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Mark Andrews

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October 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: HS2 Manchester unlikely to be revived, says Labour's mayoral candidate

HS2 Manchester unlikely to be revived, says Labour's mayoral candidate

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Mayor Andy Street insists HS2 Manchester link is still possible

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street insists HS2 Manchester link is still possible

October 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Labour's mayoral candidate criticises plan for Eton sixth form in Black Country

Labour's mayoral candidate criticises plan for Eton sixth form in Black Country

October 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bringing the Black Country out of Birmingham's shadow would be priority, says Labour's mayoral candidate

Bringing the Black Country out of Birmingham's shadow would be priority, says Labour's mayoral candidate

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Could Herbie bring about the end of the world?

Mark Andrews: Could Herbie bring about the end of the world?

October 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: HS2 money 'will allow Brierley Hill tram link to be completed'

HS2 money 'will allow Brierley Hill tram link to be completed'

Supporting image for story: MPs welcome scrapping of 'white elephant' HS2 northern link and promise of more Metro money

MPs welcome scrapping of 'white elephant' HS2 northern link and promise of more Metro money

Supporting image for story: MP pressing for electrification of rail link in wake of HS2 announcement

MP pressing for electrification of rail link in wake of HS2 announcement

October 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Singing sensation Amy Lou to star at charity ball

Singing sensation Amy Lou to star at charity ball

October 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: With an impassioned intervention on HS2, Mayor Andy Street gives PM a dilemma

With an impassioned intervention on HS2, Mayor Andy Street gives PM a dilemma

October 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Tory Dudley councillor quits party, claiming it has become 'extreme'

Tory Dudley councillor quits party, claiming it has become 'extreme'

September 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Cuddly alligators, stoned sheep, and the curious case of Laurence Fox

Mark Andrews: Cuddly alligators, stoned sheep, and the curious case of Laurence Fox

September 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Gove backs town with £20 million 'levelling up' boost

Gove backs town with £20 million 'levelling up' boost

Supporting image for story: Sandwell to get £20m levelling-up money - one of two boroughs benefitting from new scheme

Sandwell to get £20m levelling-up money - one of two boroughs benefitting from new scheme

Supporting image for story: Man and woman arrested in connection with suspected Crooked House arson

Man and woman arrested in connection with suspected Crooked House arson

Supporting image for story: Region's top pubs feature in prestigious beer guide

Region's top pubs feature in prestigious beer guide

Supporting image for story: Go-ahead for 50ft phone mast outside Black Country care home

Go-ahead for 50ft phone mast outside Black Country care home

September 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Don't abandon HS2, says former Black Country MP

Don't abandon HS2, says former Black Country MP

Supporting image for story: Event shows people how to cut bills and save the planet

Event shows people how to cut bills and save the planet

September 23, 2023

Mark Andrews: Mike Yarwood v Russell Brand, school uniforms and 20mph speed limits

September 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Brass band concert in aid of bereavement charity

Brass band concert in aid of bereavement charity

September 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Long history of big cats being sighted in the region

Long history of big cats being sighted in the region

September 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Zero-hour contracts, French passport control, and flag-waving at the Proms

Mark Andrews: Zero-hour contracts, French passport control, and flag-waving at the Proms

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Hearts and minds? It's a funny old business

Mark Andrews: Hearts and minds? It's a funny old business

September 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Ford Capris which starred in The Professionals fetch £186,000 at auction

Ford Capris which starred in The Professionals fetch £186,000 at auction

September 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Two Staffordshire villages celebrating after being named as winners in a best-kept village competition

Two Staffordshire villages celebrating after being named as winners in a best-kept village competition

September 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Crooked House campaigners explain round-the-clock vigil at site of demolished icon

Crooked House campaigners explain round-the-clock vigil at site of demolished icon

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Safe spaces for drug users, and why there is nothing clever about kowtowing to the Chinese

Mark Andrews: Safe spaces for drug users, and why there is nothing clever about kowtowing to the Chinese

August 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Part of historic hotel that is reputed to be Dudley's first hostelry could be converted into flats

Part of historic hotel that is reputed to be Dudley's first hostelry could be converted into flats

Supporting image for story: Scarecrows join battle to save beleaguered Wolverhampton speedway

Scarecrows join battle to save beleaguered Wolverhampton speedway

August 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Conservatory to be demolished at one of the Black Country's most famous pubs

Conservatory to be demolished at one of the Black Country's most famous pubs

August 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: The secret to unbridled joy? It's all in the switches

Mark Andrews: The secret to unbridled joy? It's all in the switches

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Disgrace of Letby hospital's PR campaign and Edinburgh Fringe in a nutshell

Mark Andrews: Disgrace of Letby hospital's PR campaign and Edinburgh Fringe in a nutshell

August 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Double killer Stephen Farrow who murdered teacher Betty Yates dies in prison aged 58

Double killer Stephen Farrow who murdered teacher Betty Yates dies in prison aged 58

Supporting image for story: Supermarket chain quits Dudley town after row over bus station plan

Supermarket chain quits Dudley town after row over bus station plan

Supporting image for story: Chance to buy the car in which Princess Anne was twice stopped for speeding

Chance to buy the car in which Princess Anne was twice stopped for speeding

August 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Black Country's Gunpowder Plot house will be added to 'at risk' register after concerns raised for future

Black Country's Gunpowder Plot house will be added to 'at risk' register after concerns raised for future

Supporting image for story: The Professionals' Ford Capris for sale – if you've got a spare £200,000

The Professionals' Ford Capris for sale – if you've got a spare £200,000

August 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: National Trust rules out taking on historic Black Country building that was key to Gunpowder Plot

National Trust rules out taking on historic Black Country building that was key to Gunpowder Plot

August 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Activists pile in on Bradley Cooper, and Polar Bears 1, Lionesses 0

Mark Andrews: Activists pile in on Bradley Cooper, and Polar Bears 1, Lionesses 0

August 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Council broke planning rules by obstructing archaeologists, says theatre body

Council broke planning rules by obstructing archaeologists, says theatre body

Supporting image for story: Go-ahead given for museum to recreate gas showroom

Go-ahead given for museum to recreate gas showroom

August 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: The Crooked House: Over 250 years of history wiped out in a few minutes

The Crooked House: Over 250 years of history wiped out in a few minutes

August 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Why calls to relocate or rebuild Crooked House sound futile - but we must stop a repeat event'

'Why calls to relocate or rebuild Crooked House sound futile - but we must stop a repeat event'

August 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Merry Hill Ted Baker worker describes store's sudden closure after franchise holder's collapse

Merry Hill Ted Baker worker describes store's sudden closure after franchise holder's collapse

August 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: The night Frankie went to Dudley Hippodrome

The night Frankie went to Dudley Hippodrome

August 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Why an Austin Montego beats Katie Price every time

Mark Andrews: Why an Austin Montego beats Katie Price every time

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Costa courts controversy, the TV turn-off, and the BBC apologises at last

Mark Andrews: Costa courts controversy, the TV turn-off, and the BBC apologises at last

August 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Former Wolves goalkeeper jailed after being found with £100,000 worth of cocaine

Former Wolves goalkeeper jailed after being found with £100,000 worth of cocaine

July 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Future is rosy for mother and daughter after fantastic response to sustainable florist business

Future is rosy for mother and daughter after fantastic response to sustainable florist business

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