Is your council facing the chop or the blender?
One parish council will cease to exist, while others will be created, shaken up or merged if councillors agree to…
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New Lawley development named after local armed forces veteran
The new development in Lawley, named Hughes Meadow, has a range of three and four bedroom homes for prospective purchasers…
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The sixth Starbucks in Telford is now open
When it seems that the quota for coffee shops in Telford has been filled, along comes another one. The American…
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Shifnal man charged with possession of a firearm
A man has been charged with possession of a firearm and other offences following an incident in Shifnal on Wednesday…
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Let’s ROAR for the RAIDERS!
Telford Wrekin Raiders take on Hull TONIGHT at 6PM at Telford Ice-Rink in a high-stakes clash to secure their place…
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Rowing challenge starts today
Four intrepid rowers, Richard Greaves, Martin Skehan, Rob Sowden and Dave Williams, have challenged themselves with Rowing Seven Marathons in…
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Telford Town FC celebrate the treble
Telford Town FC has made history by completing an extraordinary treble, securing the Shropshire Challenge Cup to cap off a…
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Telford Pride is back for 2025
Telford Pride is a vibrant and inclusive LGBTQ+ Pride event held in Telford, dedicated to celebrating diversity and fostering community…
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Why Telford?
You live here (or if you are reading this in Shrewsbury, want to live here) but have you stopped to…
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Full programme of VE Day events in Wellington
If you are looking for something to do today, there is a full programme of events in Wellington today, as…
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No tax? No van
This Ford van left Sutton Hill on the back of a recovery truck after local police acted on complaints from…
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Top accolades to be awarded
High flying AFC Telford United is set to receive a special award at a council meeting next week. On the…
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Animals – verdict on dead Newport swans
Following much online outrage after two swans were found dead on the canal in Newport, police have issued an update….
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Police keen to track down off-road bikes
Police have issued an appeal to the public for help in locating motorbikes being ridden illegally. Operation Spree focuses on…
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Not long now
Telford latest massive store is just weeks from throwing open its doors. The new B&M Store where Homebase used to…
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Shoplifter jailed for breaching CBO
A woman has been jailed for five months after breaching her Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) in Telford. Charlotte Corbett, aged…
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Jewellery theft amongst latest appeal for information
Each Friday, local police release a set of photos of people they would like to speak to regarding shop thefts…
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If you can’t take payment from your would-be customers, then it’s unlikely that your business will prosper. A payment system…
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Woman found in park dies
A woman found unresponsive and in a critical condition in Telford Town Park on 30th April has died, police confirmed….
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Veteran Stephen part of Aviramp team helping commemorate D-Day heroes
A decorated veteran who saw action in Afghanistan and Iraq is playing a crucial role in bringing a party of…
Read more£1.9 million boost for Telford businesses
Telford & Wrekin Council has secured an additional £1.9 million from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), extending its successful…
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Law firm announce Small Woods Association partnership
This initiative is part of Mills & Reeve’s Achieving more for nature’s recovery programme, where the firm supports the biodiversity…
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16yr old boy arrested on suspicion of rape
A boy has been arrested after a 13-year-old girl was raped in Telford Town Park on Tuesday (6 May). The…
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Rejected: HMO Plans would overdevelop the site
Council planners have thrown out a proposal to convert a dilapidated family house in Wellington into a HMO for 12 people….
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The Apley Piper starts Wellington VE Day Anniversary Celebrations
In a moving start to the VE Day 80th Anniversary in Wellington, The Apley Piper played in the market square…
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Flats plan on hold
Drainage experts have put a holding objection on plans to build a block of 15 affordable flats behind a pub…
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“never seen footfall so bad…” claims Oakengates publican
Businesses have appealed for help as multi-million pound redevelopment projects have turned Oakengates town centre into a building site. Town…
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M54 Closures this week
There is a closure on the M54 overnight affecting westbound Jct 1 to Jct 2. It will commence at 9pm…
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Girl raped in Town Park – Did you see anything?
Police are appealing for information after a girl was raped in Telford yesterday evening (Tuesday 6 May). Around 7pm a…
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Plan for 57 homes in Shifnal submitted
Taylor Wimpey – who have put in the application – say that the development south east of Windmill View will…
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GSM Andrew ‘Vern’ Stokes takes on patron role with Shropshire charity
The senior soldier in charge of the military side of the nation’s most important ceremonial events has added his support…
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Telford Town FC Champions Community Spirit with Charity Matches
Telford Town Football Club continues to strengthen its commitment to charity and community engagement, following its recent support of England…
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Roll out the red carpet, JazKit Burlesque are back in Telford
Pull up your tights and lace up your corsets, JazKit Burlesque are back at the Belfrey Theatre on Friday 30th…
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Man seriously injured at Telford pub
Two men have been released on police bail following reports of an assault at a Telford pub on 4th May….
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Game on: New course is generating ‘incredibly exciting’ results
A new games design course at Telford College is proving to be a huge success – with staff saying they…
Read moreBoundary review could lead to councillor cut
Parish councils in Telford are being put in the cross hairs for possible changes under a review of boundaries in…
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FSP wins King’s Award for Enterprise
A Telford based market leader in steel fabrication has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of…
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Have you seen Tilly?
This female cockatiel escaped her cage in Millstream Way, Leegomery. Owner Sofie is asking for help in finding her. Sophie…
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Car crash at Ivetsy Bank on A5
A car is in the hedge on the A5 near The Bradford Arms. Emergency services are attending, but expect delays…
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The Bucks win promotion in 6 goal thriller
AFC Telford Utd came back from behind twice to beat hopefuls Kettering Town in the play off finals at Latimer…
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WWII Weekend returns to Dale End Park
One of the most impressive displays of WWII re-enactor groups makes a return to Coalbrookdale at the end of the…
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This Costa is closing
Don’t worry, they are only closing it for a short time to make it even better. The Costa situated inside…
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More events announced for VE 80 Celebrations
Over the following days, communities across the borough will be holding celebration events many supported through Telford & Wrekin Council’s…
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Ironbridge Gorge Restoration wins at 2025 ICE West Midlands Awards
On Thursday 1 May 2025 the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) held their annual West Midlands Awards and Gala Dinner…
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[AD] The Emergence of Digital Recreation: How Telford’s Daily Life Is Including Online Games
Once identified as a quiet, industrial New Town in the middle of Shropshire, England, Telford is experiencing a cultural transformation…
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The row of £1m Telford homes
The houses in this row in Telford are selling for over a million pounds each. We’re taking a look at…
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Police investigate as man dies in Edgmond
Officers attended Chetwynd Road in Edgmond, near Newport at around 12.40pm on Sunday 4 May, following a report of concern…
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Postbox Toppers commemorate 80th VE Day Anniversary
Wellington and The Humbers both have post boxes where the tops have been adorned with knitted tributes to VE Day…
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Bucks big game set for big screen showing
The number of tickets allocated to AFC Telford Utd fans for the play off final at Kettering was always unlikely…
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UK Open Pool Championship 2025 comes to Telford
The competition, in its fourth edition, features a stellar 256-player field, including the top 128 professionals from the World Nineball…
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Police are trying to track down this quad bike
Last Saturday, 26th April, this red quad bike was ridden through Telford Town Park while the Spring into St Georges…
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Why local journalism matters: Lessons learned in Ukraine
This article is to mark World Press Freedom Day and has been commissioned by PINF KYIV, Ukraine — When I…
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Sports studies offer a world of possibilities
Telford College is taking learning far beyond the playing field with its expanded programme of sports courses. Fitness training, physiotherapy,…
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Too late for Ironbridge
It’s too late for Ironbridge but the Twentieth Century Society is calling for at least one set of cooling towers…
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Ketley Parish Council seat win for Independent candidate
Independent candidate Helen Barker won the Ketley Parish Council by-election in Telford by just nine votes. Mrs Barker beat off…
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27 traffic offences reported and four vehicles siezed
A road safety crackdown saw drivers were dealt with for a variety of offences including driving without insurance, driving without…
Read moreWoman charged with murder of two-year-old girl
A woman has been charged with murder following the death of two-year-old Eliza Ngaba. Sarah Ngaba, aged 30, of HMP…
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Do you recognise these people?
Police are appealing to identify the people pictured as they believe they could help with their enquiries into five shop…
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Wellington Market sets out it’s stall
Plans to transform historic Wellington Market, safeguarding its future for the next 50 years, were revealed to traders earlier this…
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GP pleads ‘Sort it out’
Shropshire GPs told a county NHS meeting that family doctors feel like changes are “being done to us rather than…
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