Author: Andy Smith

A handfull of trees that fell on roads were quickly swept away by council teams, although some that have fallen on the Silkin Way through the town park, have forced organisers to cancel this mornings planned Park Run

At a meeting of Wrockwardine Parish Council this week, members were told by the clerk that the supplier of electricity for street lights had gone out of business. 

As you know we’re not one for ‘snowmageddon’ stories but it does look like the will be some heavy rain and strong winds across the area tomorrow, Friday 14th.

On the positive side – no snow is forecast.

During a two-week online poll, more than 4,000 votes were cast, with 9 year old Amelia’s design scooping up the most support.

Amelia’s design will be raised on the flagpole at Southwater Square as part of the Telford Day celebrations on Saturday 29 November.

Emergency services were called to the Much Wenlock Road in Buildwas this morning following a head-on collision between a car and a van.

The £20m development comprises a bistro, bar and an array of other amenities alongside 61 apartments and 16 bungalows.

Local health partners have joined forces with contractors at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) to provide sessions and check-ups as part of a “High-Vis Health” scheme. 

The scheme for construction workers involves monthly talks on a range of healthcare topics, including mental health, respiratory illness, smoking prevention and sexual health. By taking services to where people are, partners are breaking down barriers and helping more people get the support they need sooner.

Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, proudly hosted the launch of the Lingen Davies Sunflower Appeal in Parliament today, featuring a keynote speech from Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

Telford’s new cancer centre will make life-changing treatment and support far more accessible for Telford residents, reducing unnecessary journeys and ensuring patients receive care closer to home, a cause Shaun Davies is passionately championing.

A fire appliance from Newport was called to Newport Girls High School earlier today following an alarm activation.

It was quickly established that the alarm was false and had been triggered by a science experiment at the school.

My Telford is the Council’s online portal, accessible via web or mobile app and available 24/7, that makes it easy to report issues like fly-tipping, potholes, or damaged street furniture, request services such as bulky waste collections, permits, or new bins, and track the progress of those requests.

The update will include a refreshed dashboard, improved navigation, and the introduction of two-step verification to provide a more secure login and better protect personal data.

On Saturday afternoon the sight of a bomb disposal truck in a Telford street came as quite a shock to neighbours.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) attended an address in Overdale, Telford following a report made by a resident who discovered what was thought to be an unexploded ordnance.

Dr Laurence Ginder and Dr Amruta Lacy-Colson were recently recruited to the board for a term of five years. Both have a significant understanding of local and regional cancer care, and have extensive experience working directly with those in the community facing cancer.

A single bucket of water was enough to put out the fire.

Wildflower meadow areas are set to increase as part of Telford & Wrekin Council’s ongoing work to improve green spaces for the benefit of wildlife and residents.

A major financial boost for the county’s two main hospitals will help to improve access to urgent and emergency care for patients in Telford and across Shropshire. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is investing in Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) and Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) to create additional inpatient beds and assessment spaces ahead of the winter period.

Telford MP Shaun Davies held his latest community coffee morning in Oakengates last week, meeting with dozens of residents and local organisations at The Wakes on Friday morning.

Shaun’s November event is a surgery in Telford Town Centre which will be open for bookings on Shaun’s website later this week.