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David Tooley

Local Democracy Reporter covering Telford and Wrekin

December 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: 24 hours and counting - customers in West Midlands waiting to get electric back on after Storm Darragh chaos

24 hours and counting - customers in West Midlands waiting to get electric back on after Storm Darragh chaos

Supporting image for story: Praise for victim after her attacker is jailed for sexual offences

Praise for victim after her attacker is jailed for sexual offences

December 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: 39 hour yellow warning of strong winds and heavy rain over the weekend – details here

39 hour yellow warning of strong winds and heavy rain over the weekend – details here

Supporting image for story: Twice in one day – points failures hit train services on key West Midlands route

Twice in one day – points failures hit train services on key West Midlands route

Supporting image for story: Call police immediately if you see missing 14-year-old with links to the West Midlands

Call police immediately if you see missing 14-year-old with links to the West Midlands

December 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Don't miss your train': West Midlands rail boss gives advice before timetable change

'Don't miss your train': West Midlands rail boss gives advice before timetable change

November 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: 15-hour snow and ice yellow weather warning in place for parts of Staffordshire - starting tonight

15-hour snow and ice yellow weather warning in place for parts of Staffordshire - starting tonight

November 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Emergency services scrambled to three vehicle crash in Shifnal

Emergency services scrambled to three vehicle crash in Shifnal

November 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Arctic blast: Health and social care sector in West Midlands on alert as cold weather warning issued

Arctic blast: Health and social care sector in West Midlands on alert as cold weather warning issued

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire man crashed van on Telford roundabout then refused to give police a breath sample

Staffordshire man crashed van on Telford roundabout then refused to give police a breath sample

November 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Arctic blast: Met Office forecasts when wintry weather will arrive as temperatures set to plunge in the West Midlands

Arctic blast: Met Office forecasts when wintry weather will arrive as temperatures set to plunge in the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Huge fine for Wednesbury firm after worker fell 3.4m through roof in Shrewsbury, leaving him in constant pain

Huge fine for Wednesbury firm after worker fell 3.4m through roof in Shrewsbury, leaving him in constant pain

November 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: No TfW trains will run from Shrewsbury to Birmingham on Tuesday - here's why

No TfW trains will run from Shrewsbury to Birmingham on Tuesday - here's why

October 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Labour MP welcomes ‘hugely positive’ Budget

Shrewsbury Labour MP welcomes ‘hugely positive’ Budget

October 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton drink driver admits 'stupid mistake' after getting behind wheel following row

Wolverhampton drink driver admits 'stupid mistake' after getting behind wheel following row

Supporting image for story: Two men deny Telford home burglary of cash and gold bracelet

Two men deny Telford home burglary of cash and gold bracelet

Supporting image for story: Driver who raced at high speed through residential areas on Shropshire/Staffordshire border awaits sentence

Driver who raced at high speed through residential areas on Shropshire/Staffordshire border awaits sentence

October 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: New care home plan revealed for Newport next to pub, hotel and garden centre

New care home plan revealed for Newport next to pub, hotel and garden centre

October 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Drink driver, 70, thanks emergency services for their help after crashing on Shropshire B road

Drink driver, 70, thanks emergency services for their help after crashing on Shropshire B road

October 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Please don't put your loved ones ashes in public parks': Official request sparks a storm in Bridgnorth

'Please don't put your loved ones ashes in public parks': Official request sparks a storm in Bridgnorth

October 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Coach shuttle service for West Midlands Rail Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton passengers for the rest of the day - here's why

Coach shuttle service for West Midlands Rail Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton passengers for the rest of the day - here's why

Supporting image for story: Watch the scene as the River Severn in Bridgnorth rises above 'property flooding' watermark towards its peak

Watch the scene as the River Severn in Bridgnorth rises above 'property flooding' watermark towards its peak

Supporting image for story: Flooding expected in Shropshire: Warnings updated for Bridgnorth as river Severn passes threshold for property floods

Flooding expected in Shropshire: Warnings updated for Bridgnorth as river Severn passes threshold for property floods

Supporting image for story: Major train disruption between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury- lines reopen

Major train disruption between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury- lines reopen

October 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Tenant ordered to pay compensation to landlord after threatening to 'blast' him

Tenant ordered to pay compensation to landlord after threatening to 'blast' him

October 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Inquest being held today into tragic deaths of four Shropshire boys in North Wales crash

Inquest being held today into tragic deaths of four Shropshire boys in North Wales crash

October 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Family of young woman killed in crash ask judge not to jail her boyfriend for careless driving

Family of young woman killed in crash ask judge not to jail her boyfriend for careless driving

October 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Emergency crews sent to reports of van crashing into tree near Bridgnorth

Emergency crews sent to reports of van crashing into tree near Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Did you feel the earth move? Mini-earthquake recorded on Shropshire/Staffordshire border

Did you feel the earth move? Mini-earthquake recorded on Shropshire/Staffordshire border

October 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Answers wanted after man discharged from hospital without care package dies at home

Answers wanted after man discharged from hospital without care package dies at home

October 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton man, 33, who died after his car hit tree is named at inquest

Wolverhampton man, 33, who died after his car hit tree is named at inquest

October 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Student who died in 'near head-on crash' on A442 near Bridgnorth named at inquest opening

Student who died in 'near head-on crash' on A442 near Bridgnorth named at inquest opening

Supporting image for story: Northern Lights could be spotted from the Midlands – find out when

Northern Lights could be spotted from the Midlands – find out when

October 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: The Northern Lights are coming to the West Midlands – here's how you can see them

The Northern Lights are coming to the West Midlands – here's how you can see them

Supporting image for story: Man found dead under Bridgnorth footbridge named as inquest opens

Man found dead under Bridgnorth footbridge named as inquest opens

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton man who died when car came off A41, hit tree and caught fire is named

Wolverhampton man who died when car came off A41, hit tree and caught fire is named

September 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: It won't be a hurricane if it gets to us says Met Office as Isaac churns in the Atlantic

It won't be a hurricane if it gets to us says Met Office as Isaac churns in the Atlantic

September 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Police appeal after theft of 140m of cable from Shropshire railway line disrupts train travel

Police appeal after theft of 140m of cable from Shropshire railway line disrupts train travel

Supporting image for story: Teenage singer vows to carry on career despite looming homelessness from no-fault eviction

Teenage singer vows to carry on career despite looming homelessness from no-fault eviction

September 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Bus replacement gets grounded on sharp bend in scene 'like The Italian Job'

Bus replacement gets grounded on sharp bend in scene 'like The Italian Job'

September 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Double weather whammy: 17 hour yellow heavy rain warning with frost on the way too

Double weather whammy: 17 hour yellow heavy rain warning with frost on the way too

September 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: Pedestrian within feet of being hit by lorry in 'latest pavement mounting incident'

Watch: Pedestrian within feet of being hit by lorry in 'latest pavement mounting incident'

Supporting image for story: Man found asleep in van with keys in ignition after boozy session avoids driving ban

Man found asleep in van with keys in ignition after boozy session avoids driving ban

September 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Woman taken to hospital and car on its side after crash on A5 near Wheaton Aston

Woman taken to hospital and car on its side after crash on A5 near Wheaton Aston

September 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Man admits causing death of 'beautiful girl' pillion passenger in A41 crash

Man admits causing death of 'beautiful girl' pillion passenger in A41 crash

September 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Talking Italian: 11 stunning photos show how Bridgnorth went bananas Italian Autos and Motos

Talking Italian: 11 stunning photos show how Bridgnorth went bananas Italian Autos and Motos

September 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Thunder, lightning and hail' forecast for the West Midlands as weather warning extended to all day Monday

'Thunder, lightning and hail' forecast for the West Midlands as weather warning extended to all day Monday

Supporting image for story: A famous steam engine is on its way to Shropshire: Everything you need to know about the Blue Peter visit

A famous steam engine is on its way to Shropshire: Everything you need to know about the Blue Peter visit

Supporting image for story: 17 roar-some pictures of the spectacular Bike4Life Ride Out 2024 in Shropshire

17 roar-some pictures of the spectacular Bike4Life Ride Out 2024 in Shropshire

August 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Bike4Life: Six major road closures you need to know about to avoid traffic jams this weekend as major event takes place

Bike4Life: Six major road closures you need to know about to avoid traffic jams this weekend as major event takes place

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