Telford Town Centre news


Shropshire crime maps pinpoint hotspots for offences

Anti-social behaviour has been highlighted as the scourge of town centres across Shropshire and Mid Wales on a new-look police website.


Detailed plans for Telford’s Southwater development

Detailed plans for the next phase of work on the £250 million Southwater development in Telford town centre have been submitted to councillors.


Squeals as Rastamouse turns on Telford Christmas lights

Hundreds of screaming young fans were there to watch as CBeebies’ star Rastamouse flicked the switch on Telford town centre’s Christmas lights.


First glimpse of Telford’s £250m Southwater revamp

This is the first glimpse of how a new multi-million pound development in Telford including an 11-screen cinema, hotel and restaurants will look.


£9m needed to make Telford ring road two-way

A bid for nearly £9 million of Government cash is to be lodged so vehicles can travel in both directions on the main road which goes around Telford town centre’s shopping complex.


Driver found guilty over charity cyclist’s death

A man has been found guilty of causing the death of a cyclist by driving dangerously on a dual carriageway in Telford.


£2m spent on Telford council HQ which may never be used

ALMOST £2 MILLION has been spent on civic offices in Telford which may never be used as council headquarters, it was claimed today.


Strictly star Camilla Dallerup seeks Shropshire dancers

Former Strictly Come Dancing champion Camilla Dallerup will be heading to Shropshire to step out with shoppers – in a special performance of a routine called the “choo choo choo”.


Planners to decide on Telford town centre revamp

The first signs of a £250 million transformation of Telford town centre could soon be visible if planners tonight give the go-ahead to begin work in the town.


Dragons Den, Telford Town Centre

Reviewer’s rating **** James Shaw says “I’m in” after a teatime visit to The Dragons Den – Duncan Bannatyne was out.


Telford nightclub swabs revellers for drugs

Hundreds of revellers were screened for drugs as they walked into a Shropshire nightclub in a police crackdown.


Telford Town Centre evacuated in fire drill

Telford Shopping Centre was evacuated today leaving shoppers outside after alarms were triggered – but it turned out to be a fire drill.


Glitz and glamour at centre

The glitz of Hollywood has boosted the glamour factor at a Shropshire shopping centre which has launched its own fashion week.


Supermarket developers told to pay £750,000

Developers are being asked to pay out more than £750,000 to get the go-ahead for a new supermarket complex in Telford town centre, it was revealed today.


Dark Lane – YouTube reminder of lost village

Fascinating colour footage of one of Telford’s “lost villages” filmed shortly before the close-knit community was wiped off the map forever has been showcased to the public for the first time ever.


£250m plan for town is approved

A massive £250 million scheme to revitalise Telford – bringing shops, bars, cafes and hundreds of homes to the town centre – was today one step closer to reality.


Leader to present a ‘fantastic budget’

Shropshire Council leader Keith Barrow will tomorrow present what he called a “fantastic” budget which will see the authority spending nearly half a billion pounds over the coming 12 months.


Man jumps to his death

A man jumped to his death from the roof of a multi-storey car park in Telford Town Centre today.


Man hurt in attack

A 25-year-old man suffered a suspected fractured skull after being attacked in Telford town centre.


Greek duo to perform at lights switch-on

Greek father and son dancing double act Stavros Flatley will brave the cold to perform their trademark routine before switching on the Christmas lights in Telford tonight.


Bada Bing, Telford

Reviewer’s rating **** The corner of Telford Shopping Centre where Bada Bing lies has never struck me as the ideal location for a pub, or even a restaurant, writes James Shaw.


Bus CCTV viewed in sex attack inquiries

Police will trawl through CCTV images from buses which may have passed the scene of a suspected sex attack on a 15-year-old girl in Telford.


Letter: Why no shoes for boys?

Letter: My local branch, Telford, has recently expanded to a massive and impressive store. The problem I have may be down to the Primark Buyer as staff and supervisors in store can’t answer my query.


Store fined over mice infestation

A Telford town centre store was so badly infested with mice they were seen running around inside and their droppings littered the floor and food shelves, a court heard.


Centre’s fashion show – in pictures

Models have been strutting down the catwalk at a Shropshire shopping centre to showcase the latest in summer fashion.

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