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Mark Andrews

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December 3, 2022

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Courtier may have been rude, but it wasn't violence

Mark Andrews: Courtier may have been rude, but it wasn't violence

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: I might be The Fall Guy, but at least my dream came true

Mark Andrews: I might be The Fall Guy, but at least my dream came true

December 1, 2022

Supporting image for story: Toy appeal supports vital Shropshire charity that helps children to walk

Toy appeal supports vital Shropshire charity that helps children to walk

Supporting image for story: Gifts start to flow as Shropshire Star toy appeal picks up steam

Gifts start to flow as Shropshire Star toy appeal picks up steam

November 30, 2022

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Star Toy Appeal brings happiness to children who care for loved ones

Shropshire Star Toy Appeal brings happiness to children who care for loved ones

Supporting image for story: Toy appeal supports vital Shropshire charity that helps children to walk

Toy appeal supports vital Shropshire charity that helps children to walk

November 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Boy, 7, was just third person in five years to battle incredibly rare cancer

Boy, 7, was just third person in five years to battle incredibly rare cancer

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Star toy appeal will boost charity for children with cancer

Shropshire Star toy appeal will boost charity for children with cancer

Supporting image for story: MP raises concerns about Telford school's music funding in the Commons

MP raises concerns about Telford school's music funding in the Commons

November 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: Landlord counting on regulars to help Christmas Toy Appeal

Landlord counting on regulars to help Christmas Toy Appeal

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Gary Lineker's change of heart, law and order Qatari style, and put that light out!

Mark Andrews: Gary Lineker's change of heart, law and order Qatari style, and put that light out!

November 25, 2022

Supporting image for story: Staff waiting to take delivery of toys for our Christmas campaign

Staff waiting to take delivery of toys for our Christmas campaign

November 23, 2022

Supporting image for story: Christmas Toy Appeal: Give the gift of toy donation at one of six drop-off points

Christmas Toy Appeal: Give the gift of toy donation at one of six drop-off points

November 22, 2022

Supporting image for story: Christmas Toy Appeal: Popular pub gets on board in bid to help during difficult times

Christmas Toy Appeal: Popular pub gets on board in bid to help during difficult times

November 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: Christmas Toy Appeal: Help us to bring some joy into lives of vulnerable youngsters

Christmas Toy Appeal: Help us to bring some joy into lives of vulnerable youngsters

Supporting image for story: Where to donate to the Christmas Toy Appeal and which children will benefit from your generosity

Where to donate to the Christmas Toy Appeal and which children will benefit from your generosity

Supporting image for story: New trains move under own power for the first time

New trains move under own power for the first time

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews – Tinkly pianos, slowbalisation and socking it to the Qataris with rainbow armbands

Mark Andrews – Tinkly pianos, slowbalisation and socking it to the Qataris with rainbow armbands

November 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: More than 10,000 tickets already sold for next year's Camp Bestival at Weston Park

More than 10,000 tickets already sold for next year's Camp Bestival at Weston Park

November 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Sam Ryder, Human League and ex-Spice Girl to star at Weston Park's Camp Bestival 2023

Sam Ryder, Human League and ex-Spice Girl to star at Weston Park's Camp Bestival 2023

November 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Cops, Cop 27, the John Lewis ad and the real reason for cinema's closure

Mark Andrews: Cops, Cop 27, the John Lewis ad and the real reason for cinema's closure

November 11, 2022

Supporting image for story: Long-lost cousins from fishmonger family hoping to reel in a Eurovision hit

Long-lost cousins from fishmonger family hoping to reel in a Eurovision hit

November 10, 2022

Supporting image for story: Deadly dangers on region's rural roads

Deadly dangers on region's rural roads

November 8, 2022

Supporting image for story: MP celebrates success of 'Save the Wrekin' campaign

MP celebrates success of 'Save the Wrekin' campaign

Supporting image for story: Wrekin constituency name saved in boundaries shake-up

Wrekin constituency name saved in boundaries shake-up

November 6, 2022

Supporting image for story: 'I bought an air fryer - and the handbook is full of really useful suggestions'

'I bought an air fryer - and the handbook is full of really useful suggestions'

November 5, 2022

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews – another euphemism for Hancock, an affront to Attila, and let Gary bear the burden

Mark Andrews – another euphemism for Hancock, an affront to Attila, and let Gary bear the burden

November 3, 2022

Supporting image for story: Accent snobbery can still bar our progress

Accent snobbery can still bar our progress

November 2, 2022

Supporting image for story: Strikes, swearing and Big Brother – 40 years of Channel 4

Strikes, swearing and Big Brother – 40 years of Channel 4

October 29, 2022

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews – Making German more inclusive, a sticky situation for the World Cup, and why I agree with Paul

Mark Andrews – Making German more inclusive, a sticky situation for the World Cup, and why I agree with Paul

October 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: King urges people to support pubs

King urges people to support pubs

Supporting image for story: 14 new Shropshire entries added to latest Good Beer Guide to nation’s top pubs

14 new Shropshire entries added to latest Good Beer Guide to nation’s top pubs

Supporting image for story: From shaky beginnings, beer guide became a national institution

From shaky beginnings, beer guide became a national institution

October 21, 2022

Supporting image for story: Leadership can be a funny old game, Liz

Leadership can be a funny old game, Liz

October 20, 2022

Supporting image for story: Prison officer convicted of harassing colleague given restraining order

Prison officer convicted of harassing colleague given restraining order

Supporting image for story: Shropshire MPs divided along party lines after bruising PMQs

Shropshire MPs divided along party lines after bruising PMQs

October 19, 2022

Supporting image for story: Shropshire MP urges Levelling-Up Secretary not to overlook county

Shropshire MP urges Levelling-Up Secretary not to overlook county

October 18, 2022

Supporting image for story: Bizarre ideas, un-costed policies, clashing egos – these characters could have a fine future in politics

Bizarre ideas, un-costed policies, clashing egos – these characters could have a fine future in politics

October 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Sad days as high streets lose their Sparks

Mark Andrews: Sad days as high streets lose their Sparks

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Trussonomics for beginners, while Channel 4 breaks new ground

Mark Andrews: Trussonomics for beginners, while Channel 4 breaks new ground

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury MP raises concerns about cashless parking trend

Shrewsbury MP raises concerns about cashless parking trend

October 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Shropshire MP asks about Government plans in event of nuclear attack

Shropshire MP asks about Government plans in event of nuclear attack

October 10, 2022

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's hero of the Queen's funeral comes home for Rotary club dinner

Shropshire's hero of the Queen's funeral comes home for Rotary club dinner

October 8, 2022

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: The not-so-thin blue line, and don't mention the homeless

Mark Andrews: The not-so-thin blue line, and don't mention the homeless

October 7, 2022

Supporting image for story: Grand Designs star Kevin strips off to make point about energy bills

Grand Designs star Kevin strips off to make point about energy bills

October 3, 2022

Supporting image for story: Shropshire MP claims Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-budget was necessary to prevent 'brain drain'

Shropshire MP claims Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-budget was necessary to prevent 'brain drain'

Supporting image for story: Mortgage meltdown: As one door shuts, another one slams in your face

Mortgage meltdown: As one door shuts, another one slams in your face

October 1, 2022

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews on Saturday: Liz's reverse Midas touch and rebooting The History Boys for modern kids

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Liz's reverse Midas touch and rebooting The History Boys for modern kids

September 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Chancellor will be vindicated over mini-budget, say county's Tory MPs

Chancellor will be vindicated over mini-budget, say county's Tory MPs

September 26, 2022

Supporting image for story: Retired teacher from West Midlands scoops £3.7 million on lottery

Retired teacher from West Midlands scoops £3.7 million on lottery

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