McPhillips art competition showcases pupils’ view of a construction site
Artwork by pupils at a Telford primary school, depicting what they think happens on a typical construction site, is on…
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Telford school chef reaches national final
A school chef who wowed judges with his culinary skills will now compete to be crowned national School Chef of…
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M54 partially closed until Monday
The M54 Westbound (from Wolverhampton towards Telford) is closed from junction 2 (Coven) to junction 3 (Cosford), until Monday morning….
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Council to commission report on A518
Following the fatal crash on the A518 near Lilleshall, Telford & Wrekin Council has announced that they have “…commissioned an…
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Appeal following Telford shop thefts
Police officers are appealing to identify the people pictured as they believe they could help with their enquiries into five…
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Fresh dog food company, Different Dog, moves to Telford
Different Dog, the premium fresh dog food subscription service, has announced that it has raised £10m, from new and existing…
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Shop thief pleads guilty
Samantha Baxter, 49, of Malcolm Davies Drive, Trench was charged with 2 offences of Theft from Store. The latest offence…
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Second man sought after burglary arrest
A swift response to a burglary in Newport today led to a man being arrested shortly after. Officers were called…
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Free to attend holiday sports and activity sessions
More than 100 free to attend sports and activity sessions will be held over the two-week Easter break as part…
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Halfway and home for determined duo
Two army veterans, Barry (70) from Shifnal and John (65), from Fife, embarked on an extraordinary 1,200-mile walk from Land’s…
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212 new homes set for old Phoenix School site
Plans to build 212 new homes on the site of the former Phoenix School in Dawley have been submitted. As…
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Final preparations being made for ColourFest
A field near Telford will be awash with smiles and colour as hundreds of people raise money for charity next…
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Change in direction for M54 closure
You might be used to the M54 closing on Thursday overnight and at the weekends, but this weekend, the direction…
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The A518 had a higher Killed or Seriously Injured severity ratio than the national average for both collisions and casualties
Police appeal after fatal crash
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Telford this morning, 9th April. The collision happened at around…
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I get knocked down, but I get up again.
It’s third time lucky for the parking camera that has been cut down twice in a Telford car park. The…
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Sheepish driver over the lamb-it
Yesterday Police Officers of the Wellington West & Rural team conducted a speeding operation in Longdon On Tern as part…
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Town to host historic race
A historic race around a Shropshire town is returning as a bigger and better event this year. The Bayley Mile…
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How much do you need to live comfortably in Telford?
A recent study looked at the cost of living across the UK and found that Telford is one of the…
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Thirsty? Not for much longer
If you are in Telford and desperate for a coffee, you won’t have long to wait before the latest Starbucks…
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New wave of grants to support high street businesses
Telford & Wrekin Council has announced the return of funding packages to support high street businesses. The funding is available…
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Easter fun for Wellington
Easter rabbits will be popping up around Wellington as part of a week-long promotion. The Easter bunny trail, from April…
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One week left to make your suggestions on town and parish councils
There’s just one week left to submit suggestions for the Community Governance Review of town and parish councils in Telford…
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Telford businesses asked for tariff views
Local businesses are set to help shape the UK’s response to US tariffs, as part of plans announced by the…
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Neurodiverse and autism-friendly speed dating event launched
Speed Dating Shropshire has launched its first Neurodiverse and Autism-Friendly Speed Dating evening on Wednesday 28th May. ‘After receiving several…
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Over 400 Children Join Walk as Part of “A New School Journey” Initiative
More than 400 children, parents, and community members came together to walk to Lawley Primary School on Friday, April 4th…
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Move for Nick West of West Advisory
Begbies Traynor Group has appointed Nick West as Partner to advise businesses across Shropshire and Mid-Wales, enhancing its insolvency services…
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New parking charges operational at PRH
The price of parking at the Princess Royal Hospital is going up today. The new charges that were announced in…
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Arleston Lane closed 17th April
National Grid are planning to close Arleston Lane to traffic in Telford for essential works between the hours of 9am…
Read moreHairdressing students turn on the Hollywood style
Telford College’s hairdressing students turned on the Hollywood style for their annual hair competition. Students on level two and three…
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New nursery provision for two Telford schools
Plans to provide two brand new nurseries in Telford and Wrekin and boost the Borough’s early years provision by up…
Read moreShoplifter pleads guilty
Sarah Parry, 39, of Willowfield, Woodside was been charged with 6 offences of Theft from Store earlier this week. She…
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Have you seen this bike?
Officers are appealing to the public to help identify a motorbike being ridden illegally around the Ketley area. A report…
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Have you heard about Telford’s monthly reuse events? A treasure trove of bargains is on offer all priced £20 and…
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Using the trains today?
A combination of signal faults and crew shortages mean that some trains are not running and some are delayed. A…
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Police release latest photos relating to shop thefts
Officers are appealing to identify the people pictured as they believe they could help with their enquiries into five shop…
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Read moreM54 Closure update
The M54 Eastbound will be closed tonight, Thursday 3 April from 8pm to 6am on Friday morning and then again…
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Broseley High Street fight appeal
Detectives investigating an assault in Broseley are appealing for the victim to come forward. Yesterday, a man told officers he…
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Police appeal following park robbery
West Mercia Police Officers investigating a robbery in Telford are appealing for information after a man was left with serious…
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£500K seized in crackdown on barbershops used for money laundering
Operation Machinize, a targeted effort to combat criminal gangs using barbershops as fronts for fraud, money laundering, and the sale…
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Mid-week Wonders set to continue
Wellington Orbit, Telford’s only independent cinema, has announced that its popular Orbit Mid-week Wonders initiative will continue beyond March 2025,…
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Thermal protection perfection helps Ross to raise cash for charity
A Telford manufacturing company manager has put his firm’s thermal insulation products to the test – by sleeping out all…
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Holiday sessions are back
Happy, healthy & active holiday sessions are back for Easter, with hundreds of free places available for eligible children and…
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Smart spray introduced in off road bike fight
West Mercia’s Operation Spree continues to target the anti social use of off road bikes, and the Smart Tag spray…
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New press for Telford label specialist
A Telford label printing specialist with a national reach has taken its operations to the next level with the installation…
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Wrekin walkers now subject to one way rule
Following the success of the one way system for cars at the foot of the Wrekin, the boffins who look…
Read moreTelford shoplifters sentenced
Two individuals with have been sentenced to prison today at Telford Magistrates Court following a series of shoplifting offences at…
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New-look team is managing the Chamber’s network clubs
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has appointed a new team to run its thriving network clubs in Telford, Shrewsbury and Oswestry….
Read moreTelford Ket and Coke dealer pleads guilty
30-year-old man has been charged with drug offences following a warrant in Telford on Friday last week. Andrew Lane, of…
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Telford lawyers celebrate milestone promotions
Lawyers at leading Shropshire law firm FBC Manby Bowdler are celebrating new promotions within the company. From April 1, two…
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Easter Postbox Topper
Newport High Street postbox has had an Easter bonnet fitted. The knitted topper from Knit and Natter group who meet…
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Charity car wash raises over £400
Firefighters from Wellington Amber Watch raised over £400 from a charity car wash that took place yesterday. The event was…
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It’s that time of year again…
It’s that time of year again… Twice a year we get to poke a bit of fun at our friends…
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Did you see the partial solar eclipse?
The partial solar eclipse was visible above Telford just after 11am. The next total solar eclipse to visible in the…
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Telford College students star at Young Enterprise trade fair
Telford College students exhibited their products at a trade fair in the town’s shopping centre – and came away with…
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The woman laying the foundations of Telford
Behind, or rather under, the house building programme in Telford are an army of local businesses instrumental in making what…
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