Emergency 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.
Read moreWork started in November to prepare the huge unit for the new tenants and they have finally gone public with the news.
The new Old School Jim’s will open here early in 2026
Read moreThe 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.
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A delightful parcel of well-established native hardwoods offering good accessibility, ideal for family camping adventures (Pic: Woods4Sale)
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?
Read moreEmergency services were called to the A442 Queensway in Telford on Friday afternoon following a collision involving a single vehicle.
Read moreA store promising inspiring gifts and African foods is moving into New St in Wellington.
In other news, there is a new business moving into the old huge B&M store that are sworn to secrecy about!
Read moreThe development on Haygate Road will consist of a three-storey block of one and two-bedroom flats on the brownfield land where the well-known local landmark once stood.
Diggers were spotted rolling into the site, and starting work on footings, after a sold sign was added to the estate agents board.
Read moreThey have just announced two speed dating events taking place at Haughton Hall in Shifnal in the new year with plans for a valentines party at The Mercure in Telford.
Read moreShaun Davies MP for Telford has presented special letters of recognition from the Secretary of State for Defence, The Rt Hon John Healey MP, to three Telford residents and organisations.
Read moreA 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.
Read more15-year-old Kian was last seen in Newport, Shropshire, at around 6.30am on Tuesday 23 December.
Read morePolice were called to Cranage Crescent in Wellington at around 5.30pm yesterday (23rd December) following reports of a public order offence.
Read moreThe shop has been operating for just over a year and has built an annual turnover of £192,000. It offers a variety of savouries and main meals alongside its sweet selection.
Read moreThe Council initially funded 65 LSAVI memberships for local venues, helping businesses adopt these standards and achieve accreditation. Today, a network of trusted accredited spaces for residents and visitors can be found while using the WalkSafe+ app.
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Carol McInnes (right), Director of Planning and Transformation at SaTH, collecting her ‘Finance Champion of the Year’ award at the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Awards
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.
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Ariella is an extremely talented writer in all areas, and we are excited to see what she will create in the future.
Year 6 pupils at Captain Webb Primary School in Dawley have been showcasing their creative talents this month. The school recently reached out to share the work of their young writers following a similar project held last year.
The winning entry from Ariella was a completely independent piece of work. She described the student as a talented writer and said the school is excited to see what she creates in the future.
Read moreChris Nutt, who worked at Fujitsu and initiated the firm sending volunteers to the Friends of Telford Town Park (FOTTP) group as part of a staff welfare programme, died suddenly in December 2024, aged 40.
A bench in memory of him has now been installed by Fujitsu and the Friends as they were so grateful for the work he did and wanted to honour him.
Read moreA takeaway with excellent ratings and a five-star scores on the doors closed its doors last month.
Arjys in Trench was on the popular delivery apps, had its own website and attracted great reviews for its food but a post last month on its social media page suggested that it was closing temporarily due to staff illness.
Read moreStudents Lucas Davies and Tyler Klimkowski volunteered to take on the project.
The planters, made from wooden delivery pallets and copper pipe off-cuts, have been delivered to the Friends of Wellington Station.
Read moreHospital chiefs failed to refer a patient “in an appropriate and timely manner”, which may have led to the woman’s death.
That is the conclusion of a coroner who has sent a “prevention of future deaths” report to the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital (SaTH) NHS Trust.
Read morePolice are concerned that having longer opening hours to sell alcohol and provide more hours of live and recorded music, karaoke and comedy nights could increase anti-social behaviour at Dragon Soul in Newport.
Read moreBrookside Safer Neighbourhood Policing team had identified the vehicle as being untaxed, and not registered as SORN with the DVLA.
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Income to date stands at £1,083,493, with a wide-ranging events and fundraising programme lined up for 2026
Charity bosses have thanked hardworking and dedicated fundraisers for helping to deliver the ‘best Christmas present’ for the region – a record-breaking year.
Read moreMr Campion is proposing a £15 annual increase for the average household, but he says even this will not be enough to bridge the gap.
“To put it simply, my hands are tied,” said PCC John Campion. “Whilst the Government will claim record uplift of funding for policing, they do not make it clear that it is at the expense of inflation-busting council tax rises.”
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