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March 29, 2025

Churchill Road, Arleston. Photo: Google

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

News|1 hour ago

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

News|5 hours ago

March 28, 2025

Little Green Pantry owner Keli King pictured with a Good2Great start up award on Thursday, March 27, 2024.

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

March 27, 2025

Armed police arrest man following robbery in Telford Ladbrookes

March 26, 2025

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Firefighters called to bin fire in Telford caused by discarded cigarette

The incident happened outside the Whitehouse Hotel on Watling Street, Wellington, Telford, on Friday, March 14. Photo: Google

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

Mercy Smartt of The Book-Ends. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

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

Wellington|Mar 26

The band is marking 25 years with a concert.

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

March 25, 2025

B&M are taking over the former Homebase store in Wellington on the Wrekin Retail Park.

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

Undated handout photo issued by the Great Britain non-native species strategy (GBNNSS) showing a Japanese Knotweed plant. Picture: PA Media

Japanese knotweed found at development site of former cinema in Wellington

Property|Mar 25

March 24, 2025

Music students at Wrekin College.

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

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

March 22, 2025

Police said this car had been seized.

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

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

Local Hubs|Mar 22

March 21, 2025

Rowers aim for seven marathons in seven days for charity

March 20, 2025

Number 1 Walker Street before the regeneration works started, showing where the clock is positioned at the top of the building.

Wellington's historic clock and timeless town treasure restored

March 18, 2025

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

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

Haygate Vets on the corner of Hollies Road and Haygate Road, Wellington. Picture: Google Maps

Wellington vet’s extension plan approved despite parking fears

Property|Mar 14

Red Lion is no more

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

Wellington|Mar 14

March 12, 2025

Haberdashers Abraham Darby Band

Students to perform 'Spectacular Spring Concert' this weekend

Your World|Mar 12

March 11, 2025

Sir Stephen Hough will perform at Wrekin College on September 24

World-renowned pianist to perform in Shropshire as part of school's star-studded concert series

Your World|Mar 11

LAST COPYRIGHT NATIONAL WORLD JAMIE RICKETTS 10/03/2025 - Starbucks is coming to Wrekin Retail Park in Wellington, Telford.

Aerial photos show Telford's newest drive-through Starbuck's coffee shop beginning to take shape

March 10, 2025

Head Teacher Gail Butele with Pippin the school therapy dog and Noori Hussain, 10, and Ehman Mehmood 11.

Inside the Wellington primary school that is built around a pond where kindness is central to everything

March 9, 2025

The Reserve at Chester Zoo - View from Lakeside Terrace

Telford builders start work on over 50 new safari-style 'luxury lodges' for Chester zoo

March 8, 2025

International Women's Day 2025: Ten inspirational women of Shropshire we must remember

Developer contributions have paid for new equipment at Princess End Play Area. Picture: Telford & Wrekin Council

Report details how millions of pounds in developer ‘contributions’ go to pay for projects in Telford and Wrekin

March 7, 2025

Telford day nursery with Disney-themed rooms shares delight at glowing Ofsted report

March 6, 2025

Wellington Civic and Leisure Centre

Town council to take over running of Wellington Library as borough bows out

Screenshot of Wellington Orbit. Picture: Google Maps

Major renovation of Wellington Orbit cinema building could include dance studio and conference rooms

March 4, 2025

Telford Justice Centre.

Owners of dangerous American bully which savaged six-year-old girl's face in 'terrible' Wellington attack avoid prison

One of our regular stallholders, Mo. The proceeds of her stall go towards raising money for Myeloma research.

Wellington Collectors' Fair - Bob tells us how it all got started

Your World|Mar 4

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

'You rolled the dice and lost!' Boy racer led Telford police on 110mph chase before crashing through hedge

March 3, 2025

Firefighters rush to village near Telford after hatchback car engulfed in flames

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Jailed: Woman seriously injured her own solicitor by throwing laptop during police interview

March 2, 2025

Fire engines.

Van engulfed by fire overnight in Telford - firefighters and police sent to scene

'It's a more modern approach': Wellington's Wrekin College set to abandon single-sex house policy for youngest day pupils

Education|Mar 2

CSONS in Ludlow is one of the best pancake spots in Shropshire. Photo: CSONS/Google

Nine of the best cafes in Shropshire to celebrate Pancake Day including CSONS in Ludlow

February 27, 2025

The William Withering in Wellington

Wetherspoons pub set to host 12-day beer festival with ales from international brewers for less than £2 a pint

The buildings are prominent in the heart of Wellington. Picture: LDRS

Planners call for archaeology survey at site in ‘heart of medieval Wellington’

Property|Feb 27

February 26, 2025

New bus service connecting Whitchurch, Market Drayton, Princess Royal Hospital and Wellington could be up and running soon

February 24, 2025

Firefighters dealing with the incident. Picture: Amber Watch Wellngton

Pictures show firefighters dealing with electrical cables blaze on residential street in Wellington

February 23, 2025

Wind turbines stand next to an electricity pylon

More than 300 properties without power - Newport, Wellington and South Shropshire residents affected

Firefighters rush to house fire in Wellington

February 21, 2025

A planning notice for the scheme in Wellington Town Centre. Picture: LDRS

Deathwatch beetles and decay: ‘Unsound’ old buildings in Wellington to be demolished ‘by hand’, says report

Property|Feb 21

February 19, 2025

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

'Be nice to people' - man escapes jail after breaching order banning him from Telford railway stations

The Bear Inn provides quality food and a place to stay afterwards

Shropshire Day 2025: Ten of Shropshire's best places to eat, from fine dining to fish and chips

Wellington Station is due to undergo a £30k refurbishment. Pictured are
Tony Joyce of Sign Services and Kath Howard of Friends of Wellington Station.

Wellington Station to get refurb following £30k cash boost from West Midlands Railway

February 18, 2025

Ena Jenkins celebrates her 100th birthday at the Morris Care Centre

Great-great-grandmother Ena celebrates 100th birthday

Your World|Feb 18

Ercall Wood Academy. Picture: Google Maps

Wellington school celebrates moving out of Ofsted 'Requires Improvement' rating

Education|Feb 18