Police appeal for help identifying these people Telford and Wrekin Police are appealing to the public to help identify the people pictured. They believe those pictured could help with their enquiries into five shop thefts in Telford. (22/84101/25) The first image is from Sainsbury’s, Forge Retail…

Card shop moves as part of Oakengates transformation The move from its former unit comes ahead of planned demolition works that will clear the site for a brand new theatre.

Annual sighthound day success The theme this year was Mythical Mutts, and just under 50 sighthounds took part in the Telford event in Ironbridge.

Domestic abuse survivors set to get a bigger say on council strategy Some 7,020 adult victims in the borough have experienced domestic abuse at some point in the last year, the council estimates.

Hospital Trust named finalist in national health tech awards The awards recognise digital teams, programmes, innovations and health tech suppliers making a difference across health care.

Ernie the therapy dog honoured in BBC’s Make a Difference Awards Nominated by Bournville Village Trust (BVT), Ernie is a regular visitor to care homes and schools across Telford as well as being an assistance dog to his owner.

Newport CE Junior School has opened a new hub for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) after refurbishing a building on the school grounds. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/10/new-send-hub-for-newport-ce-junior-school/

Apley Farm Shop, located on the A442 between Telford and Bridgnorth, will open its pumpkin patch on October 11. It will then host a special half-term event for local families. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/10/pick-your-own-pumpkin/

There are 24 participating businesses in Wellington, with six of these based in the Wellington Market area where ‘bonus’ witches will be appearing on market days. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/10/wellington-trail-brings-halloween-fun/

Wombridge and Lawley primary schools were two of 300 schools across the country to be given a slice of £37million for new nursery provision. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/10/two-brand-new-nurseries-for-telford/

A property owner who claimed that he was being ‘discriminated’ against when planners slapped an enforcement notice on a Wellington shop’s UPVC windows has lost his case at appeal. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/10/upvc-windows-ban-is-an-open-and-shut-case/

The public can now join West Mercia Police officers on patrol as the 'Ride Along' scheme re-launches across the area, including Telford. The initiative offers residents a first-hand look at front-line policing and how officers… https://www.telford-live.com/2025/10/free-ride-in-a-police-car-whos-in/

Councillor Elizabeth Barker (Reform UK, Shifnal Rural) says the initiative would do little to address illegal immigration despite the Government’s claims. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/10/digital-ids-wont-deter-illegal-immigration/

Councillors were told that the total number of fires attended across April, May and June was 323, an increase of 19.1 per cent which was pushed up by a 22.5 per cent increase in refuse-related fires. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/10/rise-in-deliberate-fires-linked-to-telford-hotspots/

A number of current directors will be stepping down when their terms come to an end later this year – presenting a perfect opportunity to bring in new faces. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/10/chamber-of-commerce-seeks-board-members/

The mobile screening unit was previously based at Cottage Care Centre, but construction on-site at the location cannot support the unit’s logistical needs on this occasion. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/10/new-location-for-newport-breast-sceening-unit/

Residents at Hartshorne Court, a sheltered housing scheme in Dawley, Telford, say they have been living with filthy communal areas, a broken emergency alarm system, and intermittent lift access for… https://www.telford-live.com/2025/10/sheltered-housing-residents-furious-over-building-conditions/

Telford residents are being given the opportunity from today to become a ‘VIP’* at the official launch of the brand new MONOPOLY: Telford & Wrekin Edition game. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/10/be-a-telford-vip-for-the-day/

Pupils from seven local primary schools were invited to join the Wellington school’s own students and staff to try out a range of colourful experiments in the new building, before the ribbon was officially… https://www.telford-live.com/2025/10/explosive-opening-for-ercall-woods-new-science-centre/

Starting on October 7, diners can book in for lunch at The Orange Tree on Tuesdays and Thursdays most weeks up to Christmas, with additional Wednesday openings during the festive period. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/10/telford-college-restaurant-is-reopening-to-the-public/

A fire broke out in the ground-floor kitchen of a public house in Newport last night, requiring five fire crews to attend the scene.

The markets will showcase over 80 traders exhibiting their hand made unique not on the high street goods.  Set in the huge exhibition area of the Mercure Hotel organisers promise a great festive atmosphere and a huge array of exhibitors for visitors to browse and pick up some very unique Gifts

George Sutherland, from Trench in Telford, has received national recognition after being personally cited by the Prime Minister during his major conference speech. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/telford-resident-recognised-in-prime-ministers-speech/

The Hub on the Hill community centre in Sutton Hill is hosting weekly wellbeing sessions thanks to funding from McPhillips. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/mcphillips-funding-benefits-residents/

A father and son from Telford recently took on a 30-mile charity walk in aid of Children Today Charitable Trust, raising over £1,600 for the children’s disability charity. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/telford-father-and-son-raise-1600/

Members of Chris Turley’s family and friends were present at the ceremony in Randlay Valley on Saturday, September 27th to remember the work of the former councillor, who was also chairman of The Friends of… https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/chris-turley-remembered-in-telford-beauty-spot/

Telford College is transforming the Learning Resource Centre at its Wellington campus with the creation of a new £1.9 million library. Work is now under way on a two-storey refurbishment, which is due to welcome its… https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/new-1-9-million-library-for-telford-college/

More than 30 people attended the first Bathing in Business session held at Frankly Farm Tours, in collaboration with owners John and Natalie Franklin-Hackett. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/new-approach-to-networking-major-success/

This new round of consultation runs from Monday 29 September to Sunday 19 October 2025 and seeks views on revised parish arrangements in specific areas where the Boundary Review Committee wanted to hear views on… https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/more-consultation-on-boundary-changes/

Councils to get new powers to limit "unwanted shops" and use compulsory purchase orders, with the council, to take over empty shops and "bring vibrancy back to the high street."   https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/a-proliferation-of-vape-shops-causes-distress/

The competition celebrates talent from all corners of Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Winners will be announced on October 30 at 757 nightclub in Tan Bank, Wellington.  https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/telford-college-trio-shortlisted-for-music-awards/

"And from what I have seen new tenants of the £900-£960 per month Nuplace properties at the iconic Grade II-listed Gower in St Georges are in for a treat." https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/inside-the-latest-nuplace-homes/

Someone set fire to a car parked on a driveway on Dawley Road, Arleston in Telford. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/appeal-following-arson-in-telford/

Sarah, a mother-of-two from Stafford, was previously deputy head at Erasmus Darwin Academy, a secondary school and sixth form academy in Burntwood, Staffordshire. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/charlton-school-welcomes-a-new-principal/

The Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Sir Mel Stride, visited Telford and Wrekin to launch a new business club for the area. The event on 26th September saw Sir Mel at Hortonwood meeting local… https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/new-business-club-launches-with-shadow-chancellor/

Pop star Sam Ryder will perform a special in-store show at Spinning Around Records on New Street in Wellington. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/sam-ryder-to-play-intimate-wellington-gig/

The contract that was run by Shropdoc is being handed over to Health Hero – formerly known as Medvivo – with a start date of Wednesday, October 1. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/shropdoc-replacement-starts-this-week/

Part of an occasional series, usually around election time, where Andy Smith shares a sideways look at the world of politics in Telford. Dragged out because a huddle happened in Telford this week. Here's your behind the… https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/the-huddle-sunday-night-sideways/

The latest one 'Kimmies Cake Shed' was opened today by Kim Walton, at 18 Fellows Close in Little Dawley, and I went along to see what it was all about. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/new-cake-shed-opens-in-little-dawley/

​The Secretary of State was asked directly by Telford Live about the number of unlicensed HMOs, particularly in areas like Woodside. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/new-powers-to-target-dodgy-landlords/

Residents have been given the chance to call for elections to be held in two seats following the death of a respected Telford councillor. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/residents-given-chance-to-request-elections/

​A new silversmithing studio has opened its doors on Crown Street in Wellington today, offering residents the chance to craft their own ethical silver jewellery. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/wellington-welcomes-new-creative-workshop-studio/

The Government announced earlier this month that Shropshire had secured a place in the first phase of a National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Program but Telford and Wrekin was not selected. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/telford-misses-out-on-health-pioneer-scheme/

Telford Town FC will host a charity football match featuring a stellar line-up of TV and sports personalities on Sunday 5th October. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/celebrity-football-stars-heading-to-telford/

The Telford College students also get chance to wear the famous old gold colours and represent Wolves Foundation in fixtures against other professional club foundation teams in the ECFL league. They are… https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/new-wolves-football-course-is-off-to-a-fantastic-start/

A charitable trust which provides services to more than 9,000 households has been judged to be in the top 25 per cent of housing organisations nationally for dealing with issues like anti-social behaviour. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/housing-association-in-top-25pc-nationally/

When emergency services arrived, they found the victim had suffered three stab wounds, including one to his chest, and was in a critical condition. The victim, an 18-year-old man, was taken to hospital where he had to undergo… https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/two-jailed-for-dawley-stabbing/

The second annual Buildwas Apple Day is to be held at Abbey Manor this Sunday, 28th September from 10:30am to 4:00pm. The 2025 Buildwas Apple Day event follows a successful event in 2024, which saw more than 200… https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/buildwas-apple-day-to-be-held-at-abbey-manor/

A prolific shoplifter has been given a 16-week sentence after pleading guilty to theft. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/16-weeks-for-st-georges-shoplifter/

The Wrekin Flower Club, founded in the late 1950s by keen gardener and arranger Mrs Decima Lanyon, continues to thrive with over 70 members. https://www.telford-live.com/2025/09/wellington-flower-club-still-blooming/