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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 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Grants of up to £2,500 available for Shropshire community groups

Grants of up to £2,500 available for Shropshire community groups

October 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: With an impassioned intervention on HS2, Mayor Andy Street gives PM a dilemma

With an impassioned intervention on HS2, Mayor Andy Street gives PM a dilemma

September 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Cuddly alligators, stoned sheep, and the curious case of Laurence Fox

Mark Andrews: Cuddly alligators, stoned sheep, and the curious case of Laurence Fox

September 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man and woman arrested in connection with suspected Crooked House arson

Man and woman arrested in connection with suspected Crooked House arson

Supporting image for story: Top Shropshire locals feature in 2024 Good Beer Guide

Top Shropshire locals feature in 2024 Good Beer Guide

September 23, 2023

Mark Andrews: Mike Yarwood v Russell Brand, school uniforms and 20mph speed limits

September 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bailiffs called in to collect £4 million in unpaid council tax

Bailiffs called in to collect £4 million in unpaid council tax

September 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Much-loved Telford pub is put on the market for £375,000

Much-loved Telford pub is put on the market for £375,000

September 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Hearts and minds? It's a funny old business

Mark Andrews: Hearts and minds? It's a funny old business

September 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Safe spaces for drug users, and why there is nothing clever about kowtowing to the Chinese

Mark Andrews: Safe spaces for drug users, and why there is nothing clever about kowtowing to the Chinese

Supporting image for story: Crooked House campaigners explain round-the-clock vigil at site of demolished icon

Crooked House campaigners explain round-the-clock vigil at site of demolished icon

August 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Scarecrows join battle to save beleaguered Wolverhampton speedway

Scarecrows join battle to save beleaguered Wolverhampton speedway

August 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: The secret to unbridled joy? It's all in the switches

Mark Andrews: The secret to unbridled joy? It's all in the switches

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Disgrace of Letby hospital's PR campaign and Edinburgh Fringe in a nutshell

Mark Andrews: Disgrace of Letby hospital's PR campaign and Edinburgh Fringe in a nutshell

August 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Double killer Stephen Farrow who murdered teacher Betty Yates dies in prison aged 58

Double killer Stephen Farrow who murdered teacher Betty Yates dies in prison aged 58

Supporting image for story: Double killer Stephen Farrow who murdered teacher Betty Yates dies in prison aged 58

Double killer Stephen Farrow who murdered teacher Betty Yates dies in prison aged 58

Supporting image for story: A chance to buy the car in which Princess Anne was twice stopped for speeding

A chance to buy the car in which Princess Anne was twice stopped for speeding

August 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: The Professionals' Ford Capris for sale – if you've got a spare £200,000

The Professionals' Ford Capris for sale – if you've got a spare £200,000

August 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Activists pile in on Bradley Cooper, and Polar Bears 1, Lionesses 0

Mark Andrews: Activists pile in on Bradley Cooper, and Polar Bears 1, Lionesses 0

August 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Phone company asks dying man for £288 'early cancellation fee'

Phone company asks dying man for £288 'early cancellation fee'

August 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Rebuilding The Crooked House could take three years and cost millions, warns expert

Rebuilding The Crooked House could take three years and cost millions, warns expert

August 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Rishi keeps his problems in check and Lopetegui leaves Wolves in the lurch

Mark Andrews: Rishi keeps his problems in check and Lopetegui leaves Wolves in the lurch

August 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: The foundation helping charities benefit from Shropshire 'missing £7 million'

The foundation helping charities benefit from Shropshire 'missing £7 million'

August 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Why an Austin Montego beats Katie Price every time

Mark Andrews: Why an Austin Montego beats Katie Price every time

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Costa courts controversy, the TV turn-off, and the BBC apologises at last

Mark Andrews: Costa courts controversy, the TV turn-off, and the BBC apologises at last

August 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Former Wolves goalkeeper jailed after being found with £100,000 worth of cocaine

Former Wolves goalkeeper jailed after being found with £100,000 worth of cocaine

July 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews – A renaissance in city centres, a shortage of baristas, and the Bash Street kids go for woke

Mark Andrews – A renaissance in city centres, a shortage of baristas, and the Bash Street kids go for woke

July 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews – Jeremy takes on the trolls, and inclusive banking

Mark Andrews – Jeremy takes on the trolls, and inclusive banking

July 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Get married like Victor and Alicia . . . and make it snappy

Mark Andrews: Get married like Victor and Alicia . . . and make it snappy

July 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Boris's incredible fertility, Biden's Trump card, and why you can't expect headteachers to pick up truants

Mark Andrews: Boris's incredible fertility, Biden's Trump card, and why you can't expect headteachers to pick up truants

July 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Charity sets up cost-of-living crisis appeal for county

Charity sets up cost-of-living crisis appeal for county

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews – Luvvies raise a racket about Wimbledon, MP's salaries, and why Sir Keir should look closer to home when it comes to 'oracy'

Mark Andrews – Luvvies raise a racket about Wimbledon, MP's salaries, and why Sir Keir should look closer to home when it comes to 'oracy'

July 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Half a century in showbusiness, and there's more to come from Jimmy Cricket

Half a century in showbusiness, and there's more to come from Jimmy Cricket

July 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Raising the retirement age, Martin's lost for words, and how to keep you pants cool in the summer

Mark Andrews: Raising the retirement age, Martin's lost for words, and how to keep you pants cool in the summer

June 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Looking back on quakes that have shaken the region after latest tremors

Looking back on quakes that have shaken the region after latest tremors

June 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Pundit's vile comments, sex, cats and ales, and why there will be no handouts over mortgage misery

Mark Andrews: Pundit's vile comments, sex, cats and ales, and why there will be no handouts over mortgage misery

June 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews – Shoplifters, Boris's barnet, and mortgage misery for Mr Body Art

Mark Andrews – Shoplifters, Boris's barnet, and mortgage misery for Mr Body Art

Supporting image for story: Hero sailor who died trying to save two boys from icy lake may finally get a headstone after 94 years

Hero sailor who died trying to save two boys from icy lake may finally get a headstone after 94 years

June 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Clive Anderson talks Macbeth, Tony Blair and the Bee Gees ahead of Shrewsbury show

Clive Anderson talks Macbeth, Tony Blair and the Bee Gees ahead of Shrewsbury show

June 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Liberal Democrat MP is grilled by business leaders

Liberal Democrat MP is grilled by business leaders

June 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Universal Basic Income is a layabout's charter

Mark Andrews: Universal Basic Income is a layabout's charter

June 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: The bloodthirsty Mr Sheen, knife policy is empty talk, and why Just Stop Oil are no suffragettes

Mark Andrews: The bloodthirsty Mr Sheen, knife policy is empty talk, and why Just Stop Oil are no suffragettes

June 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: A few clicks on the smartphone, and the world falls to pizzas

Mark Andrews: A few clicks on the smartphone, and the world falls to pizzas

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: ITV boss braced for a grilling, containing my excitement, and why it is better to refurbish tower blocks than build on the green belt

Mark Andrews: ITV boss braced for a grilling, containing my excitement, and why it is better to refurbish tower blocks than build on the green belt

May 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Stars of Drop The Dead Donkey reunited for Midland stage show

Stars of Drop The Dead Donkey reunited for Midland stage show

May 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Two of the top West Midlands chefs to go head-to-head in competition at restaurant in the region

Two of the top West Midlands chefs to go head-to-head in competition at restaurant in the region

May 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Kaleb solves the food crisis, an extramarital affair with a chatbot, and why turning towns into housing estates is not regeneration

Mark Andrews: Kaleb solves the food crisis, an extramarital affair with a chatbot, and why turning towns into housing estates is not regeneration

May 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Nine in 10 of region's rivers polluted with 'toxic cocktails'

Nine in 10 of region's rivers polluted with 'toxic cocktails'

May 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Andy Rourke: Stourbridge musician recalls The Smiths' 'lovely' and 'genius' bass player

Andy Rourke: Stourbridge musician recalls The Smiths' 'lovely' and 'genius' bass player

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: James Bond's Chinese puzzle, a strike we can all support, and Vernon Kay replacing Ken Bruce

Mark Andrews: James Bond's Chinese puzzle, a strike we can all support, and Vernon Kay replacing Ken Bruce

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