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'Unacceptably large': Plans for 16-home development in small Shropshire village submitted despite early warning

Plans to build 16 new homes on the edge of a village near Telford have been submitted despite an early warning about the scale of the development from the local authority.

Supporting image for story: 'Unacceptably large': Plans for 16-home development in small Shropshire village submitted despite early warning

Supporting image for story: 'You don’t think about the wellbeing of the residents when you make these decisions': Telford woman’s concerns as children’s home plan adds to HMO worries

'You don’t think about the wellbeing of the residents when you make these decisions': Telford woman’s concerns as children’s home plan adds to HMO worries

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's most and least used railway stations in 2025 revealed as passenger numbers rise

Shropshire's most and least used railway stations in 2025 revealed as passenger numbers rise

Supporting image for story: Engineering company's owners make commitment to Telford base

Engineering company's owners make commitment to Telford base

Supporting image for story: 'Our family has run a traditional pork pie shop in Ironbridge for 60 years - now our pies have been recognised in Parliament'

'Our family has run a traditional pork pie shop in Ironbridge for 60 years - now our pies have been recognised in Parliament'

Supporting image for story: Dilapidated 17th-century Telford mansion to go under the hammer next month with £200,000 guide price

Dilapidated 17th-century Telford mansion to go under the hammer next month with £200,000 guide price

Supporting image for story: A Telford author has used the backdrop of Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge for his tenth children's book.

A Telford author has used the backdrop of Blists Hill Victorian Town in the Ironbridge Gorge for his tenth children's book.

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'Unacceptably large': Plans for 16-home development in small Shropshire village submitted despite early warning

Bucks hoping for another home draw in the FA Trophy

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

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

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Bucks hoping for another home draw in the FA Trophy

AFC Telford United boss Kevin Wilkin is hoping for a home draw when his side go into the hat for the FA Trophy fourth-round draw tonight.

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

"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

Telford entertainment

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.