Trial Date Set for Telford Man Accused of Romance Fraud Against Seven Women Sunday, March 1, 2026 fraud romance trial telford court cheshire investigation crime bail scam Marc Cole-Jones, a 52-year-old man from Church Grove, Donnington, is set to stand trial at Chester Crown Court after being charged with romance fraud involving seven women. The accused faces 25 counts of fraud by false … Read More
'Underrated' Midlands Town Telford Named One of the Best Places to Live in the UK Monday, February 23, 2026 telford midlands shropshire living greenspace safety community happiness population qualityoflife Telford, a town in Shropshire often overlooked when thinking of the Midlands' highlights, has been named among the best places to live in the UK according to a recent study. Despite not immediately coming to mind as a … Read More
Legal Agreement Finalized for New Midlands Pool Honouring Local Hero and Youngster Saturday, January 24, 2026 planning sportengland leisurecentre telford swimming fitness commemoration community development agreement sport Planning permission has been approved for a new leisure centre in Telford, following a legal agreement that resolved Sport England’s initial objections, according to official planning documents. The new facility, named the … Read More
Man Sentenced to Six Years for Sexual Assault of Teenager in Telford Car Park Monday, December 1, 2025 sexualassault sentencing telford trial justice victimsupport publicsafety crime law abuse Lee Ward, also known as Lee Thomas, was sentenced to six and a half years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in a Telford town centre car park. The incident occurred on February 4, … Read More
Officials Condemn 'Keyboard Warriors' After False Accusations During Remembrance Service Saturday, November 15, 2025 remembrance cyberbullying community council telford socialmedia harassment respect truth officials Midlands officials have publicly condemned a wave of online hostility targeting members of the Hadley and Leegomery Parish Council in Telford. The recent controversy stemmed from accusations on Facebook that the … Read More
Residents Warned of Potential Increase in Odours from Midlands Landfill in December Saturday, November 15, 2025 landfill odour emissions environment gas telford midlands waste disposal monitoring Residents near the Granville Landfill site in Priorslee, Telford, have been advised to prepare for a temporary rise in unpleasant odours in the coming weeks. The Midlands landfill, operated by Potters (Midlands), is … Read More