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Developer behind controversial plans for 800 homes in a Shropshire village gives 'robust' warning as scheme recommended for refusal

The developer behind plans for an 800-house development on the Shropshire/Wolverhampton border has expressed disappointment that the scheme has been recommended for refusal, and has said it will appeal if councillors turn it down.

Supporting image for story: Developer behind controversial plans for 800 homes in a Shropshire village gives 'robust' warning as scheme recommended for refusal

Supporting image for story: 'Mother Nature at her finest' - Police confirm wind, not vandals, behind toppled Christmas tree in Telford

'Mother Nature at her finest' - Police confirm wind, not vandals, behind toppled Christmas tree in Telford

Supporting image for story: Firefighters rush to early morning car fire in Wellington residential area

Firefighters rush to early morning car fire in Wellington residential area

Supporting image for story: Firefighters tackle garage blaze at Telford property

Firefighters tackle garage blaze at Telford property

Supporting image for story: Would you pay more council tax? Shropshire Council launches budget consultation

Would you pay more council tax? Shropshire Council launches budget consultation

Supporting image for story: Trumpet-playing, vodka-drinking boyfriend possessed by 'demon' kicked his girlfriend and broke her nose as she tried to run from him

Trumpet-playing, vodka-drinking boyfriend possessed by 'demon' kicked his girlfriend and broke her nose as she tried to run from him

Supporting image for story: Paedophile HGV driver, 62, avoids prison after police found sick web searches, DVD labels and hundreds of indecent images of children

Paedophile HGV driver, 62, avoids prison after police found sick web searches, DVD labels and hundreds of indecent images of children

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Developer behind controversial plans for 800 homes in a Shropshire village gives 'robust' warning as scheme recommended for refusal

"We didn't lie down" - Boss Kevin Wilkin on AFC Telford's FA Trophy thriller

40 unmissable concerts, sports events and more coming to West Midlands in 2026, including Robbie Williams, Def Leppard and darts

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Supporting image for story: Telford couple told they can only sell their five-bed £500,000 house to an agricultural worker

Telford couple told they can only sell their five-bed £500,000 house to an agricultural worker

Supporting image for story: 'Everyone has to understand how difficult the situation is': Shropshire Council to assess 'minimum service provision' as financial crisis looms

'Everyone has to understand how difficult the situation is': Shropshire Council to assess 'minimum service provision' as financial crisis looms

Supporting image for story: 'Exceptional at treating people with kindness': Care home near Newport handed 'good' CQC rating

'Exceptional at treating people with kindness': Care home near Newport handed 'good' CQC rating

Supporting image for story: Plumber, 55, who battered childhood pal for telling his wife he was paying for sex with prostitutes is jailed

Plumber, 55, who battered childhood pal for telling his wife he was paying for sex with prostitutes is jailed

Supporting image for story: Uproar in Shropshire market town over street food trucks plan for town centre car park

Uproar in Shropshire market town over street food trucks plan for town centre car park

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council submits request to government for more than £71m in financial support

Shropshire Council submits request to government for more than £71m in financial support

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"We didn't lie down" - Boss Kevin Wilkin on AFC Telford's FA Trophy thriller

AFC Telford United's firepower again proved the difference as they reached the fourth round of the FA Trophy for the first time in seven years, writes Rich Worton.

Supporting image for story: "We didn't lie down" - Boss Kevin Wilkin on AFC Telford's FA Trophy thriller

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United 4 Altrincham 3: Stenson's stunners light up the Seah Stadium

AFC Telford United 4 Altrincham 3: Stenson's stunners light up the Seah Stadium

Supporting image for story: "We're having a right go" - Kevin Wilkin pleased with Telford goal record but insists his side are still far from clinical

"We're having a right go" - Kevin Wilkin pleased with Telford goal record but insists his side are still far from clinical

Supporting image for story: Kevin Wilkin: Telford players live 'game to game' as boss discusses rest, recuperation and squad rotation

Kevin Wilkin: Telford players live 'game to game' as boss discusses rest, recuperation and squad rotation

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United preview: Bucks turn attention to FA Trophy as Kevin Wilkin seeks another successful cup run

AFC Telford United preview: Bucks turn attention to FA Trophy as Kevin Wilkin seeks another successful cup run

Supporting image for story: 'Not before time': Kevin Wilkin praises AFC Telford United after long awaited away win wait ends

'Not before time': Kevin Wilkin praises AFC Telford United after long awaited away win wait ends

Supporting image for story: AFC Telford United strike late to take spoils at Leamington

AFC Telford United strike late to take spoils at Leamington

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40 unmissable concerts, sports events and more coming to West Midlands in 2026, including Robbie Williams, Def Leppard and darts

That moment has come around again — when we start pencilling in next year’s unmissable events and must-see gigs in the West Midlands.

Supporting image for story: 40 unmissable concerts, sports events and more coming to West Midlands in 2026, including Robbie Williams, Def Leppard and darts

Supporting image for story: Take a tour through the Snow White-themed grotto at this Telford plant centre

Take a tour through the Snow White-themed grotto at this Telford plant centre

Supporting image for story: Repair and redecoration work at historic Ironbridge Gorge museum buildings approved

Repair and redecoration work at historic Ironbridge Gorge museum buildings approved

Supporting image for story: Children left 'disappointed' by lack of Santa at Telford Christmas lights switch-on event are assured he will be there next year

Children left 'disappointed' by lack of Santa at Telford Christmas lights switch-on event are assured he will be there next year

Supporting image for story: One-eyed parrot gets early Christmas present in new enclosure at Telford zoo

One-eyed parrot gets early Christmas present in new enclosure at Telford zoo

Supporting image for story: Christmas events open at Exotic Zoo

Christmas events open at Exotic Zoo

Supporting image for story: New tea room opens and provides permanent home for Ironbridge Detective Trail

New tea room opens and provides permanent home for Ironbridge Detective Trail

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About Telford

Telford is named after the civil engineer Thomas Telford who was renowned for his road and canal projects in Shropshire. It is among the fastest growing and most successful new towns in the UK. Its hi-tech businesses, tall office buildings, new estates and the biggest shopping centre for miles around makes it popular with visitors. Attractions also include Southwater, Telford Town Park, Wonderland, Telford Ice Rink, and The Telford International Centre.