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Richard Williams

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Senior reporter for the Shropshire Star based in Telford.

June 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: West Country 'scrumpy and western' legends The Wurzels take to the Harper Adams stage

West Country 'scrumpy and western' legends The Wurzels take to the Harper Adams stage

Supporting image for story: Electrician told 'to quit his £40k a year job' after he broke his leg in order to get DWP help

Electrician told 'to quit his £40k a year job' after he broke his leg in order to get DWP help

June 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I have taken one for the team' Bridgnorth Walk founder and stalwart community member honoured by the King

'I have taken one for the team' Bridgnorth Walk founder and stalwart community member honoured by the King

June 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Organisers take Pride in their town ahead of the inaugural LGTBQ+ walk

Organisers take Pride in their town ahead of the inaugural LGTBQ+ walk

Supporting image for story: Village primary pupils tot up their colourful fundraising efforts

Village primary pupils tot up their colourful fundraising efforts

Supporting image for story: Craft Centre celebrates carers week and launches new rewilding plan

Craft Centre celebrates carers week and launches new rewilding plan

Supporting image for story: Perfect Father's Day holiday home destination – a whole pub complete with bar now available to rent

Perfect Father's Day holiday home destination – a whole pub complete with bar now available to rent

June 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I thought he was dead!' See the moment two former army pals met up for the first time in 62 years

'I thought he was dead!' See the moment two former army pals met up for the first time in 62 years

Supporting image for story: For sale: Stunning Grade II listed barn conversion with 'tranquil countryside views'

For sale: Stunning Grade II listed barn conversion with 'tranquil countryside views'

June 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Man charged with drink driving after crash that left woman in hospital

Man charged with drink driving after crash that left woman in hospital

Supporting image for story: Council plans to repaint 'grotty' Grade II listed bridge after locals threaten to do it themselves

Council plans to repaint 'grotty' Grade II listed bridge after locals threaten to do it themselves

Supporting image for story: 'What other event lets you have a nose around people's houses?' Arts festival hailed a success

'What other event lets you have a nose around people's houses?' Arts festival hailed a success

June 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Crash closes road in Shipley

Crash closes road in Shipley

June 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Town's Open House Arts Trail set be a record breaker

Town's Open House Arts Trail set be a record breaker

Supporting image for story: 'He will be getting an honorary degree if he stays here much longer' - Meet Pedro the university campus peacock

'He will be getting an honorary degree if he stays here much longer' - Meet Pedro the university campus peacock

May 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: Man denies supplying crack cocaine and heroin

Man denies supplying crack cocaine and heroin

Supporting image for story: Writer's group turns the page on ten years with a book launch

Writer's group turns the page on ten years with a book launch

May 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: See photos of feats of strength as competitors battle it out to be named Shropshire's strongest

See photos of feats of strength as competitors battle it out to be named Shropshire's strongest

Supporting image for story: Northern soul, ska and scooters: 'Scooter Jam' coming back to Shropshire after three years away

Northern soul, ska and scooters: 'Scooter Jam' coming back to Shropshire after three years away

May 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Collection of renowned Birmingham artist's paintings to be sold in Shropshire

Collection of renowned Birmingham artist's paintings to be sold in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Austrian ambassador 'thrilled' composer is to be celebrated in county again

Austrian ambassador 'thrilled' composer is to be celebrated in county again

May 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Dragon's Den star to appear at inaugural 'Peakefest'

Dragon's Den star to appear at inaugural 'Peakefest'

Supporting image for story: English Haydn Festival set to hit a high note for its 30th year

English Haydn Festival set to hit a high note for its 30th year

May 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: Bridgnorth carnival dodges the weather as crowds flock to see the floats

Watch: Bridgnorth carnival dodges the weather as crowds flock to see the floats

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge flypast cancelled following Spitfire tragedy but event continues in true wartime spirit

Ironbridge flypast cancelled following Spitfire tragedy but event continues in true wartime spirit

Supporting image for story: Town's annual duck race called off as bad weather forecast

Town's annual duck race called off as bad weather forecast

May 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: Man jailed for string of historic sexual offences committed when he was a child

Man jailed for string of historic sexual offences committed when he was a child

Supporting image for story: See the results after Scouts answer community calls and clean up town centre in torrential rain

See the results after Scouts answer community calls and clean up town centre in torrential rain

May 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shropshire director has Hollywood hopes with worldwide film release

Shropshire director has Hollywood hopes with worldwide film release

May 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Man accused of exposing himself in public is remanded in custody

Man accused of exposing himself in public is remanded in custody

Supporting image for story: Community garden takes shape despite theft of contractor's machines

Community garden takes shape despite theft of contractor's machines

Supporting image for story: Town council and Severn Valley railway to light up the sky as part of D-Day commemorative plans

Town council and Severn Valley railway to light up the sky as part of D-Day commemorative plans

May 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Man charged with Albrighton indecent exposure

Man charged with Albrighton indecent exposure

Supporting image for story: Department store takes inspiration from Shropshire grower's gold medal winning rose with stunning display

Department store takes inspiration from Shropshire grower's gold medal winning rose with stunning display

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Cliff Railway boss discovers family connections at meeting of cable car owners

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway boss discovers family connections at meeting of cable car owners

May 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Did they strike gold? Find out how David Austin Roses got on at the Chelsea Flower Show

Did they strike gold? Find out how David Austin Roses got on at the Chelsea Flower Show

Supporting image for story: 'The best yet!' With a fire eater and a dog show, town's carnival promises 'something for everyone'

'The best yet!' With a fire eater and a dog show, town's carnival promises 'something for everyone'

Supporting image for story: See inside unique barn conversion near Bridgnorth that could be yours - for £850,000

See inside unique barn conversion near Bridgnorth that could be yours - for £850,000

Supporting image for story: Can new variety win David Austin Roses its 28th Chelsea Flower Show gold medal?

Can new variety win David Austin Roses its 28th Chelsea Flower Show gold medal?

Supporting image for story: Jazz is back in town with new organisers

Jazz is back in town with new organisers

Supporting image for story: Watch as new playground moves closer for pupils after Bridgnorth Walk success

Watch as new playground moves closer for pupils after Bridgnorth Walk success

May 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Man wanted on suspicion of causing thousands of pounds of criminal damage to house in Shifnal

Man wanted on suspicion of causing thousands of pounds of criminal damage to house in Shifnal

Supporting image for story: David Austin Roses names Chelsea Flower Show entry after iconic figure – find out who

David Austin Roses names Chelsea Flower Show entry after iconic figure – find out who

May 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Undertaker's campaign to get bereavement discussed in schools to be discussed in parliament

Undertaker's campaign to get bereavement discussed in schools to be discussed in parliament

May 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: Hundreds of residents gather at meeting to voice opposition on planned 800-home development

Watch: Hundreds of residents gather at meeting to voice opposition on planned 800-home development

Supporting image for story: 'Harry Potter holds a special place in the hearts of people of all ages' say organisers of new Shropshire festival

'Harry Potter holds a special place in the hearts of people of all ages' say organisers of new Shropshire festival

May 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: Harrier jump jet fires up after ten year restoration project

Watch: Harrier jump jet fires up after ten year restoration project

Supporting image for story: 'I'll do my best' declares Bridgnorth's new mayor

'I'll do my best' declares Bridgnorth's new mayor

May 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Hairdresser spared jail after crashing car while nearly five times the drink drive limit

Hairdresser spared jail after crashing car while nearly five times the drink drive limit

Supporting image for story: Van driver who dropped pizza box causing him to 'swerve across road' ends up with road ban

Van driver who dropped pizza box causing him to 'swerve across road' ends up with road ban

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