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Nick Humphreys

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Senior reporter for the Shropshire Star focusing on Shrewsbury.

April 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Justice has been done' - Kidderminster mum of girl, 17, killed in Shropshire crash after boyfriend's dangerous driving tells of 'absolute hell'

'Justice has been done' - Kidderminster mum of girl, 17, killed in Shropshire crash after boyfriend's dangerous driving tells of 'absolute hell'

March 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Crash near pub on busy A41 near Shifnal - police and firefighters sent to the scene

Crash near pub on busy A41 near Shifnal - police and firefighters sent to the scene

Supporting image for story: Netflix series Adolescence: Shropshire schools leader on the crime show everyone is talking about, including banning phones and Andrew Tate

Netflix series Adolescence: Shropshire schools leader on the crime show everyone is talking about, including banning phones and Andrew Tate

March 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Could you be the new Miss Shropshire? Find out more as beauty queen launches new pageant event...

Could you be the new Miss Shropshire? Find out more as beauty queen launches new pageant event...

March 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Inquests opened into deaths of three teenagers who died in tragic crash near Shifnal

Inquests opened into deaths of three teenagers who died in tragic crash near Shifnal

March 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Bromwich engineer, 69, broke his back after getting trapped in saw and died three years after accident

West Bromwich engineer, 69, broke his back after getting trapped in saw and died three years after accident

March 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Katie Price and Kerry Katona bringing 'tell-all' show to Sutton Coldfield and Stafford - here's how to get tickets

Katie Price and Kerry Katona bringing 'tell-all' show to Sutton Coldfield and Stafford - here's how to get tickets

March 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton man, 23, admits punching staff member at Shrewsbury late-night venue 'at least four times'

Wolverhampton man, 23, admits punching staff member at Shrewsbury late-night venue 'at least four times'

March 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Primal screamers - Men smashed home and cars after victim complained about noise from their 6am 'mental health' screaming sessions

Primal screamers - Men smashed home and cars after victim complained about noise from their 6am 'mental health' screaming sessions

February 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton man who had crowbar and hammer admits smashing up cars and windows in Telford

Wolverhampton man who had crowbar and hammer admits smashing up cars and windows in Telford

February 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lambs to the slaughter - 'Frustrated' farmer sold lost flock to Walsall abattoir for £2,000 after they ate his crops

Lambs to the slaughter - 'Frustrated' farmer sold lost flock to Walsall abattoir for £2,000 after they ate his crops

February 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Road ban for drink driver, 52, who was nearly twice the limit in Bridgnorth

Road ban for drink driver, 52, who was nearly twice the limit in Bridgnorth

February 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Retired Wolverhampton businessman, 73, who walked away from crash died from injuries days later

Retired Wolverhampton businessman, 73, who walked away from crash died from injuries days later

February 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Thief stole a van and motorhomes worth tens of thousands in the West Midlands

Thief stole a van and motorhomes worth tens of thousands in the West Midlands

February 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Serial abuser punched his ex-girlfriend in the stomach and sent her crashing through neighbour's fence

Serial abuser punched his ex-girlfriend in the stomach and sent her crashing through neighbour's fence

Supporting image for story: The heartwarming tale of donkey who 'saved Christmas' in Shrewsbury leads to a fascinating discovery

The heartwarming tale of donkey who 'saved Christmas' in Shrewsbury leads to a fascinating discovery

February 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I'm truly sorry' - Gardener caught driving under influence of cannabis has lost his job

'I'm truly sorry' - Gardener caught driving under influence of cannabis has lost his job

Supporting image for story: Drink driving Bridgnorth pensioner, 77, handed road ban and large fine

Drink driving Bridgnorth pensioner, 77, handed road ban and large fine

January 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Grandfather whose internal bleeding was wrongly diagnosed 'could have been saved' if medics listened to family, inquest told

Grandfather whose internal bleeding was wrongly diagnosed 'could have been saved' if medics listened to family, inquest told

January 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Inquest opened into death of a former West Midlands Police officer and young mum who died days before Christmas

Inquest opened into death of a former West Midlands Police officer and young mum who died days before Christmas

January 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Teen danger driver from Staffordshire led police on chase around Telford in high-powered Jaguar he planned on living in with girlfriend

Teen danger driver from Staffordshire led police on chase around Telford in high-powered Jaguar he planned on living in with girlfriend

January 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Van crash in village between Broseley and Wolverhampton - police and fire brigade on the scene

Van crash in village between Broseley and Wolverhampton - police and fire brigade on the scene

Supporting image for story: Scenic frosty pictures from across West Midlands as we look at weather forecast for coming days

Scenic frosty pictures from across West Midlands as we look at weather forecast for coming days

Supporting image for story: Strikes and engineering works to cause disruption to trains in Shropshire and West Midlands - with Birmingham New Street closed all weekend

Strikes and engineering works to cause disruption to trains in Shropshire and West Midlands - with Birmingham New Street closed all weekend

January 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Teenage drug dealer from Wolverhampton admits peddling cocaine and cannabis

Teenage drug dealer from Wolverhampton admits peddling cocaine and cannabis

January 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Northern Lights return to West Midlands tonight! See our stunning selection of readers' pictures

Northern Lights return to West Midlands tonight! See our stunning selection of readers' pictures

December 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Illegal exotic pet seller banned for 15 years after inspectors found nearly 2,000 animals in raid

Illegal exotic pet seller banned for 15 years after inspectors found nearly 2,000 animals in raid

December 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Apprentice PE teacher who sent sex messages to schoolgirls on social media avoids prison

Apprentice PE teacher who sent sex messages to schoolgirls on social media avoids prison

December 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: High winds prompt closures at popular National Trust sites in the West Midlands

High winds prompt closures at popular National Trust sites in the West Midlands

December 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I'll kill you and the baby' - Abuser kicked, slapped and 'degraded' partner who was pregnant with his child

'I'll kill you and the baby' - Abuser kicked, slapped and 'degraded' partner who was pregnant with his child

December 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Fundraising campaign brought home the bacon for people in Africa - thanks to a Shrewsbury charity

Fundraising campaign brought home the bacon for people in Africa - thanks to a Shrewsbury charity

December 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton train line hit with circuit failure and track obstructions

Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton train line hit with circuit failure and track obstructions

December 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Keep-fit calendar girls dare to bare for cancer charity

Keep-fit calendar girls dare to bare for cancer charity

December 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Legendary British pop musician had £5,500 of equipment stolen by Telford thief in service station van raid

Legendary British pop musician had £5,500 of equipment stolen by Telford thief in service station van raid

Supporting image for story: Child rapist locked up until he's 104 over sexual abuse in the 1980s

Child rapist locked up until he's 104 over sexual abuse in the 1980s

November 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Driver 'breaks leg' and has to be cut free after lorry crashes into West Midlands pub

Driver 'breaks leg' and has to be cut free after lorry crashes into West Midlands pub

November 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Pensioner, 93, and carer stitch 900 poppies to make stunning Remembrance dress

Pensioner, 93, and carer stitch 900 poppies to make stunning Remembrance dress

November 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Casualty cut free and given oxygen after three-vehicle crash in Bridgnorth

Casualty cut free and given oxygen after three-vehicle crash in Bridgnorth

October 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Warning signs at road bend where four Shrewsbury boys crashed and drowned 'not adequate' - coroner

Warning signs at road bend where four Shrewsbury boys crashed and drowned 'not adequate' - coroner

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton drug dealer with 'bad criminal record' admits dealing crack cocaine and heroin

Wolverhampton drug dealer with 'bad criminal record' admits dealing crack cocaine and heroin

October 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Teacher's pride as Wolverhampton actor who landed role as Coronation Street villain visits his old school

Teacher's pride as Wolverhampton actor who landed role as Coronation Street villain visits his old school

October 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: From school plays to Coronation Street cobbles - former Wolverhampton theatre club member is new soap villain

From school plays to Coronation Street cobbles - former Wolverhampton theatre club member is new soap villain

October 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Danger driver from Wednesbury admits seriously injuring trio in crash

Danger driver from Wednesbury admits seriously injuring trio in crash

October 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Paedophile Wolverhampton teacher who filmed boys getting changed found with child abuse stash

Paedophile Wolverhampton teacher who filmed boys getting changed found with child abuse stash

September 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Inquest date confirmed for four Shrewsbury boys killed in Snowdonia tragedy

Inquest date confirmed for four Shrewsbury boys killed in Snowdonia tragedy

September 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Bikers explain why they love roadside cafe after bosses announce closure

Bikers explain why they love roadside cafe after bosses announce closure

September 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Drug driver who killed man in crash was making £300 a day selling cocaine and heroin

Drug driver who killed man in crash was making £300 a day selling cocaine and heroin

September 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I joined the fire service after witnessing the Hillsborough disaster - now I'm retiring with pride'

'I joined the fire service after witnessing the Hillsborough disaster - now I'm retiring with pride'

August 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Road ban for electrician who drove while under influence of cannabis

Road ban for electrician who drove while under influence of cannabis

August 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Road closed for several hours after 'serious collision' involving motorbike in Bridgnorth

Road closed for several hours after 'serious collision' involving motorbike in Bridgnorth

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