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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…
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 Park, Telford. When on the 11 September 2025 around 3:10pm, when items were taken. (22/88459/25) The second image is from Pets at Home, Wrekin Retail Park, Wellington, Telford.
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October 5, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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.
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.
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October 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Annual sighthound day success

The theme this year was Mythical Mutts, and just under 50 sighthounds took part in the Telford event in Ironbridge.
Annual sighthound day success
The theme this year was Mythical Mutts, and just under 50 sighthounds took part in the Telford event in Ironbridge.
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October 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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.
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.
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October 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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.
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.
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October 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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.
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.
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October 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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/
October 2, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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/
October 2, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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/
October 2, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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/
October 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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/
October 2, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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/
October 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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/
October 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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/
October 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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/
October 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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/
October 1, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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/
October 1, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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/
October 1, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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/
October 1, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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/
October 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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.
Fire in Newport pub
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.
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October 1, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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
Christmas Markets are coming back to Telford
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 Christmas Gifts.
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September 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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/
September 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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/
September 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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/
September 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM