Author: Andy Smith

Above 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.

The 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.

Emergency services were called to the Coopers Mill traffic island in Wellington following a collision involving a single vehicle this morning.

Emergency 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.

Police 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.

The road by Buildwas bridge has been closed due a serious crash.

The road is closed from Jiggers Bank roundabout down to Buildwas.

If you are trying to get to Much Wenlock, try going via Cressage or Broseley.

If you’ve had enough of people this Christmas, how about getting out on your own by securing a little piece of Telford countryside for just £78,000?

Emergency services were called to the A442 Queensway in Telford on Friday afternoon following a collision involving a single vehicle.

A set of keys with a distinctive key fob was found in a taxi last night.

It may be that you don’t remember where you lost them having had a few jars!

If you recognise the keys and can describe the main keyfob, we’ll be able to reunite you.

15-year-old Kian was last seen in Newport, Shropshire, at around 6.30am on Tuesday 23 December.

Carol McInnes, Director of Planning and Transformation at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), has been named ‘Finance Champion of the Year’ at the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Awards.

The award recognises and celebrates someone who stands out for demonstrating exceptional dedication and initiatives within their organisation.

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.

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

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.