Telford man sentenced to seven years for rape
A man has been sentenced to seven years following a stranger rape in Telford. Mohammed Javeed, of Victoria Avenue in…
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Telford News
News in Telford, Shropshire
[AD] Million Dollar Men announce Telford date
A team of talented men present a show of dancing and audience interaction for the ultimate girls night out. This…
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Chief Scout, Bear Grylls Congratulates Deborah from Telford on Gaining Ultimate Scouting Award
On the 21st of April, Chief Scout, Bear Grylls honoured Deborah Davies, from Telford at a special event at Windsor…
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Sky TV work experience for sports student Jacob
A Telford College sports student has been shadowing a Sky TV presenter at one of the world’s most followed football…
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Celebrity chef cooks up a treat at Telford primary school
Pupils at a Telford primary school have been learning from one of the country’s top chefs as part of a…
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Telford team takes on mountain challenge
A group of Telford work colleagues are taking teambuilding to new heights to embark on the National Three Peaks Challenge,…
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Work starts at new 104 house estate near Costa
The Deputy Mayor of the Borough of Telford and Wrekin, Councillor Ian Preece, has cut the sod to mark the…
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Stunning Shropshire – no wait…
The Ironbridge doesn’t get a mention in this Daily Mail tourism article about the county. It seems to be focused…
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Cannabis farm discovered following Telford house fire
A cannabis grow in Telford has been discovered after officers attended a house fire in Telford. At around 7.25pm on…
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International Record Store Day is a hit with Telford vinyl fans
Promoting the 260 independent record shops around the UK, Record Store Day has caught the imagination of vinyl buyers in…
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Sports students organise girls’ football festival at Telford College
Telford College welcomed teenagers from four local secondary schools for a girls’ football festival. Telford Park School, Charlton School, Southall…
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Car crashes into railings outside Funeral Directors
A light grey VW Polo hit the pedestrian protective railings around the crossing at approximately 10:30pm last night. No other…
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Stafford Park smash causes delays
Shropshire Fire & Rescue attended a crash today on Stafford Park 1, near the Skoda Showroom. Two cars were involved…
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It was only a matter of time…
Telford & Wrekin Cops are reporting that two people on a small motorcycle hit a car in Trench yesterday afternoon….
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Sarah stars in national education recruitment campaign
A Telford College director has taken part in a national campaign to promote the benefits of using your workplace expertise…
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New housing development named after former councillor
A new affordable housing development has been named in honour of a long-serving councillor and community champion. Jenny Athersmith Gardens…
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£1.6m in payouts to delayed and misdiagnosed patients locally
Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust paid out £1.6m in damages for cancer delayed and misdiagnosis claims, part of £128m nationally….
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Anti Social Behaviour or harmless fun?
Telford Police ask the question following the appeal for information to find those people riding off-road bikes illegally in Telford….
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Important new law for cat owners
We all love cats, of course we do, and this new law that applies to all cat owners will be…
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Good news for Telford parents
Today, on National Primary Offer Day, Telford & Wrekin Council has announced an increase in the number of children living…
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Guilty. Man admits grooming 14yr old boy
A Birmingham man pleaded guilty to child abduction and drugs supply at Shrewsbury Crown Court today. Macauley Jones, 28, of…
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Telford College music student is a Billboard charts star
A Telford College music student is being tipped for super stardom after attracting the interest of top record labels and…
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Watch: Telford fly-tipper fined £1,000
A fly-tipper who dumped a washing machine near his home has been fined £1,000 by Telford & Wrekin Council as…
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Vintage bikes to descend on Shifnal
Vintage motorbikes and cycles are set to descend on the town of Shifnal this summer for a ‘first of its…
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St Georges Celebrations in Newport
Next Saturday head to Newport for St Georges Day celebrations. The fun starts at 10am on 20th April in Newport…
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Telford Postcode Lottery winners hit the jackpot
Elise Buswell won £250,000 on People’s Postcode Lottery by mistake – then said it was down to her late dad…
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First home move at the age of 89 for one of housing association’s longest-serving tenants
An army veteran and British record holder from Wellington is settling into a new home after moving house for the…
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Just Slytherin!
This grass snake was spotted in Telford Town Park this week, emerging from hibernation, but what should you do if…
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Drugs raid near Shifnal – arrests made
Three men were arrested after a cannabis farm with an estimated value of over £360,000 was discovered this morning in…
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Celebrate Spring and St. George at Telford Town Park
Get ready for some springtime fun with a twist of history at the Spring Into St. George’s Day event. This…
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Exciting opportunities to join the Telford College team
Telford College is staging a recruitment event later this month to help fill a number of vacancies in its growing…
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No trains due to flood
Once again passengers are left standing on platforms in Telford waiting for trains that are not going to turn up….
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New government plan to increase NHS Dental appointments: What you need to know
The government just announced “Our dental recovery plan is making it easier to see an NHS dentist. Nearly 500 more…
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Gold at Alpine Cup Warhammer 40k Team Tournament
Mani Cheema from Telford, as part of Team England, emerged victorious at the Alpine Cup Warhammer 40k Team Tournament, held…
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Telford man sentenced in “one of the worst cases of domestic violence that I have ever dealt with.”
A man has been sentenced to 18 years and 10 months after a woman was left with life-changing injuries after…
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New owners for Telford Hotel
A Grade II listed country house hotel, described as Shropshire’s ‘hidden gem’ has been sold after over 20 years under…
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Popular Street Food vendor told to quit pitch after 13 years
Ureys Street Food has been a fixture just outside Barclays Bank at Telford Shopping Centre for around 13 years, but…
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Local cinema throws open its doors ahead of redevelopment
Wellington Orbit, a cinema and arts hub in the heart of Wellington, Shropshire, is set to mark its 5th birthday…
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Police and Crime Commissioner candidates announced
The election on Thursday 2 May 2024, will see five candidates hoping to be elected to the post which is…
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No tax, No MOT, No Car
Police have removed a Nissan Micra from the street in Hollinswood today after following up reports than an untaxed car…
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BMW -Beemer Minus Wheel
A BMW Convertible lost a wheel this evening at around 7pm, causing Police to block a roundabout exit while it…
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Guilty plea from Telford groomer
A notorious Telford paedophile has today pleaded guilty to sex offences involving a child. Murabek Ali, currently in prison, pleaded…
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Local runner conquers mental health battle through charity challenge
Brandon Marsh and his friend Zachary Barnes have completed an incredible feat – six half marathons in just six weeks!…
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Global support for local club
Global company Schneider Electric have teamed up with local cycling club Newport Shropshire Cycling Club (NSCC) to become an official…
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Trains disrupted by strike action today
West Midlands Railway have no services operating today due to strike action from drivers union, ASLEF. ASLEF General Secretary, Mick…
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New design guide set to enhance town
An initiative to help enhance the appearance of Wellington has been launched. A new guide to help the town’s businesses…
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Warning for motorists from Telford Cops
Telford & Wrekin Cops issued a warning to motorists who fail to keep their vehicles legal. The warning comes after…
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Patients to benefit from thousands more operations
The Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford has announced the opening of a brand new Planned Care Hub this summer….
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Students try their hands at being a Starbucks barista
Telford College students got the chance to learn how to be a barista when they stepped behind the counter at…
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Free training to support people into the construction industry
Free four-week training courses are being launched at Telford College next week to help people gain valuable qualifications and skills…
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Residents protest new housing development
Angry residents of a Shropshire village have joined forces to prevent a developer from progressing plans to grab green belt…
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They’re back! No, wait…
Finally, trains are runnning in Telford once again. Birmingham and Shrewsbury are no longer cut off from Oakengates and Wellington,…
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Railway station floods again
It’s been a turbulent time for rail transport in Telford. This photo shows the state of Wellington railway station this…
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Market Street businesses switched back on
A power failure that affected multiple business and domestic properties in Market Street, Wellington yesterday has now been fixed. An…
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Funding available to help local groups get greener
The latest round of a community benefit fund has opened for applications, to help local groups reduce their carbon emissions,…
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Embankment work on target for opening this week
Pete Donovan, Infrastructure Maintenance Delivery Manager at Network Rail has stated that teams are just completing the final works prior…
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Bargain bus travel at 50p a trip
To celebrate the arrival of an award-winning public transport app, Telford & Wrekin Council is cutting the cost of bus…
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200 years of Weston Park history ends as Martin retires
The head gardener at one of the region’s leading stately homes is to retire – ending a family association with…
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WANTED: Lee Farrugia
West Mercia Police would like to speak to 28-year-old Lee Furrugia as we believe he may be able to help…
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The Wrekin Housing Group celebrates 25 years of making a difference to people’s lives
A housing association providing affordable homes across Shropshire has marked its 25th anniversary. The Wrekin Housing Group was born on March 25,…
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