Nigel Farage arrives in Telford for the Brexit Party meeting.
Nigel Farage arrives in Telford for the Brexit Party meeting. [fb_vid id=”photo_id”:”388220745432244″”][fb_vid id=”388220745432244″]
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Author: Andy Smith
M54 Closed to to accident
M54 Closed to to accident J7 Wellington to Preston Boats, both directions closed at present. Drivers are advised to relax…
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Festival of Imagination continues this weekend
Festival of Imagination continues this weekend The best and brightest of Ironbridge Gorge retailer, tradesfolk, businesses, organisations and clubs are…
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Telford Debenhams escapes the axe – for now
Telford Debenhams escapes the axe – for now High street retailer Debenhams won a court battle to close 22 stores…
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** Update: Road now open **
** Update: Road now open ** The road near Madeley Academy and Madeley Court Hotel have all been closed off…
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Live Music: The Trail of Thomas Love
Live Music: The Trail of Thomas Love Friday 20th Sept at Dale End Park The Trail of Thomas Love is…
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Telford Film Festival presents a special screening of The Miners' Hymns in
Telford Film Festival presents a special screening of The Miners' Hymns in Ironbridge Launched last year as part of the…
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Localgiving are looking to award grants in Telford
Localgiving are looking to award grants in Telford ● 600 local charities and community groups have benefited from Localgiving’s Magic…
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A new name for Telfords Favourite Bridge
A new name for Telfords Favourite Bridge Bridgey McBridgeface was rejected but a shortlist of names was drawn up of…
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Telford Landlord first in UK to be banned under new law.
Telford Landlord first in UK to be banned under new law. In a case brought by Telford & Wrekin Council,…
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Fund for West Midlands Railway communities open for bids
Fund for West Midlands Railway communities open for bids A pioneering fund to improve neighbourhoods across the West Midlands Railway…
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As a disabled newborn Kuli Kohli was nearly thrown in a river to die before her
As a disabled newborn Kuli Kohli was nearly thrown in a river to die before her father physically intervened to…
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Comedy, but in a Yurt.
Comedy, but in a Yurt. Wednesday night at 8pm will see some top entertainment taking place in a tent in…
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Open-Top Bus complete with bar, stops at Dale End Park
Open-Top Bus complete with bar, stops at Dale End Park The bus is in situ for the duration of the…
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Firefighters organise Charity Car Wash on Saturday
Firefighters organise Charity Car Wash on Saturday Our fabulous firefighters are raising money by doing a charity car wash at…
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Wellington Mayor, Councillor Anthony Lowe, joins the Liberal Democrats from the Conservative Party.
The Shawbirch Ward Councillor resigned from the Conservative Party at the weekend and joined the Liberal Democrats after making contact…
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Hospital roundabout resurfacing warning
Telford & Wrekin Council is warning that planned resurfacing works near the Princess Royal Hospital could have an impact on…
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Relaxed networking group launched
An accountancy firm based in Telford has launched a new networking evening with a twist – Thirsty Thursdays. ChadStone was…
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David Sidaway returns to take top Telford job
Local lad David, who grew up in Telford and began his career with the then Wrekin District Council, was chosen…
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The Red House Opens for Business
Parogon Group’s seventh venue has officially opened to the public with week night bookings already almost at capacity. The Red…
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‘An Evening with Kelda Wood’
The story of a remarkable woman.(Atlantic Rower, Mountaineer and Founder of Climbing Out) The Rotary Club of The Wrekin is…
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Mark Pritchard MP reselected as Conservative Candidate for The Wrekin.
The pre-election activity hots up with Wrekin Conservatives confirming that the current MP, Mark Pritchard will stand again in the…
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Telford stand-off ends peacefully
A man on a roof in James way Donnington, has finally come down after being up there nearly nine hours….
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Government funding boost for Telford
A major boost for Telford & Wrekin Council’s investment proposals for the borough have been received after the Government announced…
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Top of the Slops! Telford Food waste scheme a success
In just three days, over 55 tonnes of food waste have been collected which shows that a high percentage of…
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Gateway courses to train as a paramedic or midwife in Telford
Telford College is holding an open event next week to highlight its latest range of higher education opportunities.It is being…
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Boris Johnson: “We love Telford”
MP for Telford, Lucy Allan, was picked to ask a question of the new Prime Minister today. Rather than ask…
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Open auditions for Panto
Do you know any budding actors or actresses aged 11+? Following our successful productions of Aladdin 2017 and Cinderella 2018,…
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Lib Dems choose local champion to fight election
Community campaigner Shana Roberts has been selected by Telford Liberal Democrats to contest the Telford seat at the next General…
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European game publisher snaps up Telford Mans idea
Boardgame success for Telford’s Martyn Poole, comes in the shape of a Robin Hood themed game which has just been awarded a publishing deal by Final Frontier Games.
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Who should you vote for in Telford?
Who will you vote for in the General Election? In Telford you have a choice of 4 candidates, and I interviewed them all to get their views on the issues that you told me, concerned you the most.
Read moreWho should you vote for in The Wrekin?
Who will you vote for in the General Election? In The Wrekin you have a choice of 6 candidates, and I interviewed them all to get their views on the issues that you told me, concerned you the most.
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Telford & The Wrekin Survey Results
I ran a survey which asked the residents of Telford & The Wrekin a few questions about how they felt, and their voting intentions.
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What will be influencing your Vote?
A flavour, a sense of what is important to the people of Telford & The Wrekin at this very moment.
Read moreTelford Election Information
The incumbent MP for Telford is Lucy Allan (Cons) who won the seat from David Wright (Lab) in 2015 with just a 730 vote majority.
Read moreThe Wrekin Election Information
The incumbent MP for the Wrekin is Mark Pritchard (Cons) who has increased his majority and share of the vote each election since he won the seat from Labours Peter Bradley in 2005.
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Telford & Wrekin Council Meeting
We broadcast Full Council Meetings live and unedited. We also live-tweet the event and welcome you to tweet your comments.
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Scouting for the Man in Black
Wrekin Scouts have had a hard time recently at the hands of thieves and fly-tippers, but an incident with a man in a black car changes their luck.
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Bowring Park in Wellington – a Hidden Gem
Bowring Bark in Wellington. One of Telfords often forgotten parks, but absolutely perfectly formed.
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Telford CodeCoach
Ever wanted to learn to code but not sure how to start?
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Is it time-up for payphones?
BT are culling 1500 underused phone boxes around the UK, including more than 30 in Telford and Shifnal.
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NHSFutureFit and the PRH
How well do you understand the FutureFit proposals for Telford & Shrewsbury?
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Telford Grooming Gangs: A Taxi Drivers Story
I grew up in Hadley, Telford and me and my mates used to see it for myself.
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TCAT signs covenant to support our armed forces
Telford College of Arts and Technology has signed the Armed Forces Covenant – pledging to support the employment of veterans of all ages.
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Telford Grooming Gang: A Mother’s Story
Telford Grooming Gang: A Mother’s Story. Our family was close, but a set of unexpected events in quick succession had rocked us and my daughter was very vulnerable. I knew something was happening.
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Telford Grooming Gangs
Our family was close, but a set of unexpected events in quick succession had rocked us and my daughter was very vulnerable. I knew something was happening.
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Justice for Dalian Atkinson March Planned for Town Park
Supporters of a group calling themselves “Justice 4 Dalian Atkinson’ are organising a march in Telford Town Park later this month.
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Telford in Top Ten Places to Make a Living
Telford is the highest ranking city in from the West Midlands, all of which finished above London.
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Strategy Hits Telford
There’s a new highlight on the table top gaming calendar this year, with consumer and industry show STRATEGY making its debut at the TIC on 26-28 August.
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Time to Put the Phone Down
There was a time when going out for a meal was a special treat, a time to catch up with friends or family. A guest writer put the case for phoneless food.
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Parking Campaign should Pay to Display
I’d have more sympathy if it were a parish or town councillor who work for free, but in Telford, the basic allowance for a Borough Councillor is just short of £8,000 per annum. We deserve better.
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Strange goings on in Shropshire
When I moved to Shropshire four years ago I decided to put my interest and background in science to use to examine the “Shropshire Triangle”.
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Play Star or Not Star!
We all love the Shropshire Star and their cute typos, but can you tell a real Star headline from a fake one? Try this fun quiz to test your knowledge and challenge your friends.
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I say, Do you speak Dawley?
Take our 8 question fun quiz on the Dawley dialect!
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The not so great EU Debate
If, like me, you have been frustrated by the lack of clarity from both the leave and remain teams, I…
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Parking Camera Development at PRH
A new system which has made it easier for people to pay when they park at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) is to be introduced at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH).
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Dessert Shop Set to Open
A brand new Dessert Shop is set to join the Market Pop-up Pitches in helping to rejuvenate Wellington.
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Telford Billboard Causes Confusion
Legal Name Fraud BillBoard. So what are they?
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How Telford Are You?
Take this ‘How Telford are You?’ quiz and see how Telford you are!
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Magna International Inc. Comes to Telford
Canadian Automotive company, Magna International Inc. today announced it will build a new world-class aluminium casting facility in Telford.
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