News in Telford, Shropshire
Plans for a children’s home in Telford have been passed despite a large number of objections from the local community.
More than 50 objections had been made from the public and Wellington Town Council had twice objected after plans that were changed went out for consultation on two occasions.
Read moreEmergency services responded to a serious road traffic collision this morning after a saloon car and an HGV were involved in a head-on collision on Parkway in Madeley, Telford.
Read moreSeveral notable sports figures have donated items to a draw to encourage donations. Olympic Champions Galal Yafai and Lauren Price have provided two signed gloves and two signed pictures.
For every £5 donated via a JustGiving page, an entry is given into a draw. The closing date for entries is 19th December.
The link to the fundraising page is: justgiving.com/crowdfunding/leeandrichiehelpliza
Read morePlans to change a hand car wash at a Telford town centre hotel have been withdrawn, planners have confirmed.
Valentin Gjoka had applied for planning permission to relocate a container used as a staff room and store onto a grass verge at the Mercure Telford Centre Hotel, in Forge Gate.
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Transition manager Phoebe Shaw, director of safeguarding and student support Channelle Nixon, and safeguarding officer Gail Pearson at the launch of the Papyrus fundraising campaign at Telford College
Telford College’s student council is supporting a campaign to reduce the number of young people affected by suicide.
The student council said it selected the ‘really meaningful’ charity because of its work to shatter the stigma surrounding suicide, and to equip young people and their communities with the skills to recognise and respond to emotional distress.
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Card design competition winners from Burton Borough School, from left, Sofia Buckless, Hollie Roberts Gray, and Ivy Wrighton
Students at a Newport school have been putting their artistic skills to good use to create special greetings cards for the festive season.
Three winners were chosen: Year seven students Ivy Wrighton, Hollie Roberts, and Sofia Buckless.
Read moreThe Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has been named the most improved trust in the country for cutting planned care waiting times, securing £2 million in capital funding. Performance between April and September saw a significant 14% improvement in the 18-week referral to treatment figures. The national target aims for 92% of patients to receive treatment within this timeframe.
Read moreThis year’s projects attracted an impressive £145,221 in match funding, bringing the total investment to over £415,000 and demonstrating the fund’s ability to unlock additional resources and amplify its impact.
Read moreDonnington and Muxton Parish Council had organised a children’s party for under-13s at Turreff Hall earlier this month and had posted a limited number of pictures on social media.
Councillor Sonja Randhawa (Muxton Ward) said: “I just think this is a potential safeguarding issue.”
Read moreOne three-bed bungalow on the edge of Bowring Park could become two if a housing company’s plan to replace a property in Wellington is passed by planners.
Telford-based Wrekin Housing Group has applied to council planners to knock down its unoccupied three-bed bungalow in Haygate Road and replace it with two semi-detached three-bed properties.
Read moreThe Telford Spartans are preparing for their annual FREE ENTRY Santa vs Elves charity game on 13 December, which will be accompanied by a huge raffle offering impressive prizes.
Read moreA local resident told officials at Telford & Wrekin Council that Churncote in Stirchley “is a small family street with inadequate parking for the current residents”.
They added that proposing to add six cars to one household is “ridiculous and will cause more issues”.
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“This year’s Christmas card is all about supporting the Lingen Davies Sunflower Appeal,” said Shaun Davies MP
Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, has this week unveiled his annual Christmas card, created in partnership with a group of 11 local businesses.
No taxpayer funding has been used for the design, manufacturing or delivery of the card. The card is being delivered by Royal Mail.
Read moreJust under two thousand runners will descend on Telford Town Park on Sunday for the 41st Telford 10k Road Race.
The multi-lap course is known to be very fast, and while a section of the Silkin Way is closed due to a sinkhole, the revised route still uses the park paths, starting at the Southwater Town Park entrance. It will offer a fantastic opportunity to see some of the fastest road runners in the country in action.
Read morehe pupils from Charlton School in Wellington enjoyed an enthusiastic non-stop session of dancing to upbeat party tracks and raised over £1,300 for Hope House Children’s Hospice.
Read moreAndy Smith takes a look a worrying piece of news about Telford, but tries to put a brave face on it.
In a story by Harry Warner on Joe.co.uk headlined “All 23 UK towns and cities on Russian ‘target list’ revealed by ex-Russian Deputy PM“, Telford gets a mention, and I’m excited, proud and disappointed all at once.
First a bit of background. An ex-Russian Deputy PM has p…
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Shaun Davies MP, Policing Minister Sarah Jones, Chief Constable Richard Cooper and West Mercia's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Campion.
A meeting was held in Parliament last month to focus on ensuring West Mercia Police has the necessary resources to keep local communities across the three counties safe. The roundtable was facilitated by Telford MP Shaun Davies.
Read moreA Telford man using specialist cleaning equipment has removed most of the oil from up a vandalised bus stop last night after taking matters into his own hands.
Luke, who owns Telford-based Cedars Exterior Cleaning, cleaned the defaced stop using water and an oil cleaner at around 9:30pm last night.
Read moreFour talented young basketball players from the Rawzone club have been selected for the 2025-2026 Aspire Basketball England programme
Read moreA community car park’s one-way system will have to be reconfigured before a three-storey block of flats can be built on vacant land behind a pub in Telford.
Read moreOn Thursday 11 December from 5.15pm there will be music in the air as people are invited to come along and join in a festive sing-along in the build up to Christmas.
Read moreShaun Davies, member of parliament for Telford, has taken an important step toward understanding the education system for children with special educational needs by hosting a roundtable earlier this month at Parents Opening Doors.
Shaun was joined by parents with lived experience in the division as well as key partners in the community; Telford & Wrekin Council, CVS and Parents Opening Doors (PODS).
Read moreIf you took out a PCP or HP car finance between 6 April 2007 and 28 Jan 2021 and weren’t told about hidden charges, you could be owed an average of £700 per mis-sold car finance agreement.
Read moreArtist Neil Willis had repainted the shelter after it was defaced with white paint and a roller last month, but reports from residents today suggested that the shelter had been attacked again.
We went down to take a look this afternoon. This time, what looks like engine oil has been thrown on the mural overnight, as it comes off when touched.
Read morePlanners at Telford & Wrekin Council have told Rowton Brewery that more information about bats was needed before they can give consent for work to the roof and chimney at The Bridge Inn, at Lower Bar.
In the meantime Rowton, which took over the Grade II-listed pub earlier this year, has been given permission to repaint the pub in the Newport conservation area from black and brown to black and white.
Read moreTributes have flooded in after the death of a ‘titan’ of local government in Telford.
Councillor Malcolm Smith BEM had been a councillor at parish and borough level for more than 50 years and served on Hadley and Leegomery Parish Council, the former Wrekin Council and its successor Telford & Wrekin Council.
Read morePeople who currently receive the Single Person Discount on their council tax have the chance to notify the council of any changes to their household circumstances.
The two-week window is running from Monday 8 December to Sunday 21 December 2025.
Read moreMany businesses said they were still feeling the effects of her 2024 announcements, which piled on extra staffing costs – and said wage demands were showing no sign of easing.
One employer from the manufacturing sector said: “Business owners are workers too, and probably work more hours for a lower hourly rate than most. I may consider selling up or moving the company abroad.”
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John Haywood (Telford & Wrekin Council Development Delivery Specialist), Leader of the Council, Cllr Lee Carter, Cllr Angela McClements (Cabinet Member for Leisure, Tourism, Culture & the Arts), and Nick Wood (Tailored Project Manager)
Lion House, a new specialist residential facility, has opened its doors in Telford, transforming the long-stalled site of the former Red Lion pub.
The scheme features 11 self-contained apartments, a large communal area, and dedicated staff facilities. Each apartment includes assistive technology to promote independence while ensuring professional support is always available.
Read moreEmergency services responded to a road traffic collision in Broseley, on Sunday afternoon after a car overturned.
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Councillor Lee Carter, Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council: "Our priority is to make sure everyone feels safe and supported in Telford & Wrekin."
Backed by the Home Office, the initiative will deliver a zero-tolerance approach to nuisance drinking, anti-social behaviour, and disorder, while also providing compassionate support for those who need it most.
The winter months bring increased retail activity, seasonal events, and busy night-time economies. Winter of Action addresses these challenges head-on through targeted enforcement, environmental improvements, and community engagement through to January.
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The funding could help make fares cheaper, plan new routes, support cleaner zero-emission buses, and improve the safety and accessibility of bus stops.
Shaun commented: “I’m really pleased to see more than £5 million coming to Telford for our bus services. Reliable and affordable buses are vital for people across our town and this money is a positive step forward. It can help lower fares, improve routes and make bus travel safer and greener.”
Read moreThe last event is full of fantastic items to help make your Christmas special, you won’t want to miss this one!
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Councillor Andrew Eade speaking at Telford & Wrekin Council's cabinet meeting on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Picture: Telford & Wrekin Council
Familiar divisions reopened as councillors clashed over housebuilding targets in Telford and Wrekin. Telford & Wrekin Council’s Conservative opposition leader…
Read moreFifteen years after its debut, Jason Wright takes another look at Tangled.
“It remains one of Disney’s most magical, heartfelt, and unforgettable films. “
Read moreThe festive period brings with it the perfect excuse to curl up on the sofa with a hot chocolate and enjoy a great Christmas film. From animated adventures to slapstick comedy, there’s a movie out there to get everyone in the spirit. Jason Wright has compiled a list of ten must-watch classics that define the family holiday experience…
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Pupils with from left to right: Michelle Salter, Virtual School headteacher, Jo Duncombe, headteacher at Woodlands Primary School and Councillor Shirley Reynolds
Woodlands Primary School in Madeley was awarded at the national ARC (Attachment Research Community) Primary School winner 2025 after previously…
Read moreA festive Christmas Village and Santa’s Grotto have officially opened at Exotic Zoo on selected dates across December.
The zoo team at Telford Town Park have constructed new wooden cabins for the Christmas Village, which is open from 4pm – 7pm on selected dates. Local businesses will trade from the new cabins, and the Candy Cane Café will be open for boozy hot chocolates, mulled wine, and food. Twinkling lights will guide visitors around the festive market stalls, and you can also see the twilight zoo animals. You can visit the Christmas Village without the Grotto by pre-booking or paying on the day.
Read moreThe Agency Patisserie & Tea Rooms has opened its doors, aiming to blend hospitality, retail, and cultural activities to keep visitors in the area longer. Owner Angie Bainbridge secured a business start-up grant from Telford & Wrekin Council’s ‘Pride in Our High Street’ programme.
The tea rooms are open seven days a week and will offer seasonal afternoon teas. The themes will change monthly, based on events like Christmas, Mother’s Day, and Easter.
Read moreHealth and safety rules are proving to be an insurmountable obstacle when it comes to hanging a ‘Merry Christmas’ sign from a bridge in Telford, a meeting heard.
The sign at a pedestrian and cycle bridge over Britannia Way in Hadley had been a feature of the festive season and its absence has prompted comments and speculation on social media.
Read moreA total of 29 High Street Heroes have been crowned in towns across the Borough – nominated by local residents, members of the public and businesses who use their services and feel they make a valuable contribution to the local community.
Councillors presented business winners with trophies and certificates in six Borough towns including Dawley, Ironbridge, Madeley, Newport, Oakengates and Wellington in the run up to Small Business Saturday on Saturday 6 December.
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Councillor Lee Carter smiles as he delivers a joke towards his opposite number at a cabinet meeting on December 4, 2025. Picture: Telford & Wrekin Council
A council leader’s pre-Christmas joke about finding the money to send his opposite number permanently to Llandudno brought the house down at a meeting this week.
Councillors were discussing making a commitment to their £5,000-each Pride Fund which has been used to support community projects when Telford & Wrekin Council’s leader and opposition chief entered a light-hearted tangle.
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Telford & Wrekin Council's cabinet met at Southwater One on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Picture: LDRS
Landlords of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in Telford will face paying for stricter rules under council plans to tighten planning and licensing regimes.
Telford & Wrekin Council’s ruling cabinet has decided that now is the right time to go for a range of measures because of the impact that concentrations of HMOs are having on parts of the borough.
Read moreA man has been arrested after an estimated £100,000 worth of class A drugs was discovered.
The arrest was made yesterday morning (Thursday 4 December) by Telford Central SNT at an address on Jim Hicks Drive in Stirchley.
Officers discovered a large quantity of class A, and class B drugs. It is estimated the class A drugs hold a street value of around £100,000.
Read moreOne of the proposals, for a property in Donnington, will return to Telford & Wrekin Council’s planning committee for a second time after councillors deferred a decision to go on a site visit.
The other plan for a home for up to three children in Dothill saw 57 objections, including from Wellington Town Council, and was called in to be decided at Wednesday’s meeting by councillor Karen Tomlinson (Liberal Democrats, Shawbirch & Dothill).
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Friends of the Station members David Bunn, Kath Howard, Antony Hook (Chair), Kath Padgett, Rob Hubbleday, and Cllr Julie Pierce (also Wellington Town Council); Sam Hine (Wrekin Housing Group); John Anderson and Rob Anderson (Meadowdale Garden Centre); Mayor Reg Snell; and Venn Davies (Wellington Rotary Club).
The platform at Wellington Station is looking brighter and more welcoming, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Friends of Wellington Station and some fantastic support from the local community and organisations.
A significant addition to the station comes in the form of brand-new planters which were crafted by talented students Tyler Klimowski and Lucas Davies from Telford College. “We are absolutely delighted with the new planters,” said Kath Howard for the Friends of Wellington Station.
Read moreHomeowners in a village near Newport are in ‘major distress’ over back garden flooding caused by a ‘brick and tree stumps’ blocking a pipe which has been going on for a year, says a councillor.
Councillor Eade says it severely floods gardens to a ‘considerable depth when it overflows due to the blockage.’ and urged Severn Trent to get on with the job.
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Andy Weston, CEO of Shropshire FA, said the association is inviting businesses to “invest in their community’s future.”
The launch of a new brochure today reveals how businesses can transform the community while achieving meaningful corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals through grassroots football partnerships.
Read moreJeevan Punj, founder of Elite Hampers joined a special reception hosted for hundreds of small businesses at the House of Lords on Tuesday, in the lead-up to Small Business Saturday this weekend.
Taking place on 6th December, the campaign celebrates small business success and encourages people to support and spend with small businesses.
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Ann Lombardi, chairs the trustees at Four Hills Education Trust, and attended Hadley & Leegomery Parish Council. Picture: LDRS
Ann Lombardi, who chairs the trustees at Four Hills Education Trust, told councillors at Hadley and Leegomery Parish Council that Millbrook Primary School and Nursery is a part of the trust which held a launch event recently.
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Andrew McNab pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, criminal damage, escaping from lawful custody and breach of a suspended sentence order.
Andrew McNab pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, criminal damage, escaping from lawful custody and breach of a suspended sentence order.
Read moreThe water tests recorded that for the “chemical parameters analysed, no pollution was identified”.
A spokesperson for the EA said: “We understand local concerns and our officers have responded by testing the water in July and September which showed there was no pollution in the brook.
“The Hurley Brook is not a designated bathing water and is unlikely to become one due to its location being within the urban area of Telford.”
Read more“By taking our case directly to the top off the MOD, we are making sure ministers understand the scale of opportunity here. We have outstanding defence organisations with hardworking and skilled men and women and a first-class supply chain in our town that I am very proud of and I know we can do even more. I am committed to ensuring Telford’s voice is heard at the highest level.”
Read moreBased in Telford Town Park, the hub offers a variety of bikes and scooters for residents and visitors, including e-bikes, recycled bikes and adaptive bikes. The team works closely with schools, parent groups and local organisations to help people build confidence and enjoy cycling.
The award recognises projects that make a real difference in local communities by encouraging active and sustainable travel.
Read moreDevelopers who built two bungalows in Telford nearly 10 inches higher than approved have been allowed to keep the ground level changes, despite objections.
Residents and St George’s and Priorslee Parish Council objected to the retrospective application from Ashlee Homes for the properties in Freeston Avenue, St Georges.
Read moreCouncillors at Hadley & Leegomery Parish Council have pulled the plug on the controversial sale of Hadley Cemetery Lodge.
A meeting was told that a bid made for the lodge, in Hadley Park Road, fell though partly because of a campaign against the sale by “saboteurs” but also that the council’s finances have improved.
Read moreThe volunteer-run buggy service plays a vital role in improving accessibility for those who may find the hospital’s long corridors or distances challenging.
Volunteers at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) provide a friendly face and a reassuring presence, offering lifts between the main entrance and clinics.
Read moreNew data has highlighted regional road safety, revealing that more than 150 cyclists were injured in traffic collisions across the West Mercia Police area over the last year. While Shropshire tops the list with 45 injuries, Telford & Wrekin is in third place, recording 22.
Of the 168 recorded incidents, the outcomes for riders were often severe. The police data logged two fatalities, 51 serious injuries and 115 slight injuries.
Read moreA Telford-based care company has applied to the council to change the use of a house in Leegomery to use it for supported living for young people.
Everready Health and Social Care Solutions plans to use the two storey mid-terrace property for up to three residents, aged 16-25, ‘when they are ready to live independently in the community.’
Read moreTelford homeowners are asking for immunity from council enforcement action over the continued use of a chalet on their land as a home.
The chalet at Lincoln Hill, Ironbridge, was allowed to be used as a living space only for the previous occupiers who used it as a granny annexe until she died.
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