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

November 28, 2022

MP raises concerns about Telford school's music funding in the Commons

Telford|Nov 28, 2022

November 26, 2022

Landlord counting on regulars to help Christmas Toy Appeal

Church Stretton|Nov 26, 2022

Mark Andrews: Gary Lineker's change of heart, law and order Qatari style, and put that light out!

Mark Andrews|Nov 26, 2022

November 25, 2022

Staff waiting to take delivery of toys for our Christmas campaign

Telford|Nov 25, 2022

November 23, 2022

Christmas Toy Appeal: Give the gift of toy donation at one of six drop-off points

Cost of living|Nov 23, 2022

November 22, 2022

Christmas Toy Appeal: Popular pub gets on board in bid to help during difficult times

Shrewsbury|Nov 22, 2022

November 19, 2022

Christmas Toy Appeal: Help us to bring some joy into lives of vulnerable youngsters

Cost of living|Nov 19, 2022

Where to donate to the Christmas Toy Appeal and which children will benefit from your generosity

Cost of living|Nov 19, 2022

New trains move under own power for the first time

Shrewsbury|Nov 19, 2022

Mark Andrews – Tinkly pianos, slowbalisation and socking it to the Qataris with rainbow armbands

Mark Andrews|Nov 19, 2022

November 16, 2022

More than 10,000 tickets already sold for next year's Camp Bestival at Weston Park

Shifnal|Nov 16, 2022

November 14, 2022

Sam Ryder, Human League and ex-Spice Girl to star at Weston Park's Camp Bestival 2023

Telford entertainment|Nov 14, 2022

November 12, 2022

Mark Andrews: Cops, Cop 27, the John Lewis ad and the real reason for cinema's closure

Mark Andrews|Nov 12, 2022

November 11, 2022

Long-lost cousins from fishmonger family hoping to reel in a Eurovision hit

Music|Nov 11, 2022

November 10, 2022

Deadly dangers on region's rural roads

Bridgnorth|Nov 10, 2022

November 8, 2022

MP celebrates success of 'Save the Wrekin' campaign

Politics|Nov 8, 2022

Wrekin constituency name saved in boundaries shake-up

Politics|Nov 8, 2022

November 6, 2022

'I bought an air fryer - and the handbook is full of really useful suggestions'

Weekend|Nov 6, 2022

November 5, 2022

Mark Andrews – another euphemism for Hancock, an affront to Attila, and let Gary bear the burden

Mark Andrews|Nov 5, 2022

November 3, 2022

Accent snobbery can still bar our progress

Features|Nov 3, 2022

November 2, 2022

Strikes, swearing and Big Brother – 40 years of Channel 4

Showbiz|Nov 2, 2022

October 29, 2022

Mark Andrews – Making German more inclusive, a sticky situation for the World Cup, and why I agree with Paul

Mark Andrews|Oct 29, 2022

October 27, 2022

King urges people to support pubs

Features|Oct 27, 2022

14 new Shropshire entries added to latest Good Beer Guide to nation’s top pubs

Food and Drink|Oct 27, 2022

From shaky beginnings, beer guide became a national institution

Nostalgia|Oct 27, 2022

October 21, 2022

Leadership can be a funny old game, Liz

Politics|Oct 21, 2022

October 20, 2022

Prison officer convicted of harassing colleague given restraining order

Crime|Oct 20, 2022

Shropshire MPs divided along party lines after bruising PMQs

Politics|Oct 20, 2022

October 19, 2022

Shropshire MP urges Levelling-Up Secretary not to overlook county

Telford|Oct 19, 2022

October 18, 2022

Bizarre ideas, un-costed policies, clashing egos – these characters could have a fine future in politics

Showbiz|Oct 18, 2022

October 15, 2022

Mark Andrews: Sad days as high streets lose their Sparks

Weekend|Oct 15, 2022

Mark Andrews: Trussonomics for beginners, while Channel 4 breaks new ground

Mark Andrews|Oct 15, 2022

Shrewsbury MP raises concerns about cashless parking trend

Politics|Oct 15, 2022

October 14, 2022

Shropshire MP asks about Government plans in event of nuclear attack

Politics|Oct 14, 2022

October 10, 2022

Shropshire's hero of the Queen's funeral comes home for Rotary club dinner

Features|Oct 10, 2022

October 8, 2022

Mark Andrews: The not-so-thin blue line, and don't mention the homeless

Mark Andrews|Oct 8, 2022

October 7, 2022

Grand Designs star Kevin strips off to make point about energy bills

Features|Oct 7, 2022

October 3, 2022

Shropshire MP claims Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-budget was necessary to prevent 'brain drain'

Shrewsbury|Oct 3, 2022

Mortgage meltdown: As one door shuts, another one slams in your face

In-depth|Oct 3, 2022

October 1, 2022

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Liz's reverse Midas touch and rebooting The History Boys for modern kids

Mark Andrews|Oct 1, 2022

September 28, 2022

Chancellor will be vindicated over mini-budget, say county's Tory MPs

Politics|Sep 28, 2022

September 26, 2022

Retired teacher from West Midlands scoops £3.7 million on lottery

UK News|Sep 26, 2022

Mark Andrews: Privileged politicians, the earth moves in Wrexham, and any port in a nuclear storm

Mark Andrews|Sep 26, 2022

How technology is helping to build a greener future

Environment|Sep 26, 2022

September 24, 2022

Never mind sugar taxes and ad bans - why banning broccoli will improve the nation's health

Mark Andrews|Sep 24, 2022

September 22, 2022

Funny handshakes? Secret signs? Freemasons open up to the public

Features|Sep 22, 2022

September 21, 2022

'Oldest art ever discovered in Shropshire' sold to American buyer... but it could yet stay in the county

Whitchurch|Sep 21, 2022

September 17, 2022

Mark Andrews: Benny Hill teachers and why we should defend the freedoms of those we disagree with

Mark Andrews|Sep 17, 2022

September 16, 2022

1992: Black day when interest rates rocketed to 15 per cent

Nostalgia|Sep 16, 2022

September 10, 2022

The smiling Queen who will live forever in our hearts

Mark Andrews|Sep 10, 2022

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