David Tooley

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity said sensitive information about donors, supporters and community members was exposed in a 3 August breach of Beacon CRM, a third-party system used by hundreds of organisations. Potentially affected data includes names, contact details, membership information and donation details, but not bank or card information. The charity and Beacon are investigating, while the Charity Commission and Information Commissioner's Office are monitoring the incident. The hospital trust said its other systems were unaffected and urged supporters to remain alert for scams.

Councillors in Telford are urging Ofcom to hold Royal Mail accountable for delivery delays that have caused missed bills, medical appointments and problems with election polling card distribution. A motion will be discussed by Telford & Wrekin Council, with local Conservative councillors warning that vulnerable and digitally excluded residents are particularly affected. Royal Mail cited staff absences but said new workers are being trained and outlined an improvement plan, noting progress but acknowledging further work is needed to improve service reliability.

Plans for 800 homes in Muxton, the first phase of a larger 2,700‑home development, prompted differing reactions among local councillors. Independent councillor Jenny Urey focused on negotiating safety and preservation measures, while Labour council leader Lee Carter stressed the need for a defined development plan to manage growth. Conservative group leader Andrew Eade warned that existing infrastructure was already overstretched and could not support additional housing. The proposal and responses illustrate an ongoing debate over development and local capacity in Telford.

Health officials in Wales and England are negotiating a contract intended to reduce long waiting times for Welsh patients treated at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in Shropshire. Nearly 400 Welsh patients were facing waits of more than two years in May, with spinal disorders and joint surgery among the most affected areas. Both sides aim to eliminate waits longer than 104 weeks by the end of the 2026–27 period, and current patient arrangements will remain unchanged during the talks.

Almost 100 employees at Moveero’s Telford wheel‑manufacturing site have been made redundant after administrators failed to secure a buyer for the business. Operations ceased following the March administration, with 98 staff dismissed and a small number retained to support the wind‑down. Administrators cited the significant investment required to revive the firm, while noting that the wider Moveero group remains profitable. The site has longstanding ties to Telford’s industrial history. Telford & Wrekin Council is offering practical support to affected workers.