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Sue Austin

Senior Reporter

Senior reporter covering the Oswestry/Mid Wales area and wider afield. Keen to hear your news.

January 1, 2025

Four pairs of trainers, 3,000 miles, and thousands of pounds raised for charity - runner completes incredible challenge

August 20, 2024

Making a splash: Shropshire river swimming event returns after break of six years

Environment|Aug 20, 2024

July 6, 2024

Love is all around as Gregory Porter lifts Llangollen Eisteddfod

Music|Jul 6, 2024

June 19, 2024

Llangollen rocks to Canadian legend Bryan Adams

Music|Jun 19, 2024

June 3, 2024

Pictures from Shrewsbury's Race For Life as park becomes a sea of pink for cancer fundraiser

Shrewsbury|Jun 3, 2024

May 23, 2024

Organiser 'blown away' after photographic challenge for charity

Wem|May 23, 2024

April 27, 2024

Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix on Ludlow Castle show and his struggles with Welsh pronunciations

Mid Wales entertainment|Apr 27, 2024

April 10, 2024

Holidays in Shrewsbury and haunted hotels – Bryan Adams shares Shropshire memories as he prepares for Eisteddfod date

Mid Wales|Apr 10, 2024

March 17, 2024

Half term holiday club is hosted by company with the community at its heart

Oswestry|Mar 17, 2024

March 10, 2024

I loved my two-year electric car adventure - but how suited is Shropshire to an EV lifestyle?

Ellesmere|Mar 10, 2024

March 9, 2024

Thousands raised in memory of popular young farmer who died aged 26

Farming|Mar 9, 2024

Shropshire set for boom in electric vehicle ownership - but can the county's infrastructure keep up?

Environment|Mar 9, 2024

March 8, 2024

Elation to devastation: Atlantic crossing couple's house burns down days after epic journey

Bridgnorth|Mar 8, 2024

New faces take over ballooning at top Oswestry festival

Oswestry|Mar 8, 2024

March 7, 2024

'Lost Boys' community meeting will look at how to help young people with their mental health

Oswestry|Mar 7, 2024

March 6, 2024

How the other half lives: Pupils and staff swap roles for the day

School events|Mar 6, 2024

Shropshire councillor learns just how hard life is down on the farm

Farming|Mar 6, 2024

Organiser of Shropshire's popular stone skimming championships bows out

South Shropshire|Mar 6, 2024

March 5, 2024

'Active travel quarter' plans for roads and cycleways in Meole are revealed

Shrewsbury|Mar 5, 2024

Police want to trace men after lead stolen from historic building in Ludlow

Crime|Mar 5, 2024

'Heart of gold': Tributes after car driver loses fight for life a month after tractor crash

Chirk|Mar 5, 2024

Firefighters deal with blaze next to Telford house

Telford|Mar 5, 2024

March 2, 2024

Four who broke man's jaw in 'cowardly' attack after Shrewsbury funeral avoid prison

Shrewsbury|Mar 2, 2024

Surprise leap year twist as comedian takes to the stage

North Shropshire entertainment|Mar 2, 2024

Call for vital health initiative for farmers to escape Shropshire Council budget cuts

Shrewsbury|Mar 2, 2024

March 1, 2024

Operation launched to prevent grass fires

Llangollen|Mar 1, 2024

Dark comedy about love and murder takes to the stage

Mid Wales entertainment|Mar 1, 2024

Sheep rescued from River Severn in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury|Mar 1, 2024

Mental health will be on the agenda at town council meeting

Ellesmere|Mar 1, 2024

February 29, 2024

It's 'Happy 21st Birthday' for 84-year-old Margaret

Pontesbury|Feb 29, 2024

February 28, 2024

Murder accused 'unaware anyone would be assaulted' before fatal attack on DPD driver, court told

Crime|Feb 28, 2024

Shrewsbury restaurant pledges changes before reopening in wake of low food hygiene rating

Shrewsbury|Feb 28, 2024

February 27, 2024

Couple jailed after loft found full of counterfeit goods and price charts

Market Drayton|Feb 27, 2024

Stunning sunrise turns the sky red over Shropshire

Ellesmere|Feb 27, 2024

Shropshire pub named one of the best rural craft beer pubs in the UK

Oswestry|Feb 27, 2024

Character home with potential for development for sale in World Heritage Site

Ironbridge|Feb 27, 2024

River Severn Partnership in the running for a national award

Shrewsbury|Feb 27, 2024

Link up partnership will bring more celebrities to Shropshire

Oswestry|Feb 27, 2024

Delight as application to get bathing water status for three Shropshire river sites passes first hurdle

Shrewsbury|Feb 27, 2024

February 26, 2024

Wellbeing drop-in to help people in Whitchurch

Whitchurch|Feb 26, 2024

'Gut-wrenching': Boat smashed up on eve of Ironbridge Rowing Club's honour

Crime|Feb 26, 2024

Crackdown on drivers using mobile phones at the wheel

Crime|Feb 26, 2024

Working from home in stunning scene on offer at stone cottage and glamping business

Clun|Feb 26, 2024

Telford teenager who threatened woman with knife and damaged walls gets community order

Telford|Feb 26, 2024

February 25, 2024

Staff and children at north Shropshire primary school have high hopes for new all-purpose extension

Education|Feb 25, 2024

Couple complete World's Toughest Row with their children at the finish to greet them

Oswestry|Feb 25, 2024

February 24, 2024

Run Phil Run - charity challenge inspired by runner's late father's quip

Welshpool|Feb 24, 2024

Telford International Centre's snooker tournament success helps put town in the frame

Telford|Feb 24, 2024

February 23, 2024

Telford International Centre snooker arena cleared after spectator falls ill

Telford|Feb 23, 2024

Shropshire Day: Natural beauty and culture help county celebrate its own patron saint's day

Attractions|Feb 23, 2024