Residents warn of flood concerns at Telford local plan hearings
Residents’ concerns over flooding if thousands of new homes are built north of Telford were aired at hearings into the…
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Erica Hanson, Chair of Telford’s Veteran Trail, and Councillor Paul Davis, Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet Member with responsibility for the
Armed Forces,
Telford’s Veteran Trail marks third anniversary with a new sign to raise awareness
A special landmark in Telford is celebrating a major milestone this month with a new addition designed to share the stories of those who have served. As the site marks its third anniversary, find out how the community is continuing to honour local heroes and how you can get involved in supporting this unique tribute.
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New prostate cancer treatment showing 40% reduction in risk of death
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.
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Sutton Hill man sentenced for cocaine possession and obstructing a police officer
A 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.
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uPVC replacement window planning appeal fails
A Telford homeowner has been told that a council was right to tell him to remove all the windows he…
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Wellington Launches Flora 250
The 17 of March 2026 marks the official launch of Flora 250, a year-long programme of events celebrating the 250th…
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Deadline is looming for business awards entries
The 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 – but it’s improving
Ambulances 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.
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Tributes paid to former Telford and Wrekin Council leader
Mr 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 moreTelford man jailed for Dior fragrance theft and cabinet damage
The 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.
Do you recognise this person?
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 more£650 fine issued after residents grow tired of fly-tipping
A 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.
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Weeks to prepare for new tax rules for 60,000 people in the West Midlands
From 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).
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Positive and inspiring careers conference for Burton Borough students
Telford 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)
Community garden takes shape at Telford’s historical canal side site
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.
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McPhillips funding helps parents build confidence and resilience
A 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)
Farm shop goes even more green with environmental investment
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 moreConsultation opens on Police shake-up
The 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.
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What will you call Telford’s new Zamboni from the winter games?
Telford 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.
Telford MP Shaun Davies hosted a busy drop-In event in Overdale
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.
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Arson suspected at Telford hotel
The 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.
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Hours of activities funded for young people in Telford
4 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.
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Webinar updates businesses on Umbrella Reforms
Delivered 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.
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Bruderer UK set to unveil UK ‘technology’ first at MACH 2026
Bruderer 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).
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Sustainability on the agenda again at Chamber event
Shropshire 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.
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Armed Police Officers deployed in Dawley: Man arrested
Officers 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.
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Bus stop cleaning champion warned off by parish council
A 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 moreTelford planners ask for more info about seven-bed house
A 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.
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Matilda magic from Ercall Wood students
Students 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.
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Huge rise in home-educated children in Telford
The 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.
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Shaun Davies MP explains support for criminal justice reforms and jury trial changes
Telford’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.
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Firefighters called to bus fire in Madeley
Emergency 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 moreTelford man fined after being caught with cocaine
A 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.
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Teenager banned from the roads after riding dangerously
A teenage motorcyclist has been sentenced at Telford Magistrates’ Court after an incident involving dangerous riding at Trench Lock.
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Read moreShrewsbury man found guilty of drug driving on the A442 in Telford
A 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 moreHadley man sentenced for three counts of assault in Telford
A 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
Leaving fridge door open cost £25k
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)
Secretary of State for Education visits Telford Schools
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 moreTelford motorist banned from driving after testing positive for cocaine derivative
A 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.
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Spike in hospital patients with no medical need to be there
A 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 moreDriver banned from the roads for three years after drug driving offences
A 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 moreMan sentenced for racially aggravated harassment and shoplifting
A 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 moreFire risk audit at hospital revealed issues that must be fixed
The 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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Man jailed after knife arrest outside Wellington hotel
A 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
Council tracks down drain‑dumping plasterer
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.
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Read moreTelford man banned from driving for four years
A local driver has been hit with a four-year road ban and a community order after failing to provide a specimen for analysis.
Read moreTelford man sentenced for retail theft and assault
A Telford man has appeared in court following a series of incidents involving high-value retail theft and an assault in the local area.
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Telford and Wrekin launch clean up for Great British Spring Clean 2026
Telford & 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 moreTelford man avoids jail after driving while disqualified in Ketley
A 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.
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“Regrettable”: Pedestrian link to new Telford supermarket postponed
Lidl 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 moreWoman banned from the roads after being caught three times over the limit
A woman has appeared in court and received a significant driving ban after being stopped by police in Telford in her electric car.
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Pothole reports halve as Council accelerates repairs and targets improvements
Telford & 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.
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VA Technology announces 30 new jobs as part of major growth plan
VA 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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Man arrested after laser shone at police aircraft
A 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.
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