Over the duration of the trial, SaTH has supported and delivered the recruitment of 317 patients, making a substantial contribution to one of the largest and most influential prostate cancer studies ever undertaken.
Read moreA Telford man has been handed a financial penalty and a conditional discharge following a summer incident involving Class A drugs and the obstruction of a police officer.
Read moreA Telford homeowner has been told that a council was right to tell him to remove all the windows he…
Read moreThe 17 of March 2026 marks the official launch of Flora 250, a year-long programme of events celebrating the 250th…
Read moreThe competition is free to enter, and open to any business with an operational base in either the county of Shropshire or Telford & Wrekin – whether or not they are a Chamber member.
Entries for the showpiece awards close on Friday April 17
Read moreAmbulances continue to be stuck outside hospitals waiting to hand over patients – with thousands of hours lost in Shropshire.
However, bosses say things are improving, with March set to have its best performance since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreMr Keith Austin was first elected to Wrekin District Council in 1981 and went on to represent the Hadley and Leegomery Ward on Telford & Wrekin Council for more than 30 years.
During his time as a ward member, he served on numerous boards and committees and held the position of Leader of the Council from 2004 to 2007.
Read moreThe court heard that on 7 March 2026, McNab targeted the Boots store in Telford. During the incident, he stole three Dior fragrances with a combined value of £256.00.
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It is believed the person in the images may have information that can assist officers with their enquiries.
West Mercia Police have released CCTV images of someone they would like to speak to in connection with criminal damage to a bus stop in Telford.
Read moreA Malinslee resident has been hit with a £650 bill after their excuse for leaving waste on a local street failed to convince council officers. Find out how a community-led effort helped catch the culprit and what the council had to say about the “bedtime blunder” that ended in a costly fine.
Read moreFrom 6 April 2026, those with income above the threshold must use compatible software to keep digital records, send four simple quarterly updates of their income and expenses and submit their tax return to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Read moreTelford College welcomed Year 11 students from Burton Borough School in Newport for a dynamic ‘Your Future’ careers conference, packed with workshops, employer interviews and confidence-building activities.
Burton Borough principal Caroline Bedford described the conference as ‘a positive and inspiring experience’ for the students.
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Volunteer Gardeners from the Wappenshall Wharf Community Garden with Joanne Butler (third from left) and Andi Butler (far right)
The Wappenshall Wharf Community Garden Project was established to involve people of all ages in creating, maintaining and enhancing the area surrounding Wappenshall Wharf.
Volunteers are currently helping to develop a variety of planting areas, including an alpine and rockery garden, a shade garden, a wildflower border, and herbaceous and cottage-style planting.
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Online gaming continues to evolve into one of the most accessible social activities for adults looking to unwind and stay in touch with others.
Across Telford and surrounding areas, more players are discovering how online casino games create a sense of togetherness no matter where life takes them.
Read moreA dedicated self-esteem course is helping parents across Telford & Wrekin build confidence and resilience, thanks to funding from McPhillips’ Community Fund.
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Graeme Manton (Apley Estate Director), Daniel Morton (Operations Manager at Apey Farm Shop), Jordan Stephens (of Alt-Energy), Bert Edwards (Apley Estate Clerk of Works) & Linda Harris (Apley Business Development)
A Shropshire farm shop has doubled the amount of solar energy it creates, installed more energy efficient refrigeration and switched its maintenance team vans from diesel to electric in order to meet its ongoing commitment to protect and safeguard the environment.
Read moreThe Government announced that an independent review into these proposals would be carried out, which could see the existing structure of 43 police forces reduce to 12 – the biggest shake up to policing in more than six decades.
Read moreTelford Ice Rink is set to welcome a fully electric Zamboni ice resurfacer this April, following its use at the winter games in Italy – and you can choose the name!
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Shaun with local resident Johnny Bradley, whom Shaun has supported in his role as MP after Johnny reached out for assistance following his transition from military service.
The event, hosted at the Carpenter Centre, saw a great turnout giving Telford residents the opportunity to meet their MP in person, get advice, discuss issues or share ideas for the town directly with Shaun.
Shaun also brought together some fantastic local organisations, who were on hand to assistant residents and offer solutions, all in the same place.
Read moreThe hotel had previously been used to accommodate migrants, but it was confirmed that there were no residents staying at the building at the time of the incident and no one was injured. The suspects had left the scene prior to the arrival of the police.
Read more4 All Foundation has been awarded a grant from the Million Hours Fund, a £22m investment from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the National Lottery Community Fund.
The fund is designed to provide more than a million hours of youth work with the aim of reducing anti-social behaviour and increasing sports, arts and mentoring in key areas.
Read moreDelivered in partnership with workforce specialists RedWizard and Freeflexer, the session provided clarity on what the new ‘Umbrella Reforms’ mean for organisations using contractors, temporary workers, or labour supply chains.
Read moreBruderer UK, which operates from its state-of-the-art competence centre in Telford, will showcase the new BSTA 280-88-B3 machine when the country’s biggest industrial show opens its doors at the NEC in Birmingham in April (20th- 24th).
Read moreShropshire Chamber of Commerce is bringing businesses together for a fact-finding event designed to accelerate their journey towards greener, more responsible operations.
The Sustainability Event will be held on Tuesday March 24, from 9am to 11.30am, at The Valley Hotel, in Ironbridge.
Read moreThe shift toward portable devices has transformed how people access games, and many players now expect platforms to deliver smooth gameplay, organized interfaces, and reliable performance across smaller screens.
Read moreOfficers were called to a house on St Peters Close, off Harp Lane in Dawley, shortly before 1am following a report of an assault.
Armed officers were deployed as a precaution.
Read moreA local cleaning business owner was warned off cleaning a bus shelter that had been daubed with paint.
“One lad in Norfork who does it got invited by the council to the Kings Garden Party. I was getting told I shouldn’t do it.”
Read moreA resident who planned a ‘slight increase’ in the size of a new seven-bed house being built in Telford had been asked to provide more information to officials who have now refused his part-retrospective planning application.
Read moreStudents from Ercall Wood Academy in Wellington have earned rave reviews for their performances of Matilda The Musical, inspired by the much‑loved Roald Dahl story.
The production, staged over three consecutive evenings, involved students from every year group with a cast and crew of over 80 young people.
Read moreThe number of children being educated at home in Telford has skyrocketed in just four years.
I asked The Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, why.
Read moreTelford’s MP has spoken out about his support for a major shake-up of the UK’s legal system, including controversial plans regarding jury trials and measures to tackle the court backlog. Local residents are being invited to share their views on the reforms as the bill moves to the next stage of the law-making process.
Read moreEmergency crews were alerted to a fire involving a bus on a busy Madeley road on Saturday evening, leading to a quick response from Telford firefighters and local police.
Read moreA Donnington man has appeared in court this week following a police discovery in the Donnington area late last year.
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The Market has operated every month in Telford since October 2025 and is one of the largest of it’s kind in the Midlands.
The Craft and Makers Market is back this Sunday at the Mercure Hotel, Telford Town Centre.
Sunday 15th March – 10am – 3pm
The Mercure Hotel, Telford Town Centre, TF3 4NA
A teenage motorcyclist has been sentenced at Telford Magistrates’ Court after an incident involving dangerous riding at Trench Lock.
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Read moreA driver who denied drug driving on one of Telford’s busiest roads has been convicted following a trial at the local magistrates’ court. The Shrewsbury man, who was stopped in a Volkswagen T-Roc, now faces a significant financial penalty and a period of time off the road after testing over the limit for a specific controlled substance.
Read moreA 22-year-old Hadley man has been sentenced at Telford Magistrates’ Court following a series of assaults in the town. The court imposed a community order involving unpaid work and a restraining order after guilty pleas were entered regarding the 2024 incidents.
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SaTH's board held a meeting the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Picture: LDRS
NHS trust leaders heard that the fridge in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust pharmacy department did not have an alarm to alert staff.
Board papers noted that the costs of pharmacy items, wastage and write-offs ‘remained a concern’.
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Shaun Davies MP and The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP, the Secretary of State for Education talk to students at Thomas Telford Primary Free School (Pic: Telford Live)
The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP, the Secretary of State for Education told Telford Live “It’s amazing, and the children were so excited about the prospect of the brand new school opening later on this year.
“And what was really impressive is how the school want to make sure it caters for children with a range of needs.”
Read moreA Telford motorist has been hit with a significant fine and a lengthy driving ban after appearing in court following a police stop on a major local route.
Read moreA SaTH board meeting on Thursday (March 12) also heard of continuing 12 hour-plus waits in accident and emergency as patients wait for beds to be made available.
“We are running with no headroom,” Mr Hobbs said.
Read moreA Telford man has been handed a lengthy road ban and a string of fines after being caught drug driving twice in the space of five days.
Read moreA man from Regent Street in Wellington has appeared before Telford Magistrates’ Court to face sentencing for a series of offences, including a racially aggravated attack on a police officer and multiple thefts from a high street retailer.
Read moreThe audit found a range of issues including fire compartmentation, storage of oxygen cylinders and other materials on escape routes, issues with training in fire safety, obstruction of fire exits and overcrowding.
The trust board meeting was told on Thursday (March 12) that many of the risks had already been dealt with but replacing damaged fire doors took longer to fix.
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Read moreA 28-year-old man has been handed a prison sentence after being caught in possession of a kitchen knife outside a hotel in Wellington.
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A witness spotted someone pouring plaster and plaster-contaminated water straight into a roadside drain
A Wellington plasterer thought nobody was watching when they emptied contaminated waste into a roadside drain, but CCTV and a sharp-eyed witness had other ideas. Telford & Wrekin Council has now issued a significant fine following the broad daylight incident, serving as a blunt warning to other businesses and residents about the high cost of illegal dumping.
Read moreFull dog groom for just £37 This offer is available for a limited time and limited appointments, so make sure to book early to avoid missing out!
Read moreA local driver has been hit with a four-year road ban and a community order after failing to provide a specimen for analysis.
Read moreA Telford man has appeared in court following a series of incidents involving high-value retail theft and an assault in the local area.
Read moreTelford & Wrekin Council is inviting volunteers to join a major borough-wide initiative starting this week to help tidy up local neighbourhoods. With a series of community events planned from Newport to Coalbrookdale, find out how you can get involved and join the nearly 2,000 residents already working to keep our green spaces clean.
Read moreA Wellington man caught behind the wheel in Ketley while already banned from the roads has appeared before magistrates. Despite the court noting the seriousness of the offence, a decision was made to suspend his prison sentence.
Read moreLidl was recently granted permission for a bigger store at the new mixed development taking shape off Marsh Meadow Way at Redhill along with a host of conditions
But planning officers at Telford & Wrekin Council wrote that it is ‘regrettable’ that a sustainable connection link from the A5 will not be available for the opening of the food store for technical reasons.
Read moreA woman has appeared in court and received a significant driving ban after being stopped by police in Telford in her electric car.
Read moreTelford & Wrekin Council has released new data showing a major drop in pothole reports as repair teams ramp up their efforts across the borough. With millions of pounds in investment planned and crews fixing more defects than are being reported, find out how the council is tackling winter road damage and what it means for your daily commute.
Read moreVA Technology is preparing for an exciting period of expansion and is launching a recruitment drive to fill 30 new roles across its manufacturing team. The company is looking for fabricators, mechanical fitters and electrical fitters to join its growing workforce as it gears up for increased demand over 2026 and 2027.
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Read moreA 60 year old Dawley man has been arrested in relation to a laser that was shone at the National Police Air Service (NPAS) fixed-winged plane yesterday evening.
Read moreA Telford man has been sentenced in court after a campaign of harassment that involved stalking a woman’s social media and accessing her private gaming accounts.
The court has now imposed a strict restraining order and community requirements following the six-month ordeal.
Read moreWest Mercia Police officers went door to door yesterday after a man they arrested made off from A&E.
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