Rail operators West Midlands Railway (WMR) and London Northwestern Railway (LNR) have reported a huge jump in passenger numbers following the publication of official industry figures.

West Midlands Railway operate regular services through Telford.

Planning enforcement officers are ‘investigating’ after construction work appears to have begun at the site of a new Aldi in Telford before developers had received approval over how to deal with an old mine shaft, it has emerged.

As you know we’re not one for ‘snowmageddon’ stories but it does look like the will be some heavy rain and strong winds across the area tomorrow, Friday 14th.

On the positive side – no snow is forecast.

Emergency services were called to the Much Wenlock Road in Buildwas this morning following a head-on collision between a car and a van.

Telford-based Lovemark Care Ltd has lodged a planning application with Telford & Wrekin Council to be able to use the property in Hadley as a residential institution for up to two young people aged 16 to 25.

Planning agent Malm Consulting has provided information about parking arrangements following a request from the council for more information about use of the three-bedroom terraced house in Marlborough Road.

Finance chiefs at Shrewsbury & Telford Hospitals NHS Trust say they have planned for ‘unexpected’ costs and it remains on track overall to deliver its financial plan by March 2026.

Local health partners have joined forces with contractors at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) to provide sessions and check-ups as part of a “High-Vis Health” scheme. 

The scheme for construction workers involves monthly talks on a range of healthcare topics, including mental health, respiratory illness, smoking prevention and sexual health. By taking services to where people are, partners are breaking down barriers and helping more people get the support they need sooner.

Plans for two rapid electric vehicle charging stations have been lodged with Telford & Wrekin Council for the car park of the McDonald’s in School Road, Donnington.

A fire appliance from Newport was called to Newport Girls High School earlier today following an alarm activation.

It was quickly established that the alarm was false and had been triggered by a science experiment at the school.

My Telford is the Council’s online portal, accessible via web or mobile app and available 24/7, that makes it easy to report issues like fly-tipping, potholes, or damaged street furniture, request services such as bulky waste collections, permits, or new bins, and track the progress of those requests.

The update will include a refreshed dashboard, improved navigation, and the introduction of two-step verification to provide a more secure login and better protect personal data.

The applicant wants to change 1,200 square metres of land next to a property in Middle Lane, Cold Hatton Heath, from agricultural use into a private garden.

But her neighbour has objected, saying that if the garden goes up to his hedge people will be able to look through it. They will also make “additional noise” resulting in “an insurmountable loss of privacy, disturbance, and reduced enjoyment of our property.”