News in Telford, Shropshire
Contractors 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.
Read moreA day of celebrating all things Telford is set to take place at the end of November to kick off Christmas in style.
The Made In Telford Christmas Makers Market will launch Telford Day on 29 November and will be open from 10am in Southwater featuring local artisan crafts.
Read moreShaun Davies, member of parliament for Telford, is hosting his latest coffee morning tomorrow, Friday 31st of October.
Residents are invited to meet Shaun in person, offering a chance to share important concerns or ideas for their town directly with their MP.
Read moreMany people in Telford don’t realise just how important ear health is until a problem begins to affect their daily life. Whether it’s struggling to hear conversations clearly, a feeling of fullness in the ears, or that annoying blocked sensation that just won’t go away, earwax buildup is one of the most common yet easily treatable causes of hearing difficulties.
That’s why Interhearing’s Telford, located within Court Street Medical Practice (Court St, Telford TF7 5EE), is helping local residents take better care of their hearing through professional ear wax removal and hearing tests.
Read moreTelford & Wrekin Council is prioritising support for vulnerable people, particularly the elderly, as it grapples with a significant challenge to its budget due to soaring adult social care costs.
The Council’s Cabinet will next week review a financial monitoring report that outlines in-year pressures, the largest of which is in adult social care. This service, which was allocated £77 million at the start of the financial year, is now forecast to require an additional £14 million by the end of March 2026.
Read moreAn award-winning aspirations programme is coming to 11 primary schools across Telford thanks to a new partnership between Positive Footprints and Housing Plus Group.
The partnership was celebrated at a launch event at St Matthew’s Primary School, Donnington…
Read moreA portrait by one of Telford College’s creative students is to become a permanent exhibit at a stately home on…
Read moreShifnal Town Council is inviting residents and visitors to mark their calendars for a Christmas Lights Switch On event on Saturday, November 29th, celebrating a significant long-term investment aimed at putting Shifnal firmly on the map for its festive lights.
Read moreElite Hampers in Telford has been named as one of the UK’s 100 most inspiring small businesses for 2025 by the Small Business Saturday campaign, as it kicks off its annual call to champion and support the nation’s favourite businesses.
Elite Hampers, a corporate gifting business devoted to adding value to business relationships by providing a bespoke gifting service, was founded by Jeevan Punj in 2021.
Read moreThe volunteers at Cats Protection Telford & District had been dismayed to discover their popular town centre market stall had not been safeguarded as part of the Wellington Market regeneration, however after months of negotiations, they will be supported by the Council’s Regeneration team to take over the space previously held by Spirit of Bulgaria in the Market Piazza, on Market Street, just inside the market gateway.
Read moreTown councillors are promising to ‘light up Wellington’ with all-new Christmas illuminations this year.
The Shropshire town’s council has an increased budget of £27,500 to spend on putting on a modern show with changeable coloured lights as it looks to get people in the Christmas spirit across the centre of Wellington, Arleston, Brooklands and Shawbirch.
Read moreAsk Seek Knock, the Shropshire-based production company with a focus on welcoming sets and accessibility, have unveiled the poster for their sketch show pilot project, Something Sketchy.
All sketches are written by Luke Allen but include a range of local crew, based on the location of the sketch. Sketches have been filmed in Birmingham, Telford, Bristol and London, celebrating regional talent and community collaboration.
Read moreThree fire appliances were scrambled to The Ley on Tuesday (28 October) after a fire was reported at 6.29pm. Crews from Telford Central and Wellington fire stations attended the scene, where a ‘House Fire Persons Reported’ was initially declared.
Firefighters confirmed that all residents were accounted for shortly after arriving. One male was taken into the care of the West Midlands Ambulance Service.
Read moreAspiring social worker Leona Jones has described her training at Telford College as a ‘life-changing experience’.
Sarah Capewell, employer relationship manager at Telford College who worked closely with Leona, described her as ‘a true inspiration’. “We are so proud of Leona, who is doing amazing things. It has been a true pleasure working with her.”
Read moreA comprehensive review of town and parish council arrangements across Telford and Wrekin is nearing its conclusion, with final recommendations due to be considered next week by Telford & Wrekin Council’s cross-party Boundary Review Committee.
Public consultation has been central to the review process.
Read moreA new space dedicated to supporting military personnel, veterans and families in Telford and Wrekin is now officially open.
The Christopher Turley Armed Forces Community Hub was officially opened at Dawley House, Burton Street, Dawley on Friday last week (24 October). It provides a community space for serving armed forces personnel, veterans, and their families, offering tailored support and services in a welcoming environment.
Read moreCharlotte Corbett, 25, who has no fixed address, pleaded guilty on Monday (27 October) to breaching her Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). She also admitted to three counts of theft from stores in the area.
Corbett was arrested on Sunday (26 October) after police were alerted to two thefts from Boots in Wellington and a theft from the Co-op in Stirchley.
Read moreA Telford family who wanted to build a timber outdoor office to create some extra space were shocked to find their planning application rejected.
Mrs Smith said: “It’s a nice building. I don’t see how it’s going to negatively affect anything. This is Dawley.”
Read moreDobbies Garden Centres is encouraging customers to come along to the Telford store on Thursday 27 November to be the first to shop exclusive Black Friday offers at its late-night shopping event, in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Customers at the Telford store will receive a glass of prosecco or a soft drink on arrival, the opportunity to book in to visit Santa in his North Pole adventure themed Grotto and enjoy entertainment from local community groups who have been invited to perform in store.
Read moreFunded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and delivered in partnership with Invest Telford, the Council’s business support team, the programme will offer a mix of tailored workshops and one-to-one mentoring for a wide range of SME businesses.
The training, delivered by European Innovation, will focus on practical methods to help businesses secure new contracts, improve sales performance and build sustainable growth.
Read moreUK aviation pioneer Aviramp will have one of its award-winning step-free aircraft boarding ramps showcased at the world’s biggest airshow for the first time this year.
Ground handling giant dnata will display an Aviramp Continental solar-powered ramp alongside a flydubai Boeing 737-800 at the Dubai Airshow.
Read moreFire crews made an electric delivery van safe after an incident that was initially reported as a fire on Hortonwood in Telford on Monday night.
A spokesperson for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that while the incident was reported as a fire, it was in fact a battery fault. They classified the call-out as a false alarm.
Read moreAn evening of sparkle, style, and spectacular generosity saw nearly 100 women gather for the annual Posh Frocks Ladies Charity Event, raising an impressive £3,036 for Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin.
Hosted at the Hadley Park Hotel in Telford on Friday 17th October, the sell-out event welcomed around 95 guests across 11 tables, all dressed to impress for a fun-filled evening in support of older people in the community.
Read moreA health watchdog group in Shropshire wants to hear from patients who have used new home based ‘virtual wards’
The chief officer at Healthwatch Shropshire told a meeting that she had been trying ‘for nearly two years’ to carry out a survey of patients.
Read moreDreece Bateman, 29, of Meadow Close in Telford, has been charged with possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A, possession of a controlled drug of class B and criminal damage.
Bateman has been remanded and is due to appear at Shrewsbury Crown Court on 21 November.
Read moreThe ‘Football and Education’ programme, which has been relaunched by Telford College this year, gives students the chance to obtain a sports qualification alongside a series of enrichment opportunities with the Premier League club.
The students get a chance to wear the famous old gold colours and represent Wolves Foundation in fixtures against other professional club foundation teams in the ECFL league.
Read moreThe property landscape is the focus of the new Telford Live TV podcast, which launched this week. In the first episode, listeners are given an in-depth look at the housing market in the town with expert Lisa from DB Roberts.
The discussion highlights that a first-time buyer can enter the market with property values ranging from around £60,000 up to £220,000 for a three-bedroom semi-detached house.
Read moreThe Diabetes Team at the Trust that runs Shropshire’s acute hospitals scooped the Public Recognition Award at its annual awards.
The Public Recognition Award recognises teams or individuals who have made a remarkable contribution and show exceptional compassion and dedication in their role.
Read moreBarratt Homes has pledged its support to grassroots football by sponsoring the Under-14s team at Telford Town FC, helping the players kick off the season in style with a brand-new kit.
Read moreThe Foundation has already awarded £27,000 of grants from Zac’s Fund and has now opened applications for a third round of grants for a further £15,000. The funding is available to give financial support to children and young people, aged up to and including 21 years of age with a cancer diagnosis.
Applications are open now and can be made up to December 8 . Successful applicants will be notified in late January 2026.
Read moreAn evening of live music will take place on Saturday 15 November at Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby, raising vital funds for Children’s Services at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust (SaTH).
Featuring performances by the award-winning Jackfield Brass Band and the Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby Jazz Band, the concert will run from 7pm to 9.30pm
Read moreCrudgington School’s annual ‘Trunk or Treat’ event has become one of the highlights on the village’s social calendar – and this year’s event proved to be one of the best yet.
Parents, friends and staff gathered on the school car park to lead children on a trick or treat adventure around some incredibly decorated car boots.
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A shelter at one of the bus stops in Tibberton is looked after by one of the villagers. Picture; LDRS
A parish council leader is ‘very happy’ that concerns about the last bus from Newport to Tibberton and Cherrington being too early in the afternoon have been listened to.
Telford & Wrekin Council recently announced that its Travel Telford 103 service timetable has been changed to add a 5pm bus from Newport amid a raft of tweaks to the six services that the council runs across the borough.
Read morePlans have been lodged for the next 135 homes to be built as part of a 1,100-dwellings development on the outskirts of Telford.
Planning agent Roebuck Planning, based in Milton Keyes, has told Telford & Wrekin Council that the application makes provision for 24 per cent of the homes to be classified as “affordable”.
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