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July 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: From grapes to Great Danes - Telford couple swap vineyard for new dog park business

From grapes to Great Danes - Telford couple swap vineyard for new dog park business

July 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: New details of plans for 40 ‘social rent’ homes on site of former pupil referral unit in Wellington

New details of plans for 40 ‘social rent’ homes on site of former pupil referral unit in Wellington

July 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Summer of fun for Wellington children

Summer of fun for Wellington children

Supporting image for story: Telford quarry owner Breedon sees profits dip by more than £10m in first half of 2025

Telford quarry owner Breedon sees profits dip by more than £10m in first half of 2025

Supporting image for story: Telford burglar stole and crashed ex's £30,000 Volvo - then took her dad's car after relationship broke down

Telford burglar stole and crashed ex's £30,000 Volvo - then took her dad's car after relationship broke down

July 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Walkers heading for Wellington festival

Walkers heading for Wellington festival

July 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire planning round-up: The most eye-catching applications for new buildings and redevelopments this week

Shropshire planning round-up: The most eye-catching applications for new buildings and redevelopments this week

July 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Craft & Alternative Market heading to Wellington next week

Craft & Alternative Market heading to Wellington next week

Supporting image for story: Wellington charity fundraiser is something to make a song and dance about

Wellington charity fundraiser is something to make a song and dance about

July 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Controversial gypsy/traveller site near Telford approved despite residents' concerns

Controversial gypsy/traveller site near Telford approved despite residents' concerns

July 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Business as usual' - Scaffolding goes up outside Telford cinema as renovation works gather pace

'Business as usual' - Scaffolding goes up outside Telford cinema as renovation works gather pace

Supporting image for story: 'Unforgivable': Telford granddad died on hospital trolley deprived of oxygen as daughter witnessed 'final gasps'

'Unforgivable': Telford granddad died on hospital trolley deprived of oxygen as daughter witnessed 'final gasps'

July 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Discover local talent at the Cock Hotel's Alternative Market

Discover local talent at the Cock Hotel's Alternative Market

Supporting image for story: 'We're back!' - Wellington Collectors' Fair returns this weekend

'We're back!' - Wellington Collectors' Fair returns this weekend

July 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Cyclist injured after crash near the Wrekin with van that did not stop - police seeking driver

Cyclist injured after crash near the Wrekin with van that did not stop - police seeking driver

July 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Public consultation on Wellington Market refurb plans under way as opening hours ‘clarified’

Public consultation on Wellington Market refurb plans under way as opening hours ‘clarified’

Supporting image for story: Hundreds turn out for Wellington's Wrekin Eatin' food festival on scorching day of delicious delights

Hundreds turn out for Wellington's Wrekin Eatin' food festival on scorching day of delicious delights

Supporting image for story: See how this Telford school marked end of academic year with 'Charltonbury' festival packed with entertainment

See how this Telford school marked end of academic year with 'Charltonbury' festival packed with entertainment

July 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bitter Telford solar farm row reignites over road visibility tweak

Bitter Telford solar farm row reignites over road visibility tweak

Supporting image for story: Delight for Telford real ale brewer after signature pint goes on sale in House of Commons bar

Delight for Telford real ale brewer after signature pint goes on sale in House of Commons bar

July 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police in CCTV appeal after latest Telford shoplifting incidents including thefts from Asda, Savers and Wickes

Police in CCTV appeal after latest Telford shoplifting incidents including thefts from Asda, Savers and Wickes

July 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: From Willy Wonka to Henry VIII - Wellington primary pupils shine in annual talent show

From Willy Wonka to Henry VIII - Wellington primary pupils shine in annual talent show

Supporting image for story: The 18 Telford petrol stations ranked from most to least expensive

The 18 Telford petrol stations ranked from most to least expensive

Supporting image for story: Abuser who strangled woman three times in fit of 'sexual jealousy' walks free because of family commitments

Abuser who strangled woman three times in fit of 'sexual jealousy' walks free because of family commitments

July 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: Nine acres of Wrekin woodland amid an area of outstanding natural beauty going up for sale at auction - guide price

Nine acres of Wrekin woodland amid an area of outstanding natural beauty going up for sale at auction - guide price

Supporting image for story: Tickets selling fast for Shropshire festival of rural-themed films this weekend - here's what's on and when

Tickets selling fast for Shropshire festival of rural-themed films this weekend - here's what's on and when

Supporting image for story: Price slashed for Thomas Telford's 'Umbrella House' on old A5 between Wellington and Shrewsbury

Price slashed for Thomas Telford's 'Umbrella House' on old A5 between Wellington and Shrewsbury

July 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Mississippi MacDonald thrills the Wellington crowds at the Groundhog Blues Club

Mississippi MacDonald thrills the Wellington crowds at the Groundhog Blues Club

Supporting image for story: Parish councils keep judicial review option open as concern grows over boundary changes

Parish councils keep judicial review option open as concern grows over boundary changes

July 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Five Shropshire towns included in Government's 'summer crackdown' on town centre crime

Five Shropshire towns included in Government's 'summer crackdown' on town centre crime

Supporting image for story: Going, going, gone: 9 landmark Telford buildings that have been demolished including pubs, schools and a cinema

Going, going, gone: 9 landmark Telford buildings that have been demolished including pubs, schools and a cinema

July 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Prolific shoplifter in Telford jailed for eight weeks

Prolific shoplifter in Telford jailed for eight weeks

Supporting image for story: Council 'frustrated' by 'lack of progress' on accessibility improvements at Wellington Railway Station

Council 'frustrated' by 'lack of progress' on accessibility improvements at Wellington Railway Station

July 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Local churches to participate in Heritage Open Day

Local churches to participate in Heritage Open Day

July 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: How footprint put police on path to catch two burglars 'preying' on the elderly in Shrewsbury, Wellington and Wem

How footprint put police on path to catch two burglars 'preying' on the elderly in Shrewsbury, Wellington and Wem

Supporting image for story: Albanian burglars who struck homes across Shropshire were stared down by a courageous elderly victim who told court of her 'nightmare'

Albanian burglars who struck homes across Shropshire were stared down by a courageous elderly victim who told court of her 'nightmare'

Supporting image for story: Firefighters gain entry to property in Wellington after infant 'locked' inside

Firefighters gain entry to property in Wellington after infant 'locked' inside

July 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Spotlight on Shropshire high streets as businesses prepare for 'Independents' Day'

Spotlight on Shropshire high streets as businesses prepare for 'Independents' Day'

Supporting image for story: Update on 'vital' new bus service to connect Whitchurch and Market Drayton with Wellington and hospital

Update on 'vital' new bus service to connect Whitchurch and Market Drayton with Wellington and hospital

June 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Abandoned campfire on The Wrekin sparks ‘serious’ wildfire warning

Abandoned campfire on The Wrekin sparks ‘serious’ wildfire warning

Supporting image for story: 'Returning to our roots' - Owner of Wellington eco-friendly shop announces second store in Newport

'Returning to our roots' - Owner of Wellington eco-friendly shop announces second store in Newport

Supporting image for story: Family-friendly street food festival set to return to Telford this summer after hugely popular debut last year

Family-friendly street food festival set to return to Telford this summer after hugely popular debut last year

June 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Three-year-old child rescued from inside vehicle at retail park in Telford after electrical fault

Three-year-old child rescued from inside vehicle at retail park in Telford after electrical fault

June 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Police in CCTV appeal after latest Telford shoplifting incidents - including £600 B&Q theft

Police in CCTV appeal after latest Telford shoplifting incidents - including £600 B&Q theft

Supporting image for story: Fresh plans for 40 affordable homes on former Telford school site submitted by housing firm

Fresh plans for 40 affordable homes on former Telford school site submitted by housing firm

June 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Conservative Shropshire MP could lose whip after extraordinary defence of Keir Starmer

Conservative Shropshire MP could lose whip after extraordinary defence of Keir Starmer

Supporting image for story: Farm business near Telford submits potato cooling solar panel plan

Farm business near Telford submits potato cooling solar panel plan

Supporting image for story: A historian who unlocked untold human stories from a turbulent period of Shropshire's history has died aged 84

A historian who unlocked untold human stories from a turbulent period of Shropshire's history has died aged 84

June 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Pave Aways takes on the Wrekin to back cancer care close to home

Pave Aways takes on the Wrekin to back cancer care close to home

Supporting image for story: A donation to a Telford primary school has funded fresh play equipment

A donation to a Telford primary school has funded fresh play equipment

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