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Mark Andrews

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August 27, 2020

Domestic abuse cases have risen, says crime charity

Supporting image for story: How Zola Budd's taste of being British turned sour

How Zola Budd's taste of being British turned sour

Supporting image for story: Crime plummets during pandemic

Crime plummets during pandemic

August 25, 2020

Supporting image for story: The $65 million question about a king, a princess and a Shropshire country house

The $65 million question about a king, a princess and a Shropshire country house

August 24, 2020

Supporting image for story: Six months on - still recovering from the wrath of Storm Dennis

Six months on - still recovering from the wrath of Storm Dennis

August 23, 2020

Supporting image for story: We all know what they say about men with big pressure washers

We all know what they say about men with big pressure washers

August 22, 2020

Supporting image for story: Rising tide of cars being used as weapons against police officers

Rising tide of cars being used as weapons against police officers

Supporting image for story: Boom! Could Branson take us to New York in two hours?

Boom! Could Branson take us to New York in two hours?

August 20, 2020

Supporting image for story: Have you heard the one about the degree in comedy? Weird and wonderful courses on offer

Have you heard the one about the degree in comedy? Weird and wonderful courses on offer

August 19, 2020

Supporting image for story: Incredible bravery of Desert Rat WWII hero remembered after death aged 101

Incredible bravery of Desert Rat WWII hero remembered after death aged 101

August 18, 2020

Supporting image for story: Shropshire properties 'flying out the door', says estate agent

Shropshire properties 'flying out the door', says estate agent

August 15, 2020

Supporting image for story: Princess Anne turns 70: The Princess Royal's many visits to Shropshire

Princess Anne turns 70: The Princess Royal's many visits to Shropshire

August 14, 2020

Supporting image for story: What to do when the virus affects your holiday plans

What to do when the virus affects your holiday plans

August 12, 2020

Supporting image for story: Testing times for lockdown A-levels

Testing times for lockdown A-levels

August 11, 2020

Supporting image for story: Now everyone can have their 15 seconds of TikTok fame

Now everyone can have their 15 seconds of TikTok fame

August 10, 2020

Supporting image for story: Sites sought for Commonwealth Games camps

Sites sought for Commonwealth Games camps

Supporting image for story: Tokyo 2020: Better late than never?

Tokyo 2020: Better late than never?

August 7, 2020

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews on Saturday: Masks, exams, Rishi and Ritchie

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Masks, exams, Rishi and Ritchie

Supporting image for story: 'The most dangerous place in Shrewsbury': Pub landlord's concern about roof of homeless shelter next door

'The most dangerous place in Shrewsbury': Pub landlord's concern about roof of homeless shelter next door

August 6, 2020

Supporting image for story: HS2: Exciting future of Midland travel, or expensive white elephant?

HS2: Exciting future of Midland travel, or expensive white elephant?

August 5, 2020

Supporting image for story: Will Rishi's dishes save the hospitality trade?

Will Rishi's dishes save the hospitality trade?

August 2, 2020

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Healthy living can leave a nasty taste in the mouth

Mark Andrews: Healthy living can leave a nasty taste in the mouth

August 1, 2020

Supporting image for story: 30 years on: How Saddam Hussein used human shields from Shropshire

30 years on: How Saddam Hussein used human shields from Shropshire

July 30, 2020

Supporting image for story: MP calls for major upgrade to A49 between Shrewsbury and Church Stretton

MP calls for major upgrade to A49 between Shrewsbury and Church Stretton

July 29, 2020

Supporting image for story: Hidden menace of problem gambling

Hidden menace of problem gambling

Supporting image for story: Commonwealth Games countdown begins at former city centre market

Commonwealth Games countdown begins at former city centre market

July 27, 2020

Supporting image for story: MP calls for action on pigeon poo near Shrewsbury railway station

MP calls for action on pigeon poo near Shrewsbury railway station

Supporting image for story: No easy solutions, says West Mercia police and crime commissioner

No easy solutions, says West Mercia police and crime commissioner

Supporting image for story: Just one in 11 crimes lead to charges in Shropshire and Mid Wales

Just one in 11 crimes lead to charges in Shropshire and Mid Wales

July 25, 2020

Supporting image for story: Telford landlord marks 25th anniversary with return of socially distanced quiz

Telford landlord marks 25th anniversary with return of socially distanced quiz

July 24, 2020

Supporting image for story: The moment the Concorde dream came to an end

The moment the Concorde dream came to an end

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Darth times, low expectations, and an extreme approach to social distancing

Mark Andrews: Darth times, low expectations, and an extreme approach to social distancing

July 23, 2020

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: In Iceland, no-one can hear you scream

Mark Andrews: In Iceland, no-one can hear you scream

Supporting image for story: MP calls for rethink on free TV licences

MP calls for rethink on free TV licences

July 22, 2020

Supporting image for story: Shropshire homeless charity celebrates 30th birthday with cash boost

Shropshire homeless charity celebrates 30th birthday with cash boost

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Socialites, bubbles and a very weak link

Mark Andrews: Socialites, bubbles and a very weak link

Supporting image for story: Smoking ban 'opportunistic', says group

Smoking ban 'opportunistic', says group

July 21, 2020

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury MP calls for transatlantic trade bloc

Shrewsbury MP calls for transatlantic trade bloc

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Banksy, face masks, and underage boozing

Mark Andrews: Banksy, face masks, and underage boozing

July 20, 2020

Supporting image for story: Will working from home become the new norm?

Will working from home become the new norm?

July 18, 2020

Supporting image for story: Electric car ports power Telford pioneer Parveen into Forbes' list

Electric car ports power Telford pioneer Parveen into Forbes' list

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury MP warns Chancellor not to cut Britain's overseas presence

Shrewsbury MP warns Chancellor not to cut Britain's overseas presence

July 17, 2020

Supporting image for story: Why Generation X is a health timebomb

Why Generation X is a health timebomb

July 16, 2020

Supporting image for story: Trains to get £8 million refurbishment

Trains to get £8 million refurbishment

Supporting image for story: County kicks up a stink about bad smells

County kicks up a stink about bad smells

Supporting image for story: MP Mark Pritchard calls for more protection of hedgerows

MP Mark Pritchard calls for more protection of hedgerows

July 14, 2020

Supporting image for story: £36 million to end River Severn flooding nightmare

£36 million to end River Severn flooding nightmare

Supporting image for story: Deadline set for Post Office compensation cash claims

Deadline set for Post Office compensation cash claims

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury MP in U-turn over assisted dying

Shrewsbury MP in U-turn over assisted dying

July 13, 2020

Supporting image for story: Carry on camping: Shropshire holiday park busy again with post-lockdown staycationers

Carry on camping: Shropshire holiday park busy again with post-lockdown staycationers

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