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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.

March 7, 2024

Things aren't looking rosy for the Tories, says Ann Widdecombe on visit to Walsall allotments

March 6, 2024

Mark Andrews on today's Budget: Sombre preamble as Chancellor begins his farewell tour

Wolverhampton council tax rise will see average household pay just over £2,000 a year

Wolverhampton|Mar 6

March 5, 2024

Chancellor should stimulate economy, says mayor Street

Part of Dudley market could be turned into a cafe and 'street-food' area

Food and Drink|Mar 5

March 4, 2024

Pedestrianised street dug up in Wolverhampton city centre for £850,000 paving scheme

Wolverhampton|Mar 4

Wolverhampton mayor tells councillors that roof of Civic Centre 'would not collapse on them'

Wolverhampton|Mar 4

March 2, 2024

Cheers turn to jeers as miners return to work

New academy for Black Country football club which helped propel Daniel Sturridge to fame

Mark Andrews: Litter louts, sudden death syndrome, and why are so many young people off work with mental health problems?

Mark Andrews|Mar 2

March 1, 2024

Miners' strike 40 years on: Death of taxi driver shocked the nation

February 29, 2024

The miners' strike 40 years on: The day relations between the police and miners changed forever

Nostalgia|Feb 29

Bestival organisers produce book on holding a festival at home

February 28, 2024

'Danger' concrete found in roof of Wolverhampton Civic Centre

Wolverhampton|Feb 28

Miners' strike 40 years on: A tale of two coalminers

Nostalgia|Feb 28

February 27, 2024

'Don't expect to see the Crooked House rebuilt any time soon'

Miners' strike 40 years on: Battle lines drawn as dispute spreads to the Midlands

Long Reads|Feb 27

Patrick Cormack, a politician who stood by his principles

Politics|Feb 27

February 26, 2024

It's a goal! 'Ninja' Mike's still banging them in on his 90th birthday

Entertainment|Feb 26

Miners' strike 40 years on: Battle in Brum sowed the seeds of what was to come

Features|Feb 26

February 24, 2024

Mark Andrews: While civilisation burns, our leaders argue about the name of an imaginary ceasefire

Mark Andrews|Feb 24

Co-operation likely to be crucial in making newly funded transport schemes work

Transport|Feb 24

February 23, 2024

'Unfailing effort and devotion': Tributes to founder of transport museum, who has died at 76

Wolverhampton nostalgia|Feb 23

Italian tenor in Mario Lanza tribute concert

Whitmore Reans|Feb 23

February 22, 2024

Tributes to former Wolverhampton MP who has died, aged 75

Wolverhampton|Feb 22

Pub could be turned into mini shopping parade

Weekend trains cancelled while tracks are replaced

Transport|Feb 22

February 21, 2024

Scrapped: Key direct rail service from West Midlands to London is to end

Transport|Feb 21

Bargain Hunt star seeks entries for latest best kept village contest

Staffordshire|Feb 21

February 20, 2024

Historic disused pub to become hotel and wedding venue

Rail company defends menopause gift bags after union uproar

Transport|Feb 20

Ex-Tories form new political group for Sedgley and Gornal

Politics|Feb 20

Dudley Council set to balance books, says leader

February 17, 2024

Mark Andrews: Trump gets something right, deepfake Biden, and Rishi stops the boats, TikTok style

Mark Andrews|Feb 17

February 15, 2024

High court could overturn plan to scrap police commissioner

Politics|Feb 15

Rochdale row shows Labour has much work to do on anti-Semitism, says former MP

February 13, 2024

'Monty Python was a disaster - I still need to work' says Eric Idle as he nears 81

February 12, 2024

16 pictures from the past of Scotlands estate and Wolverhampton's wholesale market

Nostalgia|Feb 12

February 11, 2024

It's a game of two halves as details of classic Wolves picture goes to VAR

February 10, 2024

Mark Andrews: Rolling your eyes is not an act of aggression, it's one of humanity

Mark Andrews – roll up for the Liz Truss comeback tour, Mr Bean rides again, and why trees are now part of our colonial legacy

Mark Andrews|Feb 10

February 9, 2024

West Midlands Mayor to take over responsibility for policing, despite consultation

Extra government cash 'just one per cent of budget', warns council leader

February 7, 2024

Could the next Top Gear come from the Black Country? Stars say new TV car show will be bostin'

Entertainment|Feb 7

MP welcomes £30m 'lifeline' funding boost for West Midlands local government

February 6, 2024

Beatties renovation back on track after building bought for £6.15m

Wolverhampton|Feb 6

February 5, 2024

Crucial new junction will mean Easter disruption for Metro services

Wednesbury|Feb 5

February 3, 2024

Mark Andrews: Ray of sunshine at the BBC, crowd trouble at the derby, and why 5G isn't worth turning Britain into the set of Blake's 7

Mark Andrews|Feb 3

February 2, 2024

Queen Elizabeth's custom-made Range Rover - built in West Midlands - is up for sale

£1,000 cash incentive for West Midlands childcare recruits

Education|Feb 2

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