Officers are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Henry Stokes who they wish to speak to in relation to a number of offences.
It is believed the 27-year-old can help with enquiries into a rape, assault and threats to kill investigation.
Read moreA year nine student at a school in Telford was airlifted to hospital in Stoke after falling from height and suffering ‘serious injuries’.
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Mark Pemberton Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust takes Minister Lisa Nandy through the museum, flanked by Sarah Roberts, IGMT Head of Collections and Shaun Davies MP
Telford Live has learned that around 50 staff members are likely to be made redundant from their roles at Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust.
The news comes after a grant of £9 million from the government was announced to help with the transfer of the organisation to the National Trust to secure the long-term future of the historic locations.
Read moreEmergency services were called to a collision involving two vehicles on Hadley Park Road in Telford earlier today.
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Nia Williams from Burton Borough School, who has been selected for the North Midlands Rugby Football Union squad
Nia Williams, a Year 11 pupil at Burton Borough School, in Newport, has been selected for the North Midlands Rugby Football Union squad.
Read moreTelford & Wrekin Council has joined forces with Shropshire Council and Herefordshire Council to launch the Get Marches Working Plan, a bold and collaborative initiative designed to help more people across the Marches access good jobs, training, and opportunities.
Read moreIt looks abandoned and vandalised , but it’s actually a renovation that has stalled.
Zoopla links to this property which include internal photos on the website.
Read moreA truck has broken down on Castlefields Roundabout, on the entrance from A4169 (EP Direction).
This is causing delays.
Read moreHomeowners across many newer housing developments in Telford are paying twice for their street maintenance according to a local councillor….
Read moreEmergency services were dispatched to the Castlefields Roundabout on the A4169 in Lightmoor, Telford, following a report of a collision in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Read moreA laptop was stolen from a house in the Redhill area around 7.40pm last night (Saturday 10 January).
The ‘buyer’, a man said to be in his late teens to early 20’s, threatened the victim with a knife and stole the item. He then made off from the scene in a vehicle.
Read moreThe owners of a biker cafe in Newport have thanked residents for their backing following a successful application to open…
Read moreA line of water tankers snake along Haygate Road in Wellington as Severn Trent issue an update on supply issues.
Read moreWe were inundated with your photos of trees down, cars stuck and the odd snowman.
Here’s our pick of the best…
Read moreCould you offer a rescue dog a second chance – and be part of one of the UK’s most heart-warming TV series?
A recent analysis by The Times found that dogs now outnumber children in one in three neighbourhoods across England, and Telford leads the country when adjusted for population, with 8.2 dogs per 20 people.
Read moreFirefighters were called to an incident involving a downed power cable on Cherry Tree Hill in Ironbridge on Friday afternoon.
Read moreThe Hungry Horse pub on Bridgnorth Road will temporarily close from 12 January whilst major renovation work takes place, with the upgraded venue set to reopen its doors to the public next month.
Read morePeople are reporting that buses are intermittent or non-existant and at least one lorry has jack-knifed on the M54 this morning.
Read moreIf the weather forecasts are to be believed, Telford could be in for a monumental dump of snow overnight, with up to 15cm of the white stuff landing on our town all thanks to Storm Goretti.
According to the Met Office, heavy snow ” is likely to lead to disruption and dangerous travelling conditions Thursday night into Friday.”
Read moreThese plans include lowering the drink drive limit and introducing mandatory eye tests every three years for drivers over 70.
Drivers could also face tougher penalties for failing to wear a seatbelt. The strategy follows data showing 559 casualties or fatalities occurred on the roads between January and October last year.
Read moreHowever, the Council warns that the effects of climate change are already being felt, resulting in increased costs through increased demands on services including flood defences, emergency response, and road repairs from extreme weather highlighting the critical importance of both reducing emissions and adapting to climate change.
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Mark Jones with his ‘Get The Nation Learning’ award. He says Telford College has helped him to change his life
Telford College is one of just four finalists in the category for ‘innovation in training and delivery’.
Mark Jones, who signed up for Telford College’s ‘Into Employment’ programme to make learning opportunities more attainable for hard-to-reach individuals, won the New Directions award.
Read moreAt a meeting of Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet, members voted unanimously in favour of a new youth strategy for the Borough.
The strategy has been developed in recent months in consultation with different groups of young people across the Borough to ensure it’s a true representation of their voice and needs.
Read moreEmergency services were called out yesterday evening (7th January) following a collision on the M54 involving three vehicles.
The incident occurred on the eastbound stretch between Preston and Cluddley near Shrewsbury at around 5.14pm.
Read moreStaff from Learn Telford will be on hand to offer advice and guidance with a particular focus on Access to Higher Education courses in Health and Psychology.
The event is taking place at Southwater Library, Southwater One, Telford on Wednesday 21 January 2026 (12 noon – 4pm).
Read moreMobile 5G coverage in Telford is currently not good enough, with residents and businesses in several areas continuing to experience poor signal and unreliable connectivity, says Shaun Davies, MP for Telford.
Read moreThe sessions are part of a winter roadshow for the Hospitals Transformation Programme (HTP), giving people the opportunity to find out more about the upcoming changes to the organisation of hospital health services from 2028 and ask any questions they may have.
Read moreThe business has won several awards, including TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice awards for the last three years. It was also highly commended in the Shropshire Chamber of Commerce Awards.
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Angela Meakin and Harry Elsdon from Arthog Outreach, Councillor Shirley Reynolds and Alan Braybrooke from Arthog Outreach
Arthog Outreach scored “top marks” for the quality of its outdoor education provision in a recent inspection.
Read moreStudents from a Telford secondary school brought festive cheer to residents in the Wrockwardine Wood area by presenting them with…
Read moreDespite fewer members of the team competing than in previous years, Team Carter delivered a remarkable performance on the world stage winning 39 gold medals and 1 bronze from a possible 40 medals.
Read moreAccess to Hadley Park Road road from Leegomery Island ends at the right turn near the Malt Shovel pub and to road is closed to vehicles just after Honeysuckle Close.
Read moreA small car crashed into a security van in Leegomery this afternoon, with police closing access to a main road through the estate in order to deal with the problem.
Read moreOfficers are appealing to the public to help identify a man they would like to speak as they believe he can help with enquiries into reports of early morning criminal damage in Hadley.
Read moreEmergency services were called to TGI Fridays in Southwater Town Centre, Telford, on Sunday evening following reports of a fire alarm.
In another incident, 2 fire appliances were mobilised from Telford Central and Wellington to Pool Meadow in Hadley.
Read moreTelford College is launching a new series of employer networking events – kicking off with a seminar exploring the fast-moving worlds of artificial intelligence and cyber security.
The free event is being held on February 13 at the college’s Wellington campus, starting at 9am.
Read moreMark Pritchard MP said: “The NHS says it is waiting for EHRC guidance, but it is the Equality Act that organisations must comply with, and the position in law has already been made crystal clear by the Supreme Court judgment.
“To ensure safety and privacy, in particular for women and girls, single sex spaces must be protected in NHS hospitals and other NHS facilities.”
Read moreGone are the days of huddling around the radio in the hope that your school is on the closed list, technology advances mean that schools and colleges are more likely to mass text or email parents and guardians with any changes to start times or closures.
Read moreThe largest Walking Group in Shropshire is planning to walk backwards in 2026 around all 23 of the Telford Coronation Circular Walks.
Originally set up in 2024 the Group now enters its third year with 2,000 members and an average of 50 people turning out for each walk.
Read moreThe Lombard Rally brings its historic festival to the estate on March 7th and 8th 2026.
Organisers say the event follows success in other parts of the UK and will feature hero rally drivers from the past. Interviews with the drivers and other attractions are planned for the two days.
Read moreUpon arrival, crews discovered a single vehicle which had rolled onto its roof. Firefighters used winches and small gear to right the car back onto its wheels.
Read moreOfficers attended an address on Hurleybrook Way at around 10pm last night. A man in his twenties was assaulted sustaining minor injuries. The offenders forced entry to the house and left without stealing any items.
Read moreThe operators the new Telford radio station have revealed some of the presenters that they have lined up, and also some of the features they have planned.
Austin Powell, and experienced radio station told Telford Live about the plans for the station due to launch next month.
Read moreFire crews have been kept busy following a series of callouts across the town.
Read moreAbove and Beyond Travel based in Telford are usually dropping people off at airports, or taking children to school, but tomorrow, they are pulling out all the stops for health workers if it snows.
Director Kayleigh Parsons is offering lifts to health workers in one of the 4x4s in her fleet if Telford gets a covering of snow on Friday.
Read moreExperienced broadcasters are behind the new venture. The team includes presenters who have previously worked at Beacon Shropshire, Radio Caroline, and BBC Radio 2, as well as other local stations across the West Midlands and Mid Wales.
Read moreThe event later this month can be found at the venue on the A442 next to St Chad’s Church, between Telford and Bridgnorth, and will offer an exclusive opportunity to view the ceremony areas inside and out as well as VIP suppliers – but those who want to attend need to book their place in advance.
Read morePeople turned out in numbers to celebrate the arrival of 2026 on Brookside last night – and they loved it!
The display took place behind Windmill School, and according to Cllr Ruth Meadows, were donated for public enjoyment.
Read morePolice closed the road for a short time yesterday evening after a Peugeot crashed into roadside barriers.
Read moreEmergency services were called to the Coopers Mill traffic island in Wellington following a collision involving a single vehicle this morning.
Read moreEntry was forced by prising the garage locking mechanism.
Three pedal cycles were taken during the break-in, including a gold Peugeot racing bike and a white Raleigh Sprint racing bike.
Read moreScott Saunders, who has been involved with event medicine for 30 years, was awarded the British Empire Medal for his services to emergency response and volunteering across Telford.
Read moreOfficers were alerted to a suspicious vehicle traveling along the M54 at around 1am, before pulling it over near junction 4.
The driver, a man aged 32, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs and remains in police custody as enquiries continue.
Read moreEmergency services were called to Wrockwardine Road in Wellington late on Monday night following a collision. A single vehicle caught fire after the road traffic incident, which occurred just before 11pm.
Read moreWest Mercia Police are appealing to identify the people pictured as they believe they could help with their enquiries into five shop thefts in Telford…
Read moreIt’s that confusing week between Christmas and New Year when you may not be absolutely sure which bin is being collected and when.
You can barely lift your slop bucket, the cardboard is blowing across the road, and the recycling bin is testament to your as yet undiagnosed drink problem…
Read moreEmergency services were called to the A518 in Newport on Sunday afternoon following a serious collision.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received the report at 15:45 after a single vehicle ended up on its roof.
Read moreDid you know that there was a new car park at the base of the Wrekin?
You can also get a coffee and a bacon butty at Telford’s newest cafe.
Read morePolice have appealed for witnesses following a fatal collision yesterday (Saturday 27 December) after two people died.
The collision happened around 3:30pm on the B4380 and involved a silver Volvo XC60.
Read moreThe incident happened at around 1.25pm.
Five fire appliances, including a specialist rescue tender, were sent to the scene from Telford Central and Wellington.
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