Telford People

Shaun 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.

Aspiring 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.”

An 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.

A man who claimed that Telford & Wrekin Council ‘wrongly’ made him and his family homeless has been advised to take the issue to the courts.

The man, known as Mr X, went to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman claiming that there had been a mix up over three offers of accommodation from the council.

The 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.

“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.”

Ryan Clapperton from Lawley is on a digital T-Level, including a placement with Telford IT giant Capgemini

The scheme started at Leegomery Community Centre in October 2023 and has since grown into a thriving network.

The theme this year was Mythical Mutts, and just under 50 sighthounds took part in the Telford event in Ironbridge.

Nominated by Bournville Village Trust (BVT), Ernie is a regular visitor to care homes and schools across Telford as well as being an assistance dog to his owner.

Newport CE Junior School has opened a new hub for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) after refurbishing a building on the school grounds.

A father and son from Telford recently took on a 30-mile charity walk in aid of Children Today Charitable Trust, raising over £1,600 for the children’s disability charity.

Sarah, a mother-of-two from Stafford, was previously deputy head at Erasmus Darwin Academy, a secondary school and sixth form academy in Burntwood, Staffordshire.

Kai Ginifer, who has been with McPhillips for two years, was named Most Promising Apprentice 2025 at the CECA West Midlands Awards.

He was handed his award by Sean McCormick, a former McPhillips apprentice and employee, making the occasion even more special for the young groundworker.

Shaun Davies, the Member of Parliament for Telford, recently visited local cadets at the Army Reserve centre. He met with cadets from D Squadron, The Royal Yeomanry, as well as the town’s Air Cadets.

More than 50 exhibitors attended, including global names such as Coca Cola, Muller and Epson. The Army and NHS were also present alongside many local Shropshire businesses.

The new chief executive of a Telford-based education trust says he is ‘immensely proud’ to have taken on the role.