Telford & Wrekin celebrates Black History Month
A varied programme of local events has been organised by the Council together with partner organisations and community groups.
Read moreA varied programme of local events has been organised by the Council together with partner organisations and community groups.
Read moreA new healthcare education partnership involving Telford College, Keele University and key employers in the health and social care sector has been officially launched.
Read moreWinners of the West Midlands award will receive local promotion and the chance to meet and network with influential industry professionals.
Read moreThe event, from 5pm to 8pm, will give families the chance to experience the school under new principal Sarah Barton.
Read moreMcPhillips apprentices gain industry-recognised qualifications alongside valuable hands-on experience under the guidance of experienced mentors.
Read morePolice are looking for Akiem Burton who is wanted for breaching a restraining order.
Read moreThe competition celebrates the brightest apprentices in the area, as well as recognising employers for their support of apprenticeship programmes.
Read moreWith 57 fights and 44 wins before he’s even turned 18, it seems everyone in the boxing world will soon know the young man from Telford.
Read moreAllan Round, of Fellows close in Telford, pled guilty to three counts of theft from store.
Read moreRather than the surgeon holding the laparoscope and surgical instruments, they are held and
moved by robotic ‘arms’ which the surgeon controls from a console in the operating theatre.
Police believe those pictured could help with their enquiries into five shop thefts in Telford
Read moreThe move from its former unit comes ahead of planned demolition works that will clear the site for a brand new theatre.
Read moreThe theme this year was Mythical Mutts, and just under 50 sighthounds took part in the Telford event in Ironbridge.
Read moreSome 7,020 adult victims in the borough have experienced domestic abuse at some point in the last year, the council estimates.
Read moreThe awards recognise digital teams, programmes, innovations and health tech suppliers making a difference across health care.
Read moreNominated 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.
Read moreExplore how AI is transforming diagnostics in Shropshire hospitals, from cancer screening to cardiology, bringing faster, more accurate healthcare to local communities
Read moreA group of students at Haberdasher’s Abraham Darby School have launched an appeal for a new pool table and equipment, saying their current setup is “on the verge of breaking.”
Read moreA landlord has been ordered to pay more than £19,000 after failing to secure a damaged building in Donnington and leaving tenants at risk.
Read moreMinister Pollard and Telford’s MP toured RBSL’s cutting-edge manufacturing facilities, which are playing a key role in delivering the Challenger 3 and Boxer armoured vehicles to the British Army.
Read moreStar apprentices and employers have been celebrated at the 2025 Shropshire…
Read moreA man has been given a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) banning him from entering a number of stores in Telford and Shrewsbury for three years.
Read moreNewport 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.
Read moreApley Farm Shop, located on the A442 between Telford and Bridgnorth, will open its pumpkin patch on October 11. It will then host a special half-term event for local families.
Read moreThere are 24 participating businesses in Wellington, with six of these based in the Wellington Market area where ‘bonus’ witches will be appearing on market days.
Read moreWombridge and Lawley primary schools were two of 300 schools across the country to be given a slice of £37million for new nursery provision.
Read moreA property owner who claimed that he was being ‘discriminated’ against when planners slapped an enforcement notice on a Wellington shop’s UPVC windows has lost his case at appeal.
Read moreThe public can now join West Mercia Police officers on patrol as the ‘Ride Along’ scheme re-launches across the area, including Telford. The initiative offers residents a first-hand look at front-line policing and how officers tackle local issues.
Read moreCouncillor Elizabeth Barker (Reform UK, Shifnal Rural) says the initiative would do little to address illegal immigration despite the Government’s claims.
Read moreCouncillors were told that the total number of fires attended across April, May and June was 323, an increase of 19.1 per cent which was pushed up by a 22.5 per cent increase in refuse-related fires.
Read moreA number of current directors will be stepping down when their terms come to an end later this year – presenting a perfect opportunity to bring in new faces.
Chief executive Ruth Ross said: “With a strong senior leadership team now in place and operational management firmly embedded, we are redefining the role of the board to focus purely on strategic direction, oversight, and governance.
Read moreThe mobile screening unit was previously based at Cottage Care Centre, but construction on-site at the location cannot support the unit’s logistical needs on this occasion.
Read moreResidents at Hartshorne Court, a sheltered housing scheme in Dawley, Telford, say they have been living with filthy communal areas, a broken emergency alarm system, and intermittent lift access for months.
Read moreTelford residents are being given the opportunity from today to become a ‘VIP’* at the official launch of the brand new MONOPOLY: Telford & Wrekin Edition game.
Read morePupils from seven local primary schools were invited to join the Wellington school’s own students and staff to try out a range of colourful experiments in the new building, before the ribbon was officially cut by the town’s mayor.
Read moreStarting on October 7, diners can book in for lunch at The Orange Tree on Tuesdays and Thursdays most weeks up to Christmas, with additional Wednesday openings during the festive period.
Read moreA fire broke out in the ground-floor kitchen of a public house in Newport last night, requiring five fire crews to attend the scene.
Read moreDiscover the drivers behind the UK’s recent economic resilience. Learn how this can unlock the economy and create a more conducive environment.
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Read moreThe markets will showcase over 80 traders exhibiting their hand made unique not on the high street goods. Set in the huge exhibition area of the Mercure Hotel organisers promise a great festive atmosphere and a huge array of exhibitors for visitors to browse and pick up some very unique Christmas Gifts.
Read moreGeorge Sutherland, from Trench in Telford, has received national recognition after being personally cited by the Prime Minister during his major conference speech.
Read moreElderly residents benefit from vital wellbeing sessions thanks to McPhillips funding.
Read moreA 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.
Read moreMembers of Chris Turley’s family and friends were present at the ceremony in Randlay Valley on Saturday, September 27th to remember the work of the former councillor, who was also chairman of The Friends of Hollinswood and Randlay Valley.
Read moreTelford College is transforming the Learning Resource Centre at its Wellington campus with the creation of a new £1.9 million library.
Work is now under way on a two-storey refurbishment, which is due to welcome its first students in the spring of 2026.
More than 30 people attended the first Bathing in Business session held at Frankly Farm Tours, in collaboration with owners John and Natalie Franklin-Hackett.
Read moreThis new round of consultation runs from Monday 29 September to Sunday 19 October 2025 and seeks views on revised parish arrangements in specific areas where the Boundary Review Committee wanted to hear views on alternative proposals.
Read moreCouncils to get new powers to limit “unwanted shops” and use compulsory purchase orders, with the council, to take over empty shops and “bring vibrancy back to the high street.”
Read moreThe competition celebrates talent from all corners of Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Winners will be announced on October 30 at 757 nightclub in Tan Bank, Wellington.
Read more“And from what I have seen new tenants of the £900-£960 per month Nuplace properties at the iconic Grade II-listed Gower in St Georges are in for a treat.”
Read moreSomeone set fire to a car parked on a driveway on Dawley Road, Arleston in Telford.
Read moreSarah, a mother-of-two from Stafford, was previously deputy head at Erasmus Darwin Academy, a secondary school and sixth form academy in Burntwood, Staffordshire.
Read moreThe Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Sir Mel Stride, visited Telford and Wrekin to launch a new business club for the area. The event on 26th September saw Sir Mel at Hortonwood meeting local business owners.
Read morePop star Sam Ryder will perform a special in-store show at Spinning Around Records on New Street in Wellington.
Read moreThe contract that was run by Shropdoc is being handed over to Health Hero – formerly known as Medvivo – with a start date of Wednesday, October 1.
Read morePart of an occasional series, usually around election time, where Andy Smith shares a sideways look at the world of politics in Telford. Dragged out because a huddle happened in Telford this week. Here’s your behind the scenes…
Read moreCake sheds for the uninitiated are unmanned micro-cake shops, often housed…
Read moreThe Secretary of State was asked directly by Telford Live about the number of unlicensed HMOs, particularly in areas like Woodside.
Read moreResidents have been given the chance to call for elections to be held in two seats following the death of a respected Telford councillor.
Read moreA new silversmithing studio has opened its doors on Crown Street in Wellington today, offering residents the chance to craft their own ethical silver jewellery.
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