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Sam Haydon (Fundraising Manager at Stay), Amelia Redge (Agency Director at Reech) and Naomi Pay (CEO at Stay
Following a Dragons Den-style pitch process in June, Stay was chosen from a competitive shortlist thanks to its clear strategic vision, incredible impact across Telford & Wrekin, and its alignment with Reech’s own values of empowerment, growth, and community.
Read moreJason Trundle, aged 51, of no fixed abode, was charged with murder, preventing a lawful burial and fraud by false representation.
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An impression of the new look Lawley Community Centre. Picture: Telford & Wrekin Council/Lawley and Overdale Parish Council
The clerk said 118 responses support a new building but 84 do not.
The results showed that a majority do not want their council tax to rise to help pay for it.
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Sign up for a spot on one of our upcoming Open Days throughout Autumn 2025 at both our HIGFORD (TF11 9ES) and WESTON (TF11 8NE) sites!
Sign up for a spot on one of our upcoming Open Days throughout Autumn 2025 at both our HIGFORD (TF11 9ES) and WESTON (TF11 8NE) sites!
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This special edition of the Aston Villa Foundation Medal Challenge marks the first time a past player will be commemorated through the initiative.
Fans and supporters are invited to take on a physical challenge themed around Atkinson’s famous number 10 shirt
This special edition of the Aston Villa Foundation Medal Challenge marks the first time a past player will be commemorated through the initiative.
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The new modular units are being placed on a former staff car park at the rear of Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Picture: Google Maps
“This has cost Joe Public £5.8million but they should be open and honest about it. It only needed a line of two in the annual report.”
Read moreBlack Sheep Coffee never came, but thirsty Telfordians can look forward to a cup of coffee delivered by another brand in that very location.
Read moreA new independent shop, Yellow by Keep it Local, is set to open its doors in Telford Shopping Centre this week.
Read moreThe office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Campion…
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Tara Simmons-Fullwood, Hadley Park House Hotel, with winners Mark Samuel and Stephanie Gordon and Amanda Round, Sales and Marketing Manager, Hadley Park House Hotel.
“Our dream honeymoon would be in Mexico and thanks to Hadley Park House Hotel, we can now afford to do exactly what we want and plan the trip of a lifetime.”
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 moreExotic Zoo is also launching its first evening experience with a Nighttime Spooktacular, where visitors can experience the zoo as darkness falls.
Witches, vampires, and zombie characters will lurk in the haunted woods, where families can ‘trick or treat’.
Read moreThe Public Recognition Award recognises teams or individuals who have made a remarkable contribution and show exceptional compassion and dedication in their role.
Read moreRock Road, which was due to reopen before the start of the new school term, has remained shut due to issues with a water main that will supply the new Lidl store.
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Hot on the heels of their practice nights earlier this week, the team have announced that they will be swinging open the doors, 3 days earlier than planned at 4pm today Friday 12th September.
Hot on the heels of their practice nights earlier this week, the team have announced that they will be swinging open the doors, 3 days earlier than planned at 4pm today Friday 12th September.
The new restaurant and bar, which is situated in Priorslee, was originally due to open next Monday, but guests can now get their BBQ fix a few days early as the team open their second smokehouse in the county later today.
Read moreOfficers recovered a quantity of cannabis, suspected counterfeit cash, and multiple mobile phones from the address.
Read moreHealth organisations in Shropshire are planning to be able to cope with a ‘super surge’ triple whammy of respiratory illness, workforce gaps and infection outbreaks this winter.
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Telford MP “honoured and proud” to be appointed Private Parliamentary Secretary to Defence Secretary John Healey
Telford MP “honoured and proud” to be appointed Private Parliamentary Secretary to Defence Secretary John Healey
Read moreA decision on awarding a new contract for child and adolescent health services in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin will be made behind closed doors, it has been confirmed.
Read moreOfcom’s new Telford licence invites applications for small-scale DAB radio, enhancing opportunities for local and community broadcasters.
Read moreTelford Firefighter Chris Short was based at Telford Central fire station…
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The Poundland in Newport is closing, leaving the one in Telford Shopping Centre the only option for Poundland fans.
Poundland faces store closures, including Newport and Telford, while struggling financially under Gordon Brothers’ management after a recent restructure.
Read moreAn acute hospitals trust in Shropshire spent £500,000 on covering recent…
Read moreVeezu partner drivers will strike over new rates this week, according to spokesperson.
Read moreTelford wasn’t on the list, but today the store closing signs have gone up at the Bodycare in Telford Shopping Centre.
Read morePlans to turn a house in Dothill into a children’s care…
Read morePolice have seized an e-scooter with a trailer attached in Hadley…
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The Telford & Wrekin Council chamber hosted a meeting of the boundary review committee. Picture: LDRS
Boundary review committee made some key decisions and deferred others at…
Read moreSainsbury’s has been named as the operator of a new store…
Read moreA project to clear littering and fly-tipping around blocks of flats in Telford…
Read moreA leading UK steel products specialist says it will continue to…
Read moreMountain Warehouse is set to open a new store at Forge…
Read moreA family owned funeral director has been given permission for a…
Read moreThe largest private hire business in the area, Veezu, has pushed…
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Telford charity Stay will be starring on its very own Community Chest space in the game, which is out next month
A local charity is the first organisation to be announced as…
Read moreApple Day is returning to Abbey Manor in Buildwas for a…
Read moreIt’s a headline that I never thought I’d be writing, but…
Read moreThe inaugural Fan Fest was a huge success today as the…
Read moreA new creative studio is opening in Wellington, offering locals a…
Read moreJason Wright looks at a turning point in recent cinematic history…
Read moreThe Telford & Wrekin Conservative Group have opened discussions with Conservative…
Read moreNew owners of Shawbirch Service Station are proposing to demolish the…
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The plan is to name the new centre after Dawley-born seaman Captain Matthew Webb. Picture: Ellis Williams
A Telford leisure centre could be transformed, complete with a new…
Read moreWhat Shropshire Fire and Rescue are describing as a hybrid vehicle,…
Read moreRoundabouts? I’m over them. You’d be forgiven for thinking that every…
Read moreA new Pilates & Yoga Studio, Reform & Revive has opened…
Read moreIt’s the last day of Telford Balloon Fiesta 2025 and what…
Read moreIt’s free to attend, and no ticket required for the Saturday…
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Damian (Manager), Lynn (Volunteer Co-Ordinator) and volunteer director Ray in the 63 seat independent cinema
Wellington Orbit has entered the British Independent Film Awards’ (BIFA) inaugural…
Read moreThe banners have gone up, and the annual Mammoth Donnington bonfire…
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At Charlton School in Wellington, from left, Maddie Herbert, Jake Francis, Kassie Salera, Graham Drysdale, Connor Starling, Dylan Martin, and Bayley Hodgetts
The Learning Community Trust says it is ‘delighted’ with the GCSE…
Read moreA charity shop in Wellington’s historic market fears it could be…
Read moreThe site of two vacant high street shops is being redeveloped…
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Dan Scollard-Kerr, and Sharon Wyatt from the Rotary Club of Wellington with Lily Titley and Ella Hope
Three students from Telford College have been awarded bursaries by the…
Read moreShropshire Fire and Rescue were called out to a car fire…
Read moreA new street food option has opened up in Wellington, bringing…
Read moreThe Swan Hotel and Restaurant in Wellington remains closed, despite a…
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Monroe recently opened for hip-hop legends Busta Rhymes and Redman at Crystal Palace’s South Facing festival.
A rapper from Telford has been inspiring the next generation after…
Read moreWhat is it about carveries that sends Telford wild? Plates stacked…
Read moreAn historic pub in Wellington is going to get a new…
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