Government crime crackdown to target Telford town
Wellington in Telford is set to be one of the areas benefiting from a new government initiative to tackle town…
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Man sentenced after threatening police with fake gun
A man who threatened two police officers with an imitation handgun in Telford town centre has been sentenced to 19…
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The regions top speeding spots revealed – Telford has three of them
West Mercia Police issued more than 140,000 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for speeding in just one year, according to new…
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West Mercia officers in Worcester, seized four illegal e-bikes and one electric scooter from delivery riders and members of the public
Police warn e-scooter law-breakers
Police across Telford are stepping up efforts to tackle the illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes this summer. Officers are…
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It’s the Friday ID parade
Police Officers are appealing to identify the people pictured as they believe they could help with their enquiries into five…
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Eight weeks in prison for Telford shoplifter
Luke Stevens, 37, of no fixed address, Telford, was arrested on Sunday 27th July. He was charged with five counts…
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The rider was observed wearing a light blue balaclava and was seen operating the bike in a manner that posed risks.
Balaclava-clad rider spotted
Police have appealed to the public for help in finding someone riding an off-road bike dangerously. An individual was spotted…
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Thief jailed after Town Centre ban
A shoplifter from Telford has been sent to prison after breaking a court order just weeks after it was imposed….
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Photo by Mykhailo Petrenko: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-of-a-barking-border-collie-dog-32635796/
Barking dogs lead owner to court
A Wellington resident has been hit with a substantial fine and a Criminal Behaviour Order following persistent dog barking that…
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Children riding these vehicles are unqualified and uninsured, riding in public spaces they are putting themselves and others at serious risk.
Off-road bikers ‘at risk’ say Police
It looks like a still from a 70’s American TV series, but the teenage male pictured on the red off…
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Stirchley woman sentenced for 12 weeks
A woman who admitted stealing from shops across Telford has been jailed for 12 weeks. Samantha Sheenan, 38, of Castlecroft…
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Electric motorcycle seized in Sutton Hill
Officers have confiscated an off-road bike from Sutton Hill today, part of an ongoing effort to tackle illegal activity in…
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Five year ban for Telford man
A man from Stirchley has been handed a five-year criminal behaviour order, stopping him from entering numerous shops across Telford….
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It’s the Friday ID parade
Police have released these images of people they would like to speak to, as they believe they could help with…
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Shoplifter jailed for theft and breaching order
A persistent shoplifter who plagued retailers has been put behind bars after breaking a court order. Mark Vaughan-Brown, 54, of…
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Fishing tackle and bike stolen in Edgmond
West Mercia Police Officers are investigating a burglary near Newport, where fishing equipment and a bicycle were stolen, are appealing…
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Telford shoplifter arrested and jailed
A prolific shoplifter has been handed an 18-week custodial sentence in Telford after being apprehended by officers on Friday, July…
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Telford & Wrekin Councillor Paul Davis speaking at Monday's meeting. Picture: Worcestershire County Council
Police commissioner clashes with councillors over PCSO hours change
A police commissioner has hit back after councillors criticised him over changes to the working hours of PCSOs. John Campion,…
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Man pleads guilty to multiple offences
Jason Martin, 38, of no fixed address was charged with numerous offences of Theft from Store and breaching a Criminal…
Read moreCash for crash arrest made
A man has been arrested by police on suspicion of fraud yesterday evening (Sunday 20th July). Police suspect that he…
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Nuisance scooter seized by Police
A scooter, often being ridden three-up, causing a significant nuisance in Wellington has been successfully located and seized by local…
Read moreCan you help?
Police officers are appealing to identify the people pictured as they believe they could help with their enquiries into five…
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Kandys closed, warn homeowners
It’s the stuff of folklaw and fable, and unlike the Glory Hole down the road, I’m not even sure it…
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Remember this drone? We found the owner!
It took less than 24hrs to reunite this stolen drone kit with it’s rightful owner. Drone pilot Steve found the…
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Did you witness a collision involving a van and a bicycle?
Officers are appealing for information following a collision between a van and a bicycle at Eaton Constantine, which has left…
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Untaxed car recovered from Woodside
Telford Police have taken an untaxed car from Park Lane in Woodside. While the car has a current MOT until…
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Shoplifter banned from Hospice shop
A prolific Telford shoplifter has been given a 20-week prison sentence and a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) after he…
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Unlicenced, uninsured and unsafe.
A Madeley woman fell foul of the law and had her Nissan Micra seized. At 8.30pm on Thursday, officers from…
Read more8 weeks for Telford Shoplifter
Prolific shoplifter Rebecca Hitchin, 43, of no fixed address in Telford, was charged with numerous offences of theft from store,…
Read moreTwo arrested following Hadley stabbing
An appeal for information continues and two people have been arrested after a man was stabbed in Hadley yesterday afternoon….
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Man stabbed in Hadley – no arrests yet
Police are reporting that there has been a stabbing in Hadley and police are appealing for witnesses. The Air Ambulance…
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Fire Chief outraged by station break-ins
Shropshire Fire and Rescue boss has hit out at thieves targeting local fire stations and taking vital equipment. Chief Fire…
Read moreArrest after woman followed in park
A woman has been arrested after a video circulated online of another woman being followed in a park in Arleston….
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Police have published the pictures of five people they would like to speak to regarding thefts from shops
It’s time for the Friday Five
You know the score, Police have published the pictures of five people they would like to speak to regarding thefts…
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3am Malicious call out for fire service
In the early hours of Friday morning, one fire appliance was dispatched from Telford Central Fire Station to the multi-storey…
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Two arrested after Southwater fight
Two men have been arrested following a fight in Telford town centre this afternoon (Thursday 3 July). Around 2.15pm two…
Read moreArrests made on Brookside
Officers have arrested two men after a warrant was carried out at a property in Telford. The warrant took place…
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Convicted: Pair targeted elderly for burglaries
Two men have been sentenced for a series of burglaries that were carried out across Shropshire, including Telford. Aldi Biba,…
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Reports of 'Cash for Crash' criminals operating in Telford and Newport have been identified by police, but it's not just a local problem. (Pic: Pixabay)
‘Cash for Crash’ scam in Telford – here are two things you can do
Reports of ‘Cash for Crash’ criminals operating in Telford and Newport have been identified by police, but it’s not just…
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Untaxed car towed away
A Renault Megane estate has been towed away by police in Oakengates. The car had not been taxed for six…
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West Mercia Police are appealing to identify the people pictured as they believe they could help with their enquiries into five shop thefts in Telford
Police appeal following Telford shop thefts
West Mercia Police are appealing to identify the people pictured as they believe they could help with their enquiries into…
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Criminal Behaviour Order for Shoplifter
A prolific Telford shoplifter has been given a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) after being convicted of theft. Matthew Howe,…
Read moreProlific shoplifters sentenced
Two prolific shoplifters who plagued businesses across Telford and Shropshire have been put behind bars after pleading guilty to numerous…
Read moreWellington Man charged with 14 offences
A man has been charged with a number of offences relating to drugs supply in Telford following an incident on…
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‘out of area taxis’ recommendation welcomed by council
Grooming gangs report author Baroness Casey’s call for Government action to close taxi licensing loopholes has been welcomed by Telford…
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Arrest after cannabis grow discovered in Telford
A cannabis grow estimated to be worth £100,000 was discovered in Telford this morning. Officers from Telford’s Proactive CID team…
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Logan Addison, of Hatton Road, in Hinstock, Market Drayton, was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court after he was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving.
Killer has “shown no remorse”
On Friday, a man was sentenced to five years and six months in prison after he was found guilty of…
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Surron rider sought by Police
Operation Spree is an operation focusing on tackling the anti-social use of off road bikes. Brookside SNT have received reports…
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Shoplifter banned from Telford Centre
A Telford shoplifter has been given a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) banning him from a number of stores in…
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£1000 of goods stolen from B&M
Officers are appealing to identify the people pictured as they believe they could help with their enquiries into five shop…
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Police appeal for help following Telford shop thefts
Officers are appealing to identify the people pictured as they believe they could help with their enquiries into five shop…
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Amy Pugh, aged 34, of Stafford Road in Wolverhampton was found guilty of murder following the death of 32-year-old Kyle Pugh in March 2022.
Woman guilty of murdering Telford businessman
A woman who tried to claim her estranged husband had taken his own life following an argument at her home…
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The council says it fully appreciates concerns raised by businesses and residents regarding the sudden spike in activity in the town centre
Rough sleeping and antisocial behaviour in Oakengates.
Telford & Wrekin Council have said that they are working in partnership with Oakengates Town Council and West Mercia Police…
Read moreMan arrested and firearms seized in Telford
A man has been arrested at an address in Telford after officers carried out a warrant this morning (Tuesday 10…
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Resident fined for rubbish dumped outside own home
Telford & Wrekin Council’s enforcement team has successfully prosecuted a resident for failing to dispose of household waste responsibly, reinforcing…
Read moreAqueduct man charged with burglary
A 51-year-old man has been charged with burglary in connection with a number of incidents across Telford. Tyrone Chadwick, of…
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Woodside man on drugs charge
A man has been charged with drug supply offences in Telford following a warrant. Destiny Igbinidu, of Warrensway in Woodside,…
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Another car taken away
Police have towed away a car in Leegomery after neighbours complained. Residents in Leegomery had complained to police that untaxed…
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Emergency services working at the scene where a BMW has crashed into a house next to a filling station. Pic: D Watkins
Man charged with dangerous driving
A Telford man has been charged with dangerous driving after a car collided with a house in Ketley, Telford. Dale…
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Arrests made following drugs find
Three men, aged 36, 40 and 49, were arrested at the scene of a huge cannabis farm near Telford on…
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