M54 Closures this week
National Highways have said that the M54 roadworks will affect Eastbound traffic heading towards Wolverhampton from Junction 4 (Telford Services)…
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Telford businesses react to Spring Statement
Two local businesses have given their views on the Chancellors statement this afternoon. Leading regional construction company McPhillips today welcomed…
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Knives found in drugs raid on housing estate
Two people have been arrested for drug offences following a successful warrant this morning in Telford. The warrant was carried…
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Silver Anniversary for Wellington Brass Band
The Wellington (Telford) Brass Band is marking 25 years since it was formed by performing an anniversary concert on Saturday…
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Action-packed weekend for Burton Borough students
Students from a Newport secondary school enjoyed an action-packed weekend on a trip to a county adventure centre. The Year…
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Housing boss welcomes extra funding for affordable homes
The chief executive of one of the region’s biggest housing associations has welcomed a £2 billion injection into social and…
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Sip and Strum with the WI
Eyton and Wellington Womens Institute is inviting local residents to join them on a pub crawl in Wellington. The Women’s…
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‘Battered and bruised’ Shropshire businesses need some respite
Shropshire’s ‘battered and bruised’ business community is in desperate need of some good news from the Chancellor’s spring statement today,…
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Almost 3000 Potholes fixed in last 12 months
Telford and Wrekin Council are reporting that teams fixed around 3000 potholes since February 2024 – that’s 1700 more than…
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Newport Premier, in High Street sits close to Haberdashers’ Adams School and members of the Licensing Sub-committee decided to revoke its premises licence
Newport business fined for selling a vape to a child
Telford & Wrekin Council’s Trading Standards team has successfully prosecuted a Newport Premier Store after it sold an E-cigarette to…
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Ultimate LEGO marketplace comes to Telford
LEGO fans, collectors, and families get ready! National Brick Events is coming to Telford on Sunday, June 15 2025, at…
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Survey reveals almost half of businesses are worried they won’t survive the next 5 years due to increasing costs
A new study of 114 business leaders reveals the bleak outlook facing companies across the UK in the wake of…
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Strange sight in the skies over Telford
Earlier this eveing above St Georges something was spotted and photographed. People who saw the same thing around 8:25pm, sent…
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Telford escapes Morrisons café closures
Morrisons have announced that a wide-ranging review has identified a number of areas where the costs of operations are significantly…
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Residents help to identify biker
Telford & Wrekin Police took to social media to thank the members of public who came forward following their appeal…
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Skills for Growth Partnership launch hailed a success
A new Skills for Growth Partnership that will transform skills provision for employers in Telford has been hailed a success…
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Three remanded in custody.
Three people have been charged for theft following a number of incidents across Telford. Alex Bull, aged 39, of Smallwood…
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Grow found after burglary reports
156 Plants have been seized following action by West Mercia Police responding to a burglary report from a neighbour. After…
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Man charged with Voyeurism and eight other offences
32-year-old, Ryan Twardun has been charged with nine offences, including assault following an incident in Newport near Telford on Sunday…
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Morris Care Centre Celebrates Achieving a ‘Good’ CQC Rating
Morris Care Centre, a 96-bed nursing home in Wellington, Shropshire, has achieved an overall ‘Good’ rating following an inspection from the care home…
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Read moreWanted man arrested
The man wanted in connection with two serious assaults in Newport has now been arrested. The 32-year-old was arrested by…
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Farmers demo to descend on council offices
The demonstration is part of the national “Say No To The Government Day” on Monday 24 March. It is being…
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Stolen puppies reunited with owner
Two puppies stolen from a local family were safely recovered and returned to their grateful owner by police. The 8-week-old…
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National hairstyling finals are a ‘fantastic’ success
Young hair stylists from across the country converged on Telford College to showcase their skills in a ‘fantastic’ national competition….
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Rowers’ marathon effort for charity
Four Wellington men are aiming to row seven marathons in seven days in aid of charity. Richard Greaves, Martin Skehan,…
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Avoid the car tax trap by acting now
Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) is due for a hike from 1st April, but a tip from Cllr Jay Gough could…
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Free St. George’s Day event
The popular Spring Into St George’s Day event hosted by Telford & Wrekin Council has been announced for Saturday 26…
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Hear about the New College development
Housing Plus Group is inviting members of the public to attend a special drop-in event on Tuesday 25 March. This…
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High time for Wellington redevelopment
The historic clock, which has been on display at 1 Walker Street for decades, has been fitted with new hands…
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Young footballers visit care home
Residents at Telford Hall care home in Telford were thrilled to receive a special visit from members of the Admaston…
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You could be on TV!
A Channel 4 show, hosted by Wellington-born Anna Richardson, is looking for contestants. It’s the show with a zero costume…
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Ryan, hand yourself in
Detectives hunting for Ryan Twardun are urging him to hand himself in. The 32-year-old, from Hinstock, near Market Drayton, is…
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M54 Roadworks again this weekend
The M54 roadworks are continuing tonight and this weekend with the eastbound (away from Telford, towards Wolverhampton) carriageway fully closed…
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New Chief Constable for West Mercia
Richard Cooper has been formally confirmed as the Chief Constable of West Mercia Police after the PCC commended him to…
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Do you recognise these bikes?
Police officers are appealing to the public to help identify a number of motorbikes being ridden illegally around Brookside, Telford….
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RAAC removal begins at PRH
Specialist teams will soon begin work to safely remove Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) found in a kitchen area at…
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Telford College burger challenge is a sizzling success
Catering students at Telford College unleashed their foodie finesse in a culinary competition in the college’s Orange Tree restaurant. Ten…
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Passive or just aggressive?
This resident near the Wrekin is so fed up with dogs leaving behind their messages, they thought they would put…
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Air Ambulance attends crash in Telford
A crash on Wrockwardine Wood Way was affecting traffic through Telford this morning. The air ambulance attended, and an eyewitness…
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Telford continues to deliver on child exploitation commitment
Telford & Wrekin Council is shining a light on its Children Abused Through Exploitation (CATE) team’s recent work with local…
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iconsys appoints Director of Services to drive sustainable growth
One of the UK’s fastest-growing control and automation specialists has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of a…
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Car on its side in Arleston Lane
There is currently a car on its side in Arleston Lane. The people are out of the vehicle and walking…
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Award nomination for young fundraiser Tristan
A student from a Telford secondary school has been nominated for an award in recognition of his incredible fundraising efforts….
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Telford Skills Show back this month
A huge showcase of employment, apprenticeship and training opportunities across the region is back in Telford this month. Telford &…
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New brand for Telford-based business
Building solutions specialist Aggregate Industries, the parent company of Telford-based Besblock, has rebranded to Holcim UK as part of a strategic shift…
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Four run half marathon for ’amazing’ Telford charity
Four runners from Telford are taking on the Ironbridge Half Marathon to raise money for the charity that supported a…
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Thomas Telford Students preparing for Footloose
Thomas Telford School is gearing up for its most electrifying event of the year on 07 – 10 April –…
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HLC students bring the house down with Theatre Severn musical
Musical students from a Telford school brought the house down at Shropshire theatre with their production of hit musical We…
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Telford county lines drug dealer jailed
A county lines drug dealer has been jailed for four years for bringing class A drugs into Telford from Birmingham….
Read moreNew images released of Ryan Twardun
The search continues for Ryan Twardun, but officers warn the public not to approach him. The man is wanted by…
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National hairstyling finals return to Telford College
Young hair stylists from across the country will be converging on Telford College next week to showcase their skills in…
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Win tickets to Ironbridge Gorge Museums
Shaun Davies MP Gives Telford Residents a Chance to Win a Year of Free Visits to Ironbridge Gorge Museums for…
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Police appeal following Telford shop thefts
West Mercia Police Officers are appealing to identify the people pictured as they believe they could help with their enquiries…
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Your reminder about M54 roadworks
The M54 eastbound will be fully closed from junction 4 Shifnal Services to junction 2 Wolverhampton. The closures start this…
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Expert workshop to help employers tackle workplace addiction
A leading Shropshire HR consultancy and pioneering community company have joined forces to stage a special event to help employers…
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Celebrating Students’ Cycling Skills
Students from The Bridge School celebrated a major milestone in their adaptive cycling journey as they took part in their…
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