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January 23, 2025

Star Comment: The tragic irony of knife crime in the West Midlands

News|3 hours ago

January 15, 2025

More than £204million to be invested in tackling potholes across West Midlands and Shropshire after damage hits record high

January 14, 2025

West Midlands homeowners saw property values rise in 2024, report reveals

December 19, 2024

£100 million in funding announced to help hospices - including in Shropshire

News|Dec 19, 2024

Revealed: Most popular solution to tackle drink-driving according to West Midlands motorists

News|Dec 19, 2024

December 18, 2024

Why closure of Holyhead port will mean quieter times for A41 through Shropshire and the Midlands

News|Dec 18, 2024

December 12, 2024

Everything you need to know about the National Planning Policy Framework - including housing targets in your local area

News|Dec 12, 2024

Christmas traffic to be 'busiest on record' - with West Midlands predicted to be 'hotspot'

News|Dec 12, 2024

October 30, 2024

Explained – why a little weekend exercise can help you beat off dementia

Health|Oct 30, 2024

October 28, 2024

'Journalism Matters – and this is why' – Message from editor Mark Drew

Opinions|Oct 28, 2024

October 18, 2024

My views on sinister AI, clever AI and a problem for witches on broomsticks – Peter Rhodes

Peter Rhodes|Oct 18, 2024

October 9, 2024

'Break a leg!' – Find out why the West Midlands may become a centre for musical theatre

Business|Oct 9, 2024

October 8, 2024

I waited two years to watch Peter Kay in Birmingham – and it was fantastic

Theatre & Comedy|Oct 8, 2024

October 6, 2024

'Flying from Birmingham Airport? Here are my top tips to save money'

Transport|Oct 6, 2024

October 5, 2024

'Our summer of fun in pictures' – Competiton winners show off West Midlands and Shropshire

Environment|Oct 5, 2024

September 25, 2024

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Business|Sep 25, 2024

September 16, 2024

Calling all schools! Be part of the Shropshire Star's Back to School souvenir picture special

Education|Sep 16, 2024

September 7, 2024

'I was asked to come up with eight songs that defined my life' - Mark Drew braves Inside Tracks on Wolverhampton's WCR radio

Nostalgia|Sep 7, 2024

September 3, 2024

60 years on: 14 fascinating photographs of Shropshire from 1964

Nostalgia|Sep 3, 2024

September 2, 2024

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Business|Sep 2, 2024

September 1, 2024

'I've seen Molineux from most positions – heading up to the roof should complete the set!' - Wolves' legend John Richards prepares for daring abseil challenge

Black Country|Sep 1, 2024

August 5, 2024

Peter Rhodes on grandparenting, instant riches and Tarzan, the intervener

Peter Rhodes|Aug 5, 2024

July 27, 2024

Cineworld cinemas to close six branches – find out those affected

Business|Jul 27, 2024

July 25, 2024

Academics urge government to mitigate 'disorderly exit' by one or more universities

Education|Jul 25, 2024

July 20, 2024

How to get a free Morrisons breakfast and save on great days out

Cost of living|Jul 20, 2024

July 16, 2024

Star Comment: Why Labour must tackle NHS, social care and hospice crisis

Health|Jul 16, 2024

July 15, 2024

'I just got on with it' – Inspirational story of one of the first black officers at West Midlands Police

In-depth|Jul 15, 2024

July 9, 2024

Peter Rhodes on power, policies and the quiet dignity of a beaten PM’s wife

Peter Rhodes|Jul 9, 2024

July 1, 2024

15 sizzling pictures from the past of Shropshire in the summer

Nostalgia|Jul 1, 2024

June 27, 2024

'Overcrowded and overpriced – and as for the toilets, take a hazmat suit' – your views on Avanti West Coast

Transport|Jun 27, 2024

June 24, 2024

'I live in a nice part of town, but the menace of knife crime is all around me'

Crime|Jun 24, 2024

Sir Keir Starmer's pledge on killer machetes and zombie knives

Crime|Jun 24, 2024

June 14, 2024

Cadbury World unveils a Jude Bellingham shirt, made from equivalent of 578 standard Dairy Milk bars

Business|Jun 14, 2024

Why universities are furious at Rishi Sunak's attack on 'worthless' degrees

Education|Jun 14, 2024

June 10, 2024

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Business|Jun 10, 2024

'We don't trust you': Readers provide their damning verdict on politicians in charge

General Election 2024|Jun 10, 2024

Comment: Why and where has it all gone wrong? Where has the trust and credibility in politics gone?

General Election 2024|Jun 10, 2024

June 6, 2024

My memories of an emotional Normandy visit with veterans who saw action

Nostalgia|Jun 6, 2024

Important milestone for site listing key public notices in your neighbourhood

Environment|Jun 6, 2024

June 3, 2024

Amazing story of William Buckland – Dinosaur genius had an appetite for destruction

Nostalgia|Jun 3, 2024

Have your say: Tell us what you think about the UK as General Election campaigning continues

General Election 2024|Jun 3, 2024

'My day trip to Paris for less than £70 - here's how I did it'

Cost of living|Jun 3, 2024

May 30, 2024

Playing it safe and playing the fool – how party leaders are approaching the general election

General Election 2024|May 30, 2024

May 24, 2024

So what happens when the Prime Minister says he is stopping by?

Politics|May 24, 2024

PM makes his pitch to stay on at Number 10

Politics|May 24, 2024

May 21, 2024

Thousands to cheer on Team GB Olympic at fan zones – find out your nearest one

News|May 21, 2024

May 20, 2024

Virgin Trains could be back on our tracks – find out why

Transport|May 20, 2024

May 7, 2024

Find out what will happen to house prices across the West Midlands in the next five years

Cost of living|May 7, 2024

April 30, 2024

Seven priorities for Wolverhampton University as it aims to grow in the next five years

Education|Apr 30, 2024

April 15, 2024

Champions! Inspirational Wolves team picks up Premiership title in style at St George's Park

Wolves|Apr 15, 2024