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Nick Humphreys

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Senior reporter for the Shropshire Star focusing on Shrewsbury.

April 21, 2025

'It makes my heart happy': Bereaved mum walking the Wrekin 20 times for daughter on how sharing her memory could help save lives

April 18, 2025

Desmond Rodgers. Picture: West Mercia Police

Church and scout treasurer from Shifnal jailed for stealing £170,000 he spent on crypto scam

April 15, 2025

The road has been closed due to the incident.

Lilleshall fatal road collision: Woman named after being killed crash which left boy injured and man fighting for life

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Wolverhampton man caught with county lines drug dealer phone, cash and suspected drugs wraps avoids jail

April 14, 2025

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. Photo: Jamie Ricketts

Firefighters rescue man on stretcher after 5m embankment fall in Bridgnorth

April 12, 2025

Premier in Queens Road, Donnington, Telford. Picture: Google

Jailed: 'Aggressive' Wolverhampton drunk bit uncle's thumb 'down to the bone' and punched policewoman in the face in Telford corner shop rampage

April 11, 2025

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Wannabe gangster robbed phone from 'terrified' girl to 'impress drug dealers in Heath Town, Wolverhampton'

April 6, 2025

Lily-May Vaughan with her cocker spaniel, Sadie

'Every step I take is for Lily-May and families like ours': Devoted West Midlands mum campaigns for safer roads after losing her daughter

April 4, 2025

Emergency services rush to scene after sofa catches fire in conservatory at a Newport home

'Justice has been done' - Kidderminster mum of girl, 17, killed in Shropshire crash after boyfriend's dangerous driving tells of 'absolute hell'

March 23, 2025

The A41 near The Bell Inn, Tong. Picture: Google

Crash near pub on busy A41 near Shifnal - police and firefighters sent to the scene

Stephen Graham as Eddie Miller in Adolescence.

Netflix series Adolescence: Shropshire schools leader on the crime show everyone is talking about, including banning phones and Andrew Tate

March 21, 2025

Could you be the new Miss Shropshire? Find out more as beauty queen launches new pageant event...

March 20, 2025

Scores of tributes have been placed at the scene of the tragedy.

Inquests opened into deaths of three teenagers who died in tragic crash near Shifnal

March 19, 2025

Princess Royal Hospital in Telford

West Bromwich engineer, 69, broke his back after getting trapped in saw and died three years after accident

West Bromwich|Mar 19

March 17, 2025

Katie Price and Kerry Katona are coming to Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury

Katie Price and Kerry Katona bringing 'tell-all' show to Sutton Coldfield and Stafford - here's how to get tickets

Staffordshire entertainment|Mar 17

March 7, 2025

Albert's Shed, Barker Street, Shrewsbury. Picture: Google

Wolverhampton man, 23, admits punching staff member at Shrewsbury late-night venue 'at least four times'

March 5, 2025

Telford magistrates court

Primal screamers - Men smashed home and cars after victim complained about noise from their 6am 'mental health' screaming sessions

February 27, 2025

Telford Justice Centre.

Wolverhampton man who had crowbar and hammer admits smashing up cars and windows in Telford

February 26, 2025

Lambs to the slaughter - 'Frustrated' farmer sold lost flock to Walsall abattoir for £2,000 after they ate his crops

February 23, 2025

Both people charged with the drug offences will appear at Kidderminster Magistrates Court today (February 20, 2025). Photo:Patrick Mulvaney

Road ban for drink driver, 52, who was nearly twice the limit in Bridgnorth

February 19, 2025

Retired Wolverhampton businessman, 73, who walked away from crash died from injuries days later

Wolverhampton|Feb 19

February 16, 2025

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Thief stole a van and motorhomes worth tens of thousands in the West Midlands

February 12, 2025

Davis was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court, sitting at Telford Justice Centre.

Serial abuser punched his ex-girlfriend in the stomach and sent her crashing through neighbour's fence

Jessie the donkey and Private 'Taffy' Ellis

The heartwarming tale of donkey who 'saved Christmas' in Shrewsbury leads to a fascinating discovery

February 5, 2025

'I'm truly sorry' - Gardener caught driving under influence of cannabis has lost his job

Drink driving Bridgnorth pensioner, 77, handed road ban and large fine

January 16, 2025

Mark Haywood

Grandfather whose internal bleeding was wrongly diagnosed 'could have been saved' if medics listened to family, inquest told

January 15, 2025

Bethany Wooldridge

Inquest opened into death of a former West Midlands Police officer and young mum who died days before Christmas

January 12, 2025

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Teen danger driver from Staffordshire led police on chase around Telford in high-powered Jaguar he planned on living in with girlfriend

January 11, 2025

Five people were arrested following police raids in Cannock and Hednesford

Van crash in village between Broseley and Wolverhampton - police and fire brigade on the scene

A bird's eye view of frosty weather from Bishops Castle

Scenic frosty pictures from across West Midlands as we look at weather forecast for coming days

Strikes and engineering works to cause disruption to trains in Shropshire and West Midlands - with Birmingham New Street closed all weekend

January 4, 2025

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Teenage drug dealer from Wolverhampton admits peddling cocaine and cannabis

January 1, 2025

Northern Lights return to West Midlands tonight! See our stunning selection of readers' pictures

December 27, 2024

The case was heard at Shrewsbury Crown Court.

Illegal exotic pet seller banned for 15 years after inspectors found nearly 2,000 animals in raid

News|Dec 27, 2024

December 23, 2024

Apprentice PE teacher who sent sex messages to schoolgirls on social media avoids prison

News|Dec 23, 2024

December 22, 2024

High winds prompt closures at popular National Trust sites in the West Midlands

News|Dec 22, 2024

December 20, 2024

Shrewsbury Crown Court

'I'll kill you and the baby' - Abuser kicked, slapped and 'degraded' partner who was pregnant with his child

News|Dec 20, 2024

December 10, 2024

Fundraising campaign brought home the bacon for people in Africa - thanks to a Shrewsbury charity

Shrewsbury|Dec 10, 2024

December 7, 2024

The departures board at Victoria station, London, displaying cancelled and delayed trains

Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton train line hit with circuit failure and track obstructions

News|Dec 7, 2024

December 5, 2024

Keep-fit calendar girls dare to bare for cancer charity

News|Dec 5, 2024

December 4, 2024

Shoplifter Sarah Perry is due to appear at Telford Magistrates Court on March 11.

Legendary British pop musician had £5,500 of equipment stolen by Telford thief in service station van raid

News|Dec 4, 2024

Birmingham Crown Court.

Child rapist locked up until he's 104 over sexual abuse in the 1980s

News|Dec 4, 2024

November 11, 2024

The lorry collided with the Three Fishes pub in Shrewsbury

Driver 'breaks leg' and has to be cut free after lorry crashes into West Midlands pub

Shrewsbury|Nov 11, 2024

November 9, 2024

Pensioner, 93, and carer stitch 900 poppies to make stunning Remembrance dress

News|Nov 9, 2024

November 4, 2024

Casualty cut free and given oxygen after three-vehicle crash in Bridgnorth

News|Nov 4, 2024

October 16, 2024

Warning signs at road bend where four Shrewsbury boys crashed and drowned 'not adequate' - coroner

Shropshire|Oct 16, 2024

Wolverhampton drug dealer with 'bad criminal record' admits dealing crack cocaine and heroin

Crime|Oct 16, 2024

October 14, 2024

Teacher's pride as Wolverhampton actor who landed role as Coronation Street villain visits his old school

Education|Oct 14, 2024