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Telford & Wrekin Council finalises plans for former Farcroft site in Wellington
Telford & Wrekin Council has announced plans to redevelop the former Farcroft care home site in Wellington.
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West Midlands Railway named ‘Train Operator of the Year’ at national awards
West Midlands Railway has been awarded the top prize of ‘Train Operator of the Year’ at the 2026 Rail Business Awards.
Shropshire’s swimming champions highlight need for new county pool
Shropshire's young swimmers delivered outstanding performances at its recent championships, as the county's swimming association makes a fresh plea to unlock funding for a new pool.
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Wild Shropshire Restaurant named in 360° Eat Guide’s Top 25 Pioneers in Europe 2026
Wild Shropshire has been named in the 360° Eat Guide Top 25 Pioneers in Europe 2026, a list recognising restaurants leading the way in sustainability, seasonality, and responsible sourcing.
Families encouraged to check MMRV vaccinations as measles cases rise
Families across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are being encouraged by local health leaders to check that their children’s measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox vaccinations are up to date.
West Mercia Police force fined after student officer injured on duty in Shropshire
West Mercia Police has been fined after one of its officers in Shropshire was hit by a passing car while responding to a traffic collision on Christmas Eve in 2023.
Shropshire faces major uncertainty over future access to national growth funds
Shropshire Council is warning that the county could face a serious inability to access national economic growth funding amid growing indications that future government investment programmes are prioritising Combined Authority areas.
Telford drug dealer jailed for seven years
A man who ran a drugs line in Telford has been handed a seven-year jail sentence.
Litter-picking clean-up of A442 underway
Telford and Wrekin Council is carrying out additional litter-picking along the A442 as part of its Pride in Our Community programme.
Police seek witnesses following collision on A458 at Morville
Police are appealing for witnesses after three children were injured in a two cars collision on the A458 at Morville around 2.40 pm on Tuesday, 17 February.
Man arrested in Bridgnorth for drug and burglary offences
A man has been arrested in connection with drug offences, as well as a burglary in Bridgnorth.
Police and Crime Commissioner calls for legal framework as e-scooter use surges
West Mercia’s Police and Crime Commissioner has called on the Government to establish a robust legal framework for e-scooters.
Step-free access plan for Wellington Railway Station welcomed
Plans submitted by Network Rail to improve accessibility at Wellington Railway Station have been welcomed by Telford & Wrekin Council.
Telford & Wrekin Council bridges the fitness gap for residents with disabilities
Telford & Wrekin Council has successfully implemented a pioneering initiative to help more residents with disabilities and those with long-term health conditions become physically active in ways that work for them.
Hospital Trust expands Critical Care Support across Shrewsbury and Telford
A team which helps the sickest patients at the county’s two acute hospitals has been expanded to improve the care offered.
Primary school pupils help shape new green space at Wellington development
Pupils from Short Wood Primary School have visited the High Street development in Wellington to help shape the design of a new green space being delivered as part of a Housing Plus Group‑led regeneration project.
Telford & Wrekin Council developing plans to extend £2 bus fare across all bus routes
Plans to introduce a £2 single fare cap for all bus journeys within Telford and Wrekin are being developed as part of the Council’s budget proposals.
Improvement works get under way at SpArC Bishop’s Castle Leisure Centre
A series of major improvement works is underway at Bishops Castle Arts and Leisure Centre this week as part of a significant investment in the facilities.
Church Stretton denied banking hub
Stuart Anderson, the Member of Parliament for South Shropshire, has expressed his profound disappointment after a formal request for a banking hub in Church Stretton was rejected.
Avant Homes granted planning for £31.7m, 135-home second phase of development in Priorslee
Avant Homes West Midlands has been granted planning to deliver the £31.7m, 135-home second phase of its new development in Priorslee, Telford.