Local news you can trust
Express & StarNewspaper of the Year - Midland Media Awards
NewsSportEntertainmentYour WorldNewsletters
Readers' lettersLocal HubsCrimePoliticsHealthBusinessEducationVoicesUK NewsFeaturesNostalgiaPropertyEnvironmentTransportMotorsWorld NewsViral newsFeed a FamilyCost of livingSponsored articles
Close
  • News
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • Your World
  • Newsletters
JobsClassifiedsBook An AdBook A Free AdBook A Family AnnouncementAnnouncementsDirectoryCelebrations

Tributes after Shifnal war veteran Les Cherrington dies at 101

Tributes have been paid to a Second Word War veteran from Shifnal after he died aged 101.

By Dominic Robertson
Published Aug 17, 2020

Similar stories

Supporting image for story: Faces of 'selfish' thieves who stole from Dudley man as he lay dying of a heart attack revealed by police
Faces of 'selfish' thieves who stole from Dudley man as he lay dying of a heart attack revealed by police
Plus
Crime|Just now
Supporting image for story: Man helped to safety after building collapses in Wolverhampton
Man helped to safety after building collapses in Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton|Just now
Supporting image for story: Safety meeting clears Wolves' FA Cup tie with Shrewsbury Town to go ahead
Safety meeting clears Wolves' FA Cup tie with Shrewsbury Town to go ahead
Wolves|Just now
Supporting image for story: Driver who reached speeds of 80mph in notorious West Bromwich street racing spot is sentenced
Driver who reached speeds of 80mph in notorious West Bromwich street racing spot is sentenced
News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Jailed: Cannock man put behind bars for 15 years after multiple counts of rape and sexual assault
Jailed: Cannock man put behind bars for 15 years after multiple counts of rape and sexual assault
Cannock|1 hour ago

Most popular

  • 1
    Jailed: Cannock man put behind bars for 15 years after multiple counts of rape and sexual assault
    Cannock|1 hour ago
  • 2
    24-hour weather warning in place for ice after Storm Goretti batters the West Midlands
    Environment|8 hours ago
  • 3
    'Top man and top coach' - James Morrison shares emotion on Ryan Mason's West Brom exit and moving on from 'hangover'
    West Bromwich Albion|1 hour ago
  • 4
    Wolves change training time due to Storm Goretti
    Sport|1 hour ago
  • 5
    Update on West Brom midfield duo and defender boost ahead of Swansea FA Cup tie as Baggies hit by snow blow
    West Bromwich Albion|3 hours ago
Express & Star
IPSO regulated.
Follow us on
Get involved
Contact usSend us your newsSend us your photosDeliver the Express & Star
Useful links
MNA Digital ServicesBook a classifiedBuy a subscriptionMaking a complaintGet our app
About the website
About usTerms of website useCookie policyPrivacy policyData protection policyCommunity GuidelinesModern Slavery Statement
Follow us on
FacebookTwitter
Back to top
© 2026 Express & Star. All rights reserved.