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Mark Andrews

Senior news writer for the Shropshire Star specialising in in-depth features and commentary, investigative reporting and political matters.

Stories by Mark Andrews

Should cannabis be legalised? Don't hold your breath

Should cannabis be legalised? Don't hold your breath

The case of six-year-old epileptic Alfie Dingley, whose medicinal cannabis oil was confiscated by the authorities, resulted in a major rethink by the Government in how the drug is regulated.

Crime | Last updated: 21 hours ago

Could community groups save the Great British Local?

Could community groups save the Great British Local?

Staffordshire | Last updated: Feb 19, 2019

Shropshire missing from tourism awards

Shropshire missing from tourism awards

Dudley | Last updated: Feb 19, 2019

James Carver MEP: Plans for EU army laid bare

James Carver MEP: Plans for EU army laid bare

Politics | Last updated: Feb 16, 2019

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Are we being taken for a ride with £256 million cycle lanes?

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Are we being taken for a ride with £256 million cycle lanes?

Opinions | Last updated: Feb 16, 2019

MPs' call to protect Syrian Christians

MPs' call to protect Syrian Christians

Wolverhampton | Last updated: Feb 15, 2019

Glyne's poignant last letter from Gordon Banks

Glyne's poignant last letter from Gordon Banks

Wolverhampton | Last updated: Feb 14, 2019

Yes its back, Crackerjack!

Yes its back, Crackerjack!

Features | Last updated: Feb 13, 2019

How to rent a bike and hit the streets of Wolverhampton

How to rent a bike and hit the streets of Wolverhampton

Transport | Last updated: Feb 11, 2019

Andrews on Saturday – has Meghan finally gone bananas?

Andrews on Saturday – has Meghan finally gone bananas?

Opinions | Last updated: Feb 9, 2019

What now for HMV after takeover?

What now for HMV after takeover?

Business | Last updated: Feb 6, 2019

Cheers! For sale, house with its own pub

Cheers! For sale, house with its own pub

Dudley | Last updated: Feb 4, 2019

The sky at night – and pollution blight

The sky at night – and pollution blight

Walsall | Last updated: Feb 2, 2019

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Tattoos, terriers and Piers Morgan's new-found likeability

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Tattoos, terriers and Piers Morgan's new-found likeability

Opinions | Last updated: Feb 2, 2019

Fracking and nuclear no easy solution, says expert

Fracking and nuclear no easy solution, says expert

Science & Technology | Last updated: Feb 1, 2019

MEPs lay into Prime Minister Theresa May over Brexit plan

MEPs lay into Prime Minister Theresa May over Brexit plan

Politics | Last updated: Jan 31, 2019

Time to celebrate region's industrial architecture, says expert

Time to celebrate region's industrial architecture, says expert

In-depth | Last updated: Jan 30, 2019

Bigger prizes for tonight's lottery

Bigger prizes for tonight's lottery

Wolverhampton | Last updated: Jan 30, 2019

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Why we have an obesity crisis

Mark Andrews on Saturday: Why we have an obesity crisis

Opinions | Last updated: Jan 26, 2019

Misery Monday: Then was the winter of our discontent

Misery Monday: Then was the winter of our discontent

Politics | Last updated: Jan 26, 2019

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