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Police appeal continues following sexual assault in Oakengates
Police officers investigating a sexual assault in Telford are continuing to appeal for witnesses one week on since the incident happened.
5 Jun 2026
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Fly-tippers in Oakengates and Randlay fined by council after being caught
Telford & Wrekin Council has issued a stark warning that "ignorance is no defence" after tracking down and fining two separate fly-tippers.
3 Jun 2026
Entertainment
Oakengates fun day kicks off summer celebration events
A day of family fun is taking place in Oakengates this weekend - the first in a series of high street celebration events in the town.
20 May 2026
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New Oakengates library opens in the heart of town
A brand new Oakengates library has officially opened its doors at 6-8 Limes Walk in the town. Plans were approved earlier this year for the new facility, which is called ‘Turning Pages @ Oakengates Library.’
15 Apr 2026
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Police crack down on youth disorder with 48-hour dispersal order in Oakengates
A crackdown on antisocial behaviour by youths has been launched in Oakengates this week with a 48-hour dispersal order across the Telford town following a spike in police reports.
9 Apr 2026
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Oakengates Limes Walk completion leads to next stage of regeneration works
Telford & Wrekin Council says the transformation of shop units on Limes Walk in Oakengates is now complete, ahead of the next stage of works progressing at pace to regenerate the town centre.
12 Mar 2026
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Entertainment gear seized on Oakengates after repeated noise complaints
Telford & Wrekin Council has successfully seized entertainment equipment from a property on Market Street, Oakengates, following repeated breaches of a noise abatement notice.
4 Feb 2026
Business
ExtraCare returns to refurbished Oakengates home
ExtraCare is now up and running at its original location in Oakengates town centre after a temporary move to 33 Market Street.
20 Nov 2025
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Main theatre hall demolition starts in Oakengates
Works to demolish the main theatre hall in Oakengates in preparation for a brand new state-of-the-art theatre are now underway.
11 Nov 2025
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Landmark Oakengates sign to be reused after theatre works completion
A prominent sign in Oakengates is to be retained during the Telford Theatre works and reused once the project is complete.
13 Oct 2025
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Telford Theatre project receives national seal of approval
The Telford Theatre project, which will deliver a new state-of-the-art theatre with outstanding facilities in Oakengates, has been given a national seal of approval.
8 Oct 2025
Business
Celebrations moves into modernised unit as Oakengates transformation continues
Celebrations, the well-loved greetings card shop which has served Oakengates for the past 40 years, has relocated to a newly refurbished unit at 10-12 Limes Walk in the town.
6 Oct 2025
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Plans submitted for new library in Oakengates
Plans have been submitted to create a new home for Oakengates library at 6-8 Limes Walk in the heart of Oakengates town centre.
9 Jul 2025
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Man arrested in Oakengates after suspicious driving leads to drug and weapon seizure
A man has been arrested after officers noticed him driving a car suspiciously in Oakengates this morning, Wednesday 11 June.
11 Jun 2025
Entertainment
Oakengates Carnival to return this July
Oakengates Town Council have announced the return of the much-loved Oakengates Carnival on Saturday 12th July 2025.
14 Jan 2025
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Plans to transform Telford Theatre are approved
Plans to transform Telford Theatre, creating a new modern facility for generations to come, have been approved.
14 Dec 2024
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Extra Care charity makes temporary move as part of Oakengates transformation
Extra Care Charitable Trust is the latest business to temporarily relocate while renovation works are carried out to transform Oakengates town centre.
25 Oct 2024
Entertainment
Get crafty in Wellington and Oakengates this half term
Free family art workshops are taking place during this October half-term in Wellington and Oakengates.
21 Oct 2024
News
First phase of Oakengates Theatre Quarter project is complete
The first phase of Telford & Wrekin Council’s Theatre Quarter project which is transforming Oakengates town centre has been revealed.
3 Oct 2024
News
Plans to transform Telford Theatre are submitted
Telford & Wrekin Council has moved a step closer to transforming Telford Theatre after submitting plans for the remodelling project.
13 Jul 2024
