Parcel delivery scooter seized by police
Police have seized an e-scooter with a trailer attached in Hadley Park Road, Leegomery. The adapted vehicle was being used…
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Amy Pugh, aged 34, of Stafford Road in Wolverhampton was found guilty of murder following the death of 32-year-old Kyle Pugh in March 2022.
Woman who killed estranged husband is jailed for life
A woman who killed her estranged husband in Newport has been jailed for life for his murder. Amy Pugh, 34,…
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Car seized for no tax
This morning, officers from Brookside SNT seized a blue Mazda 3 after checks revealed that it was declared as off-road…
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Are you ready for Sunday?
Sunday will bring a jarring noise from your phone, even if it’s on silent, as the government tests its Emergency…
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The Telford & Wrekin Council chamber hosted a meeting of the boundary review committee. Picture: LDRS
New parish councils created as concerns remain over Telford boundaries review
Boundary review committee made some key decisions and deferred others at meeting on Thursday Rumblings of disquiet remain as councillors…
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Ten bed HMO planned for Telford semi
Plans have been lodged to turn a semi-detached house in Donnington into a 10-bed house of multiple occupancy. The six-bed…
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Dawley, you’re getting a Sainos!
Sainsbury’s has been named as the operator of a new store in Telford. Developers have started work on the site…
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Telford MP meets parents at school gates
Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, visited Wombridge Primary School during the pupil drop-off period this Friday, to talk…
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The last of the Telford Theatre on Tour's outdoor theatre series for 2025 will be held on Sunday 7 September
Outdoor theatre series reaches its final show
The last of the Telford Theatre on Tour’s outdoor theatre series for 2025 will be held on Sunday 7 September…
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Record shop in Wellington is shortlisted for a top award
The owner of a record shop in Wellington is celebrating after being shortlisted for a national award. Spinning Around Records,…
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Next phase for Wellington Market begins
The market remains open for business as the contractors start on the next phase. Work to transform Wellington Market is…
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Friday ID parade – is this you?
It’s 7am, the cameras have been upgraded, and Police have released these images of people they would like to speak…
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Instructors will learn practical strategies for making their classes more inclusive (Photo by Yan Krukau)
New sessions help fitness instructors be more inclusive
Fitness instructors, coaches and activity leaders across Telford and Wrekin are being offered free training to make their sessions more…
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Another day, another bus stop mural
This time it’s one with a games theme and if you are travelling in Hollinswood, look out for this one…
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CCTV helping with fly-tipping around Telford flats
A project to clear littering and fly-tipping around blocks of flats in Telford is showing signs of success, a parish council was…
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Fabweld celebrates King’s Award presentation
A leading UK steel products specialist says it will continue to drive forward its green ambitions after being officially presented…
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Controversial plans to be decided next week
Two controversial plans for children’s homes in Telford have been recommended for approval despite ‘significant’ objections. One application is to…
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Mountain Warehouse to open new Telford store
Mountain Warehouse is set to open a new store at Forge Retail Park in Telford, taking over the unit previously…
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Don’t be caught out by identity rules
Telford companies are being urged to update themselves on new identity verification rules due to be introduced later this year….
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Parish council in £15,000 bid to kickstart provision for adults with learning disabilities
A parish council in Telford has submitted a bid for nearly £15,000 to ‘kickstart’ a project to provide activities for…
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Shropshire Community Foundation ambassador Ged Kennedy, Ian Jackson, project manager for Amber Bee Community Interest Company, Emily Myatt, trainee social value coordinator for McPhillips
McPhillips supports children’s mental health in Shropshire schools through new community fund
Hundreds of children in Shropshire have benefited from a pioneering mental wellbeing project thanks to the support of Telford construction…
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Act With Impact is seeking to build on the success of the first meeting of the Chamber’s new Sustainability Partnership
Act With Impact: Shropshire Chamber’s new sustainability campaign
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has launched a bold new campaign to help local businesses share social value best practice and…
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Photo: (L-r) Jamie Evans Pave Aways Construction Director, Paul Jones, Chief Operating Officer for the Learning Community Trust, Councillor Shirley Reynolds, Victoria Ward, Pave Aways Quantity Surveyor, Nick Stevens, Pave Aways Site Manager and James Maxwell, BIT Group Projects Manager at Telford & Wrekin Council.
Academy expands with new science block
A new science centre at Ercall Wood Academy marks a major milestone in the school’s expansion. The three-storey building, which…
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Permission granted to replace cross with sign
A family owned funeral director has been given permission for a new sign at a former church that it is…
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Back to school price hike for local taxi firm
The largest private hire business in the area, Veezu, has pushed through price increases just in time to hit children…
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Telford Firefighter Conquers Gruelling 630-Mile Trek for Charity
Emily Jane Harding, a firefighter from Telford, has completed a remarkable 630-mile trek of the South West Coast Path. The…
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New classes focus on STEM for 2 to 5 year olds
Little scientists and explorers in Telford are in for a treat this term as mums Kirsty and Gillian launch brand-new…
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Positive response for car park solar plans
Planners have given the green light for solar panels to be placed over cars parked in spaces at the Princess…
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Dobbies new bulbs in partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK set to raise £10,000 for charity, available at the Telford store
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Dobbies launch new bulbs in partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK
Dobbies Garden Centres has launched a brand-new charity bulb collection, available at its Telford store, that aims to raise £10,000…
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Small businesses warned over tax reporting changes
The owners of small businesses are being warned they could face a series of fines if they fail to comply…
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Crash on A442 closes carriageway
The A442 headed North between Oakengates and Trench Lock was closed for over an hour this morning following a crash….
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Telford charity Stay will be starring on its very own Community Chest space in the game, which is out next month
Telford charity set for the new official MONOPOLY: Telford & Wrekin Edition
A local charity is the first organisation to be announced as featuring on the new official Monopoly board for Telford…
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Abbey Manor to hold second Apple Day
Apple Day is returning to Abbey Manor in Buildwas for a second year this September after a successful debut in…
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Ketley family starts charity night run
A family from Ketley is set to begin this year’s Hope House Dark Run in Telford to support a cause…
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Votes open for local high street heroes
Local businesses and high streets across the borough are being celebrated as votes for the High Street Heroes 2025 awards…
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New pilot scheme to help child victims
Telford and Wrekin is one of eight new areas selected for a Home Office pilot scheme designed to get faster…
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The Telford bus stops that are stopping people in their tracks
It’s a headline that I never thought I’d be writing, but a tip off and a chance find, led me…
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Fantastic first Fan Fest
The inaugural Fan Fest was a huge success today as the Tumbler from Batman rolled into the square in Wellington….
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Sarah’s new role ‘ticks all of the boxes’
The new head teacher at a specialist Telford education academy says she is incredibly excited about the future after landing…
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Telford College is enrolling now for new Wolves football course
Wolves Foundation has teamed up with Telford College to relaunch its ‘Football & Education’ programme, offering students the chance to…
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Silversmiths setting up in Wellington
A new creative studio is opening in Wellington, offering locals a space to learn, create, and connect with other makers….
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Wheelie bin makers plans approved
A Telford-based wheelie bin maker has been given permission for an extension as it copes with ‘growth in business activities’….
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Telford school could be expanding
A Telford school could get a new two storey teaching block under plans being validated by planners at the borough…
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Police appeal following ten Telford shop thefts
After a short holiday, the Friday ID parade is back with a bumper selection. Officers are appealing to identify the…
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Ryan is helping young people to build their resilience and confidence
A former Telford College student is helping young people to build resilience and confidence through high-profile roles with the Royal…
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More EV chargers for Telford
Plans have been lodged which could see 16 car parking spaces at a Telford retail park used to provide the…
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Five-star Telford salon announces closure
After 25 years in the town, Body & Mind salon in Wellington is closing its doors for good. The owner…
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Committee to meet to review town and parish council proposals
Telford & Wrekin Council’s cross-party Boundary Review Committee will meet next week to consider feedback and recommendations from the Council’s…
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Wellington set for fan fest fun
A new event which will include a superhero trail, vintage board games and an appearance from ‘The Batmobile” will be…
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Toy Story – 30 years on
Jason Wright looks at a turning point in recent cinematic history When Toy Story premiered in 1995, it was hailed as a…
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Telford & Wrekin Conservatives open talks with Epping Councillors after High Court victory
The Telford & Wrekin Conservative Group have opened discussions with Conservative colleagues in Epping Forest to learn how they were…
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Curator Allan Pollok-Morris, Shropshire's Lord-Lieutenant Anna Turner and British landscape architect Hal Moggridge OBE
Weston Park exhibition celebrates influence of Capability Brown
A stunning exhibition celebrating the influence of the country’s most famous landscape designer in more than 300 years has opened…
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£26,000 Drugs haul results in three year sentence
A Telford drug dealer who tried to ditch his stash whilst officers arrested him, only for them to land in…
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Plans to demolish Telford Greggs submitted
New owners of Shawbirch Service Station are proposing to demolish the ‘tired’ site and redevelop it into a bigger operation….
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Successful Composting Workshop with Garden Organic
Learn about the type of composting that is best for you, including wormeries, cool and hot composting, leaf mould and…
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Sight Loss Shropshire is now inviting community groups and organisations to book a visit from the Accessible Tech Talks team.
‘Tech Talks’ to help people with sight loss
Sight Loss Shropshire has launched a new community outreach service to help people living with sight loss make better use…
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The plan is to name the new centre after Dawley-born seaman Captain Matthew Webb. Picture: Ellis Williams
Plans for Dawley swimming pool revealed
A Telford leisure centre could be transformed, complete with a new swimming pool. Plans have been submitted for for the…
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Council and Developers clash over parking
Developers have urged an inspector to overturn Telford & Wrekin Council’s refusal of plans to turn former offices in Donnington…
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Car crashes into cycle rack at Telford shops
What Shropshire Fire and Rescue are describing as a hybrid vehicle, has crashed into a cycle rack outside shops in…
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Back to school queues
Baker & Son Schoolwear, New Street in Wellington saw customers queueing to get in as parents prepared to get their…
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