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David Tooley

Senior Reporter

Senior reporter at the Shropshire Star, focusing on the south of the county. Got a story? Get in touch at david.tooley@mnamedia.co.uk.

December 7, 2024

MP puts spotlight on small businesses to drive growth in south Shropshire

December 6, 2024

Storm Darragh: Christmas event goes ahead in Oswestry today but with these changes

Man 'arrested for drink driving' after car hits telegraph pole near Telford

Fire crews rushed to chimney blaze near Oswestry

'Tractor fire' near Shrewsbury sees fire crews scrambled to the scene

Two 'act now' flood warnings in force on Shropshire border

Bus right-turns at 'death trap' A5 Shrewsbury junction to be banned as company puts safety first

Residents, students and theatre venue raise more than £5,000 for Tenbury Wells flood victims

"Deep frustration and anger" in Shrewsbury after axing of oak tree

'Adult social care crisis' - Deepening black hole in Telford Council finances eats up more of its rainy day reserves

'Sex crime victims can have confidence': Police reaction to jailing of 82-year-old Shrewsbury rapist

Refurbished Newtown school kitchen acts as classroom for cooking course that connects community

December 5, 2024

Two in hospital after car crashes into bridge near Rhayader - Police appeal for information

Market Drayton shop ordered to pay over £4,000 for vapes offences

Crash adds to rush hour misery for Shropshire drivers

'This is no longer a luxury - residents rely on it' - Tales of wifi woes and poor connections on Shropshire/Wales border

Watch what shoppers have to say after Shrewsbury attracts national praise

December 4, 2024

Burglary at Telford home: Thieves broke into conservatory and stole valuable vehicles

'Strong smell of gas': This is what happened during incident at business park in Shrewsbury

Road closures and Christmas revelry set to descend on Oswestry this weekend - details here

39 hour yellow warning of strong winds and heavy rain over the weekend – details here

Twice in one day – points failures hit train services on key West Midlands route

Call police immediately if you see missing 14-year-old believed to be in Telford

Two car thefts within days near Bridgnorth spark police appeal for information

Christmas tree from Shropshire graces Downing Street

Shifnal man faces trial after pleading not guilty to rape and coercive behaviour charges

Woman whose 'danger dog Dior' caused 'significant' injuries to police officer in Wem faces sentencing

No licence danger driver who 'panicked' when spotted by Telford police avoids prison

Burglar 'propelled by drug use' who smashed up Ludlow deli is jailed

December 3, 2024

Early morning drink driver found to be 'four times the limit' as others went on Leominster school run

Warning after scam codes spotted in Shrewsbury car parks

Theatre company aims to raise thousands all in memory of Ludlow legend Steve Piper

Santa set to make an appearance at Shrewsbury fire station Christmas event

'Don't miss your train': West Midlands rail boss gives advice before timetable change

Shropshire's Knife Angel crosses the border into Scotland for the first time

Shropshire MP tells Parliamentary debate on bereavement about the death of his father when he was eight

Oswestry's under-threat Post Office 'could become franchise' bosses tell MP

Seized: Police swoop on four 'untaxed' vehicles in Telford

Tributes paid after death of former Newport councillor and 'titan of local politics' Eric Carter

'It means that everybody in the county feels valued' - Shropshire Mental Health Support unveils new outreach vehicle

Second phase of £19m Shrewsbury town centre redevelopment kicks off

Iconic band named as headliner for Live at Llangollen Pavilion

December 2, 2024

Gritter teams out in Shropshire tonight as temperatures plunge - but is your road set to be salted?

Telford firefighters scrambled to child 'stuck in high chair'

Lines out of Shrewsbury railway station blocked after train breaks down

Police launch investigation after deaths of newborn puppies in Shropshire border town

November 25, 2024

20-year-old danger driver locked up for crash near Telford that left his two school friends with broken bones

Telford man who threw missiles at police and demanded visit from Rishi Sunak in eight-hour 'siege' is jailed

November 24, 2024

'I will never forgive what happened' - Widow of former NHS worker who died after exposure to asbestos

November 23, 2024

Drunk Market Drayton father who inflicted bleed on man's brain with a single punch in a pub avoids jail

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