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Sue Austin

Senior Reporter

Senior reporter covering the Oswestry/Mid Wales area and wider afield. Keen to hear your news.

February 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Murder accused 'unaware anyone would be assaulted' before fatal attack on DPD driver, court told

Murder accused 'unaware anyone would be assaulted' before fatal attack on DPD driver, court told

February 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Crackdown on drivers using mobile phones at the wheel

Crackdown on drivers using mobile phones at the wheel

February 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Street dealer locked up after County Lines investigation revealed 2,000 messages advertising supply of drugs

Street dealer locked up after County Lines investigation revealed 2,000 messages advertising supply of drugs

February 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Five-day Albrighton road closure for resurfacing

Five-day Albrighton road closure for resurfacing

February 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Environment Agency says it has taken numerous steps to protect the River Wye from agricultural pollution

Environment Agency says it has taken numerous steps to protect the River Wye from agricultural pollution

January 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Ambulance service releases 'inappropriate' 999 call transcripts including person who ate too much kebab

Ambulance service releases 'inappropriate' 999 call transcripts including person who ate too much kebab

January 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Inmate died in prison after being found unresponsive - inquest to be held with jury

Inmate died in prison after being found unresponsive - inquest to be held with jury

December 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: 180 drink and drug driving arrests in three weeks across West Mercia

180 drink and drug driving arrests in three weeks across West Mercia

Supporting image for story: Police crackdown on criminal gangs targetting lorries

Police crackdown on criminal gangs targetting lorries

December 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Two people who died in police vehicle crash near Bridgnorth named as inquests open

Two people who died in police vehicle crash near Bridgnorth named as inquests open

December 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Treasury to be asked for 'mind-blowing' £500 million to stop River Severn flooding

Treasury to be asked for 'mind-blowing' £500 million to stop River Severn flooding

November 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Small Welsh community devastated by tragedy in its midst that claimed four Shrewsbury teens' lives

Small Welsh community devastated by tragedy in its midst that claimed four Shrewsbury teens' lives

November 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Meet the man who is helping to deliver one of the UK’s most ambitious projects to clean up our rivers

Meet the man who is helping to deliver one of the UK’s most ambitious projects to clean up our rivers

October 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Watchdog: West Mercia Police must improve on 999 calls, victim support and incident attendance

Watchdog: West Mercia Police must improve on 999 calls, victim support and incident attendance

October 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton businessman facing jail over £259,000 payment for cut-price stolen chicken meat

Wolverhampton businessman facing jail over £259,000 payment for cut-price stolen chicken meat

October 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: £100,000 fine for health group that illegally stored human tissue at Birmingham hospital

£100,000 fine for health group that illegally stored human tissue at Birmingham hospital

October 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Storm Babet: Waters subside in valley where man lost his life in torrent

Storm Babet: Waters subside in valley where man lost his life in torrent

October 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Jail for rapist after judge says he poses a danger to other women

Jail for rapist after judge says he poses a danger to other women

September 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Antique centre owner reflects on the size of star item

Antique centre owner reflects on the size of star item

September 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's original Big Brother winner Craig wants show to go back to its no frills roots

Shropshire's original Big Brother winner Craig wants show to go back to its no frills roots

September 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Jailed: £2.5 million drug trio trapped in Bridgnorth police sting

Jailed: £2.5 million drug trio trapped in Bridgnorth police sting

August 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mum who fled domestic abuse and came to Wolverhampton tells her story and hopes to help others

Mum who fled domestic abuse and came to Wolverhampton tells her story and hopes to help others

August 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Toddler's parents call for prescription payments for Cystic Fibrosis sufferers to be axed

Toddler's parents call for prescription payments for Cystic Fibrosis sufferers to be axed

August 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Coach company Elcock Reisen goes into administration leaving customers unable to go on holiday

Coach company Elcock Reisen goes into administration leaving customers unable to go on holiday

August 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Crash closes country road near Bridgnorth with drivers urged to find alternative routes

Crash closes country road near Bridgnorth with drivers urged to find alternative routes

August 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Holidaymakers warned to batten down the hatch as Storm Betty hits Welsh coast

Holidaymakers warned to batten down the hatch as Storm Betty hits Welsh coast

August 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Warning that e-scooters may be seized if they are wrongly used

Warning that e-scooters may be seized if they are wrongly used

August 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Arrest after complaints of vehicle interference in Kidderminster

Arrest after complaints of vehicle interference in Kidderminster

Supporting image for story: New 'SPEEDY' treatment for stroke victims in the region

New 'SPEEDY' treatment for stroke victims in the region

July 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Cheers! Pub memorabilia in demand as people build bars at home

Cheers! Pub memorabilia in demand as people build bars at home

July 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mum juggles looking after brood of six with preparing for beauty competition final

Mum juggles looking after brood of six with preparing for beauty competition final

July 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: West Midlands ambulance boss to take lessons from Ockenden maternity inquiry and Met Police probe

West Midlands ambulance boss to take lessons from Ockenden maternity inquiry and Met Police probe

Dedicated mental health ambulances to be rolled out across the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: West Midlands ambulance boss praises 'first-class' staff in annual report after 'challenging year'

West Midlands ambulance boss praises 'first-class' staff in annual report after 'challenging year'

July 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: The Chase's 'Dark Destroyer' hosting fundraising quiz in Bridgnorth this weekend

The Chase's 'Dark Destroyer' hosting fundraising quiz in Bridgnorth this weekend

July 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Appeal launched for memorial to the entertainers who kept up morale during the wars

Appeal launched for memorial to the entertainers who kept up morale during the wars

July 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Let's Rock sees Bob Geldof and Midge Ure back on the same stage 38 years after Live Aid

Shrewsbury Let's Rock sees Bob Geldof and Midge Ure back on the same stage 38 years after Live Aid

June 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'It was certainly a baptism of fire' – Star reporter shares highs and lows of driving an electric car

'It was certainly a baptism of fire' – Star reporter shares highs and lows of driving an electric car

June 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Injuries suffered almost 50 years ago led to man's death

Injuries suffered almost 50 years ago led to man's death

June 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: RAF Cosford Air Show a hit across the generations

RAF Cosford Air Show a hit across the generations

Supporting image for story: Meet and greet for Red Arrows as well as aerial thrills at RAF Cosford Air Show

Meet and greet for Red Arrows as well as aerial thrills at RAF Cosford Air Show

Supporting image for story: Thrills in the sky and on the ground as 50,000 descend on Cosford Air Show

Thrills in the sky and on the ground as 50,000 descend on Cosford Air Show

June 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Farmer helps fire crews extinguish blaze in crop field

Farmer helps fire crews extinguish blaze in crop field

Supporting image for story: RAF Cosford Air Show: Don't turn up without a ticket warn police

RAF Cosford Air Show: Don't turn up without a ticket warn police

May 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Theft sentencings begin to rise but number still much lower than recorded offences

Theft sentencings begin to rise but number still much lower than recorded offences

May 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Vehicles parked dangerously at Snowdonia beauty spots will be towed away, police warn

Vehicles parked dangerously at Snowdonia beauty spots will be towed away, police warn

Supporting image for story: Tree next to busy road is cut down in its prime leaving residents and police bemused

Tree next to busy road is cut down in its prime leaving residents and police bemused

May 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Like a duck to water, an open water swim is a wonderful way to unwind

Like a duck to water, an open water swim is a wonderful way to unwind

May 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Dinosaurs coming to Telford as new museum complete with prehistoric skeletons gets set to open

Dinosaurs coming to Telford as new museum complete with prehistoric skeletons gets set to open

May 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Cyclists meet one of Britain's Olympic legends on their John O'Groats to Lands End charity ride

Cyclists meet one of Britain's Olympic legends on their John O'Groats to Lands End charity ride