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Mark Andrews

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January 28, 2026

Supporting image for story: Camra gives lukewarm reaction to Government's measures to boost pubs

Camra gives lukewarm reaction to Government's measures to boost pubs

January 27, 2026

Supporting image for story: Don't merge our police with West Midlands force, says Shropshire MP

Don't merge our police with West Midlands force, says Shropshire MP

January 26, 2026

Supporting image for story: No post in more than 60 areas of the West Midlands - this is what is happening at Royal Mail

No post in more than 60 areas of the West Midlands - this is what is happening at Royal Mail

January 25, 2026

Supporting image for story: Revealed: 68 areas of the West Midlands where Royal Mail says bad weather has caused a backlog of postal deliveries

Revealed: 68 areas of the West Midlands where Royal Mail says bad weather has caused a backlog of postal deliveries

Supporting image for story: Christmas Day in Bethlehem, a trip to Jerusalem and the ruins of Athens: 'Not bad for £70!' Memories of a 1960s school cruise

Christmas Day in Bethlehem, a trip to Jerusalem and the ruins of Athens: 'Not bad for £70!' Memories of a 1960s school cruise

January 24, 2026

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: No more slogans, PM's defence challenge, and why Trump may have shown us how to erase the national debt

Mark Andrews: No more slogans, PM's defence challenge, and why Trump may have shown us how to erase the national debt

January 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: MP hosts 'rural crime summit' with chief constable and council leaders to look at how to make areas safer

MP hosts 'rural crime summit' with chief constable and council leaders to look at how to make areas safer

January 22, 2026

Supporting image for story: Shropshire MP's concerns about Chinese 'mega-embassy'

Shropshire MP's concerns about Chinese 'mega-embassy'

Supporting image for story: Telford MP to spend time with police, fire and ambulance workers to learn about life in the emergency services

Telford MP to spend time with police, fire and ambulance workers to learn about life in the emergency services

January 20, 2026

Supporting image for story: Police apologise to Bridgnorth man and agree to pay £2,500 after wrongfully seizing his lorry

Police apologise to Bridgnorth man and agree to pay £2,500 after wrongfully seizing his lorry

January 17, 2026

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Police chief Craig Guildford auditions for The Thick of It, China's new embassy, and a peaceful way for Donald Trump to take over Greenland

Mark Andrews: Police chief Craig Guildford auditions for The Thick of It, China's new embassy, and a peaceful way for Donald Trump to take over Greenland

January 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Posties are being told to prioritise parcels' - now Telford MP raises problems about letters not being delivered

'Posties are being told to prioritise parcels' - now Telford MP raises problems about letters not being delivered

Supporting image for story: MP meets Royal Mail executives after mail not delivered in Albrighton, Shifnal and Newport

MP meets Royal Mail executives after mail not delivered in Albrighton, Shifnal and Newport

January 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: AI has given us some hilarious spoof videos, but how do we know what is real?

AI has given us some hilarious spoof videos, but how do we know what is real?

January 14, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'No post since Christmas': Shropshire MP to meet Royal Mail chief after raising problems with delays in Commons

'No post since Christmas': Shropshire MP to meet Royal Mail chief after raising problems with delays in Commons

January 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Royal Mail is not delivering letters' - Shropshire MP demands explanation after mail fails to reach Shifnal, Albrighton and Newport

'Royal Mail is not delivering letters' - Shropshire MP demands explanation after mail fails to reach Shifnal, Albrighton and Newport

January 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Trump's sour grapes, Storm Goretti, and when did shoplifting become socially acceptable?

Mark Andrews: Trump's sour grapes, Storm Goretti, and when did shoplifting become socially acceptable?

January 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: Plans to tighten laws on shotguns show that Labour does not understand the countryside, says Wrekin MP

Plans to tighten laws on shotguns show that Labour does not understand the countryside, says Wrekin MP

January 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: 300 dogs will be destroyed in Shropshire if trail hunting is banned, says Wrekin MP

300 dogs will be destroyed in Shropshire if trail hunting is banned, says Wrekin MP

January 7, 2026

Supporting image for story: The dangerous day the canal collapsed at Dudley Port in 1899 - a disaster with echoes of Shropshire's 'sinkhole' drama

The dangerous day the canal collapsed at Dudley Port in 1899 - a disaster with echoes of Shropshire's 'sinkhole' drama

January 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Indiana Jones was a TV turn-off, and questions about whether the PM understands the private sector

Mark Andrews: Indiana Jones was a TV turn-off, and questions about whether the PM understands the private sector

Supporting image for story: Comedian Frank Skinner's meteoric rise from Tipton Pie Factory - from £20 a night to a £20 million chat show

Comedian Frank Skinner's meteoric rise from Tipton Pie Factory - from £20 a night to a £20 million chat show

January 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: West Midland Heroes: How football legend Steve Bull became Wolves' most prolific striker with 306 goals

West Midland Heroes: How football legend Steve Bull became Wolves' most prolific striker with 306 goals

December 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: University of Wolverhampton plans to move engineering faculty to former brewery headquarters when Telford campus closes

University of Wolverhampton plans to move engineering faculty to former brewery headquarters when Telford campus closes

December 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Never mind the Ruskies, it's the robots that worry me. And why Nigel Farage was wrong about Alf Garnett.

Mark Andrews: Never mind the Ruskies, it's the robots that worry me. And why Nigel Farage was wrong about Alf Garnett.

December 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Joey Barton is the tip of a poisonous iceberg that is contaminating social media

Mark Andrews: Joey Barton is the tip of a poisonous iceberg that is contaminating social media

Supporting image for story: Man who oversaw construction of Wolverhampton School of Art speaks of his joy after it is saved from bulldozers

Man who oversaw construction of Wolverhampton School of Art speaks of his joy after it is saved from bulldozers

December 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'This is a dark day for Shropshire’s green belt,' says Wrekin MP as Government announces planning shake-up

'This is a dark day for Shropshire’s green belt,' says Wrekin MP as Government announces planning shake-up

December 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I understand what Telford & Wrekin needs': Cabinet minister promises £66.6 million extra funding for council

'I understand what Telford & Wrekin needs': Cabinet minister promises £66.6 million extra funding for council

December 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Britain is a sitting duck' :Wrekin MP calls for missile-defence shield to protect against Russian attack

'Britain is a sitting duck' :Wrekin MP calls for missile-defence shield to protect against Russian attack

Supporting image for story: I visited the French city of Lyon and discovered a place packed with amazing food, wine, and architecture -not to mention the 'secret' walkways

I visited the French city of Lyon and discovered a place packed with amazing food, wine, and architecture -not to mention the 'secret' walkways

Supporting image for story: 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

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

December 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: The Wrekin's iconic 200ft transmitter tower marks 50 years of broadcasting across Shropshire and beyond

The Wrekin's iconic 200ft transmitter tower marks 50 years of broadcasting across Shropshire and beyond

December 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Why my combi boiler was a mistake, and John Major only has himself to blame about Brexit

Mark Andrews: Why my combi boiler was a mistake, and John Major only has himself to blame about Brexit

Supporting image for story: Richie Woodhall is asking fans to help save the life of fellow Telford boxer Liam Davies's mother. Here's how

Richie Woodhall is asking fans to help save the life of fellow Telford boxer Liam Davies's mother. Here's how

December 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'He was escorted out of the office': Award-winning car designer Gerry McGovern 'sacked' by JLR after 24 years

'He was escorted out of the office': Award-winning car designer Gerry McGovern 'sacked' by JLR after 24 years

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Two senior West Midlands Police officers 'should have faced disciplinary action' over Hillsborough cover-up claim

Two senior West Midlands Police officers 'should have faced disciplinary action' over Hillsborough cover-up claim

November 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: MP asks minister to break deadlock over speed cameras on Shropshire's 'very dangerous' A41

MP asks minister to break deadlock over speed cameras on Shropshire's 'very dangerous' A41

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: MPs contend with an outdated gym, Alf Garnett's mansion tax, and Rachel's troublesome Uncle Terry

Mark Andrews: MPs contend with an outdated gym, Alf Garnett's mansion tax, and Rachel's troublesome Uncle Terry

November 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dudley Winter Ales 2025 fair: Location, times and full list of the 63 beers and 16 ciders ready to taste

Dudley Winter Ales 2025 fair: Location, times and full list of the 63 beers and 16 ciders ready to taste

November 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Mandelson takes a leak, the problem with Shabana's asylum plan, and why I favour building a town even more horrible than Milton Keynes

Mark Andrews: Mandelson takes a leak, the problem with Shabana's asylum plan, and why I favour building a town even more horrible than Milton Keynes

November 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Taking the full English breakfast from the high street will not go unpunished, warns Shropshire MP

Taking the full English breakfast from the high street will not go unpunished, warns Shropshire MP

November 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Small boats v private jets, institutional bias at the BBC, and why the PM has copped a wrong 'un on police commissioners

Mark Andrews: Small boats v private jets, institutional bias at the BBC, and why the PM has copped a wrong 'un on police commissioners

November 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands MP calls for emergency hotline to disable stolen mobile phones

West Midlands MP calls for emergency hotline to disable stolen mobile phones

November 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton, Walsall and Sandwell are among the most deprived areas of the country - here's why

Wolverhampton, Walsall and Sandwell are among the most deprived areas of the country - here's why

November 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Kids don't need 'citizenship' classes, they just need a leaflet with 7 easy bullet points. Here's what they should be

Mark Andrews: Kids don't need 'citizenship' classes, they just need a leaflet with 7 easy bullet points. Here's what they should be

November 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Oil and gas must be part of UK's energy supply for time being, says Shropshire MP

Oil and gas must be part of UK's energy supply for time being, says Shropshire MP

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Rude traffic wardens, Rachel Reeves' property nightmares, and nostalgia for the return of the Invacar

Mark Andrews: Rude traffic wardens, Rachel Reeves' property nightmares, and nostalgia for the return of the Invacar

October 31, 2025

Supporting image for story: Public notices in local papers are crucial to ensuring residents can express their thoughts, says Shropshire MP

Public notices in local papers are crucial to ensuring residents can express their thoughts, says Shropshire MP

October 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'The wood burner is now behind the bar': Car ploughs into 300-year-old pub

'The wood burner is now behind the bar': Car ploughs into 300-year-old pub