News in Telford, Shropshire
Telford & Wrekin Council is inviting residents, businesses, and community groups to take part in a new series of public surveys aimed at improving electric vehicle (EV) charging across the borough.
If you have thoughts on EVs, whether you drive one or not, now’s the time to share them.
Read moreIf you are driving past the playing fields near Aldi in Donnington over the next two weeks, you’ll see a wooden stack of pallets emerging from the turf…
Read moreYear 13 student Joe Costello, who is also Head Boy at Haberdashers Abraham Darby in Telford, is taking on a unique and demanding swimming challenge this November. He aims to swim the equivalent distance of the English Channel’s width to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
Read moreOverall crime continues to fall in West Mercia according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics which registered a drop across the board.
Delivering on Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion’s commitment to ‘Cutting crime’, as out in his Safer Communities Plan, total recorded crime fell by 4% between July 2024 and June 2025. This follows a 6% drop recorded earlier in the year.
Read moreThe new leadership team at a Telford secondary school has been reflecting ‘with immense pride’ on one of the most successful and transformative years in its history.
New Road Academy was taken over by the Learning Community Trust last summer, rebranding the Wrockwardine Wood site and appointing a new principal.
Read moreA planning statement submitted by Libre Solutions on behalf of Global Media Group says Street Hub is a partnership with BT that provide ultra fast public and encrypted Wi-Fi, enables rapid devise charging through secure power only USB ports, permits free calls and displays community and emergency awareness messaging.
Read moreKyushinkai Martial Arts has capped off an incredible season with a phenomenal performance at the International Combat Organization (ICO) World Championships,
The truly impressive medal haul that firmly establishes the club’s elite standing across a variety of disciplines. The team’s combination of traditional precision, creative flair, and fighting prowess saw them secure 17 individual medals, including 8 highly-coveted gold titles.
Read morePolice are appealing for information to locate this e-motorcycle which was spotted being ridden around Stirchley.
Bike: £474.95
Crocs: Priceless
Meetings of the licensing committee and the regulatory committee were held in Telford on Monday, October 20, 2025. Picture: LDRS
Last time the public in Telford were asked for their views on the licensing of pubs, clubs and events the council received just one single, solitary, lonely response, a meeting heard.
Licensing policies have to be reviewed every five years and set out the rules Telford & Wrekin Council has on who can hold a booze licence, which premises can be used to sell intoxicating liquors, and the granting of permits for music and other events.
Read moreCouncil officers have acted within weeks after receiving a complaint that a residential property in Telford is allegedly being used for the unauthorised operation of a business.
The council says the allegation is that there has been the “unauthorised operation of a business from a residential property”.
Read moreThe first ever scarecrow festival will be held at Apley Farm Shop during half term, with designs submitted from nearby schools, Scouts and Beaver groups and children’s community groups near the site at Norton, on the A442 between Telford and Bridgnorth.
There will be more than 20 scarecrows on display for visitors to come and see from October 27 to November 2 and the group that is judged to have designed the top three scarecrows will win a prize.
Read moreLeading Shropshire construction company McPhillips has become the first construction firm in the county to be accredited as a Real Living Wage employer.
The Telford-based company’s commitment will see all 240 of its directly employed workforce receive a minimum hourly wage of £12.60, higher than the government minimum for over 21s, which currently stands at £12.21 per hour.
Read moreA care provider wants to change a seven-bedroom house in Telford into a children’s residential home without going through the full planning application process.
Reward Chitura, of Cynosure HCS, has applied to Telford & Wrekin Council for a Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed change of use of the property in Dudmaston, Hollinswood.
Read moreFrom Monday, October 27 to Sunday, November 2, all single journeys on Travel Telford services will be reduced to just 50 pence.
This pricing will apply to routes 99, 100, 101, 102, and 103, and forms part of the council’s ongoing commitment to providing accessible, affordable, and reliable public transport for residents across the borough.
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The indoor space at Hockerhill Adventure Playbarn has an impressive centrepiece in the form of a giant mock oak tree.
On Wednesday 29th October, there will be a magical meet and greet with Stitch the loveable character from Lilo & Stitch
Read moreTalbots Law has enjoyed a remarkable growth journey in recent years, becoming the first law firm in the West Midlands to adopt an employee-ownership model back in 2021.
Read moreThe funding for the rowing machines has been delivered through the Telford & Wrekin Councillors’ Pride Fund Grant – £5,000 from Cllr Nelson and £500 from Cllr Scott.
Read moreRules governing wheelchair-friendly private hire vehicles in Telford have been eased after councillors heard there are only 14 operating in the borough.
Read moreShifnal-based Spotlight Accounting has reached the finals of the prestigious "Professional
Service Business of the Year" category at the 2025 Black Country Chamber of Commerce
Awards.
One of the UK’s leading aerospace suppliers has been recognised with a prestigious global award by Collins Aerospace, an RTX business.
Read moreLucy headed down to Geeky Desserts in Muxton to pick up her haul.
Read moreFlag designs inspired by the creations of children are going out to a public vote for people to choose the official Telford flag.
Read moreFire service leaders in Shropshire have cancelled a popular fundraising Christmas event as budget pressures loom for the organisation.
Read moreThree repeat shoplifters have been sent to prison after they broke court orders designed to curb their persistent anti-social behaviour.
Read moreCouncillor Fiona Doran (Donnington West Ward), chairing the meeting said: “I don’t feel comfortable standing at bus stops where someone’s had a pee.”
Read moreNuplace, the housing company owned by Telford & Wrekin Council, wants to build 37 homes at Brandon Avenue in Admaston, on land owned by the council behind the Shawbirch Medical Centre.
Read moreBy lodging a proposal for a ‘minor’ issue they hope to avoid the delays they would get if it were included as just a part of a ‘major’ plan.
Read moreA Telford based experience has been named one of the UK’s most popular Christmas gifts for 2025.
Read moreAs the UK marks Get Online Week, Telford & Wrekin Council is showcasing the range of help and support available…
Read more“my only option to get this treatment is to ask you – my kind and generous friends, family and even strangers – for help in raising money to pay for it.”
Read moreStudents from a Telford secondary school are taking part in an exciting British Antarctic Survey programme that will see a digital time capsule delivered to the edge of the world.
Read moreA chance to go batty is being offered to rock music fans this Hallowe’en as cinemas prepare to screen a new musical.
Read moreTelford NHS worker, Mandy Anderson, had the shock of her life last week when a cctv image of her was released by West Mercia Police and shared on social media.
Read moreSpinning Around Records was one of the handful of shops chosen for a special performance and signing event.
Read moreThree seats are available, one at Oakengates Town Council, one at St George’s & Priorslee Parish Council, and another one at Wellington Town Council.
Read moreThere is now no need to waddle aimlessly around the estates of Telford on the off-chance of finding a street dealer of sweet deliciousness.
Read moreYoung hair stylists from across the country will once again be converging on Telford College to showcase their skills in a national competition.
Read moreSisters Sam Smith and Carla Meakin, owners of The Beauty Studio, are celebrating one year since relocating their well-established beauty business to Broadway House in Wellington.
Read moreA house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Wellington is set to be demolished after the owner found problems with the foundations.
Read moreA community campaigner in Telford called for action to get speed indicator devices (SIDs) working after telling a council committee that new solar powered ones are ‘too heavy for posts.’
Read moreMore than 160 people attended the event which was described as ‘a fantastic evening of recognition, inspiration, and community spirit’.
Read moreLingen Davies Cancer Support in partnership with Shropshire Community Foundation (SCF), is launching a new £15,000 micro-grant programme to support and strengthen community-led peer networks for people affected by cancer.
Read moreThe Wrekin Giant, a Greene King pub in Telford will be receiving a six-figure investment this autumn, as it undergoes a refurbishment.
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Nicola Davies - Harper Adams Parmjit Chima - Harper Adams, Cllr Eileen Callear - Mayor of Telford and Executive Academic Director for Telford Campus playing the game
More than 30 organisations and places across Telford and Wrekin are featured after the public was invited to send in suggestions earlier this year, including Telford Live!
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Mark Pemberton Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust takes Minister Lisa Nandy through the museum, flanked by Sarah Roberts, IGMT Head of Collections and Shaun Davies MP
The funding enables the transfer of the UNESCO World Heritage Site to the National Trust. This move secures the long-term future of the internationally significant museum sites, which attract 330,000 visitors each year.
Read moreThe first group of students on a new Nursing Associate apprenticeship delivered in Telford by Keele University have begun their studies.
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Councillor Paul Davis, Telford & Wrekin Council Cabinet Member for Communities and Civic Pride trying out the wall
One of the highlights this half-term is the return of Urban Games
Read moreTelford College has unveiled exciting plans to further expand its T Level training provision – and is keen to talk to local employers who are prepared to offer placements for students.
Read moreCllr says the signs “…are inadequate – I’m sure they’ve got bigger signs in Trumpton.”
Read moreThe funding, provided by NHS England, is being used to buy extra operating theatre equipment for both the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford.
Read moreThe Shropshire Warriors Senior Men’s NBL Team are off to a strong start in their first season back at National League level.
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Students from Burton Borough School in Newport pictured with the Transicon team on National Manufacturing Day 2025.
tudents were given a two-hour tour of the company’s manufacturing site at Queensway Business Park, during which they spoke to staff across all departments.
Read moreAFC Telford United’s pan-disability football team has been kitted out in brand new playing shirts, thanks to sponsorship from 7 Elite Academy in Liverpool.
Read moreTelford’s licensing officers will be able to stop and, where necessary, suspend any Wolverhampton licensed vehicles that are found to be unsafe or potentially dangerous.
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Wellington Town Councillors Giles Luter, left, with Councillor Paul Davis pictured outside the former Halifax building after the Tuesday's meeting. Picture: LDRS
Councillor Paul Davis (Labour, Park Ward) made the announcement at the full council meeting on Tuesday, October 14.
Read moreFrom a critically ill Great Dane so huge it could barely be lifted onto the table to a cat choking on a six-inch-long, sausage-like hairball, the Vets Now Telford clinic has seen countless worrying emergencies.
Read moreWhere else can you go see all the unusual, unexpected and really special products that these super talented people have produced.
Read moreFollowing enquiries, officers attended an address in Sutton Hill, where the remains of a deer was discovered
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Keira Mayhew from Telford is a pupil at Shrewsbury High School and regularly volunteers for Rainbow Rescue Telford
Hoo Zoo, Telford have recognised Keiras hard work and on Sunday very kindly presented her with a family annual pass and Meet the Meerkats Experience
Read moreThe Bridge Inn, at Lower Bar was taken over by Wellington’s Rowton Brewery earlier this year and was closed for works to take place.
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