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Nick Humphreys

Senior Reporter

Senior reporter for the Shropshire Star focusing on Shrewsbury.

February 15, 2025

Telford dad caught drug driving after dropping daughter off at school where she worked

Shrewsbury Crown Court

Telford van driver banned from the road after taking cocaine and cannabis before getting behind the wheel

Firefighters investigate water leak after late-night call-out in Ludlow

Fire engines.

Car crashes into lamp post in Shropshire town

Paramedics and firefighters called to Telford house fire caused by candle on mantel piece

February 14, 2025

Fire engines.

Emergency crews rush to two-car crash in Telford

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

'Dangerous' man found guilty of raping woman twice in Shrewsbury town centre

Damage 'will cost thousands' to repair after centuries-old doors smashed in Shrewsbury Abbey burglary

Bin lorry fire in Telford - firefighters on the scene

Fire engines.

Woman with 'potentially serious injuries' rescued from scaffolding after incident at home near Shrewsbury

One-legged man who mowed down pedestrian on his mobility scooter in Shrewsbury avoids prison - but receives hefty legal bill

Much Wenlock paedophile, 29, avoids prison after being caught with child sex abuse images for a second time

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

'Barking mad': Teen sexually assaulted a schoolgirl at Telford railway station

February 13, 2025

Fire engines.

Firefighters rush to early hours house fire in Bishop's Castle

Shrewsbury Crown Court

'I booted his head too hard' - Ellesmere teenager who beat up schoolboy in gang attack rumbled by his own Snapchat messages

Driver who took cannabis and drove in the early hours of the morning in Shrewsbury loses job and gets road ban

February 12, 2025

Telford child rapist and grooming gang leader to be released after minister's application for parole to be reconsidered is rejected

Telford Justice Centre.

Telford BMW driver gets huge road ban after being caught under influence of drugs for the third time

Davis was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court, sitting at Telford Justice Centre.

Shropshire serial abuser punched his ex-girlfriend in the stomach and sent her crashing through neighbour's fence

Jessie the donkey and Private 'Taffy' Ellis

The heartwarming tale of donkey who 'saved Christmas' in Shrewsbury leads to a fascinating discovery

February 11, 2025

Drink driver caught three times the limit in Shrewsbury car park with vodka in his car will 'probably' lose job

Thief tricked Telford Centre shop assistant into giving £140 bogus refund for clothes she hadn't bought

February 10, 2025

Fire engines.

Elderly horse rescued by firefighters in Bridgnorth after falling down bank

February 5, 2025

Richard Forbes. Picture: West Mercia Police

Shrewsbury dog killer back in court to receive restraining order after threatening to 'smash' ex's door in

Drink drivers caught on Shropshire's roads over New Year face justice - including one who caused three-vehicle smash on A5

Telford Justice Centre.

'Error of judgement' for motorist who made trip to Asda for wife's grandfather after taking cannabis

'I'm truly sorry' - Gardener caught driving under influence of cannabis has lost his job

Drink driving Bridgnorth pensioner, 77, handed road ban and large fine

February 4, 2025

'Clear support' for council tax increase for graffiti and fly-tipping, insists leader amid 'significant cuts

Kidderminster Magistrates Court

Telford man, 32, who assaulted policeman ordered to stay off the booze

Just for Pets, Ketley. Photo: Google

Telford dog food thief who damaged police cell door is behind bars

Council 'committed' to supporting breastfeeding mums insists health boss after peer group closes

February 3, 2025

Woodside Avenue near the turn off for Wantage in Woodside, Telford. Picture: Google

Woman sexually assaulted in Telford in early hours of this morning - police appeal

Both people charged with the drug offences will appear at Kidderminster Magistrates Court today (February 20, 2025). Photo:Patrick Mulvaney

Man, 39, in court accused of aggravated burglary and threats to kill after incident in Dawley

Sabrina boat lift postponed due to high river levels - find out when Shrewsbury spectacle will take place

Motorist, 40, banned after being caught driving in Shrewsbury under influence of cocaine

Prolific Telford shoplifter, 37, back behind bars after stealing from Tesco and smashing glass

Telford shoplifter, 32, stole 24 cans of cola and two teddies

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Banned motorist, 36, admits dangerous driving in Telford and failing to provide blood sample

Richard Forbes. Picture: West Mercia Police

Violent drunk fatally stabbed 'beloved' dog in the neck and strangled landlady - months after breaking man's leg in Shrewsbury pub rampage

February 2, 2025

'Deep shock and sadness' as Shropshire breastfeeding peer support groups to end

Market manager Ian Thorpe, front, then John Painter from JP Fruits, supervisor Kevin Goss, operations manager Russell Hall, Bethany Hinton from Bloomer Bakery, Sarah Thirwall from Polly Pea and Joe Johnson from Washedupwood. Photo: Steve Leath

Watch as traders from Shrewsbury's award-winning market explain just what makes it so special

Sophie Crockford from Self Help Africa, left, and Katie Morris. Photo: Steve Leath

'Secret supper' to take diners on mystery tour of Shrewsbury restaurants - and you could join them

Goldie Lookin Chain will be performing in Shrewsbury

Goldie Lookin Chain to perform at Shrewsbury's Loopfest this spring as new acts announced

February 1, 2025

Crash in Cleobury Mortimer town centre - paramedics sent to scene

Firefighters lead three-hour search for lost Jack Russell in Shropshire village

The Wombridge footbridge over the A442. Photo: Google

Two teenagers arrested after wheelie bins dropped on vehicles from bridge in Telford

Burning clothes and bedding at bus stop in Telford prompts call to fire service

Remember this crash in Shrewsbury town centre? Full story revealed as car thief who caused it is jailed

Shoplifter, 29, banned from every Shrewsbury Co-op after stealing stock and assaulting men

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