David Tooley
Local Democracy Reporter covering Telford and Wrekin
Ale fans excited as Telford micropub teases 'rebooting' weeks after sudden closure
Popular independent grocery store announces closure less than two years after opening
Town celebrates 'fantastic' support for Armed Forces Day event
Business chief battles back after taking his £1 million company into liquidation
Tributes paid to much-loved football coach who died after collapsing during charity match
Gemma's art tribute to the inspirational Ann Barge
Bishop's Castle gears up for a week of 450th charter anniversary celebrations
Police increase night patrols after Telford residents 'unnerved' by early hours door knocking
Consumer champion Martin Lewis says take this meter action before prices change at weekend
Museum appealing for new collections to showcase area's sense of community
Race night was a galloping success for Shrewsbury fundraisers
'Thank meow very much' says grateful cat owner to Shrewsbury firefighter rescuers
Smoke from Canadian wildfires set to drift over UK possibly creating 'vivid sunrises and sunsets'
Battle lines drawn as Ludlow councillors clash over walking and cycling plans
Shake, rattle and rollers experience the thrill on the hill at soap box derby
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School 'making progress' on its drive to escape special measures and 'inadequate' rating
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Police appeal for information after garden tools stolen in shed break in
Emergency services called to reports of people trapped in three separate crashes
Foodies and fun lovers dashed for cover as thunderstorm rumbled over Shrewsbury Food Festival
Labour's Shrewsbury shortlist is reduced to final three as the party bids to oust Tories at General Election
Children get a very 'ice' surprise with tasty treat at Church Stretton play park's reopening
Watch out for a south Shropshire venue to be featured on TV this week
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Shrewsbury Food Festival: New trail launched to keep the experience alive
Rescue team's thoughts go to the family of Ben Bond after body found
Woman died after 'final option' weight loss surgery went wrong – medics asked for more evidence
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All the fun of a traditional village fete brings the crowds to a sunny north Shropshire village
Lib Dems select their candidate to succeed outgoing Conservative in South Shropshire seat
Emergency 999 call system knocked out of action by 'technical fault' including West Midlands and Shropshire
Police aim to track down offenders who ripped plants out of Shrewsbury town centre planters
Large amount of tobacco products seized as police discover fridge hidden under a chicken coop
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Police alert over female thief who distracted victim with 'hugs, kisses, and touches'
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Light-controlled crossing at busy Shrewsbury supermarket road junction completed
Telford police alert over 'distress' of youths excessively kicking and banging doors and windows
Clothes 'accidentally' left on hob sparks fire alert
Fire crews called to rescue a dog in the water in Bridgnorth
Fake Facebook page warning as pretend steam railway account tries to lure families
Food bank finances under strain as demand remains high and products fly off the shelves
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Fundraising appeal for family of tragic Telford schoolboy Joshua raises more than £10,000
Owners of Norman-castle style manor house want solar panels to ease heating costs
South Shropshire MP welcomes new system of support payments for farmers
Burst water pipe causing supply interruptions in Craven Arms area
Housebuilder apologises to Shrewsbury residents left for years on 'messy' housing estate
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Six-month ban after driver goes 6mph over the speed limit on A41
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