News in Telford, Shropshire
Delivered in partnership with workforce specialists RedWizard and Freeflexer, the session provided clarity on what the new ‘Umbrella Reforms’ mean for organisations using contractors, temporary workers, or labour supply chains.
Read moreBruderer UK, which operates from its state-of-the-art competence centre in Telford, will showcase the new BSTA 280-88-B3 machine when the country’s biggest industrial show opens its doors at the NEC in Birmingham in April (20th- 24th).
Read moreShropshire Chamber of Commerce is bringing businesses together for a fact-finding event designed to accelerate their journey towards greener, more responsible operations.
The Sustainability Event will be held on Tuesday March 24, from 9am to 11.30am, at The Valley Hotel, in Ironbridge.
Read moreOfficers were called to a house on St Peters Close, off Harp Lane in Dawley, shortly before 1am following a report of an assault.
Armed officers were deployed as a precaution.
Read moreA local cleaning business owner was warned off cleaning a bus shelter that had been daubed with paint.
“One lad in Norfork who does it got invited by the council to the Kings Garden Party. I was getting told I shouldn’t do it.”
Read moreA resident who planned a ‘slight increase’ in the size of a new seven-bed house being built in Telford had been asked to provide more information to officials who have now refused his part-retrospective planning application.
Read moreStudents from Ercall Wood Academy in Wellington have earned rave reviews for their performances of Matilda The Musical, inspired by the much‑loved Roald Dahl story.
The production, staged over three consecutive evenings, involved students from every year group with a cast and crew of over 80 young people.
Read moreThe number of children being educated at home in Telford has skyrocketed in just four years.
I asked The Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, why.
Read moreTelford’s MP has spoken out about his support for a major shake-up of the UK’s legal system, including controversial plans regarding jury trials and measures to tackle the court backlog. Local residents are being invited to share their views on the reforms as the bill moves to the next stage of the law-making process.
Read moreEmergency crews were alerted to a fire involving a bus on a busy Madeley road on Saturday evening, leading to a quick response from Telford firefighters and local police.
Read moreA Donnington man has appeared in court this week following a police discovery in the Donnington area late last year.
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The Market has operated every month in Telford since October 2025 and is one of the largest of it’s kind in the Midlands.
The Craft and Makers Market is back this Sunday at the Mercure Hotel, Telford Town Centre.
Sunday 15th March – 10am – 3pm
The Mercure Hotel, Telford Town Centre, TF3 4NA
A teenage motorcyclist has been sentenced at Telford Magistrates’ Court after an incident involving dangerous riding at Trench Lock.
Read moreA driver who denied drug driving on one of Telford’s busiest roads has been convicted following a trial at the local magistrates’ court. The Shrewsbury man, who was stopped in a Volkswagen T-Roc, now faces a significant financial penalty and a period of time off the road after testing over the limit for a specific controlled substance.
Read moreA 22-year-old Hadley man has been sentenced at Telford Magistrates’ Court following a series of assaults in the town. The court imposed a community order involving unpaid work and a restraining order after guilty pleas were entered regarding the 2024 incidents.
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SaTH's board held a meeting the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Picture: LDRS
NHS trust leaders heard that the fridge in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust pharmacy department did not have an alarm to alert staff.
Board papers noted that the costs of pharmacy items, wastage and write-offs ‘remained a concern’.
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Shaun Davies MP and The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP, the Secretary of State for Education talk to students at Thomas Telford Primary Free School (Pic: Telford Live)
The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP, the Secretary of State for Education told Telford Live “It’s amazing, and the children were so excited about the prospect of the brand new school opening later on this year.
“And what was really impressive is how the school want to make sure it caters for children with a range of needs.”
Read moreA Telford motorist has been hit with a significant fine and a lengthy driving ban after appearing in court following a police stop on a major local route.
Read moreA SaTH board meeting on Thursday (March 12) also heard of continuing 12 hour-plus waits in accident and emergency as patients wait for beds to be made available.
“We are running with no headroom,” Mr Hobbs said.
Read moreA Telford man has been handed a lengthy road ban and a string of fines after being caught drug driving twice in the space of five days.
Read moreA man from Regent Street in Wellington has appeared before Telford Magistrates’ Court to face sentencing for a series of offences, including a racially aggravated attack on a police officer and multiple thefts from a high street retailer.
Read moreThe audit found a range of issues including fire compartmentation, storage of oxygen cylinders and other materials on escape routes, issues with training in fire safety, obstruction of fire exits and overcrowding.
The trust board meeting was told on Thursday (March 12) that many of the risks had already been dealt with but replacing damaged fire doors took longer to fix.
Read moreA 28-year-old man has been handed a prison sentence after being caught in possession of a kitchen knife outside a hotel in Wellington.
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A witness spotted someone pouring plaster and plaster-contaminated water straight into a roadside drain
A Wellington plasterer thought nobody was watching when they emptied contaminated waste into a roadside drain, but CCTV and a sharp-eyed witness had other ideas. Telford & Wrekin Council has now issued a significant fine following the broad daylight incident, serving as a blunt warning to other businesses and residents about the high cost of illegal dumping.
Read moreA local driver has been hit with a four-year road ban and a community order after failing to provide a specimen for analysis.
Read moreA Telford man has appeared in court following a series of incidents involving high-value retail theft and an assault in the local area.
Read moreTelford & Wrekin Council is inviting volunteers to join a major borough-wide initiative starting this week to help tidy up local neighbourhoods. With a series of community events planned from Newport to Coalbrookdale, find out how you can get involved and join the nearly 2,000 residents already working to keep our green spaces clean.
Read moreA Wellington man caught behind the wheel in Ketley while already banned from the roads has appeared before magistrates. Despite the court noting the seriousness of the offence, a decision was made to suspend his prison sentence.
Read moreLidl was recently granted permission for a bigger store at the new mixed development taking shape off Marsh Meadow Way at Redhill along with a host of conditions
But planning officers at Telford & Wrekin Council wrote that it is ‘regrettable’ that a sustainable connection link from the A5 will not be available for the opening of the food store for technical reasons.
Read moreA woman has appeared in court and received a significant driving ban after being stopped by police in Telford in her electric car.
Read moreTelford & Wrekin Council has released new data showing a major drop in pothole reports as repair teams ramp up their efforts across the borough. With millions of pounds in investment planned and crews fixing more defects than are being reported, find out how the council is tackling winter road damage and what it means for your daily commute.
Read moreVA Technology is preparing for an exciting period of expansion and is launching a recruitment drive to fill 30 new roles across its manufacturing team. The company is looking for fabricators, mechanical fitters and electrical fitters to join its growing workforce as it gears up for increased demand over 2026 and 2027.
Apply now…
Read moreA 60 year old Dawley man has been arrested in relation to a laser that was shone at the National Police Air Service (NPAS) fixed-winged plane yesterday evening.
Read moreA Telford man has been sentenced in court after a campaign of harassment that involved stalking a woman’s social media and accessing her private gaming accounts.
The court has now imposed a strict restraining order and community requirements following the six-month ordeal.
Read moreWest Mercia Police officers went door to door yesterday after a man they arrested made off from A&E.
Read moreA Shifnal man has appeared in court following a “nasty incident” involving the persistent use of racist language and the assault of a nurse who was trying to help him.
Read moreWalsall-based Saje Care Group has submitted an application for a three-bedroom detached property in Admirals Way to be turned into a care home for vulnerable children in Shropshire and beyond.
Read moreA Sutton Hill driver has been stripped of her driving licence for several years following a recent appearance at Telford Magistrates’ Court.
The 53-year-old was stopped by police on a busy Telford road last autumn, leading to a conviction that will keep her off the roads until 2029.
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Cllr Nathalie Page, Deputy Mayor of the Borough of Telford and Wrekin, visits the David Wilson Homes "Otters Reach' development in Ironbridge. (Pic: Mike Sewell For Callum James - Unsworth Sugden)
Councillor Nathalie Page joined representatives from David Wilson Homes to tour the 107-home site on Buildwas Road, which forms part of the wider Benthall Grange project.
Read morePlanning inspector Rachel Standfield reached a split decision ruling – with deciding against Mr Price’s single storey side extension and front porch. But the inspector allowed him to keep front and rear boundary walls.
Read moreTelford & Wrekin Council has reached a major housing milestone ahead of schedule, transforming hundreds of empty properties back into homes. The local authority has revealed how it tackled long-term vacancies and what the future holds for these restored sites across the borough.
Read moreA local man has been sentenced at Telford Magistrates’ Court following a disturbance in the town that involved an assault and indecent behavior in a public place. Magistrates have now imposed a strict 100-day alcohol ban and electronic monitoring as part of a year-long community order.
Read moreMajor changes are taking shape in the heart of Oakengates as the first phase of a massive regeneration project reaches completion. With new shop fronts, a revamped library on the horizon and plans for a brand new public square, find out how the town centre is being transformed for residents and visitors alike.
Read moreThe latest Quarterly Economic Survey carried out by Shropshire Chamber of Commerce reveals a relatively subdued local economy as firms adjust to what many describe as a “new normal” trading environment.
Taxation remains the number one concern.
Read moreWrekin View Primary School in Wellington is calling on local people to help shape the future of local education by joining its governing board.
The school is seeking two new co-opted governors who can bring fresh insight, experience, and a commitment to supporting children’s education.
Read moreA man has been arrested following an incident in Ketley Bank this evening involving two drivers, one thought to be armed.
Read moreA woman from Albrighton has appeared at Telford Magistrates’ Court following an incident in Asda car park.
Read moreA teenager who committed a knifepoint robbery just days after a previous court appearance has been sentenced to detention by Telford magistrates.
Read moreThe leader of Telford & Wrekin Council has defended the borough’s independence as the government consults on new areas for agreeing strategic development.
Councillor Lee Carter, leader of Telford & Wrekin, said the borough’s independence is “non negotiable.”
Read moreA Ketley resident has been stripped of his driving licence for three years and hit with a court bill after being caught behind the wheel while more than three times the legal drink-drive limit.
Read moreA 52-year-old man from Arleston has appeared before a judge at Shrewsbury Crown Court to be sentenced for the possession and creation of nearly 1,000 indecent images and videos of children. The offences, which spanned nearly a decade, resulted in a community order and strict five-year restrictions on his internet and device usage.
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Snakey, a corn snake, who was rescued from the back of someone's fridge and is still looking for his forever home.
A Telford-based exotic pet rescue is looking for local volunteers to help shape its future as it prepares to become a registered charity. With over 200 animals already helped, the team is now searching for committee members to join their mission and help support some of the area’s most unique rescues.
Read moreTelford & Wrekin Council officials had ruled that Mick Barber’s plan for the outbuilding off Malt House Bank in Little Wenlock would be too large in comparison to the main property.
But Mr Barber’s agent has told the Planning Inspectorate that it would be a “modest outbuilding that is suitably distant, well-designed, subservient and reflective of the old farm yard which once operated here.”
Read moreThe natural trail at Apley Farm Shop, on the A442 between Telford and Bridgnorth, has been designed in the surrounding fields with interactive points for walkers to discover more about surrounding countryside, animals and more.
Read moreTelford councillors will be invited to look at new ‘innovative’ ways of providing housing in the borough.
They could be asked to examine using garage conversions, micro and modular builds, pods and other ‘compact’ dwellings, a report reveals.
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A popular breakfast club for gentlemen aged 50 and over has moved to The Fallow Field Pub & Restaurant in Hadley
A popular breakfast club for gentlemen aged 50 and over has moved to The Fallow Field Pub & Restaurant in Hadley, Telford. The club, which regularly attracts 30 or more attendees, meets at the new venue on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 10.00am until noon.
Read moreA total of 72 roads in the Shropshire Council area are to have their surfaces sealed, which the council says will make them more durable.
Called “top dressing”, the roads will also be less prone to freeze or thaw, with the council moving towards C-class side roads as part of its maintenance programme.
Full list of roads on the website
Read moreAMR, which can make infections impossible to treat, has been nationally linked with causing twice as many deaths as breast cancer each year.
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Ishmel Hanson, of John Earlam Close in Priorslee, was handed the sentence after previously pleading guilty
Ishmel Hanson, of John Earlam Close in Priorslee, was handed the sentence after previously pleading guilty to two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and one count of acquiring criminal property.
Read moreTelford College is opening its Wellington campus to the public this summer for a brand-new Community Day, offering a lively programme of hands-on activities, demonstrations and family-friendly experiences.
The free event will take place on Saturday 6 June, from 10am to 2pm, at the college’s Haybridge Road site.
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