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Nathan Rowden

@NathRowden_Star

Senior news feature writer based at the Shropshire Star's head office in Telford. I like to get out, meet people and tell their stories.

Stories by Nathan Rowden

Childhood gambling is a dangerous game

Childhood gambling is a dangerous game

A 13-year-old boy stands ashamed, embarrassed and remorseful in front of his father – he has just gambled away £70,000 in 10 days.

Features | Last updated: 5 hours ago

What’s your emergency?: See inside West Mercia Police's control room

What’s your emergency?: See inside West Mercia Police's control room

Crime | Last updated: 5 hours ago

Unusual brews? Mine’s a pint...

Unusual brews? Mine’s a pint...

Dining out | Last updated: Jun 24, 2019

Brain injuries: A disability that is hidden away

Brain injuries: A disability that is hidden away

Wolverhampton | Last updated: Jun 17, 2019

'It’s done by eye': The art of thatching a roof

'It’s done by eye': The art of thatching a roof

Features | Last updated: Jun 16, 2019

It’s always gin o’clock somewhere on Earth

It’s always gin o’clock somewhere on Earth

Stafford | Last updated: Jun 11, 2019

Shoppers send their packaging packing

Shoppers send their packaging packing

Features | Last updated: Jun 7, 2019

Love Island: Addictive TV hit has a Midlands flavour this year

Love Island: Addictive TV hit has a Midlands flavour this year

Entertainment | Last updated: Jun 5, 2019

Meet the man who has fathered children across the region – to help parents in need

Meet the man who has fathered children across the region – to help parents in need

Features | Last updated: May 29, 2019

From mile one to the Olympics: A runner's journey of blood, sweat and tears

From mile one to the Olympics: A runner's journey of blood, sweat and tears

Aldridge | Last updated: May 28, 2019

How Telford inspired Midlands-based drama Take Me Home

How Telford inspired Midlands-based drama Take Me Home

Entertainment | Last updated: May 27, 2019

Health | Last updated: Jun 4, 2019

Mental Health: The depths of despair – and the long road back

Mental Health: The depths of despair – and the long road back

Features | Last updated: May 17, 2019

Lucy's Law: Will puppy farm ban ease pressure on rescue centres?

Lucy's Law: Will puppy farm ban ease pressure on rescue centres?

Dudley | Last updated: May 15, 2019

Spells, divination and astral travel: Meet the modern day witch

Spells, divination and astral travel: Meet the modern day witch

Features | Last updated: May 13, 2019

After the nightclubs... comes a new dawn

After the nightclubs... comes a new dawn

Wolverhampton | Last updated: May 10, 2019

Rare German Dornier bomber staying put at RAF Cosford

Rare German Dornier bomber staying put at RAF Cosford

Attractions | Last updated: May 1, 2019

Air freight plan for RAF Cosford

Air freight plan for RAF Cosford

Business | Last updated: Apr 29, 2019

The Commonwealth: 53 countries, united under a single banner

The Commonwealth: 53 countries, united under a single banner

News | Last updated: Apr 26, 2019

Queen: What it's like to perform as rock royalty

Queen: What it's like to perform as rock royalty

Wolverhampton entertainment | Last updated: Apr 25, 2019

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