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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.

October 14, 2021

Supporting image for story: Spectacular renaissance in the region's waterways

Spectacular renaissance in the region's waterways

Supporting image for story: Artist Frieda exhibits at top London gallery

Artist Frieda exhibits at top London gallery

October 9, 2021

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews on Saturday: cheek of petrol boss, pigs in blankets, and learning to cope with the Facebook outage

Mark Andrews on Saturday: cheek of petrol boss, pigs in blankets, and learning to cope with the Facebook outage

October 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: 1930s Vauxhall brought back to life thanks to Salopian's seven-year quest

1930s Vauxhall brought back to life thanks to Salopian's seven-year quest

October 7, 2021

Supporting image for story: Kevin McCloud delighted to return to NEC for Grand Designs Live

Kevin McCloud delighted to return to NEC for Grand Designs Live

October 6, 2021

Supporting image for story: Retired police officer arrested and held in jail over violent dream

Retired police officer arrested and held in jail over violent dream

October 4, 2021

Supporting image for story: How a humble Black Country schoolgirl became Hollywood's highest-paid actress

How a humble Black Country schoolgirl became Hollywood's highest-paid actress

October 2, 2021

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews on Saturday: Superpowers, pension pots and why I'm starting to feel sympathy for Keir Starmer

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Superpowers, pension pots and why I'm starting to feel sympathy for Keir Starmer

October 1, 2021

Supporting image for story: Fuel crisis: MP calls for more storage to prevent future shortages

Fuel crisis: MP calls for more storage to prevent future shortages

September 30, 2021

Supporting image for story: All hands to the pumps for town's beer festival

All hands to the pumps for town's beer festival

Supporting image for story: MP seeks assurances on supermarkets' role in preventing slavery

MP seeks assurances on supermarkets' role in preventing slavery

September 28, 2021

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Personally, I blame those dress-down Fridays

Mark Andrews: Personally, I blame those dress-down Fridays

September 27, 2021

Supporting image for story: I will listen to the public, pledges new West Mercia Police chief

I will listen to the public, pledges new West Mercia Police chief

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Time travel, scam callers, and why our Daleks are just too scary

Mark Andrews: Time travel, scam callers, and why our Daleks are just too scary

Supporting image for story: Rowland Hill: From unconventional headmaster to father of the modern postal service

Rowland Hill: From unconventional headmaster to father of the modern postal service

September 26, 2021

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews – James Bond, licensed to swill

Mark Andrews – James Bond, licensed to swill

September 25, 2021

Supporting image for story: Shropshire brewery celebrates 40th birthday a year late

Shropshire brewery celebrates 40th birthday a year late

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews on Saturday: Power struggle could be taste of things to come

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Power struggle could be taste of things to come

September 24, 2021

Supporting image for story: New police chief pledges to fight scourge of drugs

New police chief pledges to fight scourge of drugs

Town's green energy plans welcomed

September 20, 2021

Supporting image for story: Platinum Jubilee will be a chance for the West Midlands to say it with fire

Platinum Jubilee will be a chance for the West Midlands to say it with fire

September 18, 2021

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews on Saturday: Plant-based proms, a tearful weather presenter, and how Warden Hodges could save the planet

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Plant-based proms, a tearful weather presenter, and how Warden Hodges could save the planet

September 15, 2021

Supporting image for story: Vegetation to be removed from landmark Shrewsbury bridge amid flooding fears

Vegetation to be removed from landmark Shrewsbury bridge amid flooding fears

Supporting image for story: Central pump could provide Shropshire town with green energy

Central pump could provide Shropshire town with green energy

September 13, 2021

Supporting image for story: Billy Dainty: The Black Country's king of variety who was loved by the Queen Mother

Billy Dainty: The Black Country's king of variety who was loved by the Queen Mother

September 11, 2021

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews on Saturday – Drab buildings, British understatement, and why Boris had better deliver on social care

Mark Andrews on Saturday – Drab buildings, British understatement, and why Boris had better deliver on social care

September 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: Shropshire MPs welcome National Insurance hike

Shropshire MPs welcome National Insurance hike

September 5, 2021

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: I'm exhausted before I've even set foot in the gym

Mark Andrews: I'm exhausted before I've even set foot in the gym

September 4, 2021

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews on Saturday: A bad call that could cost lives, mystery about Geronimo, and XR shoot themselves in the foot

Mark Andrews on Saturday: A bad call that could cost lives, mystery about Geronimo, and XR shoot themselves in the foot

September 2, 2021

Supporting image for story: New E10 fuel could spell damage to hundreds of thousands of older cars

New E10 fuel could spell damage to hundreds of thousands of older cars

August 30, 2021

Supporting image for story: 'Haughty, ill-natured gent' whose way with words proved his doubters wrong

'Haughty, ill-natured gent' whose way with words proved his doubters wrong

August 28, 2021

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews on Saturday: What Boris really meant, a world-class skinflint, and why burlier bobbies might mean fewer Tasers

Mark Andrews on Saturday: What Boris really meant, a world-class skinflint, and why burlier bobbies might mean fewer Tasers

August 27, 2021

Shop pops up for those in need

August 24, 2021

Supporting image for story: Could backlog of medical assessments be creating a danger on the roads?

Could backlog of medical assessments be creating a danger on the roads?

August 23, 2021

Supporting image for story: Census figures recall days when toilets and bathrooms were a luxury

Census figures recall days when toilets and bathrooms were a luxury

August 21, 2021

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Humiliation in Afghanistan and why university doesn't automatically make you bright

Mark Andrews: Humiliation in Afghanistan and why university doesn't automatically make you bright

August 19, 2021

Supporting image for story: Meet the charity boss helping make a real difference in Shropshire and Staffordshire

Meet the charity boss helping make a real difference in Shropshire and Staffordshire

August 18, 2021

Supporting image for story: 'My injuries were pointless', says paralysed Afghan veteran

'My injuries were pointless', says paralysed Afghan veteran

August 16, 2021

Supporting image for story: Sharp rise in drug deaths across West Midlands with isolation a factor

Sharp rise in drug deaths across West Midlands with isolation a factor

Supporting image for story: Duncan Edwards: The tragic but glittering life of a unique talent

Duncan Edwards: The tragic but glittering life of a unique talent

August 15, 2021

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: It's a bug's life being green

Mark Andrews: It's a bug's life being green

August 14, 2021

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews on Saturday: Messi business, a dim robber, and the mystery about Nessie

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Messi business, a dim robber, and the mystery about Nessie

August 13, 2021

Supporting image for story: TV star Adil hopes to help others follow in his footsteps

TV star Adil hopes to help others follow in his footsteps

August 10, 2021

Supporting image for story: Church can play reggae or dance music again as racism row is settled

Church can play reggae or dance music again as racism row is settled

August 9, 2021

Supporting image for story: A-level results 2021: Next steps to take if your grades fall a bit short

A-level results 2021: Next steps to take if your grades fall a bit short

Supporting image for story: Village halls a lifeline for rural communities - but are they under threat?

Village halls a lifeline for rural communities - but are they under threat?

August 7, 2021

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews on Saturday: Meghan's birthday present, waste of Amazonian proportions, and Sky hits the heights

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Meghan's birthday present, waste of Amazonian proportions, and Sky hits the heights

Supporting image for story: Network launched to support charities

Network launched to support charities

August 5, 2021

Supporting image for story: Express & Star and Shropshire Star owner Alan Graham dies aged 79

Express & Star and Shropshire Star owner Alan Graham dies aged 79

August 4, 2021

Supporting image for story: Gavin Williamson disputes report condemning Government's handling of exams crisis

Gavin Williamson disputes report condemning Government's handling of exams crisis

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