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May 9, 2025

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: There’s a riot going on, but don’t panic, it is all just an exercise. This image from 2017 was taken at RAF Cosford, where the hangars and airfield were used to replicate major disorder and showing officers from forces across the Midlands how they can respond safely.

'The sacrifice and service of those who fought for our country will never be forgotten' - Your Letters: May 9

Readers' letters|10 hours ago

Peter Rhodes on pronouns, power bills and the stunning success of Barry from Brum

Peter Rhodes|12 hours ago

May 8, 2025

Powys County Council Leader Councillor James Gibson-Watt

Powys council leader speaks about dire Estyn report

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: Churchill, May 8, 1945. London. “My dear friends, this is your hour. This is not victory of a party or of any class. It’s a victory of the great British nation as a whole. We were the first, in this ancient island, to draw the sword against tyranny. We have emerged from a deadly struggle.”

'Invest in other ways of solving congestion' - Your Letters: May 8

Readers' letters|May 8

A crowd

Peter Rhodes on public transport, deadly rockets and something nasty in a take-away

Peter Rhodes|May 8

May 7, 2025

Dan Bebbington

Money Matters: Take action now to save on energy costs next winter

Your World|May 7

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: VE Day celebrations held in Jackfield, on May 8, 1945. This is an image that was owned by Jackfield historian Ron Miles. Ron helped set up the tables for this street party at Lloyds Head, with patriotic musical entertainment provided by members of the Jackfield Band.

'A new political party could have started by now' - Your Letters: May 7

Readers' letters|May 7

The world changed on 9/11

Peter Rhodes on edible animals, greedy hackers and why the war didn't end on VE Day

Peter Rhodes|May 7

May 6, 2025

Vicky Turrell

Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'I was named Victoria in honour of this great day'

Your World|May 6

Jim Stowe in the 1940s

'The moment a Nazi U-boat met us to surrender' - vivid VE Day memories from veterans in the West Midlands and Shropshire

Nostalgia|May 6

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: A picture from our archives that was originally sent in by Mrs Christine Jones, nee Christine Pemberton, of Market Drayton, who was born in 1944. It is a VE Day party in Station Road, Wem. She said: ‘I am the little girl extreme right bottom with my mum Hilda holding me.’

'Happy birthday to the water leak on the A458' - Your Letters: May 6

Readers' letters|May 6

Peter Rhodes on recorders, WFH and the seriously unsmashed boat gangs

May 5, 2025

Second World War veteran Alan Kennett, from Lichfield, led the procession in London. Credit: Jeff Moore/PA Wire

'I will be very proud - to think I'm still here' - Staffordshire Second World War veteran starts procession as thousands line the streets of London for four days of VE Day commemorations

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: A picture of a frantic search for bargains from May 25, 1962. The caption read: ‘The rush is on, and there are bargains galore at the Codsall Roman Catholic Church jumble sale held at the Crown Hotel, Codsall. The proceeds were for church funds.' The image was taken by Johnnie Johnson.

'After a lifetime of giving, it’s time pensioners received something back' - Your Letters: May 5

Readers' letters|May 5

Peter Rhodes on the Bard's shocker, the food-pouch scandal and a lesson in advertising

Peter Rhodes|May 5

May 4, 2025

The Simpsons. Picture: REUTERS/FOX.

Dan Morris: Animation for the nation

Entertainment|May 4

May 3, 2025

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: A fascinating aerial view from a light aircraft of Shrewsbury, showing Abbey Foregate and the English Bridge, the Gay Meadow and what is today the Wakeman School. The image, which dates from around 1963, also shows the Abbey railway station and railway track.

'Every parent wants to be a good parent' - Your Letters: May 3

Readers' letters|May 3

Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage with his party’s candidates

What do the election results mean

IFTA Awards 2025

Mark Andrews: 'I'll have a wee beer, please', cancel culture, and why Kneecap sound more Val Doonican than Bobby Sands

Mark Andrews|May 3

May 2, 2025

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: A photograph that dates from February 22 1945, which shows Mrs S. B. Legge, wife of Dr Legge of Shifnal, helping to load up furniture and bedding into a van heading for Hackney. It came amid calls for people to make donations to help those bombed out in the Blitz.

'Our culture, history, identity and religion are important' - Your Letters: May 2

Readers' letters|May 2

Wellington Market, Telford

Sneak-peek inside multi-million pound refurbishment plan for Wellington Market - this is what we think

Peter Rhodes on apologies, imperial guilt and a lesson in rounding-up penguins

Peter Rhodes|May 2

May 1, 2025

Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn

Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Commissioner's recent visits

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: The somewhat messy building sites of the 1950s were very different to today. This image from our archives was taken in the South Staffordshire village of Codsall around 1957. The caption reads: ‘From what appears to be chaos will arise the Five Oaks housing site'.

'We have to trade worldwide in a changing world' - Your Letters: May 1

Readers' letters|May 1

Ministers should lead by example to curb the danger of super-size SUVs

Star Comment|May 1

Vietnam – beware of mission creep

Peter Rhodes on crossbows, Fahrenheit and how Russia could snare British soldiers

Peter Rhodes|May 1

April 30, 2025

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: A postcard dated 1905 showing a football match in progress in the White Lion Meadow, Whitchurch, with Jones timber yard in the background. Tesco store now stands at this site.

'All of this comes at some cost to the local councils concerned' - Your Letters: April 30

Readers' letters|Apr 30

A group of people thought to be migrants, leave the beach in Gravelines, France, onboard a small boat last year

Peter Rhodes on blocking roads, trusting the Government and some great news for property landlords

Peter Rhodes|Apr 30

April 29, 2025

Vicky Turrell

Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'Do all older people wear the same clothes I wondered?'

Your World|Apr 29

Dan Bebbington

Money Matters: How to spot an energy scam

Your World|Apr 29

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: The Emirates A380 aircraft lands safely at Birmingham Airport following its test flight in March 2016. The iconic aircraft was put into operation from the end of March that year for a daily flight to Dubai. It continues to be the largest plane to operate from Birmingham.

'Special relationship? Methinks you jest!' - Your Letters: April 29

Readers' letters|Apr 29

Let review mark a new dawn for scandal-hit BBC

Star Comment|Apr 29

Anna Foster

Peter Rhodes on biscuits, headlines and two brilliant interviews from Ukraine

April 28, 2025

Suzanne Tucker, partner and head of planning at FBC Manby Bowdler

Felling of ancient oak highlights lack of regulation in tree removal

Your World|Apr 28

The Edge Comedy Club Headliner Steve Royle

Another hilarious night at The Edge Comedy Club

Your World|Apr 28

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: Dan Wright of the Albrighton Scout Unit displayed a model of a Solent class lifeboat, the City of Birmingham, outside his house, alongside an inshore lifeboat, both of which were to be displayed at the Albrighton Scout and Guides' summer fair. The photograph dates from June 1977.

'We need our industry to benefit from cheap energy' - Your Letters: April 28

Readers' letters|Apr 28

Yvette Cooper - demanding figures

Peter Rhodes on slow counting, mixed wards and Trump's invitation to the Palace

Peter Rhodes|Apr 28

'Why are hospices still having to fight for funds?' - Shropshire Star Comment

April 26, 2025

Mark Andrews: Contentment is a 25-year-old flip-phone

Mark Andrews|Apr 26

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: Members of the Home Guard keeping watch over the countryside from the top of the church tower at St Mary’s in Claverley in a picture that dates from July 1940. The pretty village stands near Wolverhampton and the Black Country, so it was important to look out for the enemy.

'Be careful what you wish for' - Your Letters: April 26

Readers' letters|Apr 26

Iceland has opened a branch inside HMP Oakwood to give jobs to the inmates, who can also spend vouchers on food and drinks sold in the store.

Mark Andrews: Cons go to Iceland, mad Steve's Maga comeback, and what will our towns do with their £2 million windfall?

Mark Andrews|Apr 26

Pope Francis

Dan Morris: Faith and farewell

Entertainment|Apr 26

April 25, 2025

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: The opening of the M5-M6 motorway link in May 1970, with Transport Minister Fred Mulley cutting the tape. The original caption said £38.5 million had been spent on West Midland roads over the past 12 months and £1m a day on road construction in Great Britain.

'I for one shall never forget the sacrifices they made for us' - Your Letters: April 25

Readers' letters|Apr 25

People queue to pay their respects to the late Pope Francis

Peter Rhodes on prison riots, peace talks and the enduring power of simplicity

Peter Rhodes|Apr 25

April 24, 2025

PICTURE FROM THE ARCHIVE: An image from the Star archive dated from June 1991 and a campaign to collect left-over foreign currency from returning holidaymakers to raise money for St Chad’s Church in Pattingham. The photograph shows Peter Sell with some of the first donations it had received.

'Farewell, dear show...' - Your Letters: April 24

Readers' letters|Apr 24

Iceland prison plan deserves a chance

Star Comment|Apr 24

Soaring borrowing shows gloomy times ahead

Star Comment|Apr 24

Pope Francis smiling and waving

Peter Rhodes on trans coincidences, mumbling Yanks and a curious tale of electing a pope

Peter Rhodes|Apr 24

April 23, 2025

Brecon and Radnorshire Senedd Member James Evans' opinion

It’s that time of year when our area gets a huge influx of tourists, drivers on our back roads who can’t reverse, and people walking up Pen-y-Fan in flipflops

Dan Bebbington

Money Matters: Compensation scheme for car finance mis-selling scandal to be set out later this year

Your World|Apr 23