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

July 30, 2020

MP calls for major upgrade to A49 between Shrewsbury and Church Stretton

Shrewsbury|Jul 30, 2020

July 29, 2020

Hidden menace of problem gambling

Features|Jul 29, 2020

Commonwealth Games countdown begins at former city centre market

Athletics|Jul 29, 2020

July 27, 2020

MP calls for action on pigeon poo near Shrewsbury railway station

Shrewsbury|Jul 27, 2020

No easy solutions, says West Mercia police and crime commissioner

Crime|Jul 27, 2020

Just one in 11 crimes lead to charges in Shropshire and Mid Wales

Crime|Jul 27, 2020

July 25, 2020

Telford landlord marks 25th anniversary with return of socially distanced quiz

Oakengates|Jul 25, 2020

July 24, 2020

The moment the Concorde dream came to an end

Features|Jul 24, 2020

Mark Andrews: Darth times, low expectations, and an extreme approach to social distancing

Opinions|Jul 24, 2020

July 23, 2020

Mark Andrews: In Iceland, no-one can hear you scream

Opinions|Jul 23, 2020

MP calls for rethink on free TV licences

Shrewsbury|Jul 23, 2020

July 22, 2020

Shropshire homeless charity celebrates 30th birthday with cash boost

Features|Jul 22, 2020

Mark Andrews: Socialites, bubbles and a very weak link

Opinions|Jul 22, 2020

Smoking ban 'opportunistic', says group

Politics|Jul 22, 2020

July 21, 2020

Shrewsbury MP calls for transatlantic trade bloc

Politics|Jul 21, 2020

Mark Andrews: Banksy, face masks, and underage boozing

Opinions|Jul 21, 2020

July 20, 2020

Will working from home become the new norm?

Business|Jul 20, 2020

July 18, 2020

Electric car ports power Telford pioneer Parveen into Forbes' list

Business|Jul 18, 2020

Shrewsbury MP warns Chancellor not to cut Britain's overseas presence

Politics|Jul 18, 2020

July 17, 2020

Why Generation X is a health timebomb

Features|Jul 17, 2020

July 16, 2020

Trains to get £8 million refurbishment

Transport|Jul 16, 2020

County kicks up a stink about bad smells

Mid Wales|Jul 16, 2020

MP Mark Pritchard calls for more protection of hedgerows

Telford|Jul 16, 2020

July 14, 2020

£36 million to end River Severn flooding nightmare

Politics|Jul 14, 2020

Deadline set for Post Office compensation cash claims

Telford|Jul 14, 2020

Shrewsbury MP in U-turn over assisted dying

Health|Jul 14, 2020

July 13, 2020

Carry on camping: Shropshire holiday park busy again with post-lockdown staycationers

Attractions|Jul 13, 2020

July 12, 2020

Mark Andrews: Lockdown sparks an online idents-crisis

Features|Jul 12, 2020

July 10, 2020

Rain can't dampen spirits as Blists Hill museum reopens

Attractions|Jul 10, 2020

Lockdown costs Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust £4 million

Attractions|Jul 10, 2020

July 9, 2020

First Minister welcomes tourists back

Travel|Jul 9, 2020

July 6, 2020

Future of West Midlands rail revealed with first glimpse of region's new hi-tech trains

Transport|Jul 6, 2020

MP praises police after £7 million recovered in raids

Crime|Jul 6, 2020

July 4, 2020

Top beer gardens in the region to enjoy as pubs reopen

Dining out|Jul 4, 2020

Welsh heritage sites to reopen

Mid Wales entertainment|Jul 4, 2020

July 3, 2020

With £115 million up for grabs tonight, what's it like to win the lottery in lockdown?

Shifnal|Jul 3, 2020

Former world boxing champion raffles pads in fight against cancer

Health|Jul 3, 2020

July 1, 2020

'If you've been helping, we want to hear from you': £300,000 boost for Shropshire charities

Health|Jul 1, 2020

June 30, 2020

What did the Romans do for the Midlands?

Features|Jun 30, 2020

June 29, 2020

The day the first flying saucer was seen

Features|Jun 29, 2020

June 27, 2020

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Beach ready? Pool the other one

Opinions|Jun 27, 2020

It's Wildwatch! Charity produces Shropshire's own wildlife show

Features|Jun 27, 2020

June 26, 2020

From the Black Death to Maastricht: How UK population has changed

Features|Jun 26, 2020

Buy a supercar with lottery win? No thanks, we'd rather have a camper

Features|Jun 26, 2020

West Mercia Police Superintendent on coping with flooding and Covid-19

In-depth|Jun 26, 2020

June 24, 2020

'Lives at risk': Shrewsbury MP Daniel Kawczynski calls for Future Fit restart

Health|Jun 24, 2020

June 23, 2020

Covid-19: Reducing two-metre rule will save jobs, say Shropshire MPs

Health|Jun 23, 2020

June 22, 2020

Shrewsbury hotel owner pledges to continue helping homeless

Shrewsbury|Jun 22, 2020

Coronavirus: Let us open now, hotels demand

Business|Jun 22, 2020

MP calls for London Clive statue to be retained

Shrewsbury|Jun 22, 2020

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