
Rob Smith
Digital Content Editor at Shropshire Star
Digital Content Editor at Express & Star
Digital content editor for the Shropshire Star and Express & Star. Adopted Salopian. WBA and ROI fan. [email protected] / 01952 241451
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1 week ago |
shropshirestar.com | Rob Smith
Police have released a photo of a man they want to talk to about an attempted robbery outside a Co-op shop in Telford. Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565A man was attacked by another man on Teece Drive in Priorslee at about 7.40pm on Monday, March 24. The victim was approached by a man as he left the Co-op store on Priorslee Avenue. The suspect then attacked the man from behind, claiming he was armed with a knife, before fleeing the scene empty-handed.
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3 weeks ago |
expressandstar.com | Rob Smith
Wildwood Alpacas near Albrighton hosted extra-special, ticketed Mother's Day sessions from Friday (March 28) to Sunday. The farm's experienced alpaca breeders invited mothers in to meet the baby and adult alpacas and enjoy the 10-acre grounds - and the event was a sellout. The visitors got to feed and even cuddle the fluffy farm animals, with all alpaca feed included in the price of the ticket. Also included was a cupcake, glass of alcoholic or non-alcoholic fizz and the alpaca walk experience.
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1 month ago |
expressandstar.com | Rob Smith |Emily Beament
Families made the most of Thursday's (March 20) distinctly summery weather to get out and about in the West Midlands - with workers urged to take a "big blooming break" in nature if they can. Meanwhile the National Trust is predicting a more “typical” year for annual blossom displays, after last year’s early start, with blackthorn and cherry plum trees the first to burst into flower.
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1 month ago |
expressandstar.com | Rob Smith
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Vasilica Bornescu, 34, and Ovidiu Gurita, 38, are charged with the murder of Ricardo Maragliano in Thorneycroft Lane, Wednesfield in May 2023. Both defendants are also charged with administering or causing him to ingest a substance with intent to commit a crime, as well as robbing him.
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1 month ago |
expressandstar.com | Rob Smith
Or have you taken a shine to the club's current colours, described by the club as 'yellowy gold'? The club will be 150 years old in 2027, and is consulting fans on their preferred colour for the kit for the celebratory 2026/27 season. Wolverhampton Wanderers have played in various shades of gold over the decades, and supporters are being invited to vote on their preferred shade. We want to know what you think - have a say in our poll.
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