Oakengates14 Oct 2025Town sign to return after theatre refurbishmentThe sign has welcomed people to Oakengates since 2018.14 Oct 202512 Jul 2025Procession and family event mark carnival's returnThe "beloved" Oakengates Carnival returns with music and events after the success of its last carnival in 2023. 12 Jul 20259 Jul 2025Plans submitted to move town's libraryOwnership of the library has been transferred to the council from Telford and Wrekin Council.9 Jul 202516 Jun 2025Bee swarm shuts Greggs and other shopsSimon Emms was called to Oakengates when a swarm of bees appeared outside a row of shops.16 Jun 202514 May 2025Traders worried about town centre regenerationBusinesses in Oakengates say they have seen footfall decline and have asked the council for help.14 May 202512 May 2025Parish shake-up could create new councilsMuxton and Priorslee could get their own separate parish councils, but Dawley Hamlets could go.12 May 20257 Feb 2025Children's transport fraudster sentencedChristopher Brookes makes false claims for transport-to-school funds totalling more than £9,500.7 Feb 202514 Dec 2024Theatre redevelopment to start in new yearThe theatre in Oakengates will get a bigger auditorium, plus a new foyer and a studio theatre.14 Dec 202420 Oct 2024Nursery to relocate to former care home siteThe nursery currently sits in the now-closed Oakengates Theatre, which is being redeveloped.20 Oct 2024...