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March 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: CCTV helps trace culprit after plaster dumped into roadside drain in Telford

CCTV helps trace culprit after plaster dumped into roadside drain in Telford

Supporting image for story: Local opticians partners with charity to help provide eye and ear care to everyone

Local opticians partners with charity to help provide eye and ear care to everyone

Supporting image for story: Telford primary school seeks new governors

Telford primary school seeks new governors

March 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: All Saints Church to host Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby bands for evening of fine music

All Saints Church to host Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby bands for evening of fine music

Supporting image for story: Wellington Collectors' Fair at the Belmont Hall this weekend

Wellington Collectors' Fair at the Belmont Hall this weekend

March 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: Volunteers clean up 1,800 pieces of rubbish - including a frying pan and 40-year-old Vimto can - in Shropshire hillside but organiser more hopeful than ever

Volunteers clean up 1,800 pieces of rubbish - including a frying pan and 40-year-old Vimto can - in Shropshire hillside but organiser more hopeful than ever

March 7, 2026

Supporting image for story: Wellington celebrates Charter Day - and most importantly appointment of new ale taster

Wellington celebrates Charter Day - and most importantly appointment of new ale taster

Supporting image for story: Drug driver caught twice in a week gets three-year road ban

Drug driver caught twice in a week gets three-year road ban

March 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: Telford primary school joins Shrewsbury-based multi-academy trust

Telford primary school joins Shrewsbury-based multi-academy trust

March 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Business leaders join charter train to press Westminster for fresh direct train from Shropshire to the capital

Business leaders join charter train to press Westminster for fresh direct train from Shropshire to the capital

Supporting image for story: Shropshire cricket club applies for ‘package sewage treatment plant’ to cope with growth

Shropshire cricket club applies for ‘package sewage treatment plant’ to cope with growth

Supporting image for story: Driver, 22, caught in Wellington after taking cannabis gets motoring ban

Driver, 22, caught in Wellington after taking cannabis gets motoring ban

March 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: Packed charter train trip 'shows potential' of new direct service linking Shropshire to London

Packed charter train trip 'shows potential' of new direct service linking Shropshire to London

Supporting image for story: Century celebrations for former Bevin boy

Century celebrations for former Bevin boy

Supporting image for story: Flats behind popular Shropshire pub approved despite council fears the scheme would be 'cramped'

Flats behind popular Shropshire pub approved despite council fears the scheme would be 'cramped'

Supporting image for story: Man, 43, who committed solo sex act in Telford is sent to jail

Man, 43, who committed solo sex act in Telford is sent to jail

February 27, 2026

Supporting image for story: Firefighters called to late night Telford kitchen blaze

Firefighters called to late night Telford kitchen blaze

Supporting image for story: Telford College opens logistics hub to strengthen employer partnerships

Telford College opens logistics hub to strengthen employer partnerships

February 25, 2026

Supporting image for story: Local cleaning firm helps dancers step into the new season with studio makeover

Local cleaning firm helps dancers step into the new season with studio makeover

February 24, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire male voice choirs in harmony for Hope House concert

Shropshire male voice choirs in harmony for Hope House concert

Supporting image for story: Celebrating six decades: Guild opens doors to women of all ages

Celebrating six decades: Guild opens doors to women of all ages

Supporting image for story: Plan for children’s nursery and youth hub in Wellington with 'in principle' parking agreement

Plan for children’s nursery and youth hub in Wellington with 'in principle' parking agreement

Supporting image for story: Former care home to be turned into new facility for dementia as Shropshire borough faces up to 2,700 cases in next four years

Former care home to be turned into new facility for dementia as Shropshire borough faces up to 2,700 cases in next four years

February 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: Owner of Wellington car wash wants to turn it into a sales forecourt

Owner of Wellington car wash wants to turn it into a sales forecourt

February 22, 2026

Supporting image for story: Telford school's musical success with Legally Blonde Jr production

Telford school's musical success with Legally Blonde Jr production

February 19, 2026

Supporting image for story: Tributes paid to Telford firefighter who gave 27 years of dedicated service to the town

Tributes paid to Telford firefighter who gave 27 years of dedicated service to the town

February 18, 2026

Supporting image for story: Wellington church hall allowed to get power from above

Wellington church hall allowed to get power from above

Supporting image for story: 'I've opened a reptile shop in my hometown in Telford - fulfilling a lifelong dream and as a result of years of passion for reptiles and exotic pets'

'I've opened a reptile shop in my hometown in Telford - fulfilling a lifelong dream and as a result of years of passion for reptiles and exotic pets'

February 17, 2026

Supporting image for story: Mobile phone coverage in Shropshire is getting worse, says Wrekin MP

Mobile phone coverage in Shropshire is getting worse, says Wrekin MP

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