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David Tooley

Senior Reporter

Senior reporter at the Shropshire Star, focusing on the south of the county. Got a story? Get in touch at david.tooley@mnamedia.co.uk.

April 19, 2024

Magnitude 1.5 earthquake recorded near Shropshire-Staffordshire border

News|21 hours ago

April 17, 2024

Sneak preview of gleaming steam loco ahead of Severn Valley Railway's gala

Attractions|Apr 17

April 15, 2024

Fundraiser launched to buy plaques for wartime veterans in time for D-Day anniversary

Shropshire|Apr 15

April 9, 2024

Fond farewell to D-Day veteran Rose Davies as ceremony marks 'extraordinary' life of 107-year-old

Shropshire|Apr 9

April 3, 2024

Newly built steam engine still hoped to star at Severn Valley gala this month

Attractions|Apr 3

March 25, 2024

Man, 64, faces crown court trial after pleading not guilty to sexual activity with a child

March 8, 2024

Banned motorist encouraged to drive by friend was spotted by police in 'nightmare' scenario

March 6, 2024

Long ban and massive court costs for drink driver who had to be stopped by police stinger device

March 4, 2024

Man who strangled his partner and started fires in the bedroom jailed for 'sadistic torture' attack

March 1, 2024

Man faces six charges over burglaries and thefts

February 23, 2024

Former traffic officer Kate now works with a different type of horse power as an award winning master saddler

Eccleshall|Feb 23

February 20, 2024

Drink driver freed by emergency crews after he crashed into tree gets a 12-month ban

February 16, 2024

Walsall-based footballer sentenced for role in 'disgraceful and sickening' city centre brawl

February 11, 2024

Ten weeks of closures, diversions and speed restrictions on the way for M54

Wolverhampton|Feb 11

February 10, 2024

Woman, 99, in A&E corridor for three days leaving family anxious and upset

Shropshire|Feb 10

Speeding Tesla driver saves his driving licence at appeal heard before judge

February 9, 2024

Trainee police officer who took drugs 'would have been sacked' weeks after joining force

February 8, 2024

Severn Valley Railway steams into tough times ahead as it appoints boss to permanent position

Attractions|Feb 8

February 7, 2024

Alarm raised over pub fire turns out to be a different story

Bridgnorth|Feb 7

'Suspicious' white van man garden incident sparks police appeal

February 3, 2024

'Stay off the booze' magistrates order woman after Alton Towers hotel incident

January 17, 2024

School put in special measures over poor behaviour 'not complacent' after Ofsted finds progress made

Ofsted reports|Jan 17

January 16, 2024

'Sadness and soul searching' as firm moves manufacturing operation out of county after 80 years

January 9, 2024

Chance to hear about the Post Office Scandal from journalist who has covered the story for a decade

December 22, 2023

Man, 67, faces crown court trial after denying exposure and sexual assault charges

Crime|Dec 22, 2023

December 21, 2023

Driving home for Christmas? Make sure you get there in one piece

Transport|Dec 21, 2023

December 19, 2023

Man taken to hospital with 'serious' injuries after crash near Bridgnorth

Transport|Dec 19, 2023

December 18, 2023

Crash closes road near Bridgnorth as emergency services work to free casualty

Transport|Dec 18, 2023

Police target abusers and the abused in Christmas campaign to 'Change the Story'

Crime|Dec 18, 2023

Drug dealer who hid crack cocaine in sock as he left flat is jailed

Crime|Dec 18, 2023

December 14, 2023

Two taken to hospital after crash causes 90-minute delays on M54

Wolverhampton|Dec 14, 2023

Preferred candidate announced to be West Mercia's new chief constable

Crime|Dec 14, 2023

December 8, 2023

Man who died after head-on crash with lorry on A41 named as inquest opens

Birmingham|Dec 8, 2023

December 13, 2023

Death of a dog hits harder than a relative dying - survey of owners

News|Dec 13, 2023

December 2, 2023

Batches of Revels recalled because 'they may contain small pieces of rubber'

Business|Dec 2, 2023

December 1, 2023

Chance to see Northern Lights in Midlands skies just after dark tonight seems to have gone

Environment|Dec 1, 2023

West Mercia Police officer was hospitalised in 'unprecedented' football violence at Villa Park

Birmingham|Dec 1, 2023

November 29, 2023

Swerving motorist who drove on 'rims of two wheels' gets lengthy ban from the road

Crime|Nov 29, 2023

'Repeat offender' gets six-month driving ban for using mobile phone at the wheel

Crime|Nov 29, 2023

November 28, 2023

'Poor driver' who 'flagrantly disregarded' the law is jailed - and given lengthy road ban

Crime|Nov 28, 2023

November 27, 2023

If bling is your thing for Christmas auction house has some ideas - but it will cost you

What's On|Nov 27, 2023

November 24, 2023

Three tragic deaths of a mum, her son and his best friend linked by friendship and love, inquest hears

Newport|Nov 24, 2023

November 21, 2023

Car found in search for four Shrewsbury teenagers missing in north Wales

Shropshire|Nov 21, 2023

Police searching for silver Ford Fiesta as four young men from Shrewsbury go missing in Snowdonia

Shropshire|Nov 21, 2023

November 18, 2023

Resilient cafe owner reopens flood-prone business yet again after latest storm damage

Business|Nov 18, 2023

November 17, 2023

Warning as police see rise in fraudsters pretending to be officers

Crime|Nov 17, 2023

Two from Telford face human trafficking, controlling prostitution and rape charges

Crime|Nov 17, 2023

Bring a book and have a chat at new event

What's On|Nov 17, 2023

November 14, 2023

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity shows off its new £11 million base at Shifnal

Health|Nov 14, 2023

November 13, 2023

Telford's singing builder delighted to be chosen by Sir Tom Jones in blind audition on The Voice

Shropshire|Nov 13, 2023