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Sue Austin

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Senior reporter covering the Oswestry/Mid Wales area and wider afield. Keen to hear your news.

February 28, 2024

Murder accused 'unaware anyone would be assaulted' before fatal attack on DPD driver, court told

February 26, 2024

Crackdown on drivers using mobile phones at the wheel

February 12, 2024

Street dealer locked up after County Lines investigation revealed 2,000 messages advertising supply of drugs

February 9, 2024

Five-day Albrighton road closure for resurfacing

Albrighton and Cosford|Feb 9

February 8, 2024

Environment Agency says it has taken numerous steps to protect the River Wye from agricultural pollution

Environment|Feb 8

January 23, 2024

Ambulance service releases 'inappropriate' 999 call transcripts including person who ate too much kebab

January 20, 2024

Inmate died in prison after being found unresponsive - inquest to be held with jury

December 22, 2023

180 drink and drug driving arrests in three weeks across West Mercia

Crime|Dec 22, 2023

Police crackdown on criminal gangs targetting lorries

Crime|Dec 22, 2023

December 19, 2023

Two people who died in police vehicle crash near Bridgnorth named as inquests open

Bridgnorth|Dec 19, 2023

December 4, 2023

Treasury to be asked for 'mind-blowing' £500 million to stop River Severn flooding

Environment|Dec 4, 2023

November 22, 2023

Small Welsh community devastated by tragedy in its midst that claimed four Shrewsbury teens' lives

Shropshire|Nov 22, 2023

November 6, 2023

Meet the man who is helping to deliver one of the UK’s most ambitious projects to clean up our rivers

Environment|Nov 6, 2023

October 31, 2023

Watchdog: West Mercia Police must improve on 999 calls, victim support and incident attendance

Wyre Forest|Oct 31, 2023

October 27, 2023

Wolverhampton businessman facing jail over £259,000 payment for cut-price stolen chicken meat

Crime|Oct 27, 2023

October 23, 2023

£100,000 fine for health group that illegally stored human tissue at Birmingham hospital

Birmingham|Oct 23, 2023

October 22, 2023

Storm Babet: Waters subside in valley where man lost his life in torrent

Environment|Oct 22, 2023

October 6, 2023

Jail for rapist after judge says he poses a danger to other women

Crime|Oct 6, 2023

September 27, 2023

Antique centre owner reflects on the size of star item

Attractions|Sep 27, 2023

September 26, 2023

Shropshire's original Big Brother winner Craig wants show to go back to its no frills roots

Showbiz|Sep 26, 2023

September 8, 2023

Jailed: £2.5 million drug trio trapped in Bridgnorth police sting

Crime|Sep 8, 2023

August 27, 2023

Mum who fled domestic abuse and came to Wolverhampton tells her story and hopes to help others

Wolverhampton|Aug 27, 2023

August 25, 2023

Toddler's parents call for prescription payments for Cystic Fibrosis sufferers to be axed

Health|Aug 25, 2023

August 23, 2023

Coach company Elcock Reisen goes into administration leaving customers unable to go on holiday

Business|Aug 23, 2023

August 22, 2023

Crash closes country road near Bridgnorth with drivers urged to find alternative routes

Bridgnorth|Aug 22, 2023

August 18, 2023

Holidaymakers warned to batten down the hatch as Storm Betty hits Welsh coast

Environment|Aug 18, 2023

August 9, 2023

Warning that e-scooters may be seized if they are wrongly used

Wyre Forest|Aug 9, 2023

August 8, 2023

Arrest after complaints of vehicle interference in Kidderminster

Crime|Aug 8, 2023

New 'SPEEDY' treatment for stroke victims in the region

Health|Aug 8, 2023

July 31, 2023

Cheers! Pub memorabilia in demand as people build bars at home

Food and Drink|Jul 31, 2023

July 30, 2023

Mum juggles looking after brood of six with preparing for beauty competition final

Shropshire|Jul 30, 2023

July 27, 2023

West Midlands ambulance boss to take lessons from Ockenden maternity inquiry and Met Police probe

Health|Jul 27, 2023

Dedicated mental health ambulances to be rolled out across the West Midlands

Health|Jul 27, 2023

West Midlands ambulance boss praises 'first-class' staff in annual report after 'challenging year'

Health|Jul 27, 2023

July 19, 2023

The Chase's 'Dark Destroyer' hosting fundraising quiz in Bridgnorth this weekend

Showbiz|Jul 19, 2023

July 17, 2023

Appeal launched for memorial to the entertainers who kept up morale during the wars

Lichfield|Jul 17, 2023

July 12, 2023

Shrewsbury Let's Rock sees Bob Geldof and Midge Ure back on the same stage 38 years after Live Aid

Music|Jul 12, 2023

June 24, 2023

'It was certainly a baptism of fire' – Star reporter shares highs and lows of driving an electric car

Voices|Jun 24, 2023

June 21, 2023

Injuries suffered almost 50 years ago led to man's death

Birmingham|Jun 21, 2023

June 11, 2023

RAF Cosford Air Show a hit across the generations

Attractions|Jun 11, 2023

Meet and greet for Red Arrows as well as aerial thrills at RAF Cosford Air Show

Attractions|Jun 11, 2023

Thrills in the sky and on the ground as 50,000 descend on Cosford Air Show

Attractions|Jun 11, 2023

June 9, 2023

Farmer helps fire crews extinguish blaze in crop field

Shifnal|Jun 9, 2023

RAF Cosford Air Show: Don't turn up without a ticket warn police

Attractions|Jun 9, 2023

May 29, 2023

Theft sentencings begin to rise but number still much lower than recorded offences

Crime|May 29, 2023

May 26, 2023

Vehicles parked dangerously at Snowdonia beauty spots will be towed away, police warn

Attractions|May 26, 2023

Tree next to busy road is cut down in its prime leaving residents and police bemused

Kidderminster|May 26, 2023

May 22, 2023

Like a duck to water, an open water swim is a wonderful way to unwind

Environment|May 22, 2023

May 19, 2023

Dinosaurs coming to Telford as new museum complete with prehistoric skeletons gets set to open

Attractions|May 19, 2023

May 13, 2023

Cyclists meet one of Britain's Olympic legends on their John O'Groats to Lands End charity ride

Shropshire|May 13, 2023