Emergency crews were called to a head-on collision on the A442 at the Brockton Roundabout in Telford on Tuesday afternoon.

The fund has been split between six of the 33 applications for grants. Brightstar Boxing Academy, based in Shifnal, has been awarded the largest grant of just under £10,000 for its training academy. It plans to train at least 50 grassroots sports coaches to improve the quality and inclusivity of youth programmes across Telford and Wrekin. 

The emergency services were alerted at 3:03pm on Sunday, November 2, after a call reporting a road traffic collision with people trapped

A six-vehicle crash on the M54 this morning saw fire crews from Albrighton called to the motorway as drivers were held up.

A by-elections Super Thursday is in the offing in Telford as 14 candidates representing six parties battle for just three seats.

The by-elections in St George’s, Wellington and Oakengates will be held on Thursday, November 20, with Labour, the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats fielding candidates in all three seats.

Cuts and ‘efficiencies’ of more than £4million will be needed at Telford & Wrekin Council over the next five months if it is to stay within budget, a report reveals.

Officials at the Labour controlled council have forecast a massive further increase in care costs for elderly people which they say has been identified in the last three months.

Former Telford MP Lucy Allan has denied recent speculation that she has joined the Reform UK party, confirming to Telford Live that she is currently enjoying a break from the political sphere.

A 70-bed care home can be added to a big new development in Newport as long as 20 conditions are met, planners have decided.

Space has been found for the specialist dementia care units at a site that is already being developed for a retirement village on land off Palisade Close

Telford & Wrekin Council is prioritising support for vulnerable people, particularly the elderly, as it grapples with a significant challenge to its budget due to soaring adult social care costs.

The Council’s Cabinet will next week review a financial monitoring report that outlines in-year pressures, the largest of which is in adult social care. This service, which was allocated £77 million at the start of the financial year, is now forecast to require an additional £14 million by the end of March 2026.

Three fire appliances were scrambled to The Ley on Tuesday (28 October) after a fire was reported at 6.29pm. Crews from Telford Central and Wellington fire stations attended the scene, where a ‘House Fire Persons Reported’ was initially declared.

Firefighters confirmed that all residents were accounted for shortly after arriving. One male was taken into the care of the West Midlands Ambulance Service.

A comprehensive review of town and parish council arrangements across Telford and Wrekin is nearing its conclusion, with final recommendations due to be considered next week by Telford & Wrekin Council’s cross-party Boundary Review Committee.

Public consultation has been central to the review process.