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January 26, 2024

Celebrating India’s relationship with the West Midlands on Republic Day

In-depth|Jan 26

January 25, 2024

Peter Rhodes on globetrotting, avoiding windows and television's obsession with celebrities

Peter Rhodes|Jan 25

Talking Telford: Celebrating a Victorian gem in the heart of Wellington, and a spirit of adventure

January 24, 2024

Peter Rhodes on scary Russians, a British “death ray” and the late Queen's love of a TV school

Peter Rhodes|Jan 24

January 22, 2024

Peter Rhodes on declining populations, elusive artefacts and comparing Putin with Hitler

Peter Rhodes|Jan 22

January 21, 2024

Mark Andrews: Never mind Dry January, tuck into your Christmas tree

January 19, 2024

Peter Rhodes on an old college, a monarch's death and the 'appalling vista' that put postmasters behind bars

Peter Rhodes|Jan 19

January 18, 2024

Peter Rhodes on lost drivers, slow lava and how to deal with the rats of Westminster

Peter Rhodes|Jan 18

January 17, 2024

Peter Rhodes on dogs in hotels, moisturisers for men and why an aircraft carrier isn't sailing

Peter Rhodes|Jan 17

January 16, 2024

Peter Rhodes on Good Samaritans, soaring premiums and the end of the line for model railways

Peter Rhodes|Jan 16

January 15, 2024

Peter Rhodes on a travelling inquiry, a whipped garden and windows that buckle in a heatwave

Peter Rhodes|Jan 15

January 13, 2024

Meet the man you hear on Strictly Come Dancing every week - but rarely see

Dan Morris: These boots are made for walking

Features|Jan 13

Mark Andrews: No way to treat a hero, 15-minute cities, and the race to find the country's worst town

Mark Andrews|Jan 13

January 12, 2024

Peter Rhodes on hankies, medals and the downside of being optimistic

Peter Rhodes|Jan 12

January 11, 2024

Peter Rhodes on TV ads, bright lights and why the best people don't make it to the White House

Peter Rhodes|Jan 11

Talking Telford: Fear and loathing over Future Fit abound but hundreds enjoy the best parkrun around

January 10, 2024

Book digs into mysteries and history of Ironbridge Gorge

Attractions|Jan 10

Peter Rhodes on noisy neighbours, dodgy computers and the power of TV drama

Peter Rhodes|Jan 10

Andy Richardson Column: Rishi Sunak lacks aim as he hedges his bets on a general election

Politics|Jan 10

Money Matters: Free childcare scheme is expanding - what you need to know

Cost of living|Jan 10

January 9, 2024

Wrongly accused Post Office workers speak of their ordeals

Peter Rhodes on funny quizzes, an iconic movie and unknown tensions in a troubled community

Peter Rhodes|Jan 9

January 8, 2024

MPs give their thoughts as our State of the Nation survey shows mood of scepticism with few who believe that Rishi Sunak is doing a good job

Peter Rhodes on educated animals, early adopters and the fascinating lure of the bacon slicer

Peter Rhodes|Jan 8

January 6, 2024

Toby Neal: A grim year gone and not much hope for 2024

Mark Andrews: Pitfalls of Luke's fame, Post Office scandal, and all-year-round fairy lights

Mark Andrews|Jan 6

January 5, 2024

Peter Rhodes on winter in Venice, hard work in Germany and demographics at a family party

Peter Rhodes|Jan 5

January 4, 2024

Learning from beavers to stem the River Severn floods

Environment|Jan 4

Talking Telford: Swept into a new year and flood season all over again

Peter Rhodes on property prices, poor parenting and the joy of dining on Dobbin

Peter Rhodes|Jan 4

January 3, 2024

Shropshire nursing boss: Think where you need to go for treatment during junior doctor strike

Peter Rhodes on a speculative fire, a misnamed gun and still no defeat for Putin

Peter Rhodes|Jan 3

January 2, 2024

Peter Rhodes on the fight against frailty, wine by the pint and the power of prayer in a storm

Peter Rhodes|Jan 2

January 1, 2024

Peter Rhodes on New Year perils, regifting presents and the joy of The Snowman getting zapped

Peter Rhodes|Jan 1

Why yoga is the best new year resolution for normal people who want to stay healthy

Money Saving Amy's new year advice for saving and making more money in 2024

December 30, 2023

Mark Andrews: The post-Christmas hangover, and the wait for a new dawn

Weekend|Dec 30, 2023

Mark Andrews: What councils mean by 'consultation' and the towering inferno that wasn't

Mark Andrews|Dec 30, 2023

Heroes and villains of 2023 - with VAR top of the list

Features|Dec 30, 2023

December 29, 2023

Peter Rhodes looks back on 2023 and how the year unfolded in this column

Peter Rhodes|Dec 29, 2023

December 28, 2023

Visitor milestone of 3.7 million for charity’s 80th anniversary

Shrewsbury|Dec 28, 2023

Peter Rhodes on revellers, logburners and preserving the magic of Santa

Peter Rhodes|Dec 28, 2023

December 27, 2023

In pictures: Shropshire Woolworths stores on their last days 15 years ago and what’s happened since

Features|Dec 27, 2023

The unsung heroes who keep Severn Hospice running

Features|Dec 27, 2023

Peter Rhodes on big boozers, politicians' promises and where will euthanasia lead?

Peter Rhodes|Dec 27, 2023

December 26, 2023

Shropshire's most prolific speed camera catches a motorist every hour in 2023

Features|Dec 26, 2023

Peter Rhodes on trans kids, same-sex blessings and sailing into a crisis

Peter Rhodes|Dec 26, 2023

December 23, 2023

Christmas classics you’ll barely believe

Features|Dec 23, 2023

Dan Morris: Savouring the season

Features|Dec 23, 2023

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