Residents across Telford and Wrekin will see a fresh wave of road improvements as the council sets out its transport plans for 2026. Following a year of resurfacing work, the focus is now shifting to new pedestrian crossings and major roundabout upgrades.
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The High Sheriff of Shropshire Jane Trowbridge with pupils at Wombridge Primary School taking part in the Youth Awareness Day
The new Shropshire Youth Awareness Day which saw the county turn blue to show its support has so far raised more than £10,000 for youth charities across the county and the amount is still rising.
Pic: The High Sheriff of Shropshire Jane Trowbridge with pupils at Wombridge Primary School taking part in the Youth Awareness Day
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For 35 years, Hilbrae has been a lifeline for stray and abandoned dogs in Telford. Now they need help.
Hilbrae Dog Rehoming Centre has launched its Build a Better Bark appeal to fund the replacement of outdated kennel blocks and re-fence its exercise paddock, saying the work is vital to ensure dogs arriving at the centre who have lost everything have the facilities that they need whilst they wait for their second chance.
Anyone wishing to support the Build a Better Bark campaign, through donations or practical help, can contact Hilbrae Dog Rehoming Centre for more information or use the link here to donate: https://www.justgiving.com/page/jo-wrate-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
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Telford College students serving a festive feast to members of the Dawley Dinner group at the college’s Orange Tree restaurant in Wellington
Students from Telford College laid on a festive food feast for members of a local community dining group.
Public uniformed services students joined forces with catering students to treat members of the Dawley Dinner group to a Christmas meal in the Orange Tree restaurant on the college’s Wellington campus.
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Lee Carter – Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council, Local Government Secretary Steve Reed OBE MP and Shaun Davies MP for Telford
Essential services across Telford and Wrekin are set for a multi-million pound boost following a landmark government funding deal. The provisional Local Government Finance Settlement, announced this week, will see the council receive an extra £67 million over the next four years.
Read moreFour individuals were arrested for immigration offences during the visit on 17 December. The group included two Indian nationals and two Nepalese nationals.
West Mercia Police supported Immigration Enforcement during the action. The Fire Service also attended the premises on the same evening and provided a list of required improvements.
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Mark joined Albrighton Village Action Group campaigners at Shirehall to present a petition - signed by 3,724 people - objecting to Boningale Homes' plans to build 800 properties on Albrighton greenbelt.
The government announced new planning reforms that could see more homes built on Shropshire’s Green Belt. Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard spoke out in the House of Commons against the changes, which were unveiled by the Housing Minister just before the Christmas recess.
Read moreAge UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year and has set itself an ambitious goal – to raise £75,000 to help tackle loneliness and social isolation among older people across the county.
Members of the charity’s Khushdil Day Centre, based at the Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Hadley, have enthusiastically risen to the challenge. Through a series of fundraising activities, they have already raised more than £1,900 to support older people throughout Shropshire.
Read moreSix fire appliances, including the Incident Command Unit and the Light Pumping Unit, were mobilised from Albrighton, Telford, Tweedale, and Wellington.
Read moreTrading Standards officers caught two retailers selling vapes to a 16-year-old during a sting operation on Telford high streets this week. The undercover exercise used a teenage volunteer to check if local businesses were following the law regarding age-restricted products.
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McPhillips apprentice Ollie Fudge, Idsall School’s head of
construction Graham Northall, McPhillips social value co-ordinator Emily
Myatt and McPhillips procurement manager Roger Cox.
Shropshire company of the year McPhillips has thrown its weight behind a scheme to support local schools and colleges to produce the workforce of the future.
Read moreTelford and Wrekin Council is inviting young people, parents, carers, and professionals to share their views on the priorities for the Borough’s new Youth Strategy.
The public consultation is a final check to ensure the priorities truly reflect local needs before the final version goes to Cabinet in January.
Read moreTelford property hunters are buzzing over a unique opportunity to acquire a charming two-bedroom barn conversion which is heading to online auction with a guide price of just £60,000.
Read moreOrganisers of the UK’s largest touring soapbox derby say spaces are flying off the shelves following the news that the event is coming to Telford for the first time. Since the council announced the July 12th race date last month, more than half of the 40 available spots have already been snapped up.
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Year 10 students Ruby Plant and Darci Taylor with Head of Aqualate House Libby Preston and Head of Chetwynd House Megan Robson
Students at a Newport secondary school have made generous donations to the town’s food bank to help those in need in time for Christmas.
The pupils at Burton Borough School collected over 250 items, and Newport Food Bank manager of volunteers Matt Partridge visited the school to receive the donation.
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Newport & District Amateur Swimming Club team at the Christmas Cracker gala (Photo credit: Mickaël Malaper / Malaper Photography - www.malaperphotography.com/sports)
Swimmers from Newport & District Amateur Swimming Club delivered outstanding performances at its inaugural Christmas Cracker open meet with 60 podium places.
The talented squad of 34 competed in the event on 6 December at Wolverhampton Central Baths, showing their strength across all age groups and disciplines, taking home 23 gold, 15 silver and 22 bronze medals.
Read moreThe court heard that the waste had been handed to another person who then dumped it illegally. While the resident claimed she believed the land was part of her own property, she admitted to regularly disposing of cardboard there because she feared her recycling bags would be stolen.
Read moreA number of drop-in sessions are being held where people can find out more about the proposals on:
Thursday 18 December at Meeting Point House from 4 to 6pm
Thursday 15 January at The Anstice from 5 to 7pm
Tuesday 27 January at Cosy Hall, Newport from 5 to 7pm
Friday 20 February at Ketley Community Centre from 5 to 7pm (focus on additional licensing consultation)
Thursday 5 March at Meeting Point House from 5 to 7pm (focus on additional licensing consultation)
People will be able to complete the consultations online at the drop-in sessions as devices will be available
Read moreFirefighters were called to Cockshutt Lane in Broseley on Tuesday evening following reports of a vehicle fire.
Emergency services arrived at the scene shortly before 7pm to find a 4×4 vehicle well alight. One fire appliance was mobilised from Tweedale to deal with the incident.
Read moreA chunk of land, described as a “prime investment opportunity,” has come onto the market in St Georges, offering local residents and investors a chance to snap up almost half an acre of amenity land with a guide price of just £6,000 at auction…
Read moreA local couple from Donnington, are being hailed as community heroes after their latest fundraising effort pushed their lifetime total past an incredible milestone.
Ian and Donna have now raised an astonishing £61,000 for the Severn Hospice, thanks to years of dedication and community support.
Read moreThe Acorn Singers – a lively group of older people from across the Telford area – recently lit up The Fallow Field Pub & Restaurant in Hadley with their joyful Charity Christmas Concert.
Read moreA Telford resident who falsely claimed she was too ill to work has been ordered to pay more than £6,000 after Telford & Wrekin Council successfully prosecuted her for fraud.
On 1 December 2025, she pleaded guilty at court to Fraud by False Representation.
Read moreStudents from 13 different Shropshire schools came together to give a very special musical performance.
The Learning Community Trust hosted the first-ever performance of its LCT Choir at New Road Academy in Telford, describing it as a milestone in its mission to unite students through creativity and shared experiences.
Full gallery on the website.
Read moreBarratt Homes invited Councillor Eileen Callear to visit its Scarlet View and Silkin Meadows developments.
Cllr Eileen Callear said: “I am delighted to see Barratt Homes investing in Telford with new affordable housing.”
Read moreThe True North bikers are once again putting on a Toy Run like they did in 2024 to collect presents. The event is on Saturday 20th December and starts at the M54 Services.
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The children’s ward team in front of the grotto with volunteer Mike Yates, who raised over £2,500 through a charity concert to kickstart the campaign.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity has opened its festive grotto at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) to mark the start of a new campaign supporting children’s services.
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The firm’s Stafford Park manufacturing premises will now be transformed in a ‘world-class’ environment.
The growth of engineering business AcoustaProducts is set to accelerate following its parent company’s long-term commitment to the firm’s manufacturing base on Stafford Park, Telford.
AcoustaProducts is now poised to prosper after its owners, Avon Group, announced it has acquired the freehold on the premises. The site will now be transformed into what is described as a “world-class” environment.
Read moreA new clothes shop aiming to bring a trendy new vibe to the high street has opened its doors in…
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Staff, students and representatives of the Telford & Wrekin Special Educational Needs and Disabilities team filming the podcast at the college’s Wellington campus
Telford College is working with Telford & Wrekin Council on a pilot project designed to challenge popular misconceptions about life at a further education college.
Students from the college’s creative and music department have teamed up with the Telford & Wrekin Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team to shoot a new video podcast.
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Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has appointed four new directors as part of a major refresh of its board
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has appointed four new directors as part of a refresh of its governing board.
The appointments were ratified by members at the Chamber’s annual meeting, held at Hawkstone Park.
Read moreWhile there was a decrease in some specific offences—including a 26% drop in business and community burglary, 12% reduction in vehicle offences and an 8% reduction in shoplifting—the overall rise is noted in the data.
Tackling crime and supporting victims is a core priority for the PCC. The figures show victim satisfaction rates remain largely positive, indicating progress in support services.
Read moreJunior chefs at Ercall Wood Academy in Wellington were tasked with preparing and serving a two-course healthy and nutritious meal costing up to £15 – all in the space of two hours.
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Read moreGlobe Bingo Hall in Donnington recently held a successful Christmas charity drive to help young patients. Customers at the venue kindly donated toys and games for children up to 17.
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Nathan Williams, Lovell Quantity Surveyor, James Aucote, Lovell Site Manager (The Gower),Councillor Richard Overton, Councillor Carolyn Healy, Victoria Bowker, Telford & Wrekin Council’s Housing Investment Project Manager, and Kirsty Liddell, Telford & Wrekin Council’s Project Manager for Prosperity and Investment.
Nuplace tenants are beginning to move into new homes in St Georges as a major regeneration project.
The brand new new homes for private rent starting at £900 per month, located at the Gower, are now ready for occupation.
Read moreIn a ground-breaking scheme, the PCC is working with local authorities in Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin with a view to giving those Special Constables, who volunteer more than 200 hours of their free time, the opportunity to claim 25% off their council tax bill.
Read moreChristmas came early for some Telford and Shropshire families last week as an independent hotel opened its doors to support Little Stars Charity.
Hadley Park House Hotel has a packed programme of Christmas events, but staff took time out of their busy schedule to put on a magical Christmas party for families facing the challenges of the continuing cost-of-living crisis.
Read moreLaunched by the Made in Group, the Great 100 recognises individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment to strengthening British industry.
Jennifer was selected for being a champion for the sector, for driving and supporting sustainability practices, investing in skills and demonstrating innovation and continuous improvement.
Read moreEmergency services responded to a serious road traffic collision this morning after a saloon car and an HGV were involved in a head-on collision on Parkway in Madeley, Telford.
Read moreSeveral notable sports figures have donated items to a draw to encourage donations. Olympic Champions Galal Yafai and Lauren Price have provided two signed gloves and two signed pictures.
For every £5 donated via a JustGiving page, an entry is given into a draw. The closing date for entries is 19th December.
The link to the fundraising page is: justgiving.com/crowdfunding/leeandrichiehelpliza
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Transition manager Phoebe Shaw, director of safeguarding and student support Channelle Nixon, and safeguarding officer Gail Pearson at the launch of the Papyrus fundraising campaign at Telford College
Telford College’s student council is supporting a campaign to reduce the number of young people affected by suicide.
The student council said it selected the ‘really meaningful’ charity because of its work to shatter the stigma surrounding suicide, and to equip young people and their communities with the skills to recognise and respond to emotional distress.
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Card design competition winners from Burton Borough School, from left, Sofia Buckless, Hollie Roberts Gray, and Ivy Wrighton
Students at a Newport school have been putting their artistic skills to good use to create special greetings cards for the festive season.
Three winners were chosen: Year seven students Ivy Wrighton, Hollie Roberts, and Sofia Buckless.
Read moreThe Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has been named the most improved trust in the country for cutting planned care waiting times, securing £2 million in capital funding. Performance between April and September saw a significant 14% improvement in the 18-week referral to treatment figures. The national target aims for 92% of patients to receive treatment within this timeframe.
Read moreThis year’s projects attracted an impressive £145,221 in match funding, bringing the total investment to over £415,000 and demonstrating the fund’s ability to unlock additional resources and amplify its impact.
Read moreTelford College held a ‘day of action’ to support a global campaign which seeks to end violence against women and…
Read moreThe Telford Spartans are preparing for their annual FREE ENTRY Santa vs Elves charity game on 13 December, which will be accompanied by a huge raffle offering impressive prizes.
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“This year’s Christmas card is all about supporting the Lingen Davies Sunflower Appeal,” said Shaun Davies MP
Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, has this week unveiled his annual Christmas card, created in partnership with a group of 11 local businesses.
No taxpayer funding has been used for the design, manufacturing or delivery of the card. The card is being delivered by Royal Mail.
Read moreJust under two thousand runners will descend on Telford Town Park on Sunday for the 41st Telford 10k Road Race.
The multi-lap course is known to be very fast, and while a section of the Silkin Way is closed due to a sinkhole, the revised route still uses the park paths, starting at the Southwater Town Park entrance. It will offer a fantastic opportunity to see some of the fastest road runners in the country in action.
Read morehe pupils from Charlton School in Wellington enjoyed an enthusiastic non-stop session of dancing to upbeat party tracks and raised over £1,300 for Hope House Children’s Hospice.
Read moreAndy Smith takes a look a worrying piece of news about Telford, but tries to put a brave face on it.
In a story by Harry Warner on Joe.co.uk headlined “All 23 UK towns and cities on Russian ‘target list’ revealed by ex-Russian Deputy PM“, Telford gets a mention, and I’m excited, proud and disappointed all at once.
First a bit of background. An ex-Russian Deputy PM has p…
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Shaun Davies MP, Policing Minister Sarah Jones, Chief Constable Richard Cooper and West Mercia's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Campion.
A meeting was held in Parliament last month to focus on ensuring West Mercia Police has the necessary resources to keep local communities across the three counties safe. The roundtable was facilitated by Telford MP Shaun Davies.
Read moreA Telford man using specialist cleaning equipment has removed most of the oil from up a vandalised bus stop last night after taking matters into his own hands.
Luke, who owns Telford-based Cedars Exterior Cleaning, cleaned the defaced stop using water and an oil cleaner at around 9:30pm last night.
Read moreFour talented young basketball players from the Rawzone club have been selected for the 2025-2026 Aspire Basketball England programme
Read moreOn Thursday 11 December from 5.15pm there will be music in the air as people are invited to come along and join in a festive sing-along in the build up to Christmas.
Read moreShaun Davies, member of parliament for Telford, has taken an important step toward understanding the education system for children with special educational needs by hosting a roundtable earlier this month at Parents Opening Doors.
Shaun was joined by parents with lived experience in the division as well as key partners in the community; Telford & Wrekin Council, CVS and Parents Opening Doors (PODS).
Read moreArtist Neil Willis had repainted the shelter after it was defaced with white paint and a roller last month, but reports from residents today suggested that the shelter had been attacked again.
We went down to take a look this afternoon. This time, what looks like engine oil has been thrown on the mural overnight, as it comes off when touched.
Read morePeople who currently receive the Single Person Discount on their council tax have the chance to notify the council of any changes to their household circumstances.
The two-week window is running from Monday 8 December to Sunday 21 December 2025.
Read moreMany businesses said they were still feeling the effects of her 2024 announcements, which piled on extra staffing costs – and said wage demands were showing no sign of easing.
One employer from the manufacturing sector said: “Business owners are workers too, and probably work more hours for a lower hourly rate than most. I may consider selling up or moving the company abroad.”
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John Haywood (Telford & Wrekin Council Development Delivery Specialist), Leader of the Council, Cllr Lee Carter, Cllr Angela McClements (Cabinet Member for Leisure, Tourism, Culture & the Arts), and Nick Wood (Tailored Project Manager)
Lion House, a new specialist residential facility, has opened its doors in Telford, transforming the long-stalled site of the former Red Lion pub.
The scheme features 11 self-contained apartments, a large communal area, and dedicated staff facilities. Each apartment includes assistive technology to promote independence while ensuring professional support is always available.
Read moreEmergency services responded to a road traffic collision in Broseley, on Sunday afternoon after a car overturned.
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