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April 16, 2025

Gayle Kelly, Head of Development at IGMT, with the new mobility scooter

Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust secures funding to launch its first all terrain mobility scooter at Blists Hill Victorian Town

Your World|Just now

London Fire Brigade said 10 fire engines and around 70 firefighters were at the blaze in Hayes

Man dies after serious fire in Telford

Wellington Orbit volunteers Danny Collier and Beth Lewis, Councillor Angela McClements, Chairman of Wellington Orbit, John McGregor, and PaveAways Director Steve Owen, pictured on the upper floor at Wellington Orbit which is set to be transformed.

Work set to start on major redevelopment of Wellington's community cinema

News|1 hour ago

Newport Town Council meeting on April 9, 2025. Picture: LDRS

Newport town councillors seek ‘break clause’ as parking enforcement contract hits snag

Transport|1 hour ago

The unsigned watercolour painting of Prees Heath. The painting shows the A49 road with a notable tree on one side and a large expanse of heathland on the other.

Do you recognise this painting of Prees Heath?

Your World|1 hour ago

Fire crews have been on the scene overnight

Firefighters rescue man in 60s from 'serious' fire at property in Telford

News|2 hours ago

25 trees have been damaged by vandals in the latest attack. Photo: Peter Scott

More heartbreak in Newport as dozens of trees snapped and orchard 'obliterated' in latest 'mindless' vandalism

News|3 hours ago

The opening of Wellington Community Library and Residents
Hub

Wellington Library reopens as Wellington Community Library after borough council bows out

News|4 hours ago

Roan's winning entry

Five-year-old from Telford wins Aldi poster competition

Your World|4 hours ago

Dan Bebbington

Money Matters: How much tax you'll pay this year and why you should check your tax code

Your World|4 hours ago

Children at Hollinswood Primary School celebrate with their pictures.

McPhillips art competition showcases pupils’ view of a construction site

Your World|4 hours ago

Crossbar Foundation football sessions

Shropshire schoolgirls score big with Crossbar Foundation football sessions

Your World|5 hours ago

Fire crews and paramedics have attended to a crash in Telford this morning. Photo: NW

Car overturns on busy A442 in Telford - driver taken to hospital for checks

News|6 hours ago

A new tanning salon is opening in the former Home Essentials shop in Lower Bar, Newport. Photo: Google

Owner of Newport clothing shop that shut down weeks ago bounces back onto town's high street with new business

News|9 hours ago

The home for sale in Ketley Bank. Picture: Rightmove/Auction Hammer Midlands.

Two-bed Telford home to go under the hammer with low guide price

News|9 hours ago

Nicola Powell and Gail Jones from Man About Town in Wellington

'We've grown up with them!' Wellington barber pays tribute to its loyal customers after 45 years in the town

Wellington|9 hours ago

'Reduce chances of Covid-19 ruining your spring and summer': Where to get your jabs in Shropshire

News|9 hours ago

Closing: Wolverhampton University's Telford Innovation Campus

Shropshire university student, 24, found dead at halls of residence, inquest hears

News|9 hours ago

Shaun Davies MP is inviting residents to his drop-in session on April 25.

Telford residents invited to meet and quiz local MP at drop-in session

News|9 hours ago

Lyreco volunteers day. Pictured is Kathryn, Nigel, Beverly, Ian, Claire, Megan, Amy, Katherine and Brian.

Local businesses chip in to help transform Telford Town Park

News|9 hours ago

April 15, 2025

Police hunt Telford robbery suspect after victim was grabbed from behind and threatened by man claiming to have a knife

Crime|20 hours ago

Man arrested after woman raped in layby near Shifnal

Crime|20 hours ago

The KFC, pictured in June, 2022. Google Maps

Telford KFC branch's revamp plans are approved

News|21 hours ago

Housing plan for derelict former Madeley pub is rejected

Property|21 hours ago

The Bike Insurer and Midlands Air Ambulance Charity have announced an expansion of their partnership.

The Bike Insurer announces expanded partnership with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

Your World|Apr 15

Fodens Solicitors in Telford Easter billboard

'Eggs-pert conveyancing' - Telford solicitors bring smiles through humorous Easter billboard

The A518 near Lilleshall

Woman named after being killed in Telford crash which left boy injured and man fighting for life

The plot in Ketley, Telford. Picture: Rightmove/Future Property Auctions.

Large plot in Telford with 'potential for development' to be auctioned this week with very low guide price

Bike Tek in Hadley, Telford, is now shut. Photo: Bike Tek/Google

'It’s been a rollercoaster': Popular bike shop in Telford announces shock closure

Representatives from HPG & the Cadent Foundation

Housing Plus Group and Cadent Foundation recognised for fuel poverty support

Your World|Apr 15

Jamie is currently undergoing immunotherapy, but has recently been told that the cancer is still growing.

A donation of less than £1 from each Telford resident could save a local woman's life!

Your World|Apr 15

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Man caught with county lines drug dealer phone, cash and suspected drugs wraps in Telford avoids jail

Telford College’s executive director for partnerships and employer
engagement Sarah Davies, and principal and chief executive Lawrence Wood, receive the Shropshire Community Foundation membership from Johnny Themans. Photo: Telford College

Telford College joins the Shropshire Community Foundation

A new supermarket is set to open in Wellington. Photo: National World

New supermarket selling South Asian, Caribbean and Chinese groceries set to open in Shropshire town

Kieran Hemming is taking on the London Marathon for Hope House. Photo: Kieran Hemming

Telford man to take on London Marathon for Hope House Children’s Hospices

A CGI/Architect's drawing of a proposed new farm machinery workshop and sales building near Telford (Shropshire Council/Planning Portal)

Farm machinery business near Telford lodges plans for demolition and 'major upgrade' of workshops

Wellington town mayor Councillor Usman Ahmed

Extraordinary meeting called to consider Telford councillor’s leave request

Politics|Apr 15

Lauren Bryan from Oakengates branch, Sharon Jones from Hadley, Admaston, Wellington, Deb Murdoch from Newport branch, Flik Warner from Aquaduct and Lawley.

'We have blown it out of the park' - Telford Slimming World members donate mountain of clothes to Cancer Research UK

The event will be taking place at Telford College later this month.

'Trailblazing' Telford College shortlisted for business award

Business|Apr 15

Bank holidays 2025

Bank Holidays 2025: when is the next UK bank holiday - including May, Easter, and Good Friday in April dates

April 14, 2025

Benefit payment dates 2025

Benefit payment dates 2025: early payments over Easter as DWP and HMRC dates moved - including Child Benefit

A car in wet weather

Met Office issues weather warning for Shropshire

Wellington (Telford) Brass Band performing at the Edge Arts Centre

Wellington Brass Band celebrates 25th anniversary in style at The Edge Arts Centre

Your World|Apr 14

All the proceeds from Terri's stall go towards Next Steps Cat Rescue (Shropshire).

Wellington Collectors' Fair - a great day out this Easter!

Your World|Apr 14

Van 'destroyed' in Telford fire in early hours of the morning

Fire engines were called

Car crashed into safety barrier on busy Telford road

Child sexual abuse survivor from Telford campaigning to seek legal action over failures to tackle grooming gangs

Man, 22, in court accused of peddling crack cocaine and heroin in Telford

Telford man punched step-dad in the face for pulling up outside his house in a van

Stirchley & Brookside Parish Council at the Sambrook Centre in Stirchley. Picture: LDRS

'Concerns’ grow over impact of PCSO hours’ cut on young people in Telford