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Mark Andrews

Senior news writer for the Shropshire Star specialising in in-depth features and commentary, investigative reporting and political matters.

Stories by Mark Andrews

Wrekin Brexit Party candidate applauds decision not to fight seats

Wrekin Brexit Party candidate applauds decision not to fight seats

A Brexit Party candidate has praised Nigel Farage’s decision not to contest Tory-held seats at next month’s General Election – but also said he was personally disappointed.

Telford | Last updated: 10 hours ago

Is Britain losing its inventive spirit?

Is Britain losing its inventive spirit?

Ironbridge | Last updated: 6 hours ago

Addressing inequality the priority, says Wrekin Labour candidate

Addressing inequality the priority, says Wrekin Labour candidate

Telford | Last updated: Nov 12, 2019

Electric revolution and the struggle for power

Electric revolution and the struggle for power

Features | Last updated: Nov 11, 2019

Where there's a Mill there's a way, say metal legend KK Downing

Where there's a Mill there's a way, say metal legend KK Downing

Bridgnorth | Last updated: Nov 11, 2019

Brexit Party's Telford candidate pulls out to avoid splitting Leave vote

Brexit Party's Telford candidate pulls out to avoid splitting Leave vote

Telford | Last updated: Nov 12, 2019

Mark Andrews: We do we waste this precious commodity?

Mark Andrews: We do we waste this precious commodity?

Weekend | Last updated: Nov 10, 2019

Tax office computer error gave woman £14,000

Tax office computer error gave woman £14,000

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Nov 9, 2019

Dire Straits star John comes to Theatre Severn

Dire Straits star John comes to Theatre Severn

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Nov 8, 2019

How an historic hall forged a personality

How an historic hall forged a personality

Attractions | Last updated: Nov 8, 2019

Tribute to Shropshire motorsport legend at Birmingham show

Tribute to Shropshire motorsport legend at Birmingham show

Church Stretton | Last updated: Nov 7, 2019

It could be you! Meet the National Lottery man who makes new millionaires

It could be you! Meet the National Lottery man who makes new millionaires

Features | Last updated: Nov 7, 2019

Shropshire marginals the key to election, say pollsters

Shropshire marginals the key to election, say pollsters

Telford | Last updated: Nov 6, 2019

Shropshire MP closes down controversial thinktank

Shropshire MP closes down controversial thinktank

Oswestry | Last updated: Nov 6, 2019

Boris had no choice but to call an election, says outgoing MP Glyn Davies

Boris had no choice but to call an election, says outgoing MP Glyn Davies

Mid Wales | Last updated: Nov 2, 2019

Shropshire Council defends size of comms team after claims it employed more press officers than several major government departments

Shropshire Council defends size of comms team after claims it employed more press officers than several major government departments

Politics | Last updated: Nov 1, 2019

Why veganism has become big business

Why veganism has become big business

Dining out | Last updated: Nov 1, 2019

Why veganism has become big business

Why veganism has become big business

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Nov 1, 2019

MP urges minister to block 'environmental vandalism' plans for 6,000 homes in Albrighton, Tong and Shifnal

MP urges minister to block 'environmental vandalism' plans for 6,000 homes in Albrighton, Tong and Shifnal

Telford | Last updated: Nov 4, 2019

Brexit and health set to be key battlegrounds in Shropshire, say election hopefuls

Brexit and health set to be key battlegrounds in Shropshire, say election hopefuls

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Oct 31, 2019

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