ACE lands Premier Award from global aerospace supplier
One of the UK’s leading aerospace suppliers has been recognised with a prestigious global award by Collins Aerospace, an RTX business.
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Lucky Lucy takes the biscuits
Lucy headed down to Geeky Desserts in Muxton to pick up her haul.
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Telford is getting it’s own flag – you decide which one
Flag designs inspired by the creations of children are going out to a public vote for people to choose the official Telford flag.
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Christmas cancelled for Fire Service
Fire service leaders in Shropshire have cancelled a popular fundraising Christmas event as budget pressures loom for the organisation.
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Shop thieves jailed after breaking court orders
Three repeat shoplifters have been sent to prison after they broke court orders designed to curb their persistent anti-social behaviour.
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Bus shelters to be demolished
Councillor Fiona Doran (Donnington West Ward), chairing the meeting said: “I don’t feel comfortable standing at bus stops where someone’s had a pee.”
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Concerns over traffic and GP surgery dominate Telford housing consultation
Nuplace, the housing company owned by Telford & Wrekin Council, wants to build 37 homes at Brandon Avenue in Admaston, on land owned by the council behind the Shawbirch Medical Centre.
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Developer preparing new plans for former Telford industrial estate
By lodging a proposal for a ‘minor’ issue they hope to avoid the delays they would get if it were included as just a part of a ‘major’ plan.
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Telford-based experience named as one of the most popular
A Telford based experience has been named one of the UK’s most popular Christmas gifts for 2025.
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Council champions digital inclusion during Get Online Week
As the UK marks Get Online Week, Telford & Wrekin Council is showcasing the range of help and support available…
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Life-saving cancer treatment may not arrive in time for NHS worker
“my only option to get this treatment is to ask you – my kind and generous friends, family and even strangers – for help in raising money to pay for it.”
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‘Ticket To Antarctica’ for Telford secondary school students
Students from a Telford secondary school are taking part in an exciting British Antarctic Survey programme that will see a digital time capsule delivered to the edge of the world.
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Bat Out of Hell: The Musical comes to cinemas this Halloween
A chance to go batty is being offered to rock music fans this Hallowe’en as cinemas prepare to screen a new musical.
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“I was falsely accused of stealing, and it could happen to you”
Telford NHS worker, Mandy Anderson, had the shock of her life last week when a cctv image of her was released by West Mercia Police and shared on social media.
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Sam Ryder wows Wellington
Spinning Around Records was one of the handful of shops chosen for a special performance and signing event.
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Could you be a councillor?
Three seats are available, one at Oakengates Town Council, one at St George’s & Priorslee Parish Council, and another one at Wellington Town Council.
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The Telford Live Cake Map has launched
There is now no need to waddle aimlessly around the estates of Telford on the off-chance of finding a street dealer of sweet deliciousness.
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National hairdressing awards to return to Telford College
Young hair stylists from across the country will once again be converging on Telford College to showcase their skills in a national competition.
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The Beauty Studio celebrates milestone
Sisters Sam Smith and Carla Meakin, owners of The Beauty Studio, are celebrating one year since relocating their well-established beauty business to Broadway House in Wellington.
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HMO marked for demolition
A house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Wellington is set to be demolished after the owner found problems with the foundations.
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Concern over solar-powered speed indicators raised
A community campaigner in Telford called for action to get speed indicator devices (SIDs) working after telling a council committee that new solar powered ones are ‘too heavy for posts.’
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Work Experience Awards is a great night of celebration
More than 160 people attended the event which was described as ‘a fantastic evening of recognition, inspiration, and community spirit’.
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Fund launched for cancer peer support networks
Lingen Davies Cancer Support in partnership with Shropshire Community Foundation (SCF), is launching a new £15,000 micro-grant programme to support and strengthen community-led peer networks for people affected by cancer.
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Southwater pub to close for refurb next week
The Wrekin Giant, a Greene King pub in Telford will be receiving a six-figure investment this autumn, as it undergoes a refurbishment.
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Nicola Davies - Harper Adams Parmjit Chima - Harper Adams, Cllr Eileen Callear - Mayor of Telford and Executive Academic Director for Telford Campus playing the game
Telford & Wrekin Monopoly game now in the shops
More than 30 organisations and places across Telford and Wrekin are featured after the public was invited to send in suggestions earlier this year, including Telford Live!
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Mark Pemberton Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust takes Minister Lisa Nandy through the museum, flanked by Sarah Roberts, IGMT Head of Collections and Shaun Davies MP
National Trust to take over Ironbridge Gorge Museums
The funding enables the transfer of the UNESCO World Heritage Site to the National Trust. This move secures the long-term future of the internationally significant museum sites, which attract 330,000 visitors each year.
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First cohort of Nursing Associate apprentices begin their studies
The first group of students on a new Nursing Associate apprenticeship delivered in Telford by Keele University have begun their studies.
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Councillor Paul Davis, Telford & Wrekin Council Cabinet Member for Communities and Civic Pride trying out the wall
Free and low-cost activities for young people this half-term
One of the highlights this half-term is the return of Urban Games
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Employers urged to help support the growth of T Levels
Telford College has unveiled exciting plans to further expand its T Level training provision – and is keen to talk to local employers who are prepared to offer placements for students.
Read moreResidents at ‘wits’ end’ over gravel lorries
Cllr says the signs “…are inadequate – I’m sure they’ve got bigger signs in Trumpton.”
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Hospitals Get £1.2m boost for operating theatres
The funding, provided by NHS England, is being used to buy extra operating theatre equipment for both the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) and the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford.
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Shropshire Warriors Back in Action This Weekend!
The Shropshire Warriors Senior Men’s NBL Team are off to a strong start in their first season back at National League level.
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Students from Burton Borough School in Newport pictured with the Transicon team on National Manufacturing Day 2025.
Behind-the-scenes factory tour sparks engineering ambitions
tudents were given a two-hour tour of the company’s manufacturing site at Queensway Business Park, during which they spoke to staff across all departments.
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New sponsor kits out Telford team
AFC Telford United’s pan-disability football team has been kitted out in brand new playing shirts, thanks to sponsorship from 7 Elite Academy in Liverpool.
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New powers for Telford council over taxis
Telford’s licensing officers will be able to stop and, where necessary, suspend any Wolverhampton licensed vehicles that are found to be unsafe or potentially dangerous.
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Wellington Town Councillors Giles Luter, left, with Councillor Paul Davis pictured outside the former Halifax building after the Tuesday's meeting. Picture: LDRS
Wellington Town Council secures former bank building
Councillor Paul Davis (Labour, Park Ward) made the announcement at the full council meeting on Tuesday, October 14.
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Vets Now Telford marks milestone anniversary
From a critically ill Great Dane so huge it could barely be lifted onto the table to a cat choking on a six-inch-long, sausage-like hairball, the Vets Now Telford clinic has seen countless worrying emergencies.
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[Ad] Large Telford Craft and Makers Market to launch this Sunday
Where else can you go see all the unusual, unexpected and really special products that these super talented people have produced.
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Two arrested for poaching deer in Telford
Following enquiries, officers attended an address in Sutton Hill, where the remains of a deer was discovered
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Keira Mayhew from Telford is a pupil at Shrewsbury High School and regularly volunteers for Rainbow Rescue Telford
Keira Mayhew to receive top youth honour
Hoo Zoo, Telford have recognised Keiras hard work and on Sunday very kindly presented her with a family annual pass and Meet the Meerkats Experience
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‘Essential’ work planned for Newport’s historic Bridge Inn
The Bridge Inn, at Lower Bar was taken over by Wellington’s Rowton Brewery earlier this year and was closed for works to take place.
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A credit to the college: Warm praise for T-Level student Tyler
T-Level student Tyler Floyd-Morgan has made a big impression during his work placement with Telford-based automated technology specialist, iconsys
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Businesses pledge support to care leavers
Local businesses and organisations from across Telford and Wrekin came together recently to pledge their support for the Borough’s care leavers.
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Man injured in morning crash
A man was injured in a crash this morning in Muxton near the junction of Marsh Brook Way and School Road.
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Telford & Wrekin to get its own flag
Details of the public vote will be revealed later this month and further details on when the flag will be flown for the first time will also be confirmed.
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Thomas Wareing, Cathy Hordley, Jess Briscoe, Dr Jeffrey Butterworth and Dr Charlotte Hunt - members of the team leading the implementation of the new system
Safer and more efficient endoscopy
Medilogik replaces The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust’s (SaTH) previous system with a modern digital platform.
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Consultation event for future housing development
One of the standout features of the scheme will be the protection of existing trees and hedgerows
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Telford-based firm launches new efficiency add-on
Telford-based Filtermist Limited used its appearance at the huge EMO Hannover metalworking event to officially launch F Save.
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Come discover your next favourite thing at our legendary treasure trove! From quirky one-off pieces to everyday essentials – we’ve got it all!
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Perfect score for ‘incredible coder’ Ryan
Ryan Clapperton from Lawley is on a digital T-Level, including a placement with Telford IT giant Capgemini
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Home owners must demolish extension following failed appeal
The council slapped an enforcement notice on the property, ordering it to be returned to its previous built condition.
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Road in Telford closes suddenly
Surprise as road closes with ‘one day’s notice’ for ‘experiment’
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Reservoir plan to keep crisp crop safe
Over 23,000 tonnes of potatoes for Walkers Crisps and 4,000 tonnes of potatoes for Kettle Foods are grown at the farm.
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Telford man banned from long list of shops
Gareth Jones, of Dalford Court, was given the CBO at Telford Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 8th October.
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Wellington 10K returns for its fourth year
This year’s 400-place event is already proving popular, with over 300 runners signed up.
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A fine way to raise funds
The initiative, launched at the start of the 24/25 season, sees players hit with small fines for a variety of slip-ups both on and off the court.
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Model groups bring veterans together
The scheme started at Leegomery Community Centre in October 2023 and has since grown into a thriving network.
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Scans and tests waiting times plummet at hospitals
The Trust is now performing in the top half of the country for the proportion of patients who wait less than six weeks for their diagnostic test.
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An aerial view of Wellington Orbit that shows the new windows that have been installed on the upper floors. (Pic: GFAP Media)
Halfway point reached in Wellington Orbit renovation
The upper floors of the cinema are being brought back into active use, creating adaptable, inclusive spaces for the community in Wellington.
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£1.3m fine following death of employee
In July 2025 the corporate manslaughter charge was dropped, and four individuals, who were also charged in relation to Mr Westwood’s death, were acquitted at Manchester Crown Court.
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