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'It is serious organised crime': Shropshire farming leader tells of 'constant worry'
Edward Garratt, the National Farmers Union’s county adviser for Shropshire, has warned that rural crime is widespread and described the offenders as serious organised criminal gangs. Speaking to the Shropshire Star, he…
Telford drug-driver sentenced for perverting the course of justice
Mohammed Hussain, 25, of Telford, has been sentenced after admitting drug-driving and giving police a relative’s details to avoid prosecution. Shrewsbury Crown Court heard he was stopped in February while driving a…
Brick supply issues lead to rethink at 1,000-home Ironbridge development
Taylor Wimpey North Midlands has asked Shropshire Council to approve a change to brickwork on part of the Ironbridge Power Station development, which is planned to include 1,000 homes. Supply problems have prompted the…
Midlands strangler jailed after police race to 'silent' 999 call
Michael Day, 42, was sentenced to 13 months in prison after strangling a woman at an address in Madeley. Staffordshire Police were sent to the scene on Dec. 7, 2024, after a silent 999 call; the call handler heard a…
Telford & Wrekin Council launch Christmas card photography competition
Telford & Wrekin Council has opened its 2026 Christmas card photography competition, inviting residents to submit festive images that capture the borough. There are separate categories for adults and under-18s, with…
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Officials make 'lawfulness' check on 27-year-old Telford cemetery expansion plans
Officials are checking whether a 1999 planning permission for expanding Castle Green Cemetery in Ironbridge remains lawful. The proposal would allow natural, environmentally sensitive green burials on adjoining land. A…
Telford primary school gets visit from well-known authors to open new library
Authors Roy Bradshaw and Eloise Williams visited Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School in Telford to open its new library. Pupils heard advice from Williams, whose novel “Gaslight” is studied in their English curriculum…
Popular soup brand issues recall due to risk of exploding tins
Baxters has recalled its Chef Selections Cullen Skink soup because a manufacturing fault could cause cans from batch L07XC, best before April 2029, to swell and potentially rupture. The Food Standards Agency advises…
Telford man's wheelchair access plans rejected
Telford & Wrekin Council has rejected Paul Smith’s sixth application to build wheelchair-accessible extensions at his home in Donnington. The revised plans received 23 supportive comments and no objections from…
Volvo’s XC90 Long Range hybrid and revised ‘40’ series go on sale
Volvo has put its XC90 T8 Long Range plug-in hybrid on sale in the UK, claiming an electric-only range of up to 101 miles and 455bhp when petrol and electric power are combined. Prices start at £75,765 for the T8, while…
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Shropshire businesses invited to festive networking breakfast
Wheatlands Care Home is inviting local businesses and professionals to a Christmas networking breakfast on November 25. The event, scheduled from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., is intended to thank existing partners and help…
Telford Lions Club hosts first Memory Café at Archbridge Manor
Telford Lions Club has launched a monthly Memory Café at Archbridge Manor care home for people experiencing memory loss. The first gathering included musical activities and refreshments, giving attendees a chance to…
Accessibility concerns could see some Telford & Wrekin polling stations replaced
A review of polling stations across Telford and Wrekin has found that some should be replaced because of serious accessibility barriers. The Toll House at Ironbridge and Jackfield Community Centre are among the…
Man charged after police chase through Telford estate
A 35-year-old man has been charged following a police chase in Priorslee, Telford, on November 6. West Mercia Police said Tayib Rehan, of Westminster Road in Birmingham, faces charges of dangerous driving, failing to…
West Midlands man charged after police chase through estate
Tayib Rehan, 35, has been charged with dangerous driving, failing to stop for police and driving while disqualified after an incident in Priorslee, Telford, on November 6. West Mercia Police said Rehan, who is from…
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Need to transport a tree this Christmas? These are the best cars for the job
As the festive season approaches, many motorists are preparing to transport their Christmas trees. PA Motoring Reporter Jack Evans highlights several vehicles well-suited for this task, including the Porsche Macan…
A5 and M54 hit by lengthy rush-hour delays eastbound
Eastbound traffic on the A5 and M54 faced lengthy delays during the morning rush hour, with queues stretching about two miles on the route from Shrewsbury towards Telford. Police were seen blocking off a vehicle on the…
Council and PCC join forces to boost road safety projects across Telford and Wrekin
Telford & Wrekin Council will add £500 to each successful local application to the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner’s Road Safety Grant Fund. The grants, worth less than £5,000, support community-led projects…
Telford food hub to give away five tonnes of fruit and veg a week
NotJUST Surplus Hub, a community interest company based in Halesfield, plans to offer up to five tonnes of surplus fruit and vegetables each week from November 16. Community groups across Telford and Shropshire are…
Speakers revealed for International Men's Day session in Telford
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce has announced speakers for a Telford event marking International Men’s Day later this month. The session, themed “The Future is Everyone,” will focus on men’s wellbeing, mental health and…
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Telford cake shop applies for licence for sale of alcohol and playing recorded music
Sweet Little Things, a bakery and tea room that recently moved to Madeley Malls in Madeley, has applied to Telford & Wrekin Council for permission to sell alcohol and play recorded music. The proposed licence would…
Hear brave Telford five-year-old's heart-wrenching 999 call when mum wouldn't wake up
West Midlands Ambulance Service has released audio of five-year-old Spencer Payne’s 999 call after his mother, Stephanie, fell unconscious at their home in Wellington on October 5. Spencer calmly told the call handler…
McCain pays tribute to National hero Ballabriggs
Trainer Donald McCain has announced the death of Ballabriggs, the horse that secured his 2011 Grand National victory, at the age of 25. McCain paid tribute to the gelding, noting the special place the horse held in his…
Telford polling stations reviewed in run up to 2027 elections
Telford & Wrekin Council is reviewing polling station locations following a recent boundary shake-up. Officials are proposing to replace the historic Ironbridge Toll House with a portable building at the Station Road…
Gymnasts join Donnington community litter pick to support street champions
Members of the Great Britain Junior Men's Artistic Gymnastics Squad joined local volunteers in Donnington for a community litter pick. The event, part of the Telford & Wrekin Council's Street Champions scheme, saw…
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Weekend of lanterns, fireworks and Christmas shopping planned for Ironbridge
Ironbridge Gorge is set to host a major two-day celebration on November 28 and 29, marking Christmas, Telford Day, and the 40th anniversary of its UNESCO World Heritage status. The event will feature an illuminated…
Council plans to dispose of tennis court-sized green space in Telford
Telford & Wrekin Council has launched a public consultation regarding the potential disposal of a 280-square-meter plot of land in New Street, Dawley. The site, described as incidental green space, is currently the…
Plans lodged for new outdoor seating area at historic Telford pub
The owners of the historic Six Bells pub in Madeley, Telford, have submitted a planning application to Telford & Wrekin Council to expand their outdoor seating. The proposal includes creating an upper courtyard, a…
Devolo BE6500 review: is this WiFi 7 mesh worth upgrading to?
The Devolo BE6500 WiFi 7 mesh system offers a potential solution for households struggling with connectivity across multiple devices. As smart home technology increases the load on standard routers, upgrading to a mesh…