News in Telford, Shropshire
Shaun Davies MP with Woodside Councillors Kelly Middleton and Helena Morgan, along with the Managers of the Elizabethan, and Director Sarwan Samrai.
Plans for a new fish and chip shop and a pub refurbishment are moving forward in Woodside following a combined…
Read moreCouncillors in Wellington sped through a committee meeting’s agenda in just over seven minutes before excluding the press and public.
Item eight was to close the meeting to the press and public so they could discuss a personnel report and get an update on the recent purchase of the town centre’s former Halifax bank branch.
Read moreOfficials at Telford & Wrekin Council had refused permission to extend the Homelands Park site, at Mossey Green, Ketley Bank citing drainage concerns.
Officials had been concerned about how rainwater and sewage would be drained off the site and what would happen if a pump failed.
Read moreThe Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is now the second best performing in the country for its 28-day faster diagnosis standard. This is a massive turnaround from a year ago when the trust sat in last place.
Ned Hobbs, Chief Operating Officer, said: “We have made significant and sustained progress on seeing and diagnosing patients who are referred to SaTH with suspected cancer as quickly as possible. This is down to the determination of our teams to improve our 28-day Faster Diagnosis Standard performance for our patients.”
Read moreThe Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard has written to the government and local council seeking urgent clarification on where asylum seekers will be housed in Telford. Following reports that the Madeley Court Hotel will stop being used for such accommodation within weeks, questions remain about where the residents will be moved to.
Read moreFriends, neighbours, colleagues and volunteers joined together yesterday in aid of the region’s primary cancer charity – to raise awareness and encourage more conversations about cancer.
Read moreAlex Cochraine, 20, is now working at Furniture Link at Hortonwood 60 in Hadley after impressing bosses during a Supported Internship programme while studying at Telford College.
The programme helps young people with special educational needs or disabilities gain workplace experience.
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In support of World Cancer Day and the Lingen Davies Sunflower Appeal, Southwater One will be lit in yellow tonight.
A major fundraising campaign to develop the first dedicated cancer treatment centre in Telford and Wrekin has been given a significant boost, thanks to a quarter of a million pounds match-funding commitment from Telford & Wrekin Council.
Read moreA 33-year-old man has been sent to prison following a series of incidents in the Madeley area of Telford.
Chad Bailey appeared at Telford Magistrates’ Court on 28 January where he pleaded guilty to assault and two counts of shoplifting.
Read moreTelford College student Hayden Gibbins is excelling in the Sea Cadets while training to become an instructor and inspiring younger members.
The Telford-based TS Wrekin group is part of the national Sea Cadets charity, which supports more than 14,000 young people aged 10–18 across the UK through adventure-based learning inspired by the Royal Navy.
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Sarah Davies with Simon Whitehouse from the NHS at the opening of the Clinical Skills Centre at Telford College
A delegation from Telford College will be attending a reception at the House of Lords this month to celebrate being shortlisted for a national award.
The college has been named as a finalist in the prestigious Apprenticeship and Training Awards, where it is one of four finalists in the ‘innovation in training and delivery’ category.
Read moreThe court heard how the offences took place between September and October last year. During a trip to Shrewsbury on 9 September, Stevenson stole a turntable worth £99.99 from HMV and over £300 worth of clothes and underwear from H&M.
She then focused on stores in Wellington throughout the rest of the month. On three separate occasions, she took hair care products, razors, Lynx, and fake tan from Boots.
Read moreJonathan Beatty Thomas, 36, appeared at Telford Magistrates’ Court on 29 January following a visit to Greggs earlier that month.
The visit was a breach of a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) handed to him in November last year.
Read moreFigures show that 69 patients spent more than eight hours in ambulances waiting to be admitted to Shropshire’s acute hospitals last December.
Ned Hobbs, SaTH’s chief operating officer, said: “We are very sorry that some of our patients have experienced longer waiting times to receive handover from the ambulance service to our emergency departments, and longer waiting times to be admitted to our hospitals than we would want.”
Read moreDevelopers are set to tell Government inspectors that Telford & Wrekin Council’s local plan is “legally non-compliant” over the issue of providing homes for the Black Country and Birmingham.
Read moreHousing Plus Group is preparing to open the doors at Barnes Court, a purpose-built development at Ellen Ross Close designed for people aged 55 and over.
The site features 66 apartments, 10 bungalows and communal spaces, with a full-time coordinator based on-site.
Read moreThe Home Office has confirmed that Madeley Court will stop being used as asylum accommodation within the coming weeks.
Shaun Davies MP said: “This is the right decision for Telford and for the people who have been living in the hotel. “
Read moreTelford & Wrekin Council has begun the search for an independent chair to head up a new board overseeing a £30 million investment into the south of the town.
The Pride in Place South Telford Neighbourhood Board will lead a ten-year programme focused on Woodside, Brookside and Sutton Hill. The funding includes £20 million from the government and a further £10 million from the council.
Read moreThe peace in Market Street, Oakengates has been restored after council officers seized a haul of entertainment equipment.
A TV, DJ deck, and various speakers were among the items taken away. Every piece of equipment was photographed and inventoried by the team as part of the enforcement process.
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General view of the golf course at Telford Hotel and Golf Resort, Great Hay Drive, Sutton Hill, Telford. Picture: Google Maps
A Telford hotel has lodged plans for an additional 11-bay golf driving range at its site in the Ironbridge Gorge.
The Telford Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort at Great Hay Drive, Sutton Way, already has an eight-bay range but wants to refurbish those and add to the golfing offer.
Read moreA 53-year-old man has appeared before magistrates after stealing from two stores in Telford. Khalid Mahmood, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to two counts of theft from a shop when he appeared at Telford Magistrates’ Court last week.
Read moreEmergency services were called to Stebbings in Sutton Hill on Sunday afternoon following reports of a house fire.
The fire involved a mattress which had been set alight against the side of a property.
Read moreA man described by magistrates as a professional criminal has been given a suspended sentence after a series of thefts from shops in Wellington and central Telford.
Thomas Price, of Saville Close, appeared before Telford Magistrates’ Court on 26 January to face six charges of theft from a shop.
Read moreAuditor KPMG is ‘anticipating’ giving the council an “unqualified” audit report and officials told a scrutiny committee that its budget is a “really positive place to be”.
The council’s audit committee was told that technical amendments to property and pension valuations have had no effect on the final budget for 2024-25.
Read morePerkins slapped the infant three times, resulting in bruising and a burst blood vessel in one of the child’s eyes.
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Celebrating the launch of the new 340 bus service from Whitchurch-Market Drayton-Wellington (Pic: LDRS)
The 340 links Whitchurch, Market Drayton and Wellington, taking passengers to railway stations, Telford College and the Princess Royal Hospital.
Buses operate from Monday to Saturday, starting at 7.05am from Whitchurch and 7.10am from Wellington.
Read moreThe Post Office branch in Market Street is set to close its doors in just over two weeks, leaving residents to travel further for services. A spokesperson for the Post Office confirmed the branch will shut on 16 February at 5.30pm following the resignation of the current operator.
Read moreThe Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is saving £30,000 a year following the installation of a new dialysis delivery system at Hollinswood House.
David Roberts and Jeremy Harris from the medical equipment team coordinated the move to a Central Delivery System.
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Alfie Higgs, Assistant Quantity Surveyor at Lovell, Andrew Anthony, District Youth Lead for St John's Ambulance, Councillor Richard Overton and Sam Hine, Social Value and Inclusion Manager at Housing Plus Group
A group of developers have come together to give the St John Ambulance training centre in Wellington a fresh new look.
The building on Haybridge Road has been completely repainted as part of a social value programme tied to the New College development on King Street. The work was carried out by sub-contractor Deluxe on behalf of a partnership including Lovell Partnerships, NuPlace, Telford & Wrekin Council and Housing Plus Group.
Read moreTelford & Wrekin Council made payments of £12,431,116 in respect of a private finance initiative (PFI) contract last year, budget papers say.
The council has a 28-year PFI contract in place for the building and servicing
of school and leisure facilities at Hadley Learning Community and Queensway for £289m.
Residents of a Shropshire parish have until February 10 to call for a by election following the resignation of a councillor.
Ercall Magna Parish Council says it is looking for an enthusiastic and interested person to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Councillor Chris Grant.
Read moreTelford and Wrekin is one of the top locations in the country for predicted business growth in 2026. According to the Growth Flag report, the area ranks third nationally, with 14 per cent of local firms expected to achieve high growth next year.
Shrewsbury was nowhere to be seen.
Read moreSome 38 objections to the change of use of a three-bed family home in Pemberton Road, Admaston, to a care facility for up to three children were lodged by the public.
Applicant Turnstone Residential Ltd wants to provide a home for up to three children between the ages of seven and 17 under the care of two full-time staff members and one manager, “in a safe and secure environment”.
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Kirsty, who has been with SMI for six years, was previously the company’s Operations Manager and Health & Safety Officer, while Jayne, who joined SMI eight years ago, was previously Finance and HR Manager.
Thermal insulation specialist Seymour Manufacturing International (SMI) has announced new job roles for two key members of staff in recognition of their service.
The Telford-based company, known for its award-winning Tempro® thermal insulation material, has promoted Kirsty Murrell to Chief Operating Officer, while Jayne Meakin is now Chief Financial Officer.
Jane Trowbridge, High Sheriff of Shropshire, Kim Gilmour, Connect Marketing and Anna Turner, Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire. Credit: Katherine Anastasia
Kim Gilmour, of Connect Marketing, a freelance consultant, received a High Sheriff’s Award in recognition of her annual Posh Frocks Charity Dinner, which has now raised over £42,000 for a variety of charities over the last 25+ years.
Read moreTwenty-six of the 33 people who left the council in 2024-25 cost the authority up to £20,000 at a total of £167,856.
One individual who departed the council in that year had a package of £132,466, with six others making up the difference to the £682,401 total, the figures reveal.
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Police located and arrested a man in possession of crack cocaine, heroin, and approximately £13,000 in cash at an address in the town. (Pic: West Mercia Police)
The driver and sole occupant of a red VW Polo was detained in his vehicle having discarded a quantity of class A drugs as well as a burner style phone nearby. Following a search of an address, £13,000 cash was recovered.
Read moreA new care home focused on sustainable living is preparing to open its doors on Marsh Meadow Way in Redhill this April.
Archbridge Manor, operated by Crystal Care Collection, has been built with several eco-friendly features designed to reduce its carbon footprint while providing residential, dementia, and respite care.
A meeting this week will be told that the current ‘clustering’ of NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin with Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent is set to be a full ‘merger’ in 2027.
Staff who have been caught up in a government shake up of commissioning bodies will find out soon if their applications for voluntary redundancy have been accepted.
Read moreThe notice offered them the opportunity to resolve the matter without court proceedings. No explanation for the disposal of the waste was provided, and the individual has now paid the £450 fine in full.
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An impression of the new look Lawley Community Centre. Picture: Telford & Wrekin Council/Lawley and Overdale Parish Council
A petition and other public objections to the new Lawley & Overdale Parish Council building at Bryce Way have been lodged with Telford & Wrekin Council’s planning committee.
Parish council documents reveal that local Band D council taxes in the parish will rise by about 44p a week to help the project proceed. The money will be needed to pay off a 40-year loan with an annual fixed rate of £263,113 per annum.
Read morePlanners had turned down the proposal, saying it fails to respect the established character of the area, appearing visually dominant and incongruous.
They also said that when added to a previous extension it would result in over-development.
Read moreThe housing scheme will see the Council purchase 10 properties, as part of its Telford & Wrekin Homes programme, which will be prioritised for veterans. The Council would then look to expand the scheme in future phases.
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Shropshire Business Conversation panelists, clockwise from top left, Walter Gleeson, Sarah Holmes, Mo Chaudry, Charlie Blakemore, Deborah Mitchell, and Will Stratton-Morris
The Shropshire Business Conversation is being held at Telford’s International Centre on the evening of March 5.
It is a joint venture between Shropshire Festivals, and Shropshire Business magazine which is marking its 10th anniversary this year.
Read moreThe Telford & Wrekin Council officials consider that the property in one of the towns premier streets would classify as a change of use and that they need to consider the impact it would have on the area.
Applicant Ibukun Makinde, of Felyx Capital Limited, in Sutton Coldfield, acting for Prosper Supported Living Services, had said there is “no material difference in planning terms between the proposed use and the current use as a dwelling.”
Read moreFirefighters from Telford Central were called to the Sutton Maddock Roundabout and Parkway, Madeley this afternoon.
Read moreThe charges are in relation to an incident on Monday 29 December 2025, where a 21-year-old man was taken from an address in Telford. The victim suffered a number of injuries during the incident and is being supported by specialist officers.
Read moreHigh street accessories retailer Claire’s has collapsed into administration for the second time in six months, leaving the future of its stores in Telford and across the country uncertain.
Read moreThe signs are up for a new furniture store in Telford. The Cotswold Company is preparing to open an outlet shop in Telford on the Forge Retail Park, next to Costa.
The brand, which started in the village of Bourton-on-the-Water in 1996, is bringing its range of handcrafted furniture and homeware to the town as part of a national expansion of its physical showrooms.
Read moreTo help manage the building work, a temporary transport scheme has been launched in partnership with Above and Beyond taxis. If there are no spaces at the hospital, patients and staff can travel for free between the hospital and the SaTH Park & Ride spaces at Telford AFC.
Read moreThe Holocaust memorial service was held in an atmosphere of reflection and unity, bringing members of the community together to remember both victims and survivors. Focusing on building generational bridges, commemorating the past and ensuring that its lessons continue to be passed on to future generations.
Read moreTelford College is sponsoring the ‘Community Champion’ prize at this year’s Shropshire Chamber Business Awards as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the local economy.
The award is aimed at businesses which believe in ‘putting something back’ into the Shropshire community by supporting local suppliers and fostering links with schools, colleges and community groups.
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Mark Wintle, from P-Wave presenting their Award to Becky and Mark White, Business Partners, Wrekin Conveniences
Mark and Becky White, business partners at Wrekin Conveniences, said: “We’re thrilled to have been recognised at the Loo of the Year Awards 2026. We’ve always cared about making sure everyone who uses our facilities has a great experience, because we all remember it when a visit to the ‘loo’ isn’t up to standard! “
Read morePerforming arts students at a Newport school are celebrating the spook-tacular success of their latest stage show.
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Read moreDefence, aerospace and engineering company Babcock International has announced an exciting collaboration with Telford College, providing students with work placement opportunities and a pathway to long-term employment.
The company, which has a base at MoD Donnington supporting military operations, is giving the college’s T Level, and light vehicle maintenance engineering students the chance to spend time in a modern hi-tech engineering environment.
Read moreWayne Jenson, CEO of Meeting Point House, was the recipient of a 2026 High Sheriff’s Award In recognition of his ‘great and valuable service to the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin community.’
Wayne was one of several volunteers and organisations who received awards at a ceremony at Telford’s Central Fire Station last week. The award was presented by Jane Trowbridge, High Sheriff of Shropshire, with Anna Turner, Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, in attendance.
Read moreShifnal is embracing the Valentine’s spirit with a town-wide initiative encouraging residents to show their love for local businesses.
Everyone who takes part will be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 voucher for a romantic meal for two, in true Valentine’s style, at Shifnal Balti.
Read moreOfficials at Telford & Wrekin Council told planning agents for Everready Health and Social Care Solutions that time deadlines could not be extended for the issues to be dealt with.
No members of the public raised objections to the change of use of the property in Anson Drive but officials had many.
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Councillor Lee Carter, bottom right, speaking at the full Telford & Wrekin Council on January 22, 2026. Picture: Telford & Wrekin Council
Talks are continuing over the future use of a closing down University of Wolverhampton site in Telford, a council meeting was told.
Councillor Carter agreed that “residents do need to be kept updated” but he slammed those who say that the campus will be used to house asylum seekers.”
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A council in Shropshire is waiting for ‘clarity’ from the Government over what new pavement parking powers means for it.
Councils will be given the power to crack down on problem pavement parking but there remain question marks over how it will be enforced.
Lib Dem Councillor Thomas Janke (Newport South) asked at a Telford & Wrekin council meeting last week “when we expect these powers and associated enforcement responsibilities to be devolved to the council”.
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