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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

Band comes out of The Shadows for big gig

Band comes out of The Shadows for big gig

As a teenager growing up in the 1960s, Colin Evans dreamed of playing drums with The Shadows.

Bishop's Castle | Last updated: 19 hours ago

Anger over benefits families moved from London to Telford - because the rent is cheaper

Anger over benefits families moved from London to Telford - because the rent is cheaper

Telford | Last updated: Apr 25, 2018

Families forced to move: Great opportunity - or social cleansing?

Families forced to move: Great opportunity - or social cleansing?

Telford | Last updated: Apr 25, 2018

Map charts the rise and fall of our region

Map charts the rise and fall of our region

Bridgnorth | Last updated: Apr 24, 2018

Shropshire animal cruelty calls hit four a day

Shropshire animal cruelty calls hit four a day

Oswestry | Last updated: Apr 24, 2018

Shropshire's grandest homes to open for public tours

Shropshire's grandest homes to open for public tours

Attractions | Last updated: Apr 23, 2018

Is it OK to pick wild flowers?

Is it OK to pick wild flowers?

In-depth | Last updated: Apr 23, 2018

Shrewsbury MP Daniel Kawczynski calls for Lords to be replaced by elected senate

Shrewsbury MP Daniel Kawczynski calls for Lords to be replaced by elected senate

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Apr 21, 2018

Shrewsbury MP Daniel Kawczynski hits out at Lords over Brexit vote

Shrewsbury MP Daniel Kawczynski hits out at Lords over Brexit vote

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Apr 20, 2018

Telford child sex abuse: The two inquiries explained

Telford child sex abuse: The two inquiries explained

Telford | Last updated: Apr 18, 2018

It's the 'Brexitometer': People invited to have say on Brexit at Shrewsbury event

It's the 'Brexitometer': People invited to have say on Brexit at Shrewsbury event

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Apr 14, 2018

Shropshire Council agrees to help Telford child-sex abuse inquiry

Shropshire Council agrees to help Telford child-sex abuse inquiry

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Apr 13, 2018

Council chiefs agree to help child-sex inquiry

Telford | Last updated: Apr 13, 2018

How Google is watching us

How Google is watching us

News | Last updated: Apr 13, 2018

Event for parents at dyslexia conference

Telford | Last updated: Apr 13, 2018

MEP calls for an end to foreign rail firms

MEP calls for an end to foreign rail firms

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Apr 13, 2018

REVEALED: Top earners at your local councils paid £2.5 million

REVEALED: Top earners at your local councils paid £2.5 million

Bridgnorth | Last updated: Apr 12, 2018

£9 million fund to target dark web is welcomed by tragic Shropshire student's mother

£9 million fund to target dark web is welcomed by tragic Shropshire student's mother

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Apr 12, 2018

Could mobile homes solve the housing crisis?

Could mobile homes solve the housing crisis?

Church Stretton | Last updated: Apr 12, 2018

Who Want to be a Millionaire scandal: Tarrant says major was never a ‘victim’

Who Want to be a Millionaire scandal: Tarrant says major was never a ‘victim’

Oswestry | Last updated: Apr 11, 2018

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