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Richard Williams

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Senior reporter for the Shropshire Star based in Telford.

September 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Family's lives 'ripped apart' after horror Shifnal crash

Family's lives 'ripped apart' after horror Shifnal crash

Supporting image for story: Eyesore pub disused for 11 years to become shared housing despite almost 200 objections

Eyesore pub disused for 11 years to become shared housing despite almost 200 objections

Supporting image for story: Railway shows guest loco's bold new look

Railway shows guest loco's bold new look

September 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Man jailed for eight years for causing horror crash that killed Shifnal teenager

Man jailed for eight years for causing horror crash that killed Shifnal teenager

Supporting image for story: Owner of popular biker cafe explains closure reason as he reflects on 'some great times'

Owner of popular biker cafe explains closure reason as he reflects on 'some great times'

Supporting image for story: Man spared jail for wielding 18-inch machete in village after altercation

Man spared jail for wielding 18-inch machete in village after altercation

September 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Harvest collection for Bridgnorth foodbank

Harvest collection for Bridgnorth foodbank

September 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Emergency services respond to rural crash

Emergency services respond to rural crash

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway full steam ahead for Christmas - see festive plans at heritage railway here

Severn Valley Railway full steam ahead for Christmas - see festive plans at heritage railway here

September 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Sad news' as Bridgnorth cafe popular with bikers set to close for good

'Sad news' as Bridgnorth cafe popular with bikers set to close for good

August 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I was unconscious in the road after falling off my bike - thank you to everyone who helped me'

'I was unconscious in the road after falling off my bike - thank you to everyone who helped me'

Supporting image for story: Edwardian desk a reminder that it's back to school again

Edwardian desk a reminder that it's back to school again

August 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Church group to remember a Shropshire town's shameful history

Church group to remember a Shropshire town's shameful history

August 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shropshire town set for Salvage Hunters treatment tonight

Shropshire town set for Salvage Hunters treatment tonight

August 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Ambulance called to rush hour crash near Bridgnorth

Ambulance called to rush hour crash near Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: In pictures: Music and arts take to the streets of Bridgnorth as town's annual festival returns

In pictures: Music and arts take to the streets of Bridgnorth as town's annual festival returns

August 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Road closures planned for 'essential carriageway repairs'

Road closures planned for 'essential carriageway repairs'

August 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Motorcyclist killed in Bridgnorth crash which saw road closed for several hours

Motorcyclist killed in Bridgnorth crash which saw road closed for several hours

Supporting image for story: Problem street lights emitting eerie blue light across 11 roads in town replaced

Problem street lights emitting eerie blue light across 11 roads in town replaced

August 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'It shows it's never too late!' Painter who gave up art as young man finally gets his break - at 72

'It shows it's never too late!' Painter who gave up art as young man finally gets his break - at 72

August 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Supercars all revved up to make a return to Bridgnorth

Supercars all revved up to make a return to Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: 'We face homelessness as there's no house to rent for disabled people in my home town'

'We face homelessness as there's no house to rent for disabled people in my home town'

Supporting image for story: Bike4Life to be 'bigger and better than ever before'

Bike4Life to be 'bigger and better than ever before'

August 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Going, going, gone – century old tree felled from town's quayside

Going, going, gone – century old tree felled from town's quayside

August 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'The response from the public to our appeal really has exceeded our expectations' Railway bosses pleased with support for their resilience fund

'The response from the public to our appeal really has exceeded our expectations' Railway bosses pleased with support for their resilience fund

August 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Railwayman 'deeply moved' after stolen vintage toolbox he had for 20 years is replaced by kind donor

Railwayman 'deeply moved' after stolen vintage toolbox he had for 20 years is replaced by kind donor

Supporting image for story: Tributes left at scene of A41 crash that killed man in his 20s

Tributes left at scene of A41 crash that killed man in his 20s

Supporting image for story: Two more locos steaming into autumn railway gala

Two more locos steaming into autumn railway gala

August 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Call to bring storied town centre building back to life after 'decade of disrepair'

Call to bring storied town centre building back to life after 'decade of disrepair'

August 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: MP calls on minister for progress on M54 to M6 Northern link road

MP calls on minister for progress on M54 to M6 Northern link road

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth's music and arts festival ready for its return – find out what's planned

Bridgnorth's music and arts festival ready for its return – find out what's planned

August 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: In Pictures: Bridgnorth goes Harry Potter potty

In Pictures: Bridgnorth goes Harry Potter potty

July 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Selfish, jealous and controlling' husband assaulted wife and forced her to sleep in van

'Selfish, jealous and controlling' husband assaulted wife and forced her to sleep in van

Supporting image for story: Road closures to be put in place as 100-year-old tree to finally get the chop

Road closures to be put in place as 100-year-old tree to finally get the chop

Supporting image for story: 'It will have a detrimental impact on our community' - parish council joins campaigners in opposition village housing scheme

'It will have a detrimental impact on our community' - parish council joins campaigners in opposition village housing scheme

Supporting image for story: Town's charity running dragon hands Jenny a sweet thank you from Specsavers

Town's charity running dragon hands Jenny a sweet thank you from Specsavers

July 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Police appeal to find missing 15-year-old

Police appeal to find missing 15-year-old

July 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch as town hosts its annual teddy bears picnic

Watch as town hosts its annual teddy bears picnic

July 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Dangerous' man found guilty of historical sexual offences against a child

'Dangerous' man found guilty of historical sexual offences against a child

Supporting image for story: Fifth man sentenced for prison riot that caused £110,000 worth of damage

Fifth man sentenced for prison riot that caused £110,000 worth of damage

Supporting image for story: Police hunting three men after woman forced out of car in car-jacking

Police hunting three men after woman forced out of car in car-jacking

Supporting image for story: Tributes to Bridgnorth stalwart charity champion and 'local hero' who has died aged 76

Tributes to Bridgnorth stalwart charity champion and 'local hero' who has died aged 76

July 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: 8 final photos of legendary Aston Martin in Shropshire before it's returned to the US

8 final photos of legendary Aston Martin in Shropshire before it's returned to the US

Supporting image for story: Tributes to popular Shropshire tennis player after her death aged just 42

Tributes to popular Shropshire tennis player after her death aged just 42

July 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Rescheduled duck race hailed a quacking success

Rescheduled duck race hailed a quacking success

July 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'You can see the overwhelming feeling' :Villagers hand in huge petition over 800 homes plan

'You can see the overwhelming feeling' :Villagers hand in huge petition over 800 homes plan

July 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Leave rivalries at the door': Funeral date set for popular biker killed in crash

'Leave rivalries at the door': Funeral date set for popular biker killed in crash

July 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Two more men charged with murder of Black Country DPD driver in Shrewsbury

Two more men charged with murder of Black Country DPD driver in Shrewsbury

July 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Town prepares to go Harry Potter potty for inaugural Wizard's Birthday celebration

Town prepares to go Harry Potter potty for inaugural Wizard's Birthday celebration

July 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth volunteer given national honour for long service

Bridgnorth volunteer given national honour for long service

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