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Firefighters tackle blaze on disused railway line near Brockton Way
Firefighters from Telford Central were called to a disused railway line near a busy town route on Wednesday evening. Crews arrived to find a fire involving rubbish on the embankment.
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When it comes to building careers that last, award-winning Telford construction company McPhillips has an impressive track record.
With more than 20 per cent of its 240-strong workforce made up of current or former apprentices, and 48 members of staff having clocked up 25 years or more with the company, McPhillips is living proof that a career in construction can be a career for life.
The company's apprenticeship programme, delivered in partnership with Telford College, offers hands-on training with many going on to hold senior positions within the business.
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week recently, a commemorative photograph was taken of all current and former apprentices in the business, along with training providers and directors.
Paul Inions, managing director of McPhillips, said: "Construction is one of those industries where, if you put in the work and embrace the opportunities, the career possibilities are genuinely limitless. We are proud to have so many long-serving members of our team who started with us as apprentices and have grown with us ever since.
"Careers Week is a great reminder of the incredible range of roles our industry offers – and we would encourage any young person considering their future to take a serious look at construction.
McPhillips offer building careers that last
With more than 20 per cent of its 240-strong workforce made up of current or former apprentices, and 48 members of staff having clocked up 25 years or more with the company, McPhillips is living proof that a career in construction can be a career for life.
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Donnington man sentenced for stalking woman over five-month period
A Donnington man has been sentenced at Telford Magistrates’ Court after admitting to stalking a woman over several months. The court heard how he accessed private social media accounts and monitored the victim’s movements.
Read moreTelford resident challenges council over ‘£50 million shortfall’ in money for roads
Resident Kevan Hendy warned of problems from 10,000 extra car journeys causing problems on the A442 and M54.
Mr Hendy told officials that he had identified a £50 million shortfall in funding for highways over the local plan period to 2040.
“It’s an absolute nonsense,” Mr Hendy told officials as he challenged them to explain.
Read moreWoman sentenced for theft and breaching order
The court heard how between October 2025 and February 2026 the 44-year-old stole a number of items from stores across Telford, despite having a CBO banning her from entering certain shops in the town.
During that time period Jefferies stole a dog bed, a book, a travel mug and chocolates
Read moreTelford firefighter faces rare cancer battle
A 35yr old local firefighter and dad who coached at Randlay Colts is fighting for more time with his young family after a devastating cancer diagnosis.
Read moreBroseley man handed three-year driving ban for dual drug-driving offences
A Broseley driver has been stripped of his licence for three years following a police stop in Telford. The 38-year-old was found to be significantly over the limit for two different drugs while behind the wheel of a Toyota Verso.
Read moreDevelopers give updates on 8,000 homes in Telford
A councillor told the government inspectors examining the soundness of the local plan that it now seems to be a “done deal.”
Councillor Nigel Dugmore (Conservative, Muxton) said: “It all seems to be a done deal with Bratton and Muxton well advanced.
“What’s the point in having an inspectors report if things are going ahead?”
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New nature reserves designated in Telford to mark World Wildlife Day
The announcement, made to coincide with World Wildlife Day on 3 March, saw Priorslee Flash and Heath Hill & Pool Hill in Great Dawley officially designated as LNRs. Additionally, the existing Madebrook site has been extended to include Holmer Lake.
Read moreArleston woman handed 20-month driving ban for drink driving
A 50-year-old Telford woman has been hit with a significant fine and a lengthy disqualification from the roads after being stopped by police on a busy town centre route.
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International Women’s Day: Celebrating the women behind Age UK’s Help at Home service
As International Women’s Day approaches, we take a look at the dedicated female team in Telford and Shropshire who are helping older residents maintain their independence. From domestic help to essential companionship, discover how these local women are going above and beyond to transform lives within the community.
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Cordon lifted: No explosives found at Apley home
The 100m cordon was lifted around midnight after the EOD Team established that the items were not explosive. Residents were then able to return home.
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McPhillips – back the builders with action, not just words
Responding to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement, he said: “The reaffirmed commitments we heard today on affordable housing, defence spending and infrastructure investment are, on the face of it, encouraging.
“But, and this is a significant but, we have heard these kinds of promises before.”
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Robert says college is a ‘great environment to thrive’
When Robert Watkins enrolled at Telford College to study sports coaching and physical education, he never imagined he would end up as a member of the teaching staff.
But that’s precisely what has happened to the former Newport’s Adams’ Grammar School student…
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Residents evacuated from quiet cul-de-sac
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Read moreMan banned from the roads after drink-driving on the EP
A Telford motorist has been stripped of his driving licence and ordered to pay over £250 in costs after being stopped by police on one of the town’s busiest roads.
The driver, who was found to be over twice the legal limit, also faced charges regarding illegal substances found at the scene.
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Community raises nearly £4,000 for PAPYRUS suicide prevention charity
The money was raised throughout 2025 via a variety of community and partnership events with Bournville Village Trust and Lawley Running Club. These included the Lawley 5K Fun Run, Summer Fest, Christmas celebrations, the Christmas pantomime and organised coach trips, bringing residents together in support of a vital cause.
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Jake Busby is proving that age is just a number as the five-year-old prepares to take on the ACU Moto Mavericks British Championship with a new local backer.
Telford youngster secures sponsorship for British Championship bid
A five-year-old motocross star from Telford has caught the eye of a major local developer as he prepares to compete on the national stage. Guided by a former world champion and backed by a new sponsorship deal, this young rider is one to watch as he hits the British Championship circuit.
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Man arrested following sexual assault in Woodside
Officers were called to the area following a report that a man had attempted to pull a student’s trousers down and then attempted to take her bag whilst she was walking to school.
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Businesses will breathe ‘sigh of relief’ Spring Statement, says Telford accountant
Helen Columb, owner of Telford-based Turas Accountants, said businesses would breathe a collective sigh of relief at the absence of political “psychodrama” around the statement after months of uncertainty in the second half of 2025.
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Inspector backs council on ‘harm’ of Newport service station sign plan
The inspector ruled that all the signs on the site “combines to create an overall negative visual impact of the site”.
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Developer calls for trebling house numbers in village
Land at the junction of Hay Street in Tibberton, near Newport, has been pencilled in to take 25 homes in the draft local plan but Boningale Developments says it needs to take 85.
Read moreTelford woman ordered to pay compensation after shoplifting expedition
Magistrates heard how hundreds of pounds worth of cosmetics, clothing, and gift sets were taken during a shoplifting spree that targeted stores in both Shrewsbury and Telford.
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Healthy life expectancy falls across Telford and Shropshire as new figures reveal stark gaps
New ONS data has highlighted a worrying trend for the region’s health, with a significant gap opening up between different parts of the county regarding how many years residents can expect to live in good health. As figures fall to new lows, local health officials have spoken out about the complex reasons why some areas are struggling more than others.
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Gorge voters given chance to call for election as councillor vacancy announced
A casual vacancy has been announced in the Lightmoor ward of The Gorge Parish Council after the resignation of Councillor Vivienne Moore.
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David Wilson Homes’ donation was made through its Community Fund scheme via
The Barratt Redrow Foundation.
David Wilson Homes supports Telford homelessness charity with donation
A vital Telford charity that has supported thousands of homeless people over the last three decades has received a significant funding boost. As the team prepares to tackle the ongoing housing crisis, they have also announced the return of a major local event for 2026 that challenges residents to spend a night under the stars for a good cause.
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Cricket club applies for ‘package sewage treatment plant’ to cope with growth
Wellington Cricket Club has applied to Telford & Wrekin Council for permission to update a drainage system that dates back to a time when Ken Barrington, Sir Colin Cowdrey and Denis Compton were playing for England.
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Telford councillors clash over repeat repairs to potholes
One councillor claimed that a “repetitive pothole” on the borough’s key A442 road had caused “blow outs” to as least six vehicles and was “already starting to fail”.
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Domestic abuse support services secured for another three years
Telford & Wrekin Council has confirmed a new three-year deal to ensure vital support services remain available for residents facing domestic crisis.
With a focus on stability and “continuity of care,” the local authority has outlined how survivors and their families can continue to access expert help across the borough.
Read moreSutton Hill man sentenced for pizza shop damage and disorderly behaviour
A local man has been ordered to pay compensation and complete a community order following a spree of incidents in Telford, including an attack on a pizza shop and a drunken disturbance at a popular local pub.
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Sgt Vicki Hallett, police dog in training PD Solo, and PCC John Campion outside the police dog training centre
West Mercia Police Dogs team gain accreditation
The paw-some care for police dogs at West Mercia Police has been recognised for a seventh year with an accreditation from the Dogs Trust.
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Telford apprentice swaps burger flipping for big building sites
A young Telford woman has traded life as a fast-food shift manager for a career inspecting multi-million pound housing developments. Now excelling in a high-level apprenticeship, she is sharing her journey to encourage more women to break into the construction industry and ignore traditional stereotypes.
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Telford to bid for first ever Town of Culture title in 2028
Community leaders have confirmed that Telford will submit a formal expression of interest to become an official Town of Culture in 2028. The move follows the Government’s announcement of a new initiative modelled on the successful City of Culture programme.
Is this something we should get behind?
Read moreThree year ban for Telford driver who was over the limit
A 55-year-old Telford man has been stripped of his driving privileges for three years and handed a community order following an incident involving a silver Mazda.
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Double success for Albrighton business leader
Intercity’s Charlie Blakemore beat off strong competition to take the prestigious title at the Business Desk West Midlands Awards in front of more than 300 people in Birmingham on Thursday evening.
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Shropshire Electrical Supplies Ltd begins winding up process
The firm was first incorporated in 2021, and had enjoyed great reviews on Yell, Google and Facebook with one commenting “It is probably an over used expression “Going the Extra Mile” but the guys at Shropshire Electrical certainly did that for me, nothing was too much trouble.”
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Read moreLego, coffee and a Michael Kors gift set among Brookside shoplifters haul
A 29-year-old man has appeared in court following a series of thefts from major retailers across Telford. The shoplifting spree, which included high-value meat, toys, and designer gift sets, has resulted in a community order and a requirement to pay back the stores.
Read moreWellington man jailed for outraging public decency
The court heard that on 19 February 2026, he was caught masturbating in a public area within Telford. He was charged with an act of outraging public decency, an offence contrary to common law.
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Hoppers review: Pixar’s latest is an instant classic and a must-watch
Jason Wright has been blown away by the latest film from Pixar Studios.
I’ll be honest, when I walked into the cinema to see Hoppers, I was just looking for something light.
What I actually got was a complete emotional rollercoaster…
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Meet Tori. Entrepreneur, dancer, teacher, and Mum with ambition
We sat, mid-refurb, in a bright but currently dusty space as Tori explained how her career had placed her in this very spot.
ToriArts is a performing arts school based in Wellington right now, but on the cusp of opening a brand new location in Madeley, Telford. I caught up with founder Tori this week to hear about her plans.
Read moreMadeley man sentenced for harassment and theft of mobile phone
A Madeley man has been sentenced at Telford Magistrates’ Court following a series of incidents involving harassment and theft. The court heard details of unwanted contact and loitering that led to a multi-year restraining order and a community sentence.
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Lilleshall field added to housing plan
The agricultural land off Church Road in Lilleshall, near Newport, has been placed in the draft Telford & Wrekin local plan as possibly taking 49 new homes.
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New planning rules for smaller HMOs in Telford
Telford & Wrekin Council is tightening the rules on houses in multiple occupation with new planning regulations that will come into force next year across the borough requiring planning permission for all HMOs, regardless of size.
Read moreTelford man pleads guilty to fake notes and drugs charges
A Wellington man has been sentenced at Telford Magistrates’ Court after being found with five different types of class A drugs and counterfeit currency. Read more to see the full list of substances recovered by police and the final ruling from the bench.
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Hospital patients trial shorter radiotherapy treatments
Local lung cancer patients are seeing positive results from a new clinical trial being held at county hospitals.
One 88-year-old Telford man was told his tumour had reduced by two-thirds.
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Objectors to 200 new homes near Newport have their say
Council planners in background documents say issues to do with access and possible flooding “will not significantly impact the deliverability and viability of the site.”
Read moreSutton Hill man sentenced for breaking court order on social media
A Sutton Hill man has avoided jail after repeatedly breaching a court order by following a woman on Vinted and sending social media requests.
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Councillor Zona Hannington, centre, presents the Telford & Wrekin Council budget. Picture: Telford & Wrekin Council
Telford councillors unanimous council tax vote
Although councillors ended up passing the council tax increase there were distinctly different levels of support for setting the council’s £230-odd million revenue budget and its inevitable impact on people’s wallets and purses.
Read moreSoap and Glory thief came clean at court
A 56-year-old man has been sentenced at Telford Magistrates’ Court following a series of thefts from stores.
Read more to see the details of the thefts and the requirements of his community order.
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Read moreTelford man jailed after shoplifting spree across Shropshire
A shoplifter has been jailed and hit with a three-year banning order after targeting multiple stores across the county for cheese, chocolate, and detergent.
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New One Stop opens for business
The new store on King Street in Wellington has replaced the Newbie and Me shop, and opened its doors for the first time at 11am this morning.
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Have your say on the future of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site
A public consultation is now open from Thursday 26 February to Sunday 15 March 2026, giving people the chance to share their experiences, ideas and priorities for the future care of the Ironbridge Gorge.
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Plans for up to 8,000 homes Telford to go under microscope next week
Already set to speak are local opponents, developers, the Shawbirch Medical Practice and even a representative of Dobbies Garden Centres.
Read moreTelford man fined for hammer attack threats made via messages
A 26-year-old man has been sentenced at Telford Magistrates’ Court after sending a chilling message threatening a violent attack with a hammer. The incident, which took place over the summer, also put the defendant in breach of a previous court order.
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Krazy Races names Lingen Davies as charity partner for Telford event
A major high-profile event coming to Telford Town Park this summer has teamed up with a local charity to help build a brand-new £5 million cancer centre at the Princess Royal Hospital.
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