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April 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Albanian cannabis farmer busted with £62,000 grow in Telford house is told coming to UK illegally made him 'a target'

Albanian cannabis farmer busted with £62,000 grow in Telford house is told coming to UK illegally made him 'a target'

Supporting image for story: Thomas Telford's 'Umbrella House' up for sale - former toll house on historic Roman road hits the market

Thomas Telford's 'Umbrella House' up for sale - former toll house on historic Roman road hits the market

April 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Work set to start on major redevelopment of Wellington's community cinema

Work set to start on major redevelopment of Wellington's community cinema

Supporting image for story: Wellington Library reopens as Wellington Community Library after borough council bows out

Wellington Library reopens as Wellington Community Library after borough council bows out

Supporting image for story: 'We've grown up with them!' Wellington barber pays tribute to its loyal customers after 45 years in the town

'We've grown up with them!' Wellington barber pays tribute to its loyal customers after 45 years in the town

April 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: New supermarket selling South Asian, Caribbean and Chinese groceries set to open in Shropshire town

New supermarket selling South Asian, Caribbean and Chinese groceries set to open in Shropshire town

April 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wellington Brass Band celebrates 25th anniversary in style at The Edge Arts Centre

Wellington Brass Band celebrates 25th anniversary in style at The Edge Arts Centre

Supporting image for story: Wellington Collectors' Fair - a great day out this Easter!

Wellington Collectors' Fair - a great day out this Easter!

April 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'From strength to strength': Award-winning Caribbean restaurant marks fourth year in Shropshire town high street

'From strength to strength': Award-winning Caribbean restaurant marks fourth year in Shropshire town high street

Supporting image for story: Telford students launch new 'cluck and collect' service delivering eggs to staff's doors

Telford students launch new 'cluck and collect' service delivering eggs to staff's doors

April 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Spin me round: Wellington vinyl shop celebrates 'Record Store Day'

Spin me round: Wellington vinyl shop celebrates 'Record Store Day'

Supporting image for story: Wellington man, 31, denies serious assaults against woman and controlling behaviour

Wellington man, 31, denies serious assaults against woman and controlling behaviour

Supporting image for story: Council responds to petition about night events at Wellington Indoor Market

Council responds to petition about night events at Wellington Indoor Market

April 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Six people police want to speak to as thieves raid Morrisons and Aldi in Telford

Six people police want to speak to as thieves raid Morrisons and Aldi in Telford

April 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bayley Mile around Telford town set to return bigger and better

Bayley Mile around Telford town set to return bigger and better

April 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: 10 of the best 'cheap eats' in Shropshire according to TripAdvisor reviews

10 of the best 'cheap eats' in Shropshire according to TripAdvisor reviews

Supporting image for story: Telford town launches exciting bunny trail for school children this Easter

Telford town launches exciting bunny trail for school children this Easter

April 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Songs of Abba to be performed in Wellington church

Songs of Abba to be performed in Wellington church

April 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Former Telford pub’s historic facade has been demolished after a structural investigation by developers

Former Telford pub’s historic facade has been demolished after a structural investigation by developers

Supporting image for story: Stamp, card and coin fair in Wellington this weekend

Stamp, card and coin fair in Wellington this weekend

Supporting image for story: Green light given to major renovation of Wellington Orbit

Green light given to major renovation of Wellington Orbit

April 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firefighters called after curtains catch fire at Telford flat

Firefighters called after curtains catch fire at Telford flat

Supporting image for story: Plan for 12-bed HMO in Wellington stokes councillor ‘overdevelopment’ fear

Plan for 12-bed HMO in Wellington stokes councillor ‘overdevelopment’ fear

April 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: School becomes first in Telford to be recognised through award for commitment to improving mental health

School becomes first in Telford to be recognised through award for commitment to improving mental health

Supporting image for story: 13 businesses in Shropshire that have announced closure in 2025 including a cat cafe and a family-run butcher shop

13 businesses in Shropshire that have announced closure in 2025 including a cat cafe and a family-run butcher shop

April 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Record Store Day: Wellington vinyl shop owner hoping to be a hit with music lovers once again - here's how

Record Store Day: Wellington vinyl shop owner hoping to be a hit with music lovers once again - here's how

Supporting image for story: 'We've been surprised!' - How Polish bakery chain Masovia found its way into the hearts of West Midlands customers

'We've been surprised!' - How Polish bakery chain Masovia found its way into the hearts of West Midlands customers

April 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firefighters called to large open fire in Telford and other incidents involving hedgerows, horse manure and tree stumps

Firefighters called to large open fire in Telford and other incidents involving hedgerows, horse manure and tree stumps

March 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Severn Hospice chosen charity of Wellington Evening Townswomen’s Guild

Severn Hospice chosen charity of Wellington Evening Townswomen’s Guild

March 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: CCTV appeal after pair on push bikes set fire to van in Telford

CCTV appeal after pair on push bikes set fire to van in Telford

Supporting image for story: Illegal immigrant cannabis farmers busted in Telford with £75,000 grow went to extraordinary lengths to get to UK

Illegal immigrant cannabis farmers busted in Telford with £75,000 grow went to extraordinary lengths to get to UK

March 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It's a social thing' - Wellington's Little Green Pantry pays tribute to town's friendly shoppers after scooping award

'It's a social thing' - Wellington's Little Green Pantry pays tribute to town's friendly shoppers after scooping award

March 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Armed police arrest man following robbery in Telford Ladbrookes

Armed police arrest man following robbery in Telford Ladbrookes

March 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Firefighters called to bin fire in Telford caused by discarded cigarette

Firefighters called to bin fire in Telford caused by discarded cigarette

Supporting image for story: Woman ‘kicked’ in the head and ribs at Telford bus stop - police launch appeal

Woman ‘kicked’ in the head and ribs at Telford bus stop - police launch appeal

Supporting image for story: A charming Shropshire market town steeped in history and now on the rise: why locals love Wellington

A charming Shropshire market town steeped in history and now on the rise: why locals love Wellington

Supporting image for story: Shropshire brass band to host one-off anniversary concert with 'blockbuster' soundtrack to mark huge milestone

Shropshire brass band to host one-off anniversary concert with 'blockbuster' soundtrack to mark huge milestone

March 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: New B&M Bargains to open inside former Homebase store at Telford's Wrekin Retail Park - here's when

New B&M Bargains to open inside former Homebase store at Telford's Wrekin Retail Park - here's when

Supporting image for story: Japanese knotweed found at development site of former cinema in Wellington

Japanese knotweed found at development site of former cinema in Wellington

March 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'The special thing here is the people' - Inside one of Shropshire's finest and historic schools built on community

'The special thing here is the people' - Inside one of Shropshire's finest and historic schools built on community

Supporting image for story: Wrekin MP: 'Shropshire’s SMEs face an uncertain future'

Wrekin MP: 'Shropshire’s SMEs face an uncertain future'

March 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Three vehicles seized as Telford police tackle 'major problem' of untaxed cars

Three vehicles seized as Telford police tackle 'major problem' of untaxed cars

Supporting image for story: Car '90 per cent' destroyed in overnight fire in Telford

Car '90 per cent' destroyed in overnight fire in Telford

March 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Rowers aim for seven marathons in seven days for charity

Rowers aim for seven marathons in seven days for charity

March 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wellington's historic clock and timeless town treasure restored

Wellington's historic clock and timeless town treasure restored

March 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Woman suffers 'potentially serious injuries' in head-on Telford crash

Woman suffers 'potentially serious injuries' in head-on Telford crash

Supporting image for story: Paedophile, 30, sent picture of his privates to girl and had images of children as young as two in 'pain and distress'

Paedophile, 30, sent picture of his privates to girl and had images of children as young as two in 'pain and distress'

March 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wellington vet’s extension plan approved despite parking fears

Wellington vet’s extension plan approved despite parking fears

Supporting image for story: Telford pub demolished to turn into homes despite hopes to save historic frontage

Telford pub demolished to turn into homes despite hopes to save historic frontage

March 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Students to perform 'Spectacular Spring Concert' this weekend

Students to perform 'Spectacular Spring Concert' this weekend

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