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Digital Content Editor covering the Express & Star and Shropshire Star.

March 19, 2023

Four banned from keeping animals for life after horses found in 'woeful' neglect

March 14, 2023

Woman who racked up £8,000 fines in six years of petty crime will pay back just £700

March 7, 2023

Drink driver drove lorry off edge of marina while two times over alcohol limit

March 2, 2023

Abuser kicked his pregnant ex-partner in the stomach while she was carrying his twins

Jealous man broke woman's arm in alcohol-fuelled argument then sent message saying he loved her

March 1, 2023

Man went to home of woman he was banned from seeing and banged on door causing young boy to cry

February 28, 2023

Man denies overtaking car and driving through level crossing as barriers came down

February 23, 2023

Stalker terrorised schoolgirl by watching her go to and from school over months

Man receiving disability benefits while working three jobs was overpaid £14,000

Bridgnorth|Feb 23

February 19, 2023

Archive photos show how much Dawley has changed - with some parts very different

Nostalgia|Feb 19

February 17, 2023

Woman choked by controlling partner who also tried to rule her finances and social life

February 16, 2023

Pensioner who punched his daughter in drunken attack gets curfew - but claims he's the victim

February 10, 2023

Five people arrested on suspicion of assault after three suffer knife wounds in Telford

February 9, 2023

Person treated by ambulance crews after two-car crash on A49 south of Shrewsbury

Church Stretton|Feb 9

February 6, 2023

Ten of the best Shropshire Star followers' photos of spectacular winter sunsets

Editor's Picks|Feb 6

February 2, 2023

Burglar snatched parcels from outside Shrewsbury flats in run-up to Christmas

Telford man threatened to 'blow up' his aunt and racially abused former friend

Donnington|Feb 2

January 28, 2023

Stargazing in February: Once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the Green Comet plus a Super Moon

Environment|Jan 28

January 26, 2023

Man told police he punched his neighbour then attacked PC trying to arrest him

January 22, 2023

Jailed: Drug smuggler tried to hide £5 million of cocaine and heroin in horsebox

September 15, 2022

Shropshire mother and daughter London-bound to say farewell to Queen in person

Royal|Sep 15, 2022

September 5, 2022

Heroic teenagers save struggling dog from River Severn in Shrewsbury

Editor's Picks|Sep 5, 2022

August 21, 2022

Giant albino boa constrictor found underweight and poorly in Shropshire country lane

Shrewsbury|Aug 21, 2022

August 20, 2022

Chaos at Telford KFC as police called to violence before phones robbed from witnesses

Crime|Aug 20, 2022

Two in custody after stolen car brought to a stop by tactical police in Telford

Crime|Aug 20, 2022

Angler has bike stolen while he fishes in Telford pool

Crime|Aug 20, 2022

June 27, 2022

Woman found dead and man seriously injured in Birmingham gas explosion

News|Jun 27, 2022

June 12, 2022

As it happened: RAF Cosford Air show returns for first time in three years

Telford entertainment|Jun 12, 2022

May 28, 2022

Man charged with robbery and having imitation gun after two raids on village shops

Crime|May 28, 2022

April 23, 2022

Telford gets in the mood for St George's Day

Attractions|Apr 23, 2022

April 15, 2022

Body of missing Shrewsbury man Nathan Fleetwood found in River Severn

Shrewsbury|Apr 15, 2022

February 27, 2022

'Save our local': Punters in community bid to reopen their favourite pub

Dawley|Feb 27, 2022

February 16, 2022

A41 crash that left mother and 11-month-old daughter dead 'was murder'

Crime|Feb 16, 2022

Field at foot of the Wrekin to be turned into pay-and-display car park

Transport|Feb 16, 2022

February 15, 2022

Floral tributes at scene of crash that killed woman and one-year-old girl

Newport|Feb 15, 2022

February 14, 2022

Cases of deadly parvovirus confirmed in dogs in Oswestry

Oswestry|Feb 14, 2022

January 8, 2022

GIANT-KILLERS: Kidderminster Harriers dump Championship Reading out of the FA Cup

Non league|Jan 8, 2022

December 30, 2021

Running club's festive tradition returns after flood and Covid disruption

Newport|Dec 30, 2021

December 23, 2021

Runners hit the streets in Christmas costumes for popular treasure hunt run

Newport|Dec 23, 2021

December 15, 2021

What did Owen Paterson do? Why North Shropshire is holding a by-election

North Shropshire by-election 2021|Dec 15, 2021

November 26, 2021

Everything you need to know about the North Shropshire by-election

North Shropshire by-election 2021|Nov 26, 2021

August 14, 2021

Tribute to police officer and son found dead

News|Aug 14, 2021

July 21, 2021

'Peg' celebrates 100th birthday with her family

Gobowen|Jul 21, 2021

July 20, 2021

Serene swan family thought to be town's biggest ever

Environment|Jul 20, 2021

'Atlantic McMavericks' taking on Loch Ness for charity

Health|Jul 20, 2021

July 19, 2021

Scorching summer day the perfect backdrop for return of Shropshire County Show

Shrewsbury entertainment|Jul 19, 2021

July 17, 2021

New fire at scene of major Telford recycling blaze

Environment|Jul 17, 2021

Dog rescued from hot car in Shrewsbury

Environment|Jul 17, 2021

Stalker police officer sent riot van to woman's home after she ended affair

Crime|Jul 17, 2021

July 15, 2021

Renewed bid for community hub to host support services

Market Drayton|Jul 15, 2021

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