Police closed road after Castlefields Way car crash
Police closed the road for a short time yesterday evening after a Peugeot crashed into roadside barriers.
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Car crashes near Costa
Emergency services were called to the Coopers Mill traffic island in Wellington following a collision involving a single vehicle this morning.
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Three bikes stolen from garage
Entry was forced by prising the garage locking mechanism.
Three pedal cycles were taken during the break-in, including a gold Peugeot racing bike and a white Raleigh Sprint racing bike.
Read moreBrookside resident receives British Empire Medal
Scott Saunders, who has been involved with event medicine for 30 years, was awarded the British Empire Medal for his services to emergency response and volunteering across Telford.
Read moreMan arrested after drugs recovered from vehicle
Officers were alerted to a suspicious vehicle traveling along the M54 at around 1am, before pulling it over near junction 4.
The driver, a man aged 32, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs and remains in police custody as enquiries continue.
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Car fire follows late night crash
Emergency services were called to Wrockwardine Road in Wellington late on Monday night following a collision. A single vehicle caught fire after the road traffic incident, which occurred just before 11pm.
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Holiday special edition ID parade
West Mercia Police are appealing to identify the people pictured as they believe they could help with their enquiries into five shop thefts in Telford…
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So which bin is it?
It’s that confusing week between Christmas and New Year when you may not be absolutely sure which bin is being collected and when.
You can barely lift your slop bucket, the cardboard is blowing across the road, and the recycling bin is testament to your as yet undiagnosed drink problem…
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One person rescued after car flips near Newport
Emergency services were called to the A518 in Newport on Sunday afternoon following a serious collision.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service received the report at 15:45 after a single vehicle ended up on its roof.
Read moreA new Wrekin Car Park has opened
Did you know that there was a new car park at the base of the Wrekin?
You can also get a coffee and a bacon butty at Telford’s newest cafe.
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Police appeal following tragic double-fatality crash near Buildwas bridge
Police have appealed for witnesses following a fatal collision yesterday (Saturday 27 December) after two people died.
The collision happened around 3:30pm on the B4380 and involved a silver Volvo XC60.
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One person rescued after M54 central reservation crash
The incident happened at around 1.25pm.
Five fire appliances, including a specialist rescue tender, were sent to the scene from Telford Central and Wellington.
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Old B&M store in Wellington gets new tenants
Work started in November to prepare the huge unit for the new tenants and they have finally gone public with the news.
The new Old School Jim’s will open here early in 2026
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Road closed due to crash
The road by Buildwas bridge has been closed due a serious crash.
The road is closed from Jiggers Bank roundabout down to Buildwas.
If you are trying to get to Much Wenlock, try going via Cressage or Broseley.
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A delightful parcel of well-established native hardwoods offering good accessibility, ideal for family camping adventures (Pic: Woods4Sale)
Fancy five acres for under £80k
If you’ve had enough of people this Christmas, how about getting out on your own by securing a little piece of Telford countryside for just £78,000?
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EP driver crashes into trees
Emergency services were called to the A442 Queensway in Telford on Friday afternoon following a collision involving a single vehicle.
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New shop coming to New St in Wellington
A store promising inspiring gifts and African foods is moving into New St in Wellington.
In other news, there is a new business moving into the old huge B&M store that are sworn to secrecy about!
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Work starts on site of demolished pub
The development on Haygate Road will consist of a three-storey block of one and two-bedroom flats on the brownfield land where the well-known local landmark once stood.
Diggers were spotted rolling into the site, and starting work on footings, after a sold sign was added to the estate agents board.
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Speed dating business wins award
They have just announced two speed dating events taking place at Haughton Hall in Shifnal in the new year with plans for a valentines party at The Mercure in Telford.
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A Christmas Thank You from The Defence Secretary
Shaun Davies MP for Telford has presented special letters of recognition from the Secretary of State for Defence, The Rt Hon John Healey MP, to three Telford residents and organisations.
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Did you lose your keys last night?
A set of keys with a distinctive key fob was found in a taxi last night.
It may be that you don’t remember where you lost them having had a few jars!
If you recognise the keys and can describe the main keyfob, we’ll be able to reunite you.
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Have you seen Kian?
15-year-old Kian was last seen in Newport, Shropshire, at around 6.30am on Tuesday 23 December.
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Three arrested at Lightmoor after Wellington incident
Police were called to Cranage Crescent in Wellington at around 5.30pm yesterday (23rd December) following reports of a public order offence.
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‘Clarity’ sought after concerns raised over future of Telford solar farm hedges
Telford & Wrekin Council has now been given permission by its own development controllers for a new 3m-high fence to be installed around the site at Wheat Leasows following an assessment period.
Objections from members of the public included an opponent of the solar farm who wrote: “Ripping out a hedge adjacent to this very busy rat run in January will cause considerable disruption.
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Indian sweet shop goes on the market
The shop has been operating for just over a year and has built an annual turnover of £192,000. It offers a variety of savouries and main meals alongside its sweet selection.
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WalkSafe+ app can help people be safe on nights out
The Council initially funded 65 LSAVI memberships for local venues, helping businesses adopt these standards and achieve accreditation. Today, a network of trusted accredited spaces for residents and visitors can be found while using the WalkSafe+ app.
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Carol McInnes (right), Director of Planning and Transformation at SaTH, collecting her ‘Finance Champion of the Year’ award at the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Awards
Hospital director wins national finance award
Carol McInnes, Director of Planning and Transformation at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH), has been named ‘Finance Champion of the Year’ at the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Awards.
The award recognises and celebrates someone who stands out for demonstrating exceptional dedication and initiatives within their organisation.
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Ariella is an extremely talented writer in all areas, and we are excited to see what she will create in the future.
Dawley students turn reporters for writing contest
Year 6 pupils at Captain Webb Primary School in Dawley have been showcasing their creative talents this month. The school recently reached out to share the work of their young writers following a similar project held last year.
The winning entry from Ariella was a completely independent piece of work. She described the student as a talented writer and said the school is excited to see what she creates in the future.
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New convenience store coming to Wellington
A new convenience store is set to open in Wellington, a planning application has revealed.
The One Stop brand has confirmed that it will be opening a new franchise in King Street next year.
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Town centre car parks could become housing in new plans
Three Telford town centre car parks – one disused and the other two currently active – could be turned over for development if major issues can be overcome.
Some 158 houses could take the land at the Blue Willow car park while another 138 could be built on the next door Lime Green Car Park (Odeon cinema).
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Wonky chimney would be problematic for Santa as well as the planners
A Telford resident is in a tangle with planners after building a storage unit on a parking space without first getting planning permission.
There are also issues with “misaligned corrugated sheeting“, a “wonky chimney” and plans allegedly not matching up with what a planning officer found had been built.
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St Georges pub can become flats, planners agree
Attempts to sell the pub have proved fruitless, applicant Mr H Kumar told Telford & Wrekin Council planners. Mr Kumar also owns the nearby Bell and Bails pub and restaurant.
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Memorial bench for volunteer gardener who died suddenly aged 40
Chris Nutt, who worked at Fujitsu and initiated the firm sending volunteers to the Friends of Telford Town Park (FOTTP) group as part of a staff welfare programme, died suddenly in December 2024, aged 40.
A bench in memory of him has now been installed by Fujitsu and the Friends as they were so grateful for the work he did and wanted to honour him.
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Five star Telford takeaway shuts the doors
A takeaway with excellent ratings and a five-star scores on the doors closed its doors last month.
Arjys in Trench was on the popular delivery apps, had its own website and attracted great reviews for its food but a post last month on its social media page suggested that it was closing temporarily due to staff illness.
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Plans to replace bungalow with two three-storey buildings
A landowner in Wellington has applied for planning permission to demolish a bungalow and replace it with eight new homes in two new three-storey buildings.
The new buildings would replace one three-bedroom bungalow on a plot at Constitution Hill, Wellington, with two townhouses and a total of six apartments.
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Construction students create planters for Wellington railway station
Students Lucas Davies and Tyler Klimkowski volunteered to take on the project.
The planters, made from wooden delivery pallets and copper pipe off-cuts, have been delivered to the Friends of Wellington Station.
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Fire service “making steady progress”
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) says it is “continuing to make steady progress” and is on schedule to complete a number of improvements highlighted in an inspector’s report.
Last year His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) said the service “requires improvement” in six key areas, and is “inadequate” at managing its resources.
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Coroners report suggests that patient death may have been prevented
Hospital chiefs failed to refer a patient “in an appropriate and timely manner”, which may have led to the woman’s death.
That is the conclusion of a coroner who has sent a “prevention of future deaths” report to the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital (SaTH) NHS Trust.
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Police object to late-night cafe licence extension
Police are concerned that having longer opening hours to sell alcohol and provide more hours of live and recorded music, karaoke and comedy nights could increase anti-social behaviour at Dragon Soul in Newport.
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New powers allow council to crack down on rogue landlords
New powers are being handed to councils to tackle rogue landlords, with Telford & Wrekin among the 38 areas selected for the scheme. The move allows the local authority to access Universal Credit data to force bad landlords to repay up to two years of rent.
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BMW siezed from Brookside
Brookside Safer Neighbourhood Policing team had identified the vehicle as being untaxed, and not registered as SORN with the DVLA.
Read moreTelford council meeting postponed after only two councillors make it
A decision-making committee meeting in Telford was halted when only two out of its 10 members managed to make it to the council chamber.
The rules require three councillors to be present to make decisions.
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Income to date stands at £1,083,493, with a wide-ranging events and fundraising programme lined up for 2026
Sunflower appeal raises thousands for Telford hospital
Charity bosses have thanked hardworking and dedicated fundraisers for helping to deliver the ‘best Christmas present’ for the region – a record-breaking year.
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Permission granted for 57 homes in Shifnal despite objections
Nearly 60 homes are to be built in Shifnal, despite many people being against it.
The proposal by Taylor Wimpey will see 57 properties built on land southeast of Windmill View. The development will consist of two, three, and four-bedroom houses, with 20 per cent designated for rent or shared ownership.
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Police council tax set to rise for Telford
Mr Campion is proposing a £15 annual increase for the average household, but he says even this will not be enough to bridge the gap.
“To put it simply, my hands are tied,” said PCC John Campion. “Whilst the Government will claim record uplift of funding for policing, they do not make it clear that it is at the expense of inflation-busting council tax rises.”
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Flag competition winner Amelia (centre) with from to right: Jayne, Amelia's Mum, Councillor Angela McClements, Lynda Stolic, Headteacher and Sam Stevens, class teacher
School tops up art supplies with flag competition prize
Randlay Primary School received a £250 prize after its pupil Amelia, aged nine, won a public vote to design a new flag for the Borough.
The prize of £250 was donated to the flag competition by Telford Live.
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Police appeal after Wellington Christmas jumper assault
Police are investigating a serious assault that took place outside The Station Hotel in Wellington during the early hours of Saturday morning. Officers were called to Station Road at around 1am following an altercation that left a man in his 20s with serious injuries.
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Car fire extinguished
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Firefighters were called to a Seat Ibiza on fire in Madeley on Saturday evening. The crew from Tweedale Fire Station arrived at the scene at 8.31pm to find the vehicle well alight.
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Telford Toy Run a huge success
Bikers from across the region gathered at Shifnal Services yesterday to kick off the second annual motorcycle Toy Run.
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Students bring festive cheer to the community
Pupils from Ercall Wood Academy in Wellington hosted their third annual Christmas afternoon tea and welcomed older members of the local community for the celebrations.
Principal Nick Murphy said the much-loved event had become a highlight of the Academy’s calendar and reflected the school’s commitment to community engagement and bringing multiple generations together.
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Housing plan for Newport site ‘used for fly-tipping’ withdrawn
Potential developers of a vacant site close to Newport town centre have withdrawn plans to build nine homes to consider options following council feedback.
Staffordshire-based MAG Developments Ltd has told Telford & Wrekin Council planners that it is “disappointed and perplexed” by the council’s feedback about requirements for the site.
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Bigger shops needed say retail park owners
London-based agent Montagu Evans has told the planners at Telford & Wrekin Council that interest in retail park investment is coming from the larger retail operators.
“Recent market activity and enquiries have indicated that interest is increasingly being driven by larger format retail operators who typically require greater internal floor areas to support their operational models.” the agents wrote.
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New SpongeBob movie is a letdown for me
Jason Wright went to see the latest Spongebob film and has this suggestion for you…
I headed down to Southwater in Telford this weekend to see if the yellow sponge still has it. The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants tries to bring back the charm of my childhood, but…
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Dr Maciej Wozniak wanted to turn the first floor of Shifnal Dental Care into a HMO. However, his proposal was refused. Picture: Google
Shifnal HMO plan at dentist turned down
Shifnal Dental Care, which has been in the town since 1971, relocated to the former Odfellows Wine Bar in Market Place last year following a state-of-the-art refurbishment.
In October, practice owner Dr Maciej Wozniak submitted an application for permission to turn the first floor into an HMO.
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College donates gift boxes for the homeless and vulnerable
Telford College students have donated dozens of Christmas gift boxes to a local charity which supports homeless and vulnerable people.
Students from the college’s foundation learning department have made up a total of 35 festive gift boxes for Stay Telford & Wrekin, from donations collected around the campus.
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Aerial image of the wooded area near Lincoln Hill, Ironbridge, which used to be home to a quarry filled in by a waste tip. Picture: Google Maps
Pollution concerns raised over Gorge house basement plan
A couple’s plan to have a basement at their proposed replacement home in the Ironbridge Gorge have been withdrawn after…
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Trapped in Nandos
Firefighters were called out to the Southwater area on Friday night after a diner became trapped in the toilets at Nando’s.
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Shropshire Warriors rally round with foodbank donation
The Shropshire Warriors basketball team has stepped off the court and into the community this week, donating a significant collection of food and essential household items to Telford Crisis Support, a local charity dedicated to helping individuals and families facing hardship.
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