The government have chosen to scrap the role of Police and crime commissioners across the country, including West Mercia, the one covering Telford.
The idea is to save money, and allow an extra £20m to bolster front line policing annually.
Read moreDetectives investigating an attempted murder in Telford have released an image of a man they would like to trace.
Read morePolice investigating a robbery in Telford have released CCTV images of a man they would like to identify to help with enquires.
Read moreA man has been arrested in the early hours of this morning after police responded to a burglary at a store in Telford Bridge Retail Park.
The suspect was located inside the unit by the police dog.
Read moreAn 18-year-old man and 17-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, and they both remain in police custody.
Read morePolice are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed at a fireworks display in Donnington, Telford.
Read moreNathan Crossley, of no fixed abode, appeared at Telford Magistrates Court today (Friday 31 October) where he pleaded guilty to 36 counts of theft from shops.
He stole over £2,400 worth of goods from Telford stores between August and October of this year.
Read moreAndrew Lane, of Laburnam Lane in Telford, was sentenced on Friday (31 October) at Shrewsbury Crown Court after previously pleading guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.
During a police interview Lane admitted to making £5,000 a day from selling drugs, which he used to fund his lavish lifestyle, often enjoying holidays abroad to Mexico, Turkey and The Netherlands.
Read moreCharlotte Corbett, 25, who has no fixed address, pleaded guilty on Monday (27 October) to breaching her Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). She also admitted to three counts of theft from stores in the area.
Corbett was arrested on Sunday (26 October) after police were alerted to two thefts from Boots in Wellington and a theft from the Co-op in Stirchley.
Read moreDreece Bateman, 29, of Meadow Close in Telford, has been charged with possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A, possession of a controlled drug of class B and criminal damage.
Bateman has been remanded and is due to appear at Shrewsbury Crown Court on 21 November.
Read moreWest Mercia Police have isssued a statement following the incident in Donnington yesterday.
Read moreArmed police officers and an ambulance were called to The Clock Tower garage in Donnington earlier this afternoon following a serious incident. Seven police vehicles, including marked armed response units, attended the scene.
Read morePolice are appealing for information to locate this e-motorcycle which was spotted being ridden around Stirchley.
Bike: £474.95
Crocs: Priceless
Three repeat shoplifters have been sent to prison after they broke court orders designed to curb their persistent anti-social behaviour.
Read moreTelford NHS worker, Mandy Anderson, had the shock of her life last week when a cctv image of her was released by West Mercia Police and shared on social media.
Read moreFollowing enquiries, officers attended an address in Sutton Hill, where the remains of a deer was discovered
Read moreGareth Jones, of Dalford Court, was given the CBO at Telford Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 8th October.
Read moreIn July 2025 the corporate manslaughter charge was dropped, and four individuals, who were also charged in relation to Mr Westwood’s death, were acquitted at Manchester Crown Court.
Read morePolice are looking for Akiem Burton who is wanted for breaching a restraining order.
Read moreAllan Round, of Fellows close in Telford, pled guilty to three counts of theft from store.
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The second image is from Pets at Home, Wrekin Retail Park, Wellington, Telford. When on 20 September 2025 around 3:45pm, when items were taken.
Police believe those pictured could help with their enquiries into five shop thefts in Telford
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Lee Moseley, of Crowmeole Lane in Shrewsbury, was given the CBO on Wednesday 24 September at Telford Magistrates Court.
A man has been given a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) banning him from entering a number of stores in Telford and Shrewsbury for three years.
Read moreThe public can now join West Mercia Police officers on patrol as the ‘Ride Along’ scheme re-launches across the area, including Telford. The initiative offers residents a first-hand look at front-line policing and how officers tackle local issues.
Read moreCouncillors were told that the total number of fires attended across April, May and June was 323, an increase of 19.1 per cent which was pushed up by a 22.5 per cent increase in refuse-related fires.
Read moreSomeone set fire to a car parked on a driveway on Dawley Road, Arleston in Telford.
Read moreWhen emergency services arrived, they found the victim had suffered three stab wounds, including one to his chest, and was in a critical condition.
The victim, an 18-year-old man, was taken to hospital where he had to undergo emergency surgery.
Read moreA prolific shoplifter has been given a 16-week sentence after pleading guilty to theft.
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Officers are appealing to identify the people pictured as they believe they could help with their enquiries into five shop thefts in Telford.
Police in Telford are seeking assistance in identifying individuals linked to five thefts from local shops, including Boots, Greggs, B&M Store, Co-op Store, and B&Q,.
Read moreSix cameras were taken from the premises, and a further two units were stolen last night. West Mercia Police are actively patrolling the ground at night.
Read moreDean Walker, of no fixed abode, was also charged with criminal damage, theft, and dangerous driving.
Read moreJason Trundle, aged 51, of no fixed abode, was charged with murder, preventing a lawful burial and fraud by false representation.
Read moreHave you seen Scott Parkin who is wanted on recall to prison?
The 40-year-old is described as white, with dark hair and has links to the Telford area.
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West Mercia Police along with officers from Dyfed-Powys Police carried out a series of warrants at addresses in Broseley, Cross Houses and Telford, where seven men were arrested in connection with the thefts.
West Mercia Police along with officers from Dyfed-Powys Police carried out a series of warrants at addresses in Broseley, Cross Houses and Telford, where seven men were arrested in connection with the thefts.
Read moreThe Trek Rail 5 e-bike was chained up outside Costa Coffee in Southwater when it was taken.
Read moreThe driver, described as a white man in his 40s who was dressed in black with a snood and a flat cap, fled the scene on foot.
Read moreOfficers are appealing to identify the people pictured as they believe they could help with their enquiries into five shop…
Read moreOfficers recovered a quantity of cannabis, suspected counterfeit cash, and multiple mobile phones from the address.
Read morePolice towed a dangerously parked van in Lawley, addressing resident complaints.
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Daniel Bent, of Bishopdale, Telford, was given the CBO at Telford Magistrates Court on Wednesday (West Mercia Police)
A Telford shoplifter has been given a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) banning him from a number of stores in…
Read moreAspiring volunteer police officers have an opportunity to learn more about the role at a recruitment event this week. Telford…
Read morePolice are appealing for help to find Robert Jones who is wanted for an assault in Telford. The 49-year-old has…
Read morePolice seized an abandoned BMW X5 in Telford, driven illegally without insurance or road tax, ensuring road safety through patrols.
Read moreConnor Heneghan, 27, received a 26-week sentence for shoplifting £68 worth of candles in Telford, following a suspended sentence for prior offences.
Read morePolice have seized an e-scooter with a trailer attached in Hadley Park Road, Leegomery. The adapted vehicle was being used…
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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.
A woman who killed her estranged husband in Newport has been jailed for life for his murder. Amy Pugh, 34,…
Read moreThis morning, officers from Brookside SNT seized a blue Mazda 3 after checks revealed that it was declared as off-road…
Read moreIt’s 7am, the cameras have been upgraded, and Police have released these images of people they would like to speak…
Read moreAfter a short holiday, the Friday ID parade is back with a bumper selection. Officers are appealing to identify the…
Read moreA Telford drug dealer who tried to ditch his stash whilst officers arrested him, only for them to land in…
Read moreA Telford drug dealer has been given a 32-month sentence after he pled guilty to supplying drugs into the town….
Read moreA man has been charged with robbery following an incident in Wellington on Tuesday 24 June, 2025. Christy Mongan, of…
Read moreTwo men have been charged following separate theft incidents in Telford. Kobby Sekyi-Amoako, aged 40, of Market Street in Oakengates…
Read moreShane Chick, of Chepstow Drive, Leegomery, Telford has been charged with burglary offences. The 37-year-old has been charged with two…
Read moreA man from Telford has today been sentenced for sexually assaulting two women. Christy McCleary, of Wrekin View, Madeley in…
Read moreThe 35-year-old is believed to be in the Telford area, and is known to frequent Ketley, Oakengates, St Georges, Donnington,…
Read moreAn off-road bike has been seized by police during an operation that cracks down on people riding illegally around Telford…
Read morePolice are appealing to the public to help find Connor Henegan who is wanted for robbery. The 27-year-old is believed…
Read moreWest Mercia Police have issued an update following the incident on Brookside. A man was taken to hospital following a…
Read moreWest Mercia Officers are appealing to identify the people pictured as they believe they could help with their enquiries into…
Read moreA rider has crashed their Surron-style electric motorcycle on Brookside Avenue this afternoon. Police off-road motorbikes, unmarked cars and patrol…
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