Wellington Mayor, Councillor Anthony Lowe, joins the Liberal Democrats from the Conservative Party.
The Shawbirch Ward Councillor resigned from the Conservative Party at the weekend and joined the Liberal Democrats after making contact
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Telford News
News in Telford, Shropshire
Hospital roundabout resurfacing warning
Telford & Wrekin Council is warning that planned resurfacing works near the Princess Royal Hospital could have an impact on
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Relaxed networking group launched
An accountancy firm based in Telford has launched a new networking evening with a twist – Thirsty Thursdays. ChadStone was
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David Sidaway returns to take top Telford job
Local lad David, who grew up in Telford and began his career with the then Wrekin District Council, was chosen
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‘An Evening with Kelda Wood’
The story of a remarkable woman.(Atlantic Rower, Mountaineer and Founder of Climbing Out) The Rotary Club of The Wrekin is
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Mark Pritchard MP reselected as Conservative Candidate for The Wrekin.
The pre-election activity hots up with Wrekin Conservatives confirming that the current MP, Mark Pritchard will stand again in the
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Telford stand-off ends peacefully
A man on a roof in James way Donnington, has finally come down after being up there nearly nine hours.
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Top of the Slops! Telford Food waste scheme a success
In just three days, over 55 tonnes of food waste have been collected which shows that a high percentage of
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Gateway courses to train as a paramedic or midwife in Telford
Telford College is holding an open event next week to highlight its latest range of higher education opportunities.It is being
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Boris Johnson: “We love Telford”
MP for Telford, Lucy Allan, was picked to ask a question of the new Prime Minister today. Rather than ask
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Open auditions for Panto
Do you know any budding actors or actresses aged 11+? Following our successful productions of Aladdin 2017 and Cinderella 2018,
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Lib Dems choose local champion to fight election
Community campaigner Shana Roberts has been selected by Telford Liberal Democrats to contest the Telford seat at the next General
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Graduates returning to Telford are offered job advice
Graduates returning to Telford are offered job advice The sessions are in partnership with the National Careers Service Telford which
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£3m Sewage Works to disrupt traffic
£3m Sewage Works to disrupt traffic Severn Trent Water are investing £3milllion in the Gorge and Broseley area and will
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Could an Air Rifle be responsible for breaking the glass on Telford’s favourite
Could an Air Rifle be responsible for breaking the glass on Telford’s favourite bridge? Telford & Wrekin Council has condemned
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New gifts and gadgets pop-up shop opens in Telford
New gifts and gadgets pop-up shop opens in Telford Menkind, a leading UK gift and gadgets retailer, has opened a
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You must be jo-ho-ho-king
You must be jo-ho-ho-king The kids have been back barely a day, they haven’t even had chance to scuff their
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Priorslee van crash driver arrested after positive drug test
Priorslee van crash driver arrested after positive drug test Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious collision that occurred
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DJ Rocks up with donation for PRH
DJ Rocks up with donation for PRH A charity DJ night has raised hundreds of pounds for the Neonatal Unit
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Event aims to break stigma around male suicide
Event aims to break stigma around male suicide Organisations from the public, voluntary and community sector with be gathering in
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Road closed at Priorslee
Road closed at Priorslee Castle Farm Way is currently closed by Police in both directions from the island to the
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Charity Shop raided for fourth time in four months
Charity Shop raided for fourth time in four months The Oakengates Red Cross charity shop was broken into on Saturday
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Peaky Blinder fever hits Ironbridge, and Jimmy is a cut above.
Peaky Blinder fever hits Ironbridge, and Jimmy is a cut above. Britain’s favourite mower, James Broadhouse Esq., dropped into Ironbridge
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Want to see your sausage put up for sale?
Want to see your sausage put up for sale? More meaty brexit related news for Telford. The Great Shropshire Sausage
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Pork pie package sent from Ironbridge to Downing Street for US-UK negotiations
Pork pie package sent from Ironbridge to Downing Street for US-UK negotiations Pork pies are top of the menu when
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International Award win for Shifnal based Ashley Gamble
International Award win for Shifnal based Ashley Gamble Ashley Gamble has won International Colour Collection of the Year at Behind
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Stolen: Lads Carerra Bike from Donnington
Stolen: Lads Carerra Bike from Donnington This bike was a month old and stolen from a friends garden at 8pm
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Council will not employ external traffic wardens as it gains new powers.
Council will not employ external traffic wardens as it gains new powers. Telford & Wrekin Council can confirm it will
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Underpass floods at Telford Shopping Centre
Underpass floods at Telford Shopping Centre Friends Jack Williams, Dan Keen and Conor Lewis captured this video of water flooding
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Illegal traveller encampment cleared within four hours
Illegal traveller encampment cleared within four hours Travellers who illegally set up camp in Telford have moved on peacefully, following
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Hadley: “The worst anti-cycling barrier I’ve ever seen”
Hadley: “The worst anti-cycling barrier I’ve ever seen” Phil Jones was cycling through Telford on National Cycle Route 81 when
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Who’s the celeb at Pussycats?
Who’s the celeb at Pussycats? It wouldn’t be a Bank Holiday without someone I’ve never heard of doing a PA
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Shropshire Lavender final weekend
Shropshire Lavender final weekend In July, Shropshire Lavender Farm announced they were closing and this is the last weekend it
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Fly tip poster welcomed by Council
Fly tip poster welcomed by Council A childs poster in a fly tipping hotspot has won the praise of Stirchley
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Prostate check date announced
Prostate check date announced If you know a man over the age of 50, please tell them to get down
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The Big Yin – One Night Only
The Big Yin – One Night Only Wellington Orbit are showing the Billy Connolly comedy gig The Sex Life of
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Binmageddon! The slop buckets have arrived and some bin days have changed.
Binmageddon! The slop buckets have arrived and some bin days have changed. Residents have seen the grey waste caddies begin
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Wellington Medical Practice Shortlisted for Award
Wellington Medical Practice Shortlisted for Award Wellington Medical Practice has been shortlisted as a finalist for the ‘Nursing in the
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Bank Holiday Coracle Regatta
Bank Holiday Coracle Regatta The famous Coracle Regatta returns to Ironbridge this coming Bank Holiday. Lots of fun for everyone,
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Pub fire: Suspected Arson
Pub fire: Suspected Arson West Mercia Police is appealing for witnesses or information following a suspected arson at a pub
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Stunning sky ceilings to help improve patient experience
Stunning sky ceilings to help improve patient experience Five stunning sky murals are to feature on two wards at the
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New Army Commander installed in Telford
New Army Commander installed in Telford A new Brigadier has this week taken command of 7,000 soldiers across the West
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Telford College celebrates its best-ever A level results
Telford College celebrates its best-ever A level results Telford College is celebrating its best-ever set of A Level results, with
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The Dr will see you now.
The Dr will see you now. You might have seen or heard D Molby esq. at one of the local
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Illicit fags & booze found in Telford raids
Illicit fags & booze found in Telford raids An operation to disrupt the sale and supply of illegal tobacco and
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£950,000, 70 jobs and a launch date – The Red House at Lilleshall is almost here
£950,000, 70 jobs and a launch date – The Red House at Lilleshall is almost here. The much anticipated new
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This week at The Orbit: Yesterday
This week at The Orbit: Yesterday Jack Malik is a struggling musician who realises he’s the only person on Earth
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Pub fire closes road
Pub fire closes road The A41 south of Newport was closed between the Sheriffhlaes and Great Chatwell junctions due to
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Family-run Soft Play business gets upgrade
Family-run Soft Play business gets upgrade Sarah and Ian Watson have recently taken over the business and along with upgrading
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Things to do: A walk in the park
Things to do: A walk in the park Join local urban history guru, Steve Bowers, on this amazing walk into
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Brookside residents urged to collect free anti-crime kits
Brookside residents urged to collect free anti-crime kits Brookside in Telford is set to become the latest We Don’t Buy
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Another business helped onto the high street by the council
Another business helped onto the high street by the council Kitchen facelift experts Dream Doors will be opening a Shropshire
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New Drs Appointed at SaTH
New Drs Appointed at SaTH The Trust that runs Shropshire’s two acute hospitals has welcomed more than 150 new junior
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Card Found. DM me if you know the owner. It’s new and was found near the town ce
Card Found. DM me if you know the owner. It’s new and was found near the town centre.
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Beatons Bookshop & Tearooms, a new addition to Wellington Market Square
Beatons Bookshop & Tearooms, a new addition to Wellington Market Square Beatons Tearooms and Bookshop have confirmed that it will
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Hotels praised for spotting drug dealers
Hotels praised for spotting drug dealers Two local Telford drug dealers have been jailed after the hotels they stayed in
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Telford banqueting hall served an Emergency Prohibition Order
Telford banqueting hall served an Emergency Prohibition Order Excellency Midlands Ltd., which runs a banqueting hall in Stafford Park had
Read moreNo camera plans for Morrisons at Lawley
No camera plans for Morrisons at Lawley Lucy Allan MP has recieved assurances from Morrisons CEO that the supermarket have
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Heroin Dealer Smacked into Jail
Heroin Dealer Smacked into Jail Last month Mohammed Sohil was stopped by police between junctions 5 and 6 on the
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Revealed, the reason behind the odd-looking cars spotted around Telford
Revealed, the reason behind the odd-looking cars spotted around Telford You may have seen a Land Rover with a distinctive
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