Mark Andrews: Joey Barton is the tip of a poisonous iceberg that is contaminating social mediaMark Andrews takes a wry look at the week's news
'From Farage to fortune - a reader’s bold forecast for 2026' - Your Letters plus a well earned cuppa for Les in a 1964 picture from the archivePlus
Christmas whisky warning: Toby Neal's festive tale of drinking responsibly and the classic Wolverhampton humour of the multi-talented Roger SquiresPlus
'Worse than flu? Reader takes aim at Doctor Starmer’s hypocrisy' - Your Letters plus a throwback to a 1950s Christmas in WemPlus
'Why aren’t we using driving skills to get young people into work?' - Your Letters and a festive flashback to a Coalbrookdale Christmas in 1947Plus
'Charity highlights free support services for those struggling at Christmas' - Your Letters plus a festive flashback to 1966 in a picture from the archivePlus
Legendary columnist Peter Rhodes writes his last words for the Star, after 40 years of keeping readers informed and entertained. Here are his reasons why
The clock is now ticking for one of the most significant planning proposals facing the Powys area in a generation - politician says
'Monroe Doctrine echoes in Trump’s approach to Europe, says reader' - Your Letters plus a Bridgnorth family’s festive table in a 1944 picture from the archivePlus
'Why transport investment must reach beyond the West Midlands' - Your Letters plus an archive snapshot of Father Christmas bringing cheer to Shrewsbury in 1955Plus
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
