Telford Sport

Wellington Cricket Club has applied to Telford & Wrekin Council for permission to update a drainage system that dates back to a time when Ken Barrington, Sir Colin Cowdrey and Denis Compton were playing for England.

Planning permission for a new leisure centre in Telford has been granted after an objection from Sport England was sorted out with a legal agreement, decision documents reveal.

The Captain Matthew Webb Swimming and Fitness Centre in Dawley will celebrate the local man who was the first person to swim the English Channel unaided.

Just under two thousand runners will descend on Telford Town Park on Sunday for the 41st Telford 10k Road Race.

The multi-lap course is known to be very fast, and while a section of the Silkin Way is closed due to a sinkhole, the revised route still uses the park paths, starting at the Southwater Town Park entrance. It will offer a fantastic opportunity to see some of the fastest road runners in the country in action.

The launch of a new brochure today reveals how businesses can transform the community while achieving meaningful corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals through grassroots football partnerships.

Shropshire Warriors are celebrating a proud moment after four rising stars from the club were selected for the prestigious Basketball England Aspire 25/26 programme. The players are now attending camps as part of their development journey.

The four young athletes represent the Telford-based club across multiple age groups and include Jasmine and Kaitlyn from the U15 Girls team, Huwie from the U13 Boys team, and Brandon from the U15 Boys team.

Telford & Wrekin Council have announced a new long term partnership agreement with We Do Tennis Community Interest Company (CIC) which will see further growth in the tennis programme and a significant investment to bring the sport of Padel to Telford Tennis Centre.

Volunteers with Allscott Sports and Social Club have applied to Telford & Wrekin Council to install a three-lane cricket training facility and a non-turf cricket pitch at its site in Shawbirch Road.

The application said that a range of sporting and social activities take place at the club including football, bowls and cricket.

It may be hard to believe for anyone who is at least casually acquainted with the Bucks’ recent history; however, if you ask regular supporters at the SEAH Stadium, they’ll probably tell you that there’s a very different feel around the Bucks right now.

Rich Wharton looks at the FA Cup run AFC Telford find themselves in…

Barratt Homes has pledged its support to grassroots football by sponsoring the Under-14s team at Telford Town FC, helping the players kick off the season in style with a brand-new kit.

The Shropshire Warriors Senior Men’s NBL Team are off to a strong start in their first season back at National League level.

With 57 fights and 44 wins before he’s even turned 18, it seems everyone in the boxing world will soon know the young man from Telford.

A new initiative to support and develop young footballers from the grassroots level to adult leagues has been launched by Telford Town Football Club.

PGA professional Jaime Brittain, from Wellington, launched the business. He said the state-of-the-art technology provides real-time data to help any level of golfer improve their game.

This special edition of the Aston Villa Foundation Medal Challenge marks the first time a past player will be commemorated through the initiative.

The Public Recognition Award recognises teams or individuals who have made a remarkable contribution and show exceptional compassion and dedication in their role.

Fitness instructors, coaches and activity leaders across Telford and Wrekin are being offered free training to make their sessions more…

Sight Loss Shropshire has launched a new community outreach service to help people living with sight loss make better use…