highest level of national oversight since November 2018. The decision to remove the Trust from the Recovery Support Programme (RSP) follows a review by NHS England, which noted “substantial and sustained” improvements across finance, governance, and clinical performance.
Read moreFirefighters from Telford Central were called to a disused railway line near a busy town route on Wednesday evening. Crews arrived to find a fire involving rubbish on the embankment.
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When it comes to building careers that last, award-winning Telford construction company McPhillips has an impressive track record.
With more than 20 per cent of its 240-strong workforce made up of current or former apprentices, and 48 members of staff having clocked up 25 years or more with the company, McPhillips is living proof that a career in construction can be a career for life.
Read moreA 35yr old local firefighter and dad who coached at Randlay Colts is fighting for more time with his young family after a devastating cancer diagnosis.
Read moreThe announcement, made to coincide with World Wildlife Day on 3 March, saw Priorslee Flash and Heath Hill & Pool Hill in Great Dawley officially designated as LNRs. Additionally, the existing Madebrook site has been extended to include Holmer Lake.
Read moreAs International Women’s Day approaches, we take a look at the dedicated female team in Telford and Shropshire who are helping older residents maintain their independence. From domestic help to essential companionship, discover how these local women are going above and beyond to transform lives within the community.
Read moreThe 100m cordon was lifted around midnight after the EOD Team established that the items were not explosive. Residents were then able to return home.
Read moreResponding to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement, he said: “The reaffirmed commitments we heard today on affordable housing, defence spending and infrastructure investment are, on the face of it, encouraging.
“But, and this is a significant but, we have heard these kinds of promises before.”
Read moreWhen Robert Watkins enrolled at Telford College to study sports coaching and physical education, he never imagined he would end up as a member of the teaching staff.
But that’s precisely what has happened to the former Newport’s Adams’ Grammar School student…
Read morePolice release statement about Saxon Court incident…
Read moreThe money was raised throughout 2025 via a variety of community and partnership events with Bournville Village Trust and Lawley Running Club. These included the Lawley 5K Fun Run, Summer Fest, Christmas celebrations, the Christmas pantomime and organised coach trips, bringing residents together in support of a vital cause.
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Jake Busby is proving that age is just a number as the five-year-old prepares to take on the ACU Moto Mavericks British Championship with a new local backer.
A five-year-old motocross star from Telford has caught the eye of a major local developer as he prepares to compete on the national stage. Guided by a former world champion and backed by a new sponsorship deal, this young rider is one to watch as he hits the British Championship circuit.
Read moreOfficers were called to the area following a report that a man had attempted to pull a student’s trousers down and then attempted to take her bag whilst she was walking to school.
Read moreHelen Columb, owner of Telford-based Turas Accountants, said businesses would breathe a collective sigh of relief at the absence of political “psychodrama” around the statement after months of uncertainty in the second half of 2025.
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David Wilson Homes’ donation was made through its Community Fund scheme via
The Barratt Redrow Foundation.
A vital Telford charity that has supported thousands of homeless people over the last three decades has received a significant funding boost. As the team prepares to tackle the ongoing housing crisis, they have also announced the return of a major local event for 2026 that challenges residents to spend a night under the stars for a good cause.
Read moreTelford & Wrekin Council has confirmed a new three-year deal to ensure vital support services remain available for residents facing domestic crisis.
With a focus on stability and “continuity of care,” the local authority has outlined how survivors and their families can continue to access expert help across the borough.
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Sgt Vicki Hallett, police dog in training PD Solo, and PCC John Campion outside the police dog training centre
The paw-some care for police dogs at West Mercia Police has been recognised for a seventh year with an accreditation from the Dogs Trust.
Read moreA young Telford woman has traded life as a fast-food shift manager for a career inspecting multi-million pound housing developments. Now excelling in a high-level apprenticeship, she is sharing her journey to encourage more women to break into the construction industry and ignore traditional stereotypes.
Read moreCommunity leaders have confirmed that Telford will submit a formal expression of interest to become an official Town of Culture in 2028. The move follows the Government’s announcement of a new initiative modelled on the successful City of Culture programme.
Is this something we should get behind?
Read moreIntercity’s Charlie Blakemore beat off strong competition to take the prestigious title at the Business Desk West Midlands Awards in front of more than 300 people in Birmingham on Thursday evening.
Read moreThe firm was first incorporated in 2021, and had enjoyed great reviews on Yell, Google and Facebook with one commenting “It is probably an over used expression “Going the Extra Mile” but the guys at Shropshire Electrical certainly did that for me, nothing was too much trouble.”
Read moreWe sat, mid-refurb, in a bright but currently dusty space as Tori explained how her career had placed her in this very spot.
ToriArts is a performing arts school based in Wellington right now, but on the cusp of opening a brand new location in Madeley, Telford. I caught up with founder Tori this week to hear about her plans.
Read moreTelford & Wrekin Council is tightening the rules on houses in multiple occupation with new planning regulations that will come into force next year across the borough requiring planning permission for all HMOs, regardless of size.
Read moreLocal lung cancer patients are seeing positive results from a new clinical trial being held at county hospitals.
One 88-year-old Telford man was told his tumour had reduced by two-thirds.
Read moreThe new store on King Street in Wellington has replaced the Newbie and Me shop, and opened its doors for the first time at 11am this morning.
Read moreA public consultation is now open from Thursday 26 February to Sunday 15 March 2026, giving people the chance to share their experiences, ideas and priorities for the future care of the Ironbridge Gorge.
Read moreA major high-profile event coming to Telford Town Park this summer has teamed up with a local charity to help build a brand-new £5 million cancer centre at the Princess Royal Hospital.
Read moreA local driver has been handed a prison sentence and a lengthy ban after being stopped by police on a busy Telford road.
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Children of Lawley Primary School with Councillor Shirley Reynolds (centre) and Sarah Nicholas (left) and Carol McQuiggin (right)
Five more schools across the borough are set to join a successful government scheme providing free food and childcare before the morning bell.
Read moreThe firm employed around 18 members of staff according to accounts published in 2024, and the website states that company started in 1966.
Documents show the business has an estimated total debt of £337,901.
Read moreAt their meeting tonight (26 February), elected Members of Telford & Wrekin Council approved the local authority’s budget proposals for 2026/27. 70p in every £1 spent will be used to support the most vulnerable people in the Borough.
See what the money has been earmarked for…
Read moreTelford and Wrekin Council has issued an update after a vital lift at Telford Central was targeted by vandals.
Read moreCourt delays have reached a critical point in Shropshire, leading to a major change in how local justice is handled. The High Sheriff has now issued an urgent call for volunteers to step up and help clear the backlog—find out if you have what it takes to join the bench.
Read moreEmergency services have been working at the scene of a single-vehicle collision in Longdon-upon-Tern this morning. Fire crews from Wellington assisted one person from a vehicle after it ended up in a ditch. Read the full details of the rescue operation here.
Read morePolice have made an arrest following a major incident in Ketley that saw a large emergency response near a local school. Officers remain at the scene today after reports of a firearm being spotted inside a property late last night.
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Gareth Richards, centre, at Furrows of Telford with Declan Dunn, Jonathon Laybourne, Usman Afzal and Krystian Drag
The dealership, which has bases in Telford, Shrewsbury and Oswestry, currently has six former Telford College students on its payroll, working in areas such as the car and commercial workshop, accident repair and parts.
Read moreA new monthly support space is opening in Telford for anyone impacted by cancer. Founded by a team with deep personal experience of the disease, the café aims to ensure no one in the community has to face their journey alone. Find out when the first session launches and how you can get involved.
Read moreA Newport student is celebrating after reaching new heights on the national stage in her first ever cheerleading competition.
Bobbie Parkhill, a Year 7 student at Burton Borough School, delivered an exceptional performance at the British Cheerleading Association Classic Cheerleading Competition.
Gary Kendrick, David Pinney, Josh Lovell, Marvin Bennett, Simon Thompson, Mark Evans and Andre Smith from Housing Plus Group and Bespoke Construction
The homes are being built for Housing Plus Group by Telford-based Bespoke Construction. The development will include 15 one-bedroom apartments, designed to provide accessible homes for wheelchair users and over 55s close to Telford’s town centre.
Read moreThe hub, which meets at the college’s Wellington campus, brings together industry leaders, curriculum specialists and employer partners to shape the future of logistics training in the area.
Read moreThe arrest forms part of ongoing enquiries into illegal car meets in Telford, particularly around Mossey Green Way and Donnington areas, which leads to anti-social behaviour and dangerous driving.
Read moreVictims of crime in West Mercia could see justice delivered much faster following a major Government announcement regarding Crown Court backlogs.
Read moreEmergency services were called to Dawley Bank this afternoon following reports of a vehicle fire. Firefighters from Telford Central used specialist equipment to tackle the blaze after it broke out in the engine compartment.
Read moreA 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in Hadley on Thursday 5 of February.
She was approached by two men wearing balaclavas who sexually assaulted her.
Read moreA rare chance has come up to buy a group of cottages built for 18th-century ironworkers. These historic homes are located in a famous part of the Gorge and are currently run as a successful business.
Read morePlans have been finalised to transform a former Wellington care home site that has recently been plagued by anti-social behaviour. A new specialist facility is set to be built to meet an urgent local need, with the existing buildings now marked for demolition.
Read moreTelford and Wrekin Council’s ‘My Options’ service has been hailed by Ofsted for helping young people “thrive, not just survive.”
While residents have praised the “incredible” staff, inspectors have set a deadline for the council to tighten up vital safety checks.
Read moreA man who helped launch the careers of international football stars and served as a scout for Aston Villa for decades has passed away. Tributes are pouring in for this Shropshire sporting legend ahead of a celebration of his life next month.
Read moreThe Chamber has decided to bring back a tourism category this year to recognise organisations that deliver outstanding visitor experiences and showcase the very best of Shropshire’s tourism sector.
Read moreTelford Junior Ice Hockey Club is on the hunt for local businesses to help support nearly 100 young players this season. From jersey branding to rink-side banners, there are plenty of ways to get involved and help grow the game in our town.
Read moreEmergency services have been dealing with a car fire on the M54 this afternoon. Two fire crews and the Highways Agency were called to the eastbound stretch of the motorway.
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Players from the Telford Hornets Under 14s Boys team spent their morning improving the local environment yesterday.
A group of local teenagers traded their rugby boots for bin bags yesterday to help tidy up a popular local landmark. The Telford Hornets Under 14s were out in force to raise money for new equipment while supporting a council-backed cleaning scheme. Read more to see how these young players are giving back to the community.
Read moreA Telford coffee shop is looking for local artists to showcase their work on its walls. With no display fees and a chance to support a great charity, this could be the perfect spot to sell your paintings. Find out how you can get involved and where to sign up.
Read moreTwo talented Shropshire Warriors players have beaten off competition from thousands of youngsters to secure a spot in the West Midlands regional squad. Find out which local stars are heading to Bristol to represent the county on the national stage.
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