News in Telford, Shropshire
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 swimming pool. Plans have been submitted for for the…
Read moreDevelopers have urged an inspector to overturn Telford & Wrekin Council’s refusal of plans to turn former offices in Donnington…
Read moreWhat Shropshire Fire and Rescue are describing as a hybrid vehicle, has crashed into a cycle rack outside shops in…
Read moreBaker & Son Schoolwear, New Street in Wellington saw customers queueing to get in as parents prepared to get their…
Read moreRoundabouts? I’m over them. You’d be forgiven for thinking that every mini island in the country had two intersecting red…
Read moreMotorist faced delays heading to Shrewsbury earlier today. Traffic was slow-moving following a caravan being recovered after a crash. Well…
Read moreA new Pilates & Yoga Studio, Reform & Revive has opened its doors in Stafford Park 4, Telford, and I…
Read moreFamilies and young people across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Staffordshire have enjoyed a fun-filled summer thanks to Housing Plus…
Read moreA historic milestone is being celebrated in the town, as Monday 25th August marks 150 years since Captain Matthew Webb’s…
Read moreA dog daycare and hotel specialist is celebrating 10 years in business with a major investment. K9 Anytime, which was…
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Alex is described as being around 5ft 4ins tall, of a slim build, with shoulder length blonde hair, either straight or curled.
Staffordshire Police are concerned for the whereabouts of missing woman, aged 29, Alex, from Lichfield. She was last heard from…
Read moreWellington Market is on the cusp of a major transformation, with main refurbishment works set to begin soon. After a…
Read moreHickory’s new place in Telford is opening in just a couple of weeks time, and they are now taking online…
Read moreWhere is your favourite place in Telford? Silkin Way, Town Park, The Flash, The Wrekin, that bench round the corner…
Read moreIt’s the last day of Telford Balloon Fiesta 2025 and what an event it has been. Sunday is free to…
Read moreDonna has decided to close her retail business after over 10 years at the shop, retiring to attend to family…
Read moreIt’s free to attend, and no ticket required for the Saturday and Sunday of Telford Balloon Fiesta 2025. There is…
Read moreIf you have seen the Hot Air Balloons in the skies above, Town Park, Hollinswood or Randlay this morning, then…
Read moreA marketing agency director will be exploring ways of ‘rewriting the rules of leadership’ as a woman in business at…
Read moreThe swimming pool at Wellington Civic and Leisure Centre is set to officially reopen on Tuesday 26 August after a…
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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 Cinema of the Year award. It is calling on…
Read moreThe Night Glow event is tonight, Friday 22 August, with all 7,500 tickets already sold. Entertainment on the main stage…
Read moreA Telford drug dealer has been given a 32-month sentence after he pled guilty to supplying drugs into the town….
Read moreThe banners have gone up, and the annual Mammoth Donnington bonfire and fireworks display is set to return for another…
Read moreWork has started on the refurb at the Toby Carvery which closed this week for a month. Scaffolding has been…
Read moreA man has been charged with robbery following an incident in Wellington on Tuesday 24 June, 2025. Christy Mongan, of…
Read moreTelford College is celebrating another good set of GCSE results today. They include a 100% pass rate for science, and…
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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 results across its schools in Telford & Wrekin –…
Read moreCharities, community groups, organisations and good causes are being asked to self-nominate for the chance to receive a generous cash…
Read moreA charity shop in Wellington’s historic market fears it could be forced to close its doors for good after being…
Read moreTwo men have been charged following separate theft incidents in Telford. Kobby Sekyi-Amoako, aged 40, of Market Street in Oakengates…
Read moreThe site of two vacant high street shops is being redeveloped to provide much-needed homes for social rent. The former…
Read moreAge UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin’s community music activities are lively, welcoming groups of older people who simply love to…
Read moreA piece of local history has been found at Wellington Orbit cinema. The discovery was made by workers during the…
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Maureen Drakeley, pictured with the team and her surgeon, was the first patient to be discharged on day zero after her operation last month.
Two patients in Telford have been able to return home on the same day as their shoulder replacement operations, thanks…
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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 Wellington Rotary Club to help with their higher education….
Read moreShropshire Fire and Rescue were called out to a car fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The fire…
Read moreThis September, Sunnycroft, a National Trust property, in Wellington will be dressed to impress for its first-ever Flower Festival. The…
Read moreHighways officials have raised concerns over ‘risks’ of micro-energy storage energy systems near Telford’s roads. In response to one application…
Read moreA firefighter based at Telford Central station has died while off duty. Chris Short passed away on Sunday, 17 August….
Read moreA new street food option has opened up in Wellington, bringing a unique taste to the town. Chaii Kin, located…
Read moreTurnstone Residential Ltd is proposing to have a four-bedroom house that will accommodate three children, aged between seven and 17,…
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Anyone taking part in the trail will be given interactive maps for ages 4-12 from any of the shops taking part
A new family trail launched in Ironbridge is bringing animated characters to life for six businesses in the town. Supported…
Read moreThe Swan Hotel and Restaurant in Wellington remains closed, despite a Facebook post on 4th August citing temporary closure due…
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 new cancer support bus is coming to Telford and across the wider county, providing residents with an easy way…
Read moreShropshire Chamber of Commerce has launched its latest quarterly economic survey to gain a snapshot of the mood among local…
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Elizabeth (pictured) is described as around 4ft11inches to 5ft tall, of mixed heritage, with black and pink dyed hair worn down.
Police are appealing for help to find a teenager who went missing after a trip to Telford town centre. Elizabeth,…
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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 performing one of the most memorable gigs of his…
Read moreJason Wright looks at a curated film selection that would appeal to additional needs children. Growing up with autism, like…
Read moreWhat is it about carveries that sends Telford wild? Plates stacked high, gravy ladled on like you are putting out…
Read moreAn historic pub in Wellington is going to get a new lick of paint after planners approved a makeover. The…
Read moreIf you haven’t popped down to the Telford Reuse event yet, you are missing out! The next event, run by…
Read moreSubscribers to Virgin Media TV services are facing picture pixelation this evening. The problem does not appear to be restricted…
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Telford has been pinned on the map Office for National Statistics licensed under Open Government Licence v.3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights
A new set of maps have been issued detailing the ground-based risks from things like natural subsidence, radon gas and…
Read moreA man from Telford has today been sentenced for sexually assaulting two women. Christy McCleary, of Wrekin View, Madeley in…
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Eddie Mansfield, from Malinslee, remembers his step-father who was a POW of the Japanese in WWII. Picture: LDRS
Those who remember those who served in the Far East during the Second World War are getting older, but dignitaries…
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Read moreTaking place in Telford Town Park from Friday 22 August to Sunday 24 August this popular event always draws crowds…
Read moreA major two-year investment project to upgrade a key section of the A41 has been completed a day ahead of…
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