News in Telford, Shropshire
It’s over £1million.
When the two new unitary councils were created, Telford & Wrekin Council had to start paying its share of the old Shropshire County Council’s debt.
Payments are scheduled to continue to 2060/61.
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Telford author turns to Greek Mythology for his latest gripping novel, exploring love, loss, and redemption.
Local author Stephen Anthony Brotherton is set to publish his third novel on 28th November 2025, offering a gripping blend of Greek mythology and afterlife adventure. The writer, based in the Telford area, is releasing ‘Borrowed Time’ with The Book Guild.
The new novel is a story exploring love, loss, and redemption. It is perfect for fans of mythic fiction and supernatural thrillers.
Read moreLisa Challinor, a divisional director at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), has been honoured with the Inspiration Award at the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s annual Saving Lives Charity Ball.
The Divisional Director of Operations for Surgery, Anaesthetics, Cancer and Critical Care at SaTH was seriously injured in March 2024 when she was struck by a car travelling at speed on the wrong side of the road.
Read moreA single bucket of water was enough to put out the fire.
Read moreLocal estate agent Halls is launching a new service designed to match sellers with buyers without having to go to the wider market.
“This new service is designed to help our buyers find their next home without the need for them to constantly wade through endless and unsuitable listings on Rightmove.” explained Jon Quinn, Halls’ Managing Director.
Read moreCouncillors found one thing they can agree on when debating the latest dramatic increase in adult social care costs at Telford & Wrekin Council – the need for government action to sort out the issue.
A meeting this week heard how there has been a “significant increase in the number of new people who need long-term residential care” in the just the last three months.
Read moreThe railway bridge on Church Street in Wellington has been painted with a poppy design, just in time for remembrance day.
Should we have more of this in Telford?
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Councillor Carolyn Healy, Telford & Wrekin Council Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Planning and Sustainability with volunteers, from left, Brett Cordon, Martin Corbett, Marion Versluijs and Nick Gatward from the Friends of Hurley Brook.
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.
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Councillor Roger Evans, Shropshire Council's portfolio holder for finance. Picture: Shropshire Council and West Mercia Police & Crime Commissioner John Campion. Picture: OPCC
A report delivered to the Police and Crime Panel said that PCC John Campion “has expressed frustration” over the lack of progress over delivering the scheme on the 26.7 mile route of the A41 between the M54 at Tong and the Prees roundabout near Whitchurch.
It comes after a report jointly commissioned by Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire Council concluded that an an average speed camera scheme for the road is not recommended.
Read moreRepresentatives from some of the area’s biggest businesses attended Telford College’s latest engineering employer skills hub to discuss key staff development issues.
Among the businesses represented at the latest session were RBSL, Muller, Kraft Heinz, Aga Rangemaster, Hoshizaki Europe, Pickstock, i2r Packaging, Keysight Technologies, plus the NHS and Jobcentre Plus.
Read moreAn upcoming event in Wellington will give local people the chance to explore brand-new retirement living apartments and bungalows soon to open at the former New College site on King Street.
Housing Plus Group is inviting anyone interested in affordable rental homes to drop in on Thursday 13 November, between 10am and 3pm, at The Wrekin Housing Group Wellington Hub, Tan Bank, TF1 1HE.
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Councillors Sophia Vaughan-Hodkinson, left, and Councillor Tammy Wood of the still intact Stirchley & Brookside Parish Council. Picture: LDRS
Parish councillors from across Telford were celebrating the survival of their organisations after a borough council committee confirmed a number of changes to the way residents are represented.
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Read moreA Telford resident is encouraging others to seek support after successfully clearing more than £15,000 in debt.
Lee Davis, 45, is sharing his personal journey to mark Talk Money Week, hoping to show that help is readily available and there should be no shame in asking for it.
Read moreA 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.
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Keli King, owner of The Little Green Pantry in Wellington, which has benefited from a previous Pride in Our High Street diversification grant.
Businesses of all types in the Borough towns of Wellington, Oakengates, Dawley, Ironbridge, Newport and Madeley could benefit from the grant which ranges from £500 to £4000.
Read moreTucked away in Halesfield, Taylor Support provides specialist support for children, young people and adults with a disability in Telford and the surrounding area.
We took a trip to talk to owners Holly and Mark Taylor about their passion and journey from working for the council where they ran play schemes for children with special needs to creating an open-ended and safe environment for all.
Read moreA West Midlands businessman who says the opportunity to retrain as an HGV driver has transformed his life has received a national award.
It helped 55-year-old Mark to gain the qualifications he needed to become an HGV driver, bringing him the sort of job satisfaction and financial security he had not enjoyed for several years.
Read moreA popular Telford car park’s automatic number plate cameras and warning signs have been in position for six years without planning permission, it has emerged.
Solicitor Nick Freeman, dubbed “Mr Loophole” for his successes at challenging prosecutions did not mean it is necessarily good news for drivers who want to challenge their parking charges.
Read moreLove Shifnal, in partnership with the Shifnal History Group, will host a special open evening at The Old Fire Station on Shrewsbury Road on Thursday 13 November, from 5pm to 6:30pm.
The event is open to Shifnal business owners and members of the public, offering a unique opportunity to explore the town’s rich history and heritage. Visitors will be able to view fascinating exhibitions and learn about Shifnal’s historic buildings and notable families, with insights provided by local historians.
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Site 472 as identified in the draft update to the Telford & Wrekin local plan. Picture: Telford & Wrekin Council
A leading councillor is vowing to “fight tooth and nail” as a developer lodges plans for 166 homes to the south of Newport.
The 8.5 hectare site south of The Dale/The Crescent in Church Aston, is one of the development sites identified in the Telford & Wrekin Council local plan which is currently in its review stage.
Read moreA Dawley family are illuminating the area by decorating two houses this Christmas to raise money for a poignant local cause. The Pickerings are inviting residents to view their elaborate Christmas light displays which officially switch on this week.
The main display at 69 Webb Crescent, Dawley, is already shining brightly. The family have outlined the house and hedges with lights, creating a sparkling display in the front garden that is open for people to visit and take pictures.
Read moreJason Wright takes in two of the latest cinema releases which offer drastically different experiences.
Family drama Regretting You (2025) and Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie.
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Yagi three element antenna, similar to the one in question. (Photo © Lz1aat / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).)
A freestanding antenna erected in Telford must be taken down by March next year or a resident could face prosecution.
The enforcement notice published on the council’s website on November 4, 2025, alleges the unauthorised erection of a freestanding antenna. The householder is allowed to lodge an appeal to stop the enforcement process.
Read moreEmergency crews were called to a head-on collision on the A442 at the Brockton Roundabout in Telford on Tuesday afternoon.
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PCC John Campion funds a number of initiatives across the West Mercia force area. (Photo by @felipepelaquim - pexels)
According to UK charity ManKind Initiative, one in every five men will become a victim of domestic abuse at some point in their lifetime, yet they make up only one in 20 victims accessing the support available from local specialist services.
As today is Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Day, the PCC is highlighting the range of services he funds, that are available to men across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire.
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A long leasehold of four commercial units and two yards at Shifnal Industrial Estate is available for £480,000.
Four, well-positioned commercial units and two yards at Shifnal Industrial Estate, Lamledge Lane, Shifnal are available on a 299-year lease for £480,000, reflecting a net initial yield of 10.2%.
James Evans, head of Halls Commercial, said Units 21A, 21B, 21C and 21D and Yards 6 and 7 are fully income-producing and represent a secure investment option, with a current net annual rent of £51,052.
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Shropshire Community Foundation ambassador Ged Kennedy, right, with Yellow Ribbon Operations Manager Rita Wilkinson and her colleague Mike Shaw at the Halfway House premises on the Wrekin
The fund has been split between six of the 33 applications for grants. Brightstar Boxing Academy, based in Shifnal, has been awarded the largest grant of just under £10,000 for its training academy. It plans to train at least 50 grassroots sports coaches to improve the quality and inclusivity of youth programmes across Telford and Wrekin.
Read moreAn aggressive brain tumour was discovered in a Shropshire man after he suffered a seizure while driving and was involved in a car accident. The discovery led to a devastating diagnosis for former Shifnal engineer Chris Blakemore, who died 17 months later.
His daughter, Carrie Stokes, has since raised over £9,321 for research into brain tumours by hosting a charity ball in his memory.
Read moreComedy legend John Cleese is set to appear on the big screen this autumn in a new feature-length documentary capturing what may be his final stand-up tour
Read moreBadly behaved councillors at some parish and town councils in Telford take up a “huge amount of time” for investigators at sort out, a meeting was told.
Two of the complaints were from parish council clerks about ‘bullying and harassment’ by councillors.
Read moreTelford 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.
Read moreCould we get Telford represented in The Great British Bake Off?
Time to step up our baking game as the application window for the 17th series of The Great British Bake Off is rapidly closing. The production team is actively seeking a mix of contestants to reflect the range in age, location, gender, and diversity of amateur bakers in Britain, meaning a local resident has a strong chance.
Read moreWrekin Drive in Donnington was closed this afternoon by police following an incident where a young boy collided with a car.
Read moreContractors working for supermarket giant Lidl “inadvertently” chopped down woodland as the site was being cleared for a new store that is being built in Telford, it has emerged.
Now the store company is seeking to make amends with a legal agreement and an offer to pay an extra £13,020 following the ‘chop-up’ which happened as the site near the Old Park Roundabout at The Rock
Read moreWellington is set for a bright Christmas as the Town Council has invested significantly in a new festive lighting scheme across the town. The new LED displays, which are intended to enhance civic pride, will be officially switched on by Mayor, Councillor Reg Snell, on Saturday, November 29.
The investment is the first major renewal and enhancement of the festive lights in over a decade. Crucially, it has allowed for the scheme to expand into new areas. Residents will soon see new displays lighting up the neighbourhoods of Shawbirch, Brooklands, and Arleston, alongside a striking display on the busy Morrisons roundabout.
Read moreA total of £7,000 was distributed between 12 groups to support activities throughout the week, including Halloween parties, football workshops, craft sessions and trips.
Read moreThe British Citizen Youth Award, now in its ninth year, honoured 22 young people from across the UK on Thursday 30th October, including Keira Mayhew from Telford.
This was the first time that anyone from Shropshire had been honoured. Each young person has made a positive impact on their communities or wider society.
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 moreThe annual Rotary Telford Tree of Light appeal was launched on Monday inside the Telford Centre. Money raised will support seven local causes, including Severn Hospice, Hope House Children’s Hospice, The Telford MNDA, Telford Prostate Cancer Support Group, Telford MIND Support Group, Shropshire Search and Rescue, and the Veteran’s Cafe in Madeley.
Read moreThe emergency services were alerted at 3:03pm on Sunday, November 2, after a call reporting a road traffic collision with people trapped
Read moreA six-vehicle crash on the M54 this morning saw fire crews from Albrighton called to the motorway as drivers were held up.
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Read moreA by-elections Super Thursday is in the offing in Telford as 14 candidates representing six parties battle for just three seats.
The by-elections in St George’s, Wellington and Oakengates will be held on Thursday, November 20, with Labour, the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats fielding candidates in all three seats.
Read moreCuts and ‘efficiencies’ of more than £4million will be needed at Telford & Wrekin Council over the next five months if it is to stay within budget, a report reveals.
Officials at the Labour controlled council have forecast a massive further increase in care costs for elderly people which they say has been identified in the last three months.
Read moreFormer Telford MP Lucy Allan has denied recent speculation that she has joined the Reform UK party, confirming to Telford Live that she is currently enjoying a break from the political sphere.
Read moreThree huge names in the off-road scene have been confirmed for The Classic Dirt Bike Show, taking place on February 7-8, 2026, at the Telford International Centre. Known for attracting some of the biggest names in the industry, next year’s show is set to be no exception.
Read moreAn ombudsman has thrown out a woman’s complaint that Telford & Wrekin Council had failed to consider her circumstances before taking court action over years of council tax arrears.
Court action was initiated against the woman, referred to as ‘Mrs X’, and she took her complaint about the council’s pursuit of “significant council tax arrears” from 2009 to 2024 to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.
Read moreA 70-bed care home can be added to a big new development in Newport as long as 20 conditions are met, planners have decided.
Space has been found for the specialist dementia care units at a site that is already being developed for a retirement village on land off Palisade Close
Read moreThe public have just a few days left to vote for the design that will become the official flag for Telford and Wrekin.
The competition began back in June, when more than 1,000 schoolchildren took part in a flag design contest.
Read moreIt may be hard to believe for anyone who is at least casually acquainted with the Bucks’ recent history; however, if you ask regular supporters at the SEAH Stadium, they’ll probably tell you that there’s a very different feel around the Bucks right now.
Rich Wharton looks at the FA Cup run AFC Telford find themselves in…
Read moreThe Shropshire Warriors Men’s National League team are riding high after a commanding 107–82 victory over the Walsall Wizards last weekend, their third consecutive win, and will be looking to keep that momentum going, as they return home to the Telford College Arena this Saturday.
Tip-off is at 4:00 PM on 1st November 2025, with doors opening at 3:30 PM at the Telford College Arena (Haybridge Rd, Wellington, Telford TF1 2NP) and better yet entry is completely FREE.
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The women with James at the competition day (Kelly is on the left and Carla is on the right) Pic Credit: Slimming World/Matt Lowe
Two women from Telford have celebrated reaching the finals of a national weight-loss competition after shedding more than 10 stone between them. Kelly Nurse and Carla Smith were two of only 42 women from across the UK and Ireland to reach the semi-finals of Slimming World’s Woman of the Year 2025.
Read moreA new Live Well Community Hub has opened in Wellington, providing a welcoming space for local people to access vital support and advice. The hub, located at the Wellington Community Library and Residents Hub, follows the successful model first established in Madeley.
Read moreResidents across Telford are preparing to vote in a trio of crucial local by-elections next month as three vacant seats on various town and parish councils need filling. The polls will open on Thursday, November 20.
The three contests cover three distinct areas, prompting local parties and independents to put forward candidates to represent their communities.
Read moreMore than 35 employees working across Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) have been honoured for dedicating a combined total of over 1,100 years to the health service. The Trust, which manages the county’s acute hospitals, held a celebration to recognise staff reaching their 25 and 40-year service milestones.
Read moreA long-standing local charity serving residents across Shropshire, Citizens Advice Shropshire, has begun the recruitment process for a new Chair to lead its Trustee Board.
The search comes as current Chair, Chris Boote, prepares to step down from the role in 2026 after six years leading the board. The new Chair will be joining an organisation that has served the community for more than 80 years.
Read moreWellington Cricket Club is gearing up for its annual fireworks spectacular, ‘The Big Blast’, this Saturday, 1st November, and organisers are urging people across Telford to buy their tickets now. The event is strictly online-only admission, meaning absolutely no tickets will be available to purchase at the gate.
Read moreSara Pickerin and Nicholas Playford, who have more than 40 years’ collective experience in the sector, join the fast-growing firm as part of its commitment to supporting hundreds of clients in rural areas.
This latest growth in the Agricultural team forms part of the business’ wider expansion strategy, an expansion strategy that has seen it grow from £18m turnover in 2021 to more than £40m annual fees this year.
Read moreFire crews from Telford Central and Wellington attended a two-car crash on the A442 Queensway this evening. The incident was reported to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) at 5.20 pm.
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