Mark Andrews: PM's pricey specs and dubious taste in music, mobile phones in schools, and the scary thing about exploding pagers
Mark Andrews|Sep 21
Mark Andrews
Senior news writer for the Shropshire Star specialising in in-depth features and commentary, investigative reporting and political matters.
Shock as bodies of emaciated dogs - one appearing to have been shot - found in Cradley Heath park
Crime|Sep 19
Owner of West Bromwich restaurant speaks out after being ordered to tear down new kitchen
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West Bromwich|Sep 19
How we turned force around after being put into special measures – Chief Constable
Crime|Sep 19
West Midlands Police removed from special measures as Chief Constable praises officers for vehicle crime arrests
Crime|Sep 18
Black Country could be Hollywood film set, says Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight
Showbiz|Sep 18
Why we should be proud of Dudley – the only downside to a mini-break here is finding the time to fit it all in
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Dudley|Sep 18
Pub ordered to remove decking area after complaints over 'horrendous noise'
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Stourbridge|Sep 12
Anger as Wolverhampton University spends £200k sponsoring music venue while scrapping student bus service
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Wolverhampton|Sep 12
Car dealer could be ordered to leave site – here's why
Dudley|Sep 12
Plans to turn family house into children's home are approved
Dudley|Sep 12
Parking 'free for all' in Wolverhampton street's disabled bays as lines fade away
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Wolverhampton|Aug 29
Concert pianist is music to the ears of Wolverhampton-Birmingham tram passengers
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Music|Aug 29
Unite or die, Tory leadership says during speech in the Black Country
Kingswinford|Aug 29
Mayor: 'I want to spend £146m on council houses, here's how I will do it'
Politics|Aug 29
Scrapping winter fuel payments could leave pensioners facing a stark heating or eating choice
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Politics|Aug 26
'Very special circumstances' mean giant solar farm will be built in green belt just outside Wolverhampton, despite objections
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South Staffordshire|Aug 26
West Midlands has worst rate for discharging elderly patients – study
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Health|Aug 26
