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February 17, 2026

Supporting image for story: Plan for ‘step free’ access at a Shropshire railway station outlined

Plan for ‘step free’ access at a Shropshire railway station outlined

February 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire MPs' column - the latest from the county's representatives in Westminster

Shropshire MPs' column - the latest from the county's representatives in Westminster

February 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: Four generations of one family help bring Goldilocks and the Three Bears to life in Telford this half term - see ticket info here

Four generations of one family help bring Goldilocks and the Three Bears to life in Telford this half term - see ticket info here

February 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Snowdrop walk at Shropshire manor: Find out how you can enjoy an interesting Sunday stroll and help a good cause

Snowdrop walk at Shropshire manor: Find out how you can enjoy an interesting Sunday stroll and help a good cause

February 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'The Post Office presence in Wellington is crucial': Council hears update on future of town’s branch

'The Post Office presence in Wellington is crucial': Council hears update on future of town’s branch

February 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'I was moved out of my family home of 27 years as they failed to maintain it - now I have the same problems in my new house': Telford dad blasts housing association for making his ‘life a misery’

'I was moved out of my family home of 27 years as they failed to maintain it - now I have the same problems in my new house': Telford dad blasts housing association for making his ‘life a misery’

February 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: Firefighters called out after child get fingers stuck in toilet door at Telford primary school

Firefighters called out after child get fingers stuck in toilet door at Telford primary school

Supporting image for story: Wellington Collectors’ Fair returns this Saturday with even more to offer

Wellington Collectors’ Fair returns this Saturday with even more to offer

Supporting image for story: New cricket nets to boost women’s and girls’ game at Telford sports club

New cricket nets to boost women’s and girls’ game at Telford sports club

February 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: Fire crews tackle early morning blaze involving large pickup truck in Telford

Fire crews tackle early morning blaze involving large pickup truck in Telford

February 7, 2026

Supporting image for story: Emergency services called to two-vehicle crash on busy Newport road

Emergency services called to two-vehicle crash on busy Newport road

February 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: Telford pensioner, 78, denies historic child sex offences including four rapes

Telford pensioner, 78, denies historic child sex offences including four rapes

Supporting image for story: Telford man, 22, caught with ketamine at Shrewsbury railway station is ordered to stay off drugs

Telford man, 22, caught with ketamine at Shrewsbury railway station is ordered to stay off drugs

Supporting image for story: Seven-minute committee meeting at Wellington Town Council

Seven-minute committee meeting at Wellington Town Council

February 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: Telford's former Waterworld chief Mo Chaudry outlines his plans to invest in the next generation

Telford's former Waterworld chief Mo Chaudry outlines his plans to invest in the next generation

February 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Air Cadets’ 85-year milestone to be celebrated with community thanksgiving in Telford

Air Cadets’ 85-year milestone to be celebrated with community thanksgiving in Telford

Supporting image for story: New homes for over-55s nearly ready to open in Wellington

New homes for over-55s nearly ready to open in Wellington

February 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: Wellington Boxing Club confirms sponsorship partnership Staffordshire law firm

Wellington Boxing Club confirms sponsorship partnership Staffordshire law firm

February 1, 2026

Supporting image for story: Doughnut Day returns: Polish bakeries across Shropshire and the West Midlands gear up for 'Fat Thursday' rush

Doughnut Day returns: Polish bakeries across Shropshire and the West Midlands gear up for 'Fat Thursday' rush

Supporting image for story: 'It’s been long overdue, but it’s now here and we’re really happy about it' - New bus service launches linking Whitchurch, Market Drayton and Wellington

'It’s been long overdue, but it’s now here and we’re really happy about it' - New bus service launches linking Whitchurch, Market Drayton and Wellington

Supporting image for story: Wellington retro: 25 pictures capturing life across the popular market town through the years

Wellington retro: 25 pictures capturing life across the popular market town through the years

January 31, 2026

Supporting image for story: Wellington Post Office to close as discussions take place over new site

Wellington Post Office to close as discussions take place over new site

January 30, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'These are exciting times for Wellington': Traders move into new stalls at town's revamped market hall

'These are exciting times for Wellington': Traders move into new stalls at town's revamped market hall

Supporting image for story: Six in court accused of kidnapping young man in Telford as judge sets provisional trial date

Six in court accused of kidnapping young man in Telford as judge sets provisional trial date

Supporting image for story: Customers urged to show their love for Shropshire high streets in Valentine's Day initiative

Customers urged to show their love for Shropshire high streets in Valentine's Day initiative

January 29, 2026

Supporting image for story: Suspected Wellington drug dealer arrested: Crack cocaine, heroin and £13,000 seized after man sped off from police

Suspected Wellington drug dealer arrested: Crack cocaine, heroin and £13,000 seized after man sped off from police

Supporting image for story: Wrekin College breakfast event aims to strengthen ties with business community

Wrekin College breakfast event aims to strengthen ties with business community

January 28, 2026

Supporting image for story: Tributes paid to beloved former Telford infant school teacher and 'devoted' stalwart of local am-dram

Tributes paid to beloved former Telford infant school teacher and 'devoted' stalwart of local am-dram

Supporting image for story: Six men due in court accused of kidnapping 21-year-old from address in Telford

Six men due in court accused of kidnapping 21-year-old from address in Telford

January 26, 2026

Supporting image for story: Meet the walkers trekking 7,300 miles of British coast - and learn why a Shropshire town became their recovery base

Meet the walkers trekking 7,300 miles of British coast - and learn why a Shropshire town became their recovery base

January 25, 2026

Supporting image for story: Christmas Day in Bethlehem, a trip to Jerusalem and the ruins of Athens: 'Not bad for £70!' Memories of a 1960s school cruise

Christmas Day in Bethlehem, a trip to Jerusalem and the ruins of Athens: 'Not bad for £70!' Memories of a 1960s school cruise

January 24, 2026

Supporting image for story: First glimpse of new look Wellington Market as traders begin move to new homes

First glimpse of new look Wellington Market as traders begin move to new homes

January 22, 2026

Supporting image for story: Council supports Telford theatre group ahead of latest production next month

Council supports Telford theatre group ahead of latest production next month

January 21, 2026

Supporting image for story: Town council purchases prominent Wellington building left vacant after bank closed last year

Town council purchases prominent Wellington building left vacant after bank closed last year

Supporting image for story: Wrekin MP contacts Ofcom over 'not good enough' post delays in Newport

Wrekin MP contacts Ofcom over 'not good enough' post delays in Newport

Supporting image for story: Defibrillator presented to Telford pub after six-year community campaign funds the lifesaving equipment

Defibrillator presented to Telford pub after six-year community campaign funds the lifesaving equipment

January 20, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'A sad day': Telford cat charity's future under threat after shop's closure less than a month after moving

'A sad day': Telford cat charity's future under threat after shop's closure less than a month after moving

Supporting image for story: New consultant brings life-changing weight-loss journey to Wellington

New consultant brings life-changing weight-loss journey to Wellington

Supporting image for story: Severn Hospice's Shimmer Walk returning for 2026

Severn Hospice's Shimmer Walk returning for 2026

January 18, 2026

Supporting image for story: Mercedes driver, 58, who took cannabis before driving in Wellington gets road ban

Mercedes driver, 58, who took cannabis before driving in Wellington gets road ban

January 17, 2026

Supporting image for story: Midlands Heroes: T'Pau's Carol Decker - from a Shrewsbury flat to Number One

Midlands Heroes: T'Pau's Carol Decker - from a Shrewsbury flat to Number One

January 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: Forty weapons including crossbow, samurai swords and terrifying 'Rambo knives' seized in Telford raid

Forty weapons including crossbow, samurai swords and terrifying 'Rambo knives' seized in Telford raid

Supporting image for story: Wellington Hall Care Centre welcomes new manager and fresh new chapter

Wellington Hall Care Centre welcomes new manager and fresh new chapter

January 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Morris Minor owner wants to bring his classic car back ‘home’ to Shropshire for its 60th birthday - but he needs your ideas

Morris Minor owner wants to bring his classic car back ‘home’ to Shropshire for its 60th birthday - but he needs your ideas

January 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Telford householder refused permission for 'overbearing' extension challenges council

Telford householder refused permission for 'overbearing' extension challenges council

Supporting image for story: War zone journalist and bestselling author to speak at West Midlands school

War zone journalist and bestselling author to speak at West Midlands school

Supporting image for story: From curios to collectables at Wellington Collectors' Fair & Table Top Sale

From curios to collectables at Wellington Collectors' Fair & Table Top Sale

January 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: Revealed: Nine former pubs in Telford and Wrekin where redevelopment has ‘stalled’ – some for more than a decade

Revealed: Nine former pubs in Telford and Wrekin where redevelopment has ‘stalled’ – some for more than a decade

January 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: Three people Telford police want to speak to over recent shoplifting in the town

Three people Telford police want to speak to over recent shoplifting in the town

January 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: West Midlands' 'first face painting shop and training centre' due to open in Telford

West Midlands' 'first face painting shop and training centre' due to open in Telford