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January 15, 2024

Peter Rhodes on a travelling inquiry, a whipped garden and windows that buckle in a heatwave

Peter Rhodes|Jan 15

January 13, 2024

Meet the man you hear on Strictly Come Dancing every week - but rarely see

Dan Morris: These boots are made for walking

Features|Jan 13

Mark Andrews: No way to treat a hero, 15-minute cities, and the race to find the country's worst town

Mark Andrews|Jan 13

January 12, 2024

Peter Rhodes on hankies, medals and the downside of being optimistic

Peter Rhodes|Jan 12

January 11, 2024

Peter Rhodes on TV ads, bright lights and why the best people don't make it to the White House

Peter Rhodes|Jan 11

Talking Telford: Fear and loathing over Future Fit abound but hundreds enjoy the best parkrun around

January 10, 2024

Book digs into mysteries and history of Ironbridge Gorge

Attractions|Jan 10

Peter Rhodes on noisy neighbours, dodgy computers and the power of TV drama

Peter Rhodes|Jan 10

Andy Richardson Column: Rishi Sunak lacks aim as he hedges his bets on a general election

Politics|Jan 10

Money Matters: Free childcare scheme is expanding - what you need to know

Cost of living|Jan 10

January 9, 2024

Wrongly accused Post Office workers speak of their ordeals

Peter Rhodes on funny quizzes, an iconic movie and unknown tensions in a troubled community

Peter Rhodes|Jan 9

January 8, 2024

MPs give their thoughts as our State of the Nation survey shows mood of scepticism with few who believe that Rishi Sunak is doing a good job

Peter Rhodes on educated animals, early adopters and the fascinating lure of the bacon slicer

Peter Rhodes|Jan 8

January 6, 2024

Toby Neal: A grim year gone and not much hope for 2024

Mark Andrews: Pitfalls of Luke's fame, Post Office scandal, and all-year-round fairy lights

Mark Andrews|Jan 6

January 5, 2024

Peter Rhodes on winter in Venice, hard work in Germany and demographics at a family party

Peter Rhodes|Jan 5

January 4, 2024

Learning from beavers to stem the River Severn floods

Environment|Jan 4

Talking Telford: Swept into a new year and flood season all over again

Peter Rhodes on property prices, poor parenting and the joy of dining on Dobbin

Peter Rhodes|Jan 4

January 3, 2024

Shropshire nursing boss: Think where you need to go for treatment during junior doctor strike

Peter Rhodes on a speculative fire, a misnamed gun and still no defeat for Putin

Peter Rhodes|Jan 3

January 2, 2024

Peter Rhodes on the fight against frailty, wine by the pint and the power of prayer in a storm

Peter Rhodes|Jan 2

January 1, 2024

Peter Rhodes on New Year perils, regifting presents and the joy of The Snowman getting zapped

Peter Rhodes|Jan 1

Why yoga is the best new year resolution for normal people who want to stay healthy

Money Saving Amy's new year advice for saving and making more money in 2024

December 30, 2023

Mark Andrews: The post-Christmas hangover, and the wait for a new dawn

Weekend|Dec 30, 2023

Mark Andrews: What councils mean by 'consultation' and the towering inferno that wasn't

Mark Andrews|Dec 30, 2023

Heroes and villains of 2023 - with VAR top of the list

Features|Dec 30, 2023

December 29, 2023

Peter Rhodes looks back on 2023 and how the year unfolded in this column

Peter Rhodes|Dec 29, 2023

December 28, 2023

Visitor milestone of 3.7 million for charity’s 80th anniversary

Shrewsbury|Dec 28, 2023

Peter Rhodes on revellers, logburners and preserving the magic of Santa

Peter Rhodes|Dec 28, 2023

December 27, 2023

In pictures: Shropshire Woolworths stores on their last days 15 years ago and what’s happened since

Features|Dec 27, 2023

The unsung heroes who keep Severn Hospice running

Features|Dec 27, 2023

Peter Rhodes on big boozers, politicians' promises and where will euthanasia lead?

Peter Rhodes|Dec 27, 2023

December 26, 2023

Shropshire's most prolific speed camera catches a motorist every hour in 2023

Features|Dec 26, 2023

Peter Rhodes on trans kids, same-sex blessings and sailing into a crisis

Peter Rhodes|Dec 26, 2023

December 23, 2023

Christmas classics you’ll barely believe

Features|Dec 23, 2023

Dan Morris: Savouring the season

Features|Dec 23, 2023

Andy Richardson: We’re just getting started on our new home – again

Features|Dec 23, 2023

Mark Andrews: Talking to lamp posts, Tony Blair to the rescue, and vice trade deserts the city centre

Mark Andrews|Dec 23, 2023

December 22, 2023

Peter Rhodes remembers a meeting in Jerusalem with a youngster hoping for a better life

Peter Rhodes|Dec 22, 2023

December 21, 2023

Talking Telford: Finding new ‘firsts’ in a town that’s become familiar

Opinions|Dec 21, 2023

Peter Rhodes on tunnelling, a seasonal bug and the outlook for a famous old barge

Peter Rhodes|Dec 21, 2023

December 20, 2023

Strike action will bring ‘significant disruption’ to Shropshire hospitals, says chief nurse

Health|Dec 20, 2023

Peter Rhodes on Jingle Bells, Batman Smells – and inspiration for a new national anthem

Peter Rhodes|Dec 20, 2023

December 19, 2023

Money Matters: Be wary of building up debts if you use 'buy now pay later'

Cost of living|Dec 19, 2023

Peter Rhodes on Putin's plan, begging-bowl time and the intolerable strain of the deep blue yonder

Peter Rhodes|Dec 19, 2023

December 18, 2023

From games consoles to outdoor fun - a tour of favourite Christmas toys through the years

Features|Dec 18, 2023

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