The children’s ward team in front of the grotto with volunteer Mike Yates, who raised over £2,500 through a charity concert to kickstart the campaign.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity has opened its festive grotto at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) to mark the start of a new campaign supporting children’s services.
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The firm’s Stafford Park manufacturing premises will now be transformed in a ‘world-class’ environment.
The growth of engineering business AcoustaProducts is set to accelerate following its parent company’s long-term commitment to the firm’s manufacturing base on Stafford Park, Telford.
AcoustaProducts is now poised to prosper after its owners, Avon Group, announced it has acquired the freehold on the premises. The site will now be transformed into what is described as a “world-class” environment.
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Staff, students and representatives of the Telford & Wrekin Special Educational Needs and Disabilities team filming the podcast at the college’s Wellington campus
Telford College is working with Telford & Wrekin Council on a pilot project designed to challenge popular misconceptions about life at a further education college.
Students from the college’s creative and music department have teamed up with the Telford & Wrekin Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team to shoot a new video podcast.
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Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has appointed four new directors as part of a major refresh of its board
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has appointed four new directors as part of a refresh of its governing board.
The appointments were ratified by members at the Chamber’s annual meeting, held at Hawkstone Park.
Read moreTwo historic museum buildings in the Ironbridge Gorge can be redecorated and repaired, planners have agreed.
Parts of both the Enginuity building and the Ironbridge Gorge Museums Trust offices were found to require “immediate attention” when specialist architects carried out a five-yearly inspection in 2021.
Read moreWhile there was a decrease in some specific offences—including a 26% drop in business and community burglary, 12% reduction in vehicle offences and an 8% reduction in shoplifting—the overall rise is noted in the data.
Tackling crime and supporting victims is a core priority for the PCC. The figures show victim satisfaction rates remain largely positive, indicating progress in support services.
Read moreA church, college, residents and businesses in Wellington have united in uproar against a plan for more food trucks in a car park behind a town centre restaurant.
Residents say they are already suffering with people gathering, drinking and urinating in the street and fear the issues will be exacerbated if the plan relating to a car park behind the Carpathian Bear is approved.
Read moreJunior chefs at Ercall Wood Academy in Wellington were tasked with preparing and serving a two-course healthy and nutritious meal costing up to £15 – all in the space of two hours.
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Read moreA Telford resident has told planners how unsafe they feel with the way the area around their home has changed over the last 12 years.
The woman from Dudmaston in Hollinswood was responding to a council consultation over a care company’s plan to change a seven-bedroom house in Telford into a children’s home.
Read moreGlobe Bingo Hall in Donnington recently held a successful Christmas charity drive to help young patients. Customers at the venue kindly donated toys and games for children up to 17.
Read moreA Telford couple have been told by a planning inspector that they can only sell their £500,000 home to an agricultural worker.
The sale particulars state that the house is a five bedroom, three bathroom “unique family home set within approximately three acres of paddocks and woodland.”
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Nathan Williams, Lovell Quantity Surveyor, James Aucote, Lovell Site Manager (The Gower),Councillor Richard Overton, Councillor Carolyn Healy, Victoria Bowker, Telford & Wrekin Council’s Housing Investment Project Manager, and Kirsty Liddell, Telford & Wrekin Council’s Project Manager for Prosperity and Investment.
Nuplace tenants are beginning to move into new homes in St Georges as a major regeneration project.
The brand new new homes for private rent starting at £900 per month, located at the Gower, are now ready for occupation.
Read moreIn a ground-breaking scheme, the PCC is working with local authorities in Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin with a view to giving those Special Constables, who volunteer more than 200 hours of their free time, the opportunity to claim 25% off their council tax bill.
Read moreChristmas came early for some Telford and Shropshire families last week as an independent hotel opened its doors to support Little Stars Charity.
Hadley Park House Hotel has a packed programme of Christmas events, but staff took time out of their busy schedule to put on a magical Christmas party for families facing the challenges of the continuing cost-of-living crisis.
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The area in Donnington where a healthcare company wants a residential home for children. Picture: Google Maps
Objectors claimed that there would not be enough parking at the property in Bridle Walk, Donnington, to prevent visitors from having to park on the street.
Read moreLaunched by the Made in Group, the Great 100 recognises individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment to strengthening British industry.
Jennifer was selected for being a champion for the sector, for driving and supporting sustainability practices, investing in skills and demonstrating innovation and continuous improvement.
Read morePlans for a children’s home in Telford have been passed despite a large number of objections from the local community.
More than 50 objections had been made from the public and Wellington Town Council had twice objected after plans that were changed went out for consultation on two occasions.
Read moreEmergency services responded to a serious road traffic collision this morning after a saloon car and an HGV were involved in a head-on collision on Parkway in Madeley, Telford.
Read moreThe journey involves strategy, compliance, and the ability to prove that a token deserves a spot in a competitive market where new assets appear every week.
Read moreSeveral notable sports figures have donated items to a draw to encourage donations. Olympic Champions Galal Yafai and Lauren Price have provided two signed gloves and two signed pictures.
For every £5 donated via a JustGiving page, an entry is given into a draw. The closing date for entries is 19th December.
The link to the fundraising page is: justgiving.com/crowdfunding/leeandrichiehelpliza
Read morePlans to change a hand car wash at a Telford town centre hotel have been withdrawn, planners have confirmed.
Valentin Gjoka had applied for planning permission to relocate a container used as a staff room and store onto a grass verge at the Mercure Telford Centre Hotel, in Forge Gate.
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Transition manager Phoebe Shaw, director of safeguarding and student support Channelle Nixon, and safeguarding officer Gail Pearson at the launch of the Papyrus fundraising campaign at Telford College
Telford College’s student council is supporting a campaign to reduce the number of young people affected by suicide.
The student council said it selected the ‘really meaningful’ charity because of its work to shatter the stigma surrounding suicide, and to equip young people and their communities with the skills to recognise and respond to emotional distress.
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Card design competition winners from Burton Borough School, from left, Sofia Buckless, Hollie Roberts Gray, and Ivy Wrighton
Students at a Newport school have been putting their artistic skills to good use to create special greetings cards for the festive season.
Three winners were chosen: Year seven students Ivy Wrighton, Hollie Roberts, and Sofia Buckless.
Read moreThe Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has been named the most improved trust in the country for cutting planned care waiting times, securing £2 million in capital funding. Performance between April and September saw a significant 14% improvement in the 18-week referral to treatment figures. The national target aims for 92% of patients to receive treatment within this timeframe.
Read moreIf you spent time in older Army barracks, you probably remember chipped tiles, humming boilers, and ceiling panels that always seemed dusty. Back then, it looked like routine wear in buildings that had seen years of use.
Read moreThis year’s projects attracted an impressive £145,221 in match funding, bringing the total investment to over £415,000 and demonstrating the fund’s ability to unlock additional resources and amplify its impact.
Read moreTelford College held a ‘day of action’ to support a global campaign which seeks to end violence against women and…
Read moreDonnington and Muxton Parish Council had organised a children’s party for under-13s at Turreff Hall earlier this month and had posted a limited number of pictures on social media.
Councillor Sonja Randhawa (Muxton Ward) said: “I just think this is a potential safeguarding issue.”
Read moreOne three-bed bungalow on the edge of Bowring Park could become two if a housing company’s plan to replace a property in Wellington is passed by planners.
Telford-based Wrekin Housing Group has applied to council planners to knock down its unoccupied three-bed bungalow in Haygate Road and replace it with two semi-detached three-bed properties.
Read moreThe Telford Spartans are preparing for their annual FREE ENTRY Santa vs Elves charity game on 13 December, which will be accompanied by a huge raffle offering impressive prizes.
Read moreA local resident told officials at Telford & Wrekin Council that Churncote in Stirchley “is a small family street with inadequate parking for the current residents”.
They added that proposing to add six cars to one household is “ridiculous and will cause more issues”.
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“This year’s Christmas card is all about supporting the Lingen Davies Sunflower Appeal,” said Shaun Davies MP
Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, has this week unveiled his annual Christmas card, created in partnership with a group of 11 local businesses.
No taxpayer funding has been used for the design, manufacturing or delivery of the card. The card is being delivered by Royal Mail.
Read moreJust under two thousand runners will descend on Telford Town Park on Sunday for the 41st Telford 10k Road Race.
The multi-lap course is known to be very fast, and while a section of the Silkin Way is closed due to a sinkhole, the revised route still uses the park paths, starting at the Southwater Town Park entrance. It will offer a fantastic opportunity to see some of the fastest road runners in the country in action.
Read morehe pupils from Charlton School in Wellington enjoyed an enthusiastic non-stop session of dancing to upbeat party tracks and raised over £1,300 for Hope House Children’s Hospice.
Read moreAndy Smith takes a look a worrying piece of news about Telford, but tries to put a brave face on it.
In a story by Harry Warner on Joe.co.uk headlined “All 23 UK towns and cities on Russian ‘target list’ revealed by ex-Russian Deputy PM“, Telford gets a mention, and I’m excited, proud and disappointed all at once.
First a bit of background. An ex-Russian Deputy PM has p…
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Shaun Davies MP, Policing Minister Sarah Jones, Chief Constable Richard Cooper and West Mercia's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Campion.
A meeting was held in Parliament last month to focus on ensuring West Mercia Police has the necessary resources to keep local communities across the three counties safe. The roundtable was facilitated by Telford MP Shaun Davies.
Read moreA Telford man using specialist cleaning equipment has removed most of the oil from up a vandalised bus stop last night after taking matters into his own hands.
Luke, who owns Telford-based Cedars Exterior Cleaning, cleaned the defaced stop using water and an oil cleaner at around 9:30pm last night.
Read moreFour talented young basketball players from the Rawzone club have been selected for the 2025-2026 Aspire Basketball England programme
Read moreA community car park’s one-way system will have to be reconfigured before a three-storey block of flats can be built on vacant land behind a pub in Telford.
Read moreOn Thursday 11 December from 5.15pm there will be music in the air as people are invited to come along and join in a festive sing-along in the build up to Christmas.
Read moreShaun Davies, member of parliament for Telford, has taken an important step toward understanding the education system for children with special educational needs by hosting a roundtable earlier this month at Parents Opening Doors.
Shaun was joined by parents with lived experience in the division as well as key partners in the community; Telford & Wrekin Council, CVS and Parents Opening Doors (PODS).
Read moreIf you took out a PCP or HP car finance between 6 April 2007 and 28 Jan 2021 and weren’t told about hidden charges, you could be owed an average of £700 per mis-sold car finance agreement.
Read moreArtist Neil Willis had repainted the shelter after it was defaced with white paint and a roller last month, but reports from residents today suggested that the shelter had been attacked again.
We went down to take a look this afternoon. This time, what looks like engine oil has been thrown on the mural overnight, as it comes off when touched.
Read morePlanners at Telford & Wrekin Council have told Rowton Brewery that more information about bats was needed before they can give consent for work to the roof and chimney at The Bridge Inn, at Lower Bar.
In the meantime Rowton, which took over the Grade II-listed pub earlier this year, has been given permission to repaint the pub in the Newport conservation area from black and brown to black and white.
Read moreTributes have flooded in after the death of a ‘titan’ of local government in Telford.
Councillor Malcolm Smith BEM had been a councillor at parish and borough level for more than 50 years and served on Hadley and Leegomery Parish Council, the former Wrekin Council and its successor Telford & Wrekin Council.
Read morePeople who currently receive the Single Person Discount on their council tax have the chance to notify the council of any changes to their household circumstances.
The two-week window is running from Monday 8 December to Sunday 21 December 2025.
Read moreMany businesses said they were still feeling the effects of her 2024 announcements, which piled on extra staffing costs – and said wage demands were showing no sign of easing.
One employer from the manufacturing sector said: “Business owners are workers too, and probably work more hours for a lower hourly rate than most. I may consider selling up or moving the company abroad.”
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John Haywood (Telford & Wrekin Council Development Delivery Specialist), Leader of the Council, Cllr Lee Carter, Cllr Angela McClements (Cabinet Member for Leisure, Tourism, Culture & the Arts), and Nick Wood (Tailored Project Manager)
Lion House, a new specialist residential facility, has opened its doors in Telford, transforming the long-stalled site of the former Red Lion pub.
The scheme features 11 self-contained apartments, a large communal area, and dedicated staff facilities. Each apartment includes assistive technology to promote independence while ensuring professional support is always available.
Read moreEmergency services responded to a road traffic collision in Broseley, on Sunday afternoon after a car overturned.
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Councillor Lee Carter, Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council: "Our priority is to make sure everyone feels safe and supported in Telford & Wrekin."
Backed by the Home Office, the initiative will deliver a zero-tolerance approach to nuisance drinking, anti-social behaviour, and disorder, while also providing compassionate support for those who need it most.
The winter months bring increased retail activity, seasonal events, and busy night-time economies. Winter of Action addresses these challenges head-on through targeted enforcement, environmental improvements, and community engagement through to January.
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The funding could help make fares cheaper, plan new routes, support cleaner zero-emission buses, and improve the safety and accessibility of bus stops.
Shaun commented: “I’m really pleased to see more than £5 million coming to Telford for our bus services. Reliable and affordable buses are vital for people across our town and this money is a positive step forward. It can help lower fares, improve routes and make bus travel safer and greener.”
Read moreThe last event is full of fantastic items to help make your Christmas special, you won’t want to miss this one!
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Councillor Andrew Eade speaking at Telford & Wrekin Council's cabinet meeting on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Picture: Telford & Wrekin Council
Familiar divisions reopened as councillors clashed over housebuilding targets in Telford and Wrekin. Telford & Wrekin Council’s Conservative opposition leader…
Read moreFifteen years after its debut, Jason Wright takes another look at Tangled.
“It remains one of Disney’s most magical, heartfelt, and unforgettable films. “
Read moreThe festive period brings with it the perfect excuse to curl up on the sofa with a hot chocolate and enjoy a great Christmas film. From animated adventures to slapstick comedy, there’s a movie out there to get everyone in the spirit. Jason Wright has compiled a list of ten must-watch classics that define the family holiday experience…
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Pupils with from left to right: Michelle Salter, Virtual School headteacher, Jo Duncombe, headteacher at Woodlands Primary School and Councillor Shirley Reynolds
Woodlands Primary School in Madeley was awarded at the national ARC (Attachment Research Community) Primary School winner 2025 after previously…
Read moreA festive Christmas Village and Santa’s Grotto have officially opened at Exotic Zoo on selected dates across December.
The zoo team at Telford Town Park have constructed new wooden cabins for the Christmas Village, which is open from 4pm – 7pm on selected dates. Local businesses will trade from the new cabins, and the Candy Cane Café will be open for boozy hot chocolates, mulled wine, and food. Twinkling lights will guide visitors around the festive market stalls, and you can also see the twilight zoo animals. You can visit the Christmas Village without the Grotto by pre-booking or paying on the day.
Read moreThe Agency Patisserie & Tea Rooms has opened its doors, aiming to blend hospitality, retail, and cultural activities to keep visitors in the area longer. Owner Angie Bainbridge secured a business start-up grant from Telford & Wrekin Council’s ‘Pride in Our High Street’ programme.
The tea rooms are open seven days a week and will offer seasonal afternoon teas. The themes will change monthly, based on events like Christmas, Mother’s Day, and Easter.
Read moreHealth and safety rules are proving to be an insurmountable obstacle when it comes to hanging a ‘Merry Christmas’ sign from a bridge in Telford, a meeting heard.
The sign at a pedestrian and cycle bridge over Britannia Way in Hadley had been a feature of the festive season and its absence has prompted comments and speculation on social media.
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