Telford is set to become a centre for nurturing footballing talent with the kicking off of a state-of-the-art academy and education centre.
A fourth qualifying round trip to old rivals Northwich Victoria is Telford’s reward for a 2-1 away win against Hendon in the FA Cup on Saturday.
Beacon, Madeley, who have yet to lose a match had no problems in their home game as they trounced visiting Sir John Bayley Club with the maximum 8-0 in The Telford & District Landlords Invitation Pool League.
Telford’s paralymic silver medallist, Mickey Bushell, is among the shortlisted nominees for this year’s county sports awards.
Wrekin Road Runner Jon Aston is celebrating after completing four marathons in as many weeks.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship, a form of mixed martial arts fighting from the USA, is set to take UK fans by storm for the first time when UFC 89 comes to the Birmingham National Indoor Arena on October 18.
Football fans and hospital fundraisers are joining forces to organise the first Spring Ball to be held on AFC Telford United’s football ground.
Entering the FA Cup competition this year at the second qualifying round stage - because of their elevated Blue Square North status - the Bucks’ 3-2 victory over Corby at the weekend puts them within two victories of the first round proper for the first time ever. And that’s a really positive sign.
A project to restore the Iron Age hill fort on top of The Wrekin to its former glory is to be launched next month.
This week local anglers will be sorry to hear about the passing of Bert Howell, a long serving secretary of Avenue AC and member of Telford Disabled AC.
