Girls brought together by their love for football
Dawley Wanderers Under-12 Girls are lacing up their boots – not for a match, but for a mission! The team…
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Penguin’s 90th Anniversary Tour Comes to Telford
As part of its national 90th anniversary celebrations, Penguin Books has selected independent bookshop the book-ends to host a flagship…
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Looking for something to do?
Here’s a roundup of events taking place locally, in no particular order. If you can’t see all the information in…
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Telford-based construction company McPhillips has been crowned Shropshire’s 2025 Company of the Year.
McPhillips crowned Shropshire Company of the Year at ‘greatest show’
Telford-based construction company McPhillips has been crowned Shropshire’s 2025 Company of the Year. It is the second time the building…
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Surron rider sought by Police
Operation Spree is an operation focusing on tackling the anti-social use of off road bikes. Brookside SNT have received reports…
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Virgin Island is returning and looking for people in Telford to take part
“A group of adult virgins will travel to a luxury island retreat to embark on a unique course in sexual…
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Eight fire service vehicles attend call out
Yesterday evening, eight fire appliances including the Aerial Ladder Platform and the Incident Command Unit were dispatched to what was…
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New Pioneer Scholarships for local students
A new scholarship scheme from Harper Adams University, aimed at supporting local students from Telford and Market Drayton to access…
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Telford College students visit military training base
Telford College students visited one of the UK’s leading military training centres to learn more about careers in the British…
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Shoplifter banned from Telford Centre
A Telford shoplifter has been given a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) banning him from a number of stores in…
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New Green Pledge scheme will include private land
A new Green Pledge scheme, being launched by Telford & Wrekin Council, will encourage landowners, businesses and community groups to…
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£1000 of goods stolen from B&M
Officers are appealing to identify the people pictured as they believe they could help with their enquiries into five shop…
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“Bike bus” encourages travel confidence
More than 50 children took part in the initiative on Friday, 13 June, designed to increase cycling confidence, reduce traffic…
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Summer Fayre aims to give St Mary’s CE Primary School a tech reboot
One of Albrighton’s biggest community fun days is returning this weekend with the aim of giving a local school a…
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The Midlands Motorcycle and Cycle Heritage Day is back
Vintage motorbikes and cycles will arrive in a Shropshire town next month for a special free event. The Midlands Motorcycle…
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Radish dish sells for £950
Porcelain collections sold for nearly £20,000 as international buyers from as far away as South Korea competed for quality lots…
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Audit reveals “council’s system of internal controls is NOT in place”
A parish council’s top official has spoken out to reassure the public that it is properly able to handle taxpayers’…
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Richard Thorpe, Headteacher at Grange Park Primary School (left) with a group of the school's pupils and Councillor Shirley Reynolds (right)
School wins national sporting award
Grange Park Primary School in Stirchley was recently awarded the national School Games Mark platinum award. The platinum award recognises schools…
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Weather warning issued
Residents of Telford are urged to plan accordingly for the spell of hot weather. Burgers, buns and beer are expected…
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New sports and tackle shop planned for Telford
A developer of a former shop site in Telford who was ‘unaware’ of conditions imposed by a council has been…
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Final Wellington Market plans move closer after trader feedback
Plans to transform historic Wellington Market have moved a step closer as final plans have been drawn up following consultations…
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Not is all it seems with this poster that appeared at a Telford Park
We’re used to seeing notices from the authorities in areas when crimes have been committed, warning the the area is…
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FREE guided tour of an ordinary Telford home with some smart technology on Saturday the 21st of June.
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Join us for a FREE guided tour of an ordinary Telford home with some smart technology on Saturday the 21st…
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Wedding plans cancelled
A Sikh temple’s plans to host up to 30 weddings with up to 881 guests each time has been rejected…
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School Honoured for Outstanding Trauma-Informed Practice
Woodlands Primary School Honoured for Outstanding Trauma-Informed Practice Woodlands Primary School in Telford has received a prestigious regional accolade, recognizing…
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Shropshire businesses urged to aim for 2026 King’s Awards
Businesses across Shropshire are being encouraged to put themselves forward for the prestigious 2026 King’s Awards for Enterprise following a…
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Tyre van fire
A van carrying tyres caught fire on Halesfield today around 1:20pm. According to an eyewitness, the driver was on a…
Read moreMore changes at Stirchley and Brookside Parish Council
Two new councillors have been elected unopposed to fill vacant seats on a parish council where the clerk earlier this…
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Councillor Ollie Vickers, centre, with Anna Halliday and Gareth Mapp from Wrekin Star Judo at the opening.
Judo club throws open doors at new dojo
A judo club is relocating in Wellington thanks to support from Telford & Wrekin Council’s Pride in Our High Street…
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Best Wellington’s annual Midsummer Fayre yet
Wellington’s annual Midsummer Fayre returned on Saturday and was hailed as ‘one of the best yet’. The historic event, inspired…
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Telford full Monty Live, raising money for Samaritans and papyrus which is for the prevention of young suicide
Telford Full Monty Live seeks hilarious act for charity extravaganza
Telford Full Monty Live, the sensational charity event that has already raised nearly £6,000 in two years, is back for…
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Summerfest family festival returns this summer
The popular free family fun event – Summerfest – is once again returning on Saturday 5th July from 1pm until 9pm…
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A Place to Remember: Community Rallies for Dawley Baby Memorial Garden
A deeply personal journey for one local couple is blossoming into a heartfelt community project: the creation of a much-needed…
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Film students are shortlisted for a national award
A short film made by creative students from Telford College has been shortlisted for a national award. Severn Wild looks…
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Hilton to open new hotel at Telford’s Station Quarter
Telford & Wrekin Council has announced the signing of Hampton by Hilton Telford at the heart of Station Quarter in…
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A new drone-powered cleaning service launched in Shropshire is offering local businesses and councils a faster, safer, and more cost-effective…
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Were you caught up in yesterdays M54 crash?
Yesterday afternoon a Saab convertible crashed on the M54 between J2 and J3 which caused considerable tailbacks. Police partially closed…
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Dribbz Talks says au revoir to Ureys
Ureys street food at the shopping centre closed down last month and on the last day, Dribbz took his recording…
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Thomas Telford Primary Free School currently has school places available for September 2025 in Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, and a combined Year 4/5 class.
Thomas Telford Primary Free School Gears Up for September 2025 Opening
Places have opened up for children to join in each of the following classes for September 2025: Year 1, Year…
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Bee swarm closes Greggs in Telford
A swarm of bees was recovered from a Telford Greggs outlet by a beekeeper from Priorslee. Simon Emms was called…
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Sally Slater, Ellie Thompson, Meredith Davis, Emily Hill, Steve Witherden MP, Sam Watkins and Mathew Kenney at the Houses of Parliament
Students take part in education inquiry at Houses of Parliament
Telford College students have taken part in a parliamentary debate designed to help improve young people’s experiences in education. A…
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The Dawley Wanderers Under-9s football team are swapping their boots for hiking shoes as they prepare to tackle one of Shropshire’s most iconic landmarks
Dawley Wanderers U9s to Scale the Wrekin for New Football Kit
The Dawley Wanderers Under-9s football team are swapping their boots for hiking shoes as they prepare to tackle one of…
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Everything in the warehouse is priced £20 and under and includes a huge variety of stock that changes every month
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The next Telford Reuse Event takes place this Thursday 19th June at 501 Queensway Industrial Estate, Hadley, TF1 7UL. The…
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Appliance fault caused Wellington house fire
This weeks house fire on High Street, Wellington which saw crews from Wellington’s Amber Watch and Red Watch respond quickly,…
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Night Fury dragon, Toothless, and Hiccup (Mason Thames) in Universal Pictures’ live-action How to Train Your Dragon, written and directed by Dean DeBlois. © 2025 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
How to Train Your Dragon [2025]
How to Train Your Dragon is the live-action remake of the beloved 2010 animated DreamWorks classic, and “remake” is indeed…
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Ms Huntington, headteacher at the Telford Park School, Jacob, year 11 student and Councillor Shirley Reynolds, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, Education, Employment and Skills
Telford Students Get a Cool Reward for GCSE Hard Work
Year 11 students across Telford and Wrekin will be getting their skates on this summer with a free voucher for…
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The BIFoR FACE experiment facility located in a Staffordshire Woodland (Image credit University of Birmingham)
Transicon Future-Proofs World’s Largest Climate Experiment
Engineering specialist Transicon has played a vital role in future-proofing one of the world’s largest climate change experiments. The Telford…
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Telford & Wrekin Council are proud to unveil the recycled assistive technology bench, created in collaboration with Medequip Connect.
Recycled technology bench at heart of community innovation and sustainability
A unique addition to Queen’s Road Supported Accommodation has been unveil by Telford & Wrekin Council – a recycled assistive…
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Business Awards excitement builds at ‘Meet The Finalists’ event
More than 100 people attended Shropshire Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Meet The Finalists’ evening, beginning the official build-up to this year’s…
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Police appeal for help following Telford shop thefts
Officers are appealing to identify the people pictured as they believe they could help with their enquiries into five shop…
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Wellington Midsummer Fayre on Saturday
If you wanted to see people dressed up in 18th Century attire parading around the streets of Wellington, then tomorrow…
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The couple said they began promoting their revolutionary technology in 2019 in Telford to help farmers add value to their agricultural by-products.
Organic fertiliser producer celebrates anniversary after £1m investment
A Shropshire organic fertiliser producer is marking its four-year anniversary after a £1million investment – and already has plans for…
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Painkiller switch could save £10,000 a year
Using oral paracetamol instead of intravenous (IV) is improving patient care, reducing carbon emissions and saving money at a local…
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“I’m enormously proud of this achievement as it confirms what we hoped – that we’re on the
right track, providing Telford and Wrekin residents, businesses and partners with the best
service in the country from their local authority." - David Sidaway
Telford & Wrekin Council wins ‘Council of the Year 2025’
Telford & Wrekin Council has been crowned ‘Council of the Year 2025’ at the prestigious Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards….
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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 guilty of murdering Telford businessman
A woman who tried to claim her estranged husband had taken his own life following an argument at her home…
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Housing association CEO welcomes boost for affordable homes
News that the Government will inject £39 billion into new affordable homes over the next decade has been welcomed by…
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Margarita Donkoh Lockner, currently studying Civil Engineering, has been shortlisted for the ‘Science Sector’ award
Undergraduate from Telford Shortlisted for Prestigious Award
On 10th July 2025, Margarita Donkoh Lockner who is based in Telford will be celebrated at the seventh annual Student Social Mobility…
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5,000 Patients pass through surgical hub in a year
Nearly 5,000 patients have had their operations at the elective surgery hub at Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford, which…
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Town Park polytunnel produces fresh veg for care homes
Cucumbers, peas, beetroot, lettuce, corn, runner beans and more are all being grown in a new polytunnel built by a…
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