Samuarai swords amongst 40 weapons seized during police raid
More than 40 offensive weapons have been taken off the streets following a police raid at a property in Wellington.
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Why is this Wellington café packed out in the evenings?
The Boardroom Café has set out its stall as the go-to place for board gamers, collectable card gamers and Pokemon fans. Themed evenings deliver well attended events for like-minded players of all abilities.
They are about to embark on the next stage of the business and I went to find out more…
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Saturday ID parade – do you recognise these people?
Telford police officers are appealing to the public to identify the people pictured below, as they believe they could help with their enquiries into five shop thefts in Telford.
Read moreNew homes in Telford and Wrekin set to bring in nearly £4m of extra council tax
New houses built in Telford and Wrekin during the last year are set to bring in an extra £3.973 million in council tax, says a report.
A report to next week’s meeting of Telford & Wrekin Council has recorded that there has been an increase of 1,205 in the number of properties across the borough compared to the same time last year.
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Shropshire NHS reveals pressures GP surgeries are under in Telford housing plan response
Commissioners at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin have responded to a recent planning application for 80 new homes in a part of Telford.
Officials have called for £71,726 to be paid by developers to help GP surgeries if the plan for 80 new homes in Wellington Road, Horsehay, gets the go ahead.
Read moreCouncillors clash over limiting council meetings
A two-hour time limit is set to be imposed on meetings of the full Telford & Wrekin Council but only after councillors clashed on the idea.
On one side of the debate at a meeting this week was a Conservative councillor who accused Telford & Wrekin Council’s ruling Labour group of “suppressing democracy”.
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Turas warns businesses clock is ticking on Making Tax Digital changes
Telford-based accountancy firm Turas says the clock is firmly ticking towards the introduction of the new Making Tax Digital (MTD) regime – and many small businesses and landlords could be caught out if they fail to act.
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Ironbridge resident refused permission to build house in garden
Plans to build a house on garden land in the Ironbridge Gorge have been rejected after planners ruled that it would ‘adversely’ affect the area.
Much of the back garden site at the property off Chapel Road, in Jackfield, is part of Telford’s Green Network at the same time as being in a world heritage site and conservation area.
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Telford’s In-Comm Training serves up £25,000 boost to the Good Shepherd
In-Comm Training, which delivers apprenticeships and upskilling courses at its academy in Telford, completed its 12-month commitment to the charity this week, making a real difference to the lives of people experiencing homelessness, poverty and addiction in and around the city.
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Stirchley drug arrests: Three in custody
Three people have been arrested in Telford following a successful day of action, which saw two warrants executed.
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[Ad] The Changing Face of Leisure: Why Telford’s Nightlife is at a Crossroads
A walk through Southwater tells a story of a town in transition. The start of 2026 has brought a stark reality check for Telford’s hospitality sector, signalling that the traditional model of a “standard” night out (consisting of dinner, drinks, and a taxi home) is under immense pressure.
Read moreCouncil organises extra crews to clear trees after Storm Goretti
The roadsides in Telford tell a story following the snow that fell last week. The weight of the snow on the branches caused a huge number of trees to fall across roads and paths. While these were chopped back to allow safe passage, the debris remained close to the road edge.
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Retail park gym plans move ahead
Planners at Telford & Wrekin Council have certified that units 4a and 4b at Telford Bridge Retail Park are not restricted to retail use.
Agents for the owners of the retail park at Colliers Way had told the council that there is an agreement with a gym operator to take the unit.
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Telford man left partner with black eyes, a split lip and bruising
Connor Buchanan, of Wallett Drive in Muxton, was sentenced on Friday (9 January) at Shrewsbury Crown Court after he previously admitted aggravated bodily harm, criminal damage and three counts of intentional strangulation.
Buchanan had been convicted of similar offences previously, and was sentenced to five years in 2022.
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Could you be in for a windfall from a forgotten relative?
Names of 6 Telford people who died without leaving a will have been released after a national list of unclaimed estates was reinstated.
All fully documented claims must be submitted within 30 years of the date of death.
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Beefed-up booze licensing policy looks set to come into force across Telford
A new set of rules urging Telford and Wrekin’s pubs, bars and clubs to do more to tackle violence against women and girls is set to come into force across the borough.
Telford & Wrekin Council’s beefed-up licensing policy has just undergone a five-yearly review which has this week been recommended for approval by a committee.
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Developer takes barn conversion scheme to appeal after Telford council rejection
Some of the farm barns at Lubstree Barns, off Humber Lane, Donnington, were converted to housing some time ago. Residents living there objected because of the state of the single-track road leading to the site.
Appellant’s agent Stansgate Planning has told the inspector that council planners had “reneged” on an agreement to give it more time to submit a flood risk assessment.
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Scooter seized following arrest
The black Honda SH series scooter was missing most of its plastic body and was held together with duct tape.
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Sarah Davies's career earned national attention when it was featured in Red magazine. Picture by Victoria Adamson
Trailblazer Sarah will share her story
A trailblazing Shropshire businesswoman who earned national recognition for her mid-life career shift from healthcare to education will be sharing her story at Shropshire Chamber of Commerce’s next Network of Women event.
Sarah Davies will be guest speaker at the event, which is being held on February 25 from 11am to 2pm at the Park House Hotel in Shifnal.
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Police called to Brookside school after firearm report
Armed officers were called to Brookside earlier today following reports of a man with a weapon.
The report was made around 11.15am on Wednesday 14 January after concerns were raised that a person appeared to be in possession of a firearm.
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Leanne Simcoe, Founder & CEO, Little Stars, Hannah Stoddart, Operations Manager, Little Stars and Julie Kaur, Jules Convenience, with items waiting to go out to Telford families.
£750 boost for Little Stars Charity from Jules Convenience
The donation was generated through a raffle and Christmas Fair. Little Stars Charity provides essential items, including clothing, bedding, and baby equipment, to families across Shropshire who are in need.
That brings the total amount raised for local charities and good causes in 2025 by Julie Kaur, owner of Jules Convenience, and her customers to £9,500.
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Telford TGI Fridays closes for good
Auctioneers have already begun clearing out the stock and the fixtures and fittings from the unit.
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Six-year old girl hit by two men on a quad bike
The incident happened on Friday (9 January) at around 12.15pm on the playing fields off Grange Avenue in Stirchley.
The quad bike was being ridden by two men when it struck the six-year-old girl. The bike then left the scene.
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Young artists to take inspiration from Royal event planner
Shropshire’s young people are being called on to create an exhibition of artwork honouring the incredible work of a man who grew up in the county.
Andrew (Vern) Stokes OBE, MVO, DL left school in Telford at 16 to join the British Army and has since held various distinguished positions, including Garrison Sergeant Major for the past decade.
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Have you seen Henry?
Officers are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Henry Stokes who they wish to speak to in relation to a number of offences.
It is believed the 27-year-old can help with enquiries into a rape, assault and threats to kill investigation.
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Student airlifted from school after horror fall
A year nine student at a school in Telford was airlifted to hospital in Stoke after falling from height and suffering ‘serious injuries’.
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Filipino card games have long been intertwined with the country’s traditions, becoming more than just recreational pastimes. Tongits, Pusoy, and Pusoy Dos have been mainstays at Filipino gatherings, be it family reunions, festive celebrations, or casual hangouts in local communities.
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I followed Mid Wales farmer Melvin on his surgery journey to reveal secrets of Telford’s surgical hub
Eventually Telford will become SaTH’s centre for planned procedures while Royal Shrewsbury Hospital concentrates on emergency care under the trust’s multi-million pound transformation programme.
The Local Democracy Reporting Service went to the hub on Monday (Jan 12, 2025) to follow one patient through his day long journey around the unit from reception to discharge to reveal how the unit is changing the health environment.
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Developers ready to go to build thousands of homes – documents reveal
Planners say that sites at Bratton are being “brought forward by two national house builders, Bloor Homes and David Wilson Homes.
For the land north east of Muxton, the documents reveal that developer Gladman is in the process of preparing a planning application due to be submitted in mid-2026.
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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
Up to 50 Jobs to go at Ironbridge museums
Telford Live has learned that around 50 staff members are likely to be made redundant from their roles at Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust.
The news comes after a grant of £9 million from the government was announced to help with the transfer of the organisation to the National Trust to secure the long-term future of the historic locations.
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Two vehicle crash blocks Telford road this morning
Emergency services were called to a collision involving two vehicles on Hadley Park Road in Telford earlier today.
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Nia Williams from Burton Borough School, who has been selected for the North Midlands Rugby Football Union squad
Rugby star Nia competes with the very best
Nia Williams, a Year 11 pupil at Burton Borough School, in Newport, has been selected for the North Midlands Rugby Football Union squad.
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Back to work!
Telford & Wrekin Council has joined forces with Shropshire Council and Herefordshire Council to launch the Get Marches Working Plan, a bold and collaborative initiative designed to help more people across the Marches access good jobs, training, and opportunities.
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It’s not always looked like this…
It looks abandoned and vandalised , but it’s actually a renovation that has stalled.
Zoopla links to this property which include internal photos on the website.
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Lorry broken down between Aqueduct and Madeley
A truck has broken down on Castlefields Roundabout, on the entrance from A4169 (EP Direction).
This is causing delays.
Read moreHow to cut your council tax as five per cent rise looms in Telford
Consumer champion Martin Lewis has pointed that this one way of cutting your bill could make you very unpopular with the neighbours…
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Telford householder challenges council after retrospective extension plan refused
Planners found that the garage at the house had a dual-pitch roof instead of an approved hipped roof, and was some 77cm (30 inches) higher than permitted.
A planning inspector is set to decide the issue on the basis of written statements from the council and the applicant.
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Call to review council tax for managed estates
Homeowners across many newer housing developments in Telford are paying twice for their street maintenance according to a local councillor….
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Fire crews called to Lightmoor roundabout collision
Emergency services were dispatched to the Castlefields Roundabout on the A4169 in Lightmoor, Telford, following a report of a collision in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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Laptop robbed at knifepoint in Telford
A laptop was stolen from a house in the Redhill area around 7.40pm last night (Saturday 10 January).
The ‘buyer’, a man said to be in his late teens to early 20’s, threatened the victim with a knife and stole the item. He then made off from the scene in a vehicle.
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Cafe owners thank community for support
The owners of a biker cafe in Newport have thanked residents for their backing following a successful application to open…
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Water tankers line up as Severn Trent issue warning
A line of water tankers snake along Haygate Road in Wellington as Severn Trent issue an update on supply issues.
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SNOW! Your photos
We were inundated with your photos of trees down, cars stuck and the odd snowman.
Here’s our pick of the best…
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Channel 4’s BAFTA-Nominated The Dog House is looking for dog-loving applicants in Telford
Could you offer a rescue dog a second chance – and be part of one of the UK’s most heart-warming TV series?
A recent analysis by The Times found that dogs now outnumber children in one in three neighbourhoods across England, and Telford leads the country when adjusted for population, with 8.2 dogs per 20 people.
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Town council gets go ahead to repair old shed
The Black Shed which sits on the Water Lane car park in Newport was built in 1840 and is believed to be one of the few remaining wharf sheds in the country.
It harks back to the medieval times when the Shropshire town had a thriving fishing industry at Newport Pool. But that silted up and the canal side use has changed.
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Revealed: Nine former pubs in Telford where development has ‘stalled’
Nine former pubs in Telford and Wrekin where development has “stalled” have been named by borough planners.
The list of 27 so-called stalled sites identified so far across the borough also include the plot of a now-demolished former cinema, and an historic former church.
Read moreRoad closed after electricity cable fire in Ironbridge
Firefighters were called to an incident involving a downed power cable on Cherry Tree Hill in Ironbridge on Friday afternoon.
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Applicant Natalie Sereda (fifth from left with white sleeves) with supporters at the meeting. Picture: LDRS
Newport Cafe owners “thrilled and overjoyed” at licence decision
A biker-themed café bar in Newport is “thrilled and overjoyed” after being allowed to sell alcohol for longer.
Councillors handed down their compromise decision on Dragon Soul’s application to vary its alcohol licence when they met amid a crowd of objectors and supporters on Thursday.
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Cuckoo Oak pub to receive six-figure makeover
The Hungry Horse pub on Bridgnorth Road will temporarily close from 12 January whilst major renovation work takes place, with the upgraded venue set to reopen its doors to the public next month.
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A view from the press bench of Telford & Wrekin Council's cabinet meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2025. Picture: LDRS
5% Hike in Council Tax proposal sparks ‘insulting’ remark
Conservative group leader Cllr Andrew Eade sparked a row when he compared a Telford & Wrekin Council finance chief to a legendary astrologer, Mystic Meg.
Labour Councillor Shirley Reynolds said: “I personally find the term Mystic Meg really insulting…”
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School closures and trees down in Telford
People are reporting that buses are intermittent or non-existant and at least one lorry has jack-knifed on the M54 this morning.
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Telford killer found with phone in prison cell
Ronnie Bevan, of HMP Stoke Heath, was found to have an iPhone and a Zanco type phone hidden in his cell on 6 September, 2025 at the Young Offenders Institution at HMP Stoke Heath in Shropshire.
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Telford braces itself for a huge dump
If the weather forecasts are to be believed, Telford could be in for a monumental dump of snow overnight, with up to 15cm of the white stuff landing on our town all thanks to Storm Goretti.
According to the Met Office, heavy snow ” is likely to lead to disruption and dangerous travelling conditions Thursday night into Friday.”
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A view from the press bench of Telford & Wrekin Council's cabinet meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2025. Picture: LDRS
Councillor takes on climate change ‘misinformation’
Telford & Wrekin Council declared a climate emergency in 2019 and since then has been aiming for net zero greenhouse gas emissions, with Labour, the Conservatives and the Lib Dems all agreeing with the general approach.
Councillor Carolyn Healy (Labour, Ironbridge) is the council’s cabinet member for neighbourhoods, planning and sustainability and has been watching people’s responses to the issue on social media.
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New road safety strategy welcomed by local PCC
These plans include lowering the drink drive limit and introducing mandatory eye tests every three years for drivers over 70.
Drivers could also face tougher penalties for failing to wear a seatbelt. The strategy follows data showing 559 casualties or fatalities occurred on the roads between January and October last year.
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Man jailed after shoplifting arrest
A man has been given a 40-week custodial sentence after pleading guilty to a series of shoplifting offences across Telford.
The 27-year-old was arrested by officers on Tuesday (6 January) after he stole coffee worth £12 from Tesco Express in Woodside.
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Council achieves 63% carbon reduction in journey to carbon neutral
However, the Council warns that the effects of climate change are already being felt, resulting in increased costs through increased demands on services including flood defences, emergency response, and road repairs from extreme weather highlighting the critical importance of both reducing emissions and adapting to climate change.
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Mark Jones with his ‘Get The Nation Learning’ award. He says Telford College has helped him to change his life
College is recognised for its ‘innovation’ in training
Telford College is one of just four finalists in the category for ‘innovation in training and delivery’.
Mark Jones, who signed up for Telford College’s ‘Into Employment’ programme to make learning opportunities more attainable for hard-to-reach individuals, won the New Directions award.
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Vision for Borough’s young people unveiled
At a meeting of Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet, members voted unanimously in favour of a new youth strategy for the Borough.
The strategy has been developed in recent months in consultation with different groups of young people across the Borough to ensure it’s a true representation of their voice and needs.
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Emergency crews attend M54 three vehicle crash
Emergency services were called out yesterday evening (7th January) following a collision on the M54 involving three vehicles.
The incident occurred on the eastbound stretch between Preston and Cluddley near Shrewsbury at around 5.14pm.
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