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Senior news writer for the Shropshire Star specialising in in-depth features and commentary, investigative reporting and political matters.

April 16, 2021

How the West Midlands is at the forefront of the fight against Covid

Business|Apr 16, 2021

April 15, 2021

Universities pledge to support students as lockdown continues

Education|Apr 15, 2021

April 14, 2021

60 years since Yuri Gagarin took us out of this world and started the space race

Nostalgia|Apr 14, 2021

April 13, 2021

Warning court backlog may take years to clear

Crime|Apr 13, 2021

Full steam ahead as Severn Valley Railway celebrates locomotive pioneer

Attractions|Apr 13, 2021

Signed Joe Calzaghe boxing pads help raise hundreds for cancer charity

Health|Apr 13, 2021

April 10, 2021

Mark Andrews: Was Shakespeare an early advocate of social distancing?

Weekend|Apr 10, 2021

Could travel rules lead to surge in interest in the region's canals?

Travel|Apr 10, 2021

April 8, 2021

Help for those in need from Shropshire charities service

Health|Apr 8, 2021

April 6, 2021

County's MPs back Covid passport scheme

Coronavirus|Apr 6, 2021

April 5, 2021

Last chance to fill out census before officers visit

Politics|Apr 5, 2021

April 3, 2021

Summer celebration on the agenda as triplets turn 60

Shifnal|Apr 3, 2021

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Bad sorts at Pimlico, Pricey surgery, and a Cop-out in Glasgow

Opinions|Apr 3, 2021

March 30, 2021

How the poll tax opened up violent divisions across the country

Politics|Mar 30, 2021

March 29, 2021

Could hydrogen - and not electricity - be the answer to our transport needs?

Environment|Mar 29, 2021

How focus on NHS heroes has fed rush to get into nursing

Health|Mar 29, 2021

March 27, 2021

Jailed Post Office staff will hear results of appeal next month

Shrewsbury|Mar 27, 2021

MP meets with transport officials to press for electrification between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton

Transport|Mar 27, 2021

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Sinking into the Swamp, and why it's time to send Captain Mainwaring on a diversity course

Opinions|Mar 27, 2021

March 26, 2021

Are pub passports the answer to unlocking hospitality trade?

Features|Mar 26, 2021

March 25, 2021

Post Office 'misled courts', hearing is told

Telford|Mar 25, 2021

March 24, 2021

Former county schoolboy's top role working for Meghan and Harry

Features|Mar 24, 2021

It's still not too late to fill in your census

News|Mar 24, 2021

March 23, 2021

Chef Liam to star on Great British Menu

Entertainment|Mar 23, 2021

March 22, 2021

Jailed former post office workers have their appeals heard in court

Crime|Mar 22, 2021

Mark Andrews: Perils of more red tape, A-plus for the Apple Store, and the Stayt of the nation

Opinions|Mar 22, 2021

McDonald & Dodds star Jason recalls his Midland roots

Showbiz|Mar 22, 2021

March 21, 2021

Mark Andrews: Why it's time for The Apprentice to do the mid-life crisis

Weekend|Mar 21, 2021

March 20, 2021

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Demilitarising universities, a return to the wine lakes, and just who is being hustled?

Opinions|Mar 20, 2021

March 19, 2021

Mark Andrews: Swamped universities, a whole Lottie trouble, and stimulating the census

Opinions|Mar 19, 2021

March 16, 2021

Lad's holiday that changed the face of the British pub

Features|Mar 16, 2021

March 15, 2021

Historic buildings being damaged by quarry lorries, say residents

Shrewsbury|Mar 15, 2021

Cautious optimism at the end of a year to forget

Bridgnorth|Mar 15, 2021

Want to talk about your child's career plans? Give them a hearty meal first

Education|Mar 15, 2021

March 13, 2021

Freedom for some in great border divide

Coronavirus|Mar 13, 2021

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Woke Tufty Club, a barmy baroness, and Piers the pound-shop Paxman

Opinions|Mar 13, 2021

March 12, 2021

Businessman's £50,000 boost to historic church appeal

Shrewsbury|Mar 12, 2021

March 11, 2021

Racism claims as reggae or dance music is ‘banned’ at church

Pontesbury|Mar 11, 2021

Charity duo honoured for work with the homeless

Telford|Mar 11, 2021

March 9, 2021

Census gets an electronic makeover after 220 years

Features|Mar 9, 2021

March 6, 2021

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Greta's dilemma, belt tightening, and the Old Bill gets a croc

Opinions|Mar 6, 2021

March 4, 2021

Rishi walks the tightrope as he seeks to lead Britain out of lockdown

In-depth|Mar 4, 2021

March 3, 2021

MP calls for investigation into Future Fit delays

Health|Mar 3, 2021

Are young people sleepwalking into life of phone addiction?

Features|Mar 3, 2021

March 2, 2021

MP asks Chancellor to fund spring clean amid concerns over litter

Politics|Mar 2, 2021

March 1, 2021

Lockdown rules giving butchers food for thought

Business|Mar 1, 2021

February 27, 2021

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Essential shops, Euro folly, and a special guest for Ali G

Opinions|Feb 27, 2021

Mark Andrews: Driverless cars? It's time to take back control

Weekend|Feb 27, 2021

February 25, 2021

Is our treasured green belt under threat of development?

Features|Feb 25, 2021

Shropshire's green belt at risk, says new report

Telford|Feb 25, 2021

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