Latest Wellington news | Shropshire Star

Local news you can trust

Shropshire Star

Close

Wellington Archive

December 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: New One Stop convenience store coming to Wellington in 2026

New One Stop convenience store coming to Wellington in 2026

December 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford resident told to remove or scale down 'oversized' open brick barbecue

Telford resident told to remove or scale down 'oversized' open brick barbecue

Supporting image for story: Wellington landowner wants to demolish bungalow and replace it with two three-storey buildings

Wellington landowner wants to demolish bungalow and replace it with two three-storey buildings

Supporting image for story: 'Highlight of our year': Telford school students spread Christmas cheer with afternoon tea celebration for the community

'Highlight of our year': Telford school students spread Christmas cheer with afternoon tea celebration for the community

December 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police seek man in Christmas jumper after Telford assault outside pub leaves man with serious injuries

Police seek man in Christmas jumper after Telford assault outside pub leaves man with serious injuries

December 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford police release pictures as they seek help to solve series of shop thefts from Boots, B&M, Asda and Tesco

Telford police release pictures as they seek help to solve series of shop thefts from Boots, B&M, Asda and Tesco

Supporting image for story: Churches unite for special Crib Service at Hadley's Holy Trinity Church

Churches unite for special Crib Service at Hadley's Holy Trinity Church

Supporting image for story: Shoplifter, 53, stole dog food and treats from Pets At Home in Telford

Shoplifter, 53, stole dog food and treats from Pets At Home in Telford

December 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford College students show off cookery skills as they serve up festive feast for community group

Telford College students show off cookery skills as they serve up festive feast for community group

Supporting image for story: Telford householder denied retrospective permission for new extension

Telford householder denied retrospective permission for new extension

Supporting image for story: Early Christmas cheer brings smiles to Strickland House

Early Christmas cheer brings smiles to Strickland House

December 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plan for BT Street Hub in Telford town centre rejected over impact on pedestrian safety

Plan for BT Street Hub in Telford town centre rejected over impact on pedestrian safety

December 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: TikTok clothes seller opens new Wellington town centre boutique

TikTok clothes seller opens new Wellington town centre boutique

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

December 14, 2025

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

December 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plumber, 55, who battered childhood pal for telling his wife he was paying for sex with prostitutes is jailed

Plumber, 55, who battered childhood pal for telling his wife he was paying for sex with prostitutes is jailed

Supporting image for story: Uproar in Shropshire market town over street food trucks plan for town centre car park

Uproar in Shropshire market town over street food trucks plan for town centre car park

December 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Young chefs from Telford school cook up a treat in competition

Young chefs from Telford school cook up a treat in competition

December 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Village near Telford celebrates hall's 50th Christmas with first real tree and switch-on event

Village near Telford celebrates hall's 50th Christmas with first real tree and switch-on event

December 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: House fire in Wellington caused by paper bag left on hob prompts fire service kitchen safety advice

House fire in Wellington caused by paper bag left on hob prompts fire service kitchen safety advice

Supporting image for story: The Wrekin's iconic 200ft transmitter tower marks 50 years of broadcasting across Shropshire and beyond

The Wrekin's iconic 200ft transmitter tower marks 50 years of broadcasting across Shropshire and beyond

Supporting image for story: One bungalow in Wellington set to be replaced by two in demolition plan

One bungalow in Wellington set to be replaced by two in demolition plan

December 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford College holds ‘day of action’ in support of White Ribbon awareness campaign

Telford College holds ‘day of action’ in support of White Ribbon awareness campaign

December 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: More tables, more bargains at Wellington Christmas Table Top Sale this weekend

More tables, more bargains at Wellington Christmas Table Top Sale this weekend

Supporting image for story: Time to take the M54 all the way to Shrewsbury and reap economic benefits say Shropshire politicians

Time to take the M54 all the way to Shrewsbury and reap economic benefits say Shropshire politicians

December 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It is quite an achievement for us to still be here after 65 years': Wrekin Flower Club celebrates its milestone anniversary

'It is quite an achievement for us to still be here after 65 years': Wrekin Flower Club celebrates its milestone anniversary

Supporting image for story: Looking back at the original M54 fifty years on and how it became one of Britain's most troublesome motorways

Looking back at the original M54 fifty years on and how it became one of Britain's most troublesome motorways

December 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'A game changer': Council leaders welcome renewed bid for Shropshire-London train link with new Wellington station stop

'A game changer': Council leaders welcome renewed bid for Shropshire-London train link with new Wellington station stop

December 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Motorist, 30, who took cocaine before driving on busy A5 gets driving ban

Motorist, 30, who took cocaine before driving on busy A5 gets driving ban

Supporting image for story: Audi driver, 29, admits dangerous driving on roads in Telford three years after committing offences

Audi driver, 29, admits dangerous driving on roads in Telford three years after committing offences

December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Two controversial Telford children’s home plans set to be decided next week

Two controversial Telford children’s home plans set to be decided next week

Supporting image for story: Deck the halls, but not the landfill! We get ready for Christmas with one of Shropshire's 'zero waste' pioneers

Deck the halls, but not the landfill! We get ready for Christmas with one of Shropshire's 'zero waste' pioneers

Supporting image for story: Breakfast Church and Christingle to take place in Hadley this weekend

Breakfast Church and Christingle to take place in Hadley this weekend

Supporting image for story: 'Approve it!' - Office of Rail and Road urged to signal green light for Shropshire-London rail service

'Approve it!' - Office of Rail and Road urged to signal green light for Shropshire-London rail service

Supporting image for story: Business champions of Telford and Wrekin high streets are revealed

Business champions of Telford and Wrekin high streets are revealed

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: New bus service connecting Whitchurch and Market Drayton with Wellington and hospital to begin operating - here's when

New bus service connecting Whitchurch and Market Drayton with Wellington and hospital to begin operating - here's when

Supporting image for story: New hope for direct rail link between Shropshire and London - and with a new county stop added

New hope for direct rail link between Shropshire and London - and with a new county stop added

November 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘It’s not good enough’: Telford council chief’s challenge over GP patient survey findings

‘It’s not good enough’: Telford council chief’s challenge over GP patient survey findings

Supporting image for story: Police called to early morning car fire in Telford

Police called to early morning car fire in Telford

Supporting image for story: Bid for £10,000 more for Shropshire town’s events as councillors put carnival idea on ‘back burner’

Bid for £10,000 more for Shropshire town’s events as councillors put carnival idea on ‘back burner’

November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man charged with robbery in Wellington

Man charged with robbery in Wellington

Supporting image for story: 176 properties in village near Telford without power after fault on line

176 properties in village near Telford without power after fault on line

Supporting image for story: Wellington charity shop reopens after move to new home amid £4m market refurbishment

Wellington charity shop reopens after move to new home amid £4m market refurbishment

Supporting image for story: I visited the sleepy Shropshire village in the shadow of the Wrekin, where developers are battling to build more homes

I visited the sleepy Shropshire village in the shadow of the Wrekin, where developers are battling to build more homes

November 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Guild members hear inspiring talk from Severn Hospice and donate £550

Guild members hear inspiring talk from Severn Hospice and donate £550

Supporting image for story: ‘We can’t carry on like this’: Shropshire traders reveal their Autumn Budget 2025 hopes and fears as Rachel Reeves calls for Labour MPs to unite ahead of expected tax rises

‘We can’t carry on like this’: Shropshire traders reveal their Autumn Budget 2025 hopes and fears as Rachel Reeves calls for Labour MPs to unite ahead of expected tax rises

Supporting image for story: Drink driver, 39, caught under the influence in Telford gets road ban

Drink driver, 39, caught under the influence in Telford gets road ban

Supporting image for story: Shropshire PR agency expands with two new hires

Shropshire PR agency expands with two new hires

Supporting image for story: Telford sex offender, 31, denies breaching court order by failing to tell police about laptop

Telford sex offender, 31, denies breaching court order by failing to tell police about laptop

November 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firefighters tackle early morning car blaze in Telford

Firefighters tackle early morning car blaze in Telford