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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

Medieval charm to return to Wellington for market's 781st birthday celebration

The Wellingtonia tree dropped branches in a recent storm. Picture: Benbow Brothers

‘Not enough evidence’ to chop down giant tree that leaves Wellington residents ‘stressed and anxious’

Environment|Feb 18

Ercall Wood principal Nick Murphy (centre) with pupils.

Telford secondary school upgraded from 'requires improvement' by Ofsted

February 15, 2025

Martin Taylor of Garden Bistro Cafe in Wellington Telford is selling the business.

Owner of Telford cafe and ‘social hub’ for Wellington’s elderly announces plans to sell business following poor health

The innovative EYFS Hub at Much Wenlock School. Emma Nicholas, Early Years leader.

Teachers spend years buying items from car boot sales and charity shops to create unique room for pupils

February 14, 2025

Pupils at Dot Hill Primary School, including Seb, with the STA's mascot STAnley and Jodie from the charity.

Pupils at primary school next to lake in Wellington given valuable advice on how to stay safe in water amid concerns

Pupils at Short Wood Primary School in Wellington with the school's therapy dog, Pippin.

'A big school with a big heart' - delight for Short Wood Primary School in Wellington after glowing Ofsted report

Judges Rich Miller and Keith Brymer Jones with Sharon Griffin and host Siobhán McSweeney. Photo: Submitted

Acclaimed Wellington sculptor set to guest judge Channel 4’s Great Pottery Throw Down this weekend

February 13, 2025

Nettie of the Gorge Floral Studio has been named one of the best flower shops in the county by Shropshire Star readers. Photo: Lisa Kidd/Google

Fourteen of the best florists in Shropshire for the perfect bouquet this Valentine's Day - according to locals

February 12, 2025

Chef caught with crack cocaine during raid on Shropshire curry house is sentenced

February 11, 2025

Adrienne Taylor - Events officer at Wellington Town Council.

Wellington Town Council launches war memorabilia appeal ahead of special milestone

Wellington Market

'Exciting times for Wellington' as contractors appointed to turn historic market into 'modern, thriving venue'

February 10, 2025

A car crashed into a wall outside Wellington Medical Practice

Emergency services rush to medical practice in Wellington after car crashes into wall

February 9, 2025

Luke Courtnell, who was named Apprentice of the Year at the 2024
Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Apprenticeship Awards.

National Apprenticeship Week: McPhillips to welcome next generation of talent

February 7, 2025

The site, on the left, off Glebe Street. Photo: Telford & Wrekin Council/Dyanne Humphreys Planning

Plans for apartment block on Wellington car park rejected over impact on neighbours, lack of green space and parking

We asked Wellingtonians what should go on Telford's Monopoly board - see their picks and tell us yours

February 6, 2025

The Telford College students and tutors with Justin Pearson and Carl Jones.

Stuntman launching new TV series records promotional podcast produced by Telford College students

February 5, 2025

Three large 'sustainable communities' with nearly 8,000 homes planned for north of Telford

A teenager has been arrested after a number of attacks on cars in Birmingham

Police charge two men with string of burglaries in Shropshire

February 3, 2025

Mary has been selling costume and vintage jewellery for over 30 years - all at very reasonable prices.

Wellington Collectors' Fair is back!

Your World|Feb 3

Telford shoplifter, 32, stole 24 cans of cola and two teddies

The site of the former Clifton Cinema in Wellington. Pictured by Google Maps in August 2024 and the scene has not changed.

Developers behind care home plan for former Wellington cinema site want approval ‘without delay’

February 2, 2025

B5062, Roden. Photo: Google

Speed limit changes proposed for Shropshire hamlet

January 31, 2025

Ahmed Lal. Picture: West Mercia Police

Watch: Drug dealing danger driver sends victim somersaulting into back seat of convertible BMW after hitting him at 67mph in Wellington

January 30, 2025

Thieves steal bucket containing copper cable from container in rural Telford

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service

Icy road in Wellington sees two separate crashes involving a van and a car

January 29, 2025

Drop-in dates revealed for sessions to explain Shrewsbury and Telford hospital transformation plans

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Pedestrian hit by drug dealing boy racer at 67mph sent somersaulting into back seat of convertible BMW in Wellington

January 28, 2025

Honeybuns Day Nursery in Wellington, Telford are celebrating their latest Ofsted report.

'Children are happy, settled and content' - Telford nursery celebrates glowing Ofsted report

January 23, 2025

Parking at the Wrekin during the early May Bank Holiday weekend last year

Plans for new pay-and-display car park in field at foot of the Wrekin approved

January 22, 2025

Photo: Halls Commercial/Zoopla

'It's been an absolute privilege' - Wellington furniture store to close doors after 40 years in business

Wellington|Jan 22

January 21, 2025

Town council in talks with Telford & Wrekin over future of Wellington Library

Eyton & Wellington WI meet at The Belmont Hall in Wellington. Picture: Google.

Eyton & Wellington WI celebrates its 75th birthday

January 19, 2025

Members of Wellington Safer Neighbourhood Team conducted a speed survey. Picture: West Mercia Police.

Drivers caught driving in excess of speed limit along a road in Wellington

Tattoo on the Masked Singer before she was unmasked as Carol Decker

Eagle eyed Masked Singer fans spot key Shropshire clue identifying Carol Decker as Tattoo on TV show

14 eye-opening photos taken around the county by our photographers this week

Latest photos|Jan 19

January 17, 2025

Toby Showering, Senior Highways Engineer. Photo: Telford & Wrekin Council

Major project to transform and 'revitalise' Wellington town centre now under way

A quadbike was seized after it was used to cause damage to a field. Picture: West Mercia Police.

Stolen quad bike recovered and 'several' drivers handed tickets in Telford police road safety operation

Fire crews called to Telford commercial fire

January 16, 2025

Police sergeant Peter Rigby pictured at Wellington Town Council (Shropshire) on Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Wellington saw ’50 per cent fall’ in shoplifting over Christmas, say police

January 15, 2025

Holyhead Road was closed to traffic on Wednesday afternoon

Motorcyclist suffers 'potentially serious' injuries in crash with car in Wellington

Jail for man who harassed woman, spat in police van and threatened to smash Wellington leisure centre windows

January 14, 2025

Telford College catering tutors Rob Lee and Andy Minchin celebrate the five-star rating for The Orange Tree.

Delight as Telford College's restaurant is awarded five-star food hygiene rating

Sean (left)

Career in focus at a Wellington opticians

Your World|Jan 14

January 13, 2025

A busy morning...!

Collectors fair returns to Wellington's Belmont Hall this weekend

Your World|Jan 13

'Local Green Belt must be protected' - read the latest column from Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard

January 12, 2025

Holyhead Road, Wellington. Photo: Google

Firefighters called to fire in Wellington home

Church Street, Wellington. Photo: Google

Four-month one-way traffic order in place for Wellington as highway improvement works begin

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