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Richard Williams

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Senior reporter for the Shropshire Star based in Telford.

November 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth youth centre faces 'uncertain future' as it celebrates 30 years

Bridgnorth youth centre faces 'uncertain future' as it celebrates 30 years

November 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Cat rescued after spending three days on Bridgnorth roof

Cat rescued after spending three days on Bridgnorth roof

November 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Cliff Railway boss reveals list of challenges still to overcome before reopening

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway boss reveals list of challenges still to overcome before reopening

November 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Tickets for RAF Cosford Air Show 2024 to go on sale tomorrow morning

Tickets for RAF Cosford Air Show 2024 to go on sale tomorrow morning

Supporting image for story: The Police tribute act's Bridgnorth gig cancelled after 'Sting' rushed to hospital

The Police tribute act's Bridgnorth gig cancelled after 'Sting' rushed to hospital

Supporting image for story: Villagers told to drive 20 miles to get home after roadworks a mile away block road

Villagers told to drive 20 miles to get home after roadworks a mile away block road

November 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Surgery remains closed after storm as new medical practice opening draws near

Surgery remains closed after storm as new medical practice opening draws near

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth wedding venue named region's best one year after opening

Bridgnorth wedding venue named region's best one year after opening

Supporting image for story: Council holding crunch public meeting over £750,000 Bridgnorth Cliff Railway repair bill

Council holding crunch public meeting over £750,000 Bridgnorth Cliff Railway repair bill

November 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Watch UK's best curry chef prepare one of his restaurant's most popular dishes

Watch UK's best curry chef prepare one of his restaurant's most popular dishes

Supporting image for story: Mascot is 'honoured' to be turning on Bridgnorth's Christmas Lights

Mascot is 'honoured' to be turning on Bridgnorth's Christmas Lights

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth traders get ready for late-night shopping events in run-up to Christmas

Bridgnorth traders get ready for late-night shopping events in run-up to Christmas

November 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Hundreds gather in Bridgnorth to remember the fallen

Hundreds gather in Bridgnorth to remember the fallen

November 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: As the region remembers the fallen, why one village remains 'thankful' this weekend

As the region remembers the fallen, why one village remains 'thankful' this weekend

November 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth town centre gridlock caused by temporary lights failure

Bridgnorth town centre gridlock caused by temporary lights failure

Supporting image for story: Rush singer Geddy Lee: 'I wasn't the nerd I thought I was'

Rush singer Geddy Lee: 'I wasn't the nerd I thought I was'

Supporting image for story: 'Legendary' folk rockers Fairport Convention set to play Bridgnorth

'Legendary' folk rockers Fairport Convention set to play Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: World War II secrets explored at society meeting

World War II secrets explored at society meeting

November 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth pub named again as among the UK's best places to spend a penny

Bridgnorth pub named again as among the UK's best places to spend a penny

November 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Owner of Bridgnorth Cliff Railway wants 'financial certainty' with attraction finally set to reopen

Owner of Bridgnorth Cliff Railway wants 'financial certainty' with attraction finally set to reopen

November 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Town council facing a £500,000 shortfall after Bridgnorth Cliff Railway repairs

Town council facing a £500,000 shortfall after Bridgnorth Cliff Railway repairs

Supporting image for story: Cafe owner says Bridgnorth Cliff Railway cafe closure has nearly ended his business

Cafe owner says Bridgnorth Cliff Railway cafe closure has nearly ended his business

Supporting image for story: Shropshire artist has his animal creations displayed in Kenyan safari lodge

Shropshire artist has his animal creations displayed in Kenyan safari lodge

November 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Garage broken into in Claverley before power tools stolen

Garage broken into in Claverley before power tools stolen

Supporting image for story: Picture of railway station gets commended in Landscape Photographer of the Year 2023

Picture of railway station gets commended in Landscape Photographer of the Year 2023

Supporting image for story: Shropshire artist named an official record-breaker after Lenny Henry sitting

Shropshire artist named an official record-breaker after Lenny Henry sitting

Supporting image for story: Jigsaw lovers invited to join café competition

Jigsaw lovers invited to join café competition

November 1, 2023

Supporting image for story: Driver going 'all over the place' as he moved vehicle from car park to avoid fine is banned

Driver going 'all over the place' as he moved vehicle from car park to avoid fine is banned

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth music hopeful set to release her second single

Bridgnorth music hopeful set to release her second single

October 31, 2023

Supporting image for story: Drone pilot documents historic Bridgnorth tree's last days before felling

Drone pilot documents historic Bridgnorth tree's last days before felling

Supporting image for story: Artist in record breaking attempt to paint Lenny Henry

Artist in record breaking attempt to paint Lenny Henry

Supporting image for story: Halloween healing brings the crowds to Bridgnorth

Halloween healing brings the crowds to Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Aston Martin rebuilt in Bridgnorth to go on display at motor museum

Aston Martin rebuilt in Bridgnorth to go on display at motor museum

Supporting image for story: Rugby club says farewell to its old clubhouse as delays hamper new facilities

Rugby club says farewell to its old clubhouse as delays hamper new facilities

October 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: A454 near Bridgnorth reopens following crash

A454 near Bridgnorth reopens following crash

Supporting image for story: Factory's former football team reunited 21 years after disbanding as scores attend

Factory's former football team reunited 21 years after disbanding as scores attend

October 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: It stinks! Bridgnorth's unlucky Cliff Railway is now struck by leaky sewer

It stinks! Bridgnorth's unlucky Cliff Railway is now struck by leaky sewer

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth art event launch 'lights touch paper' for future success

Bridgnorth art event launch 'lights touch paper' for future success

Supporting image for story: Chester Zoo reveals its plans for Christmas

Chester Zoo reveals its plans for Christmas

October 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: College deal could see sixth form saved in Bridgnorth

College deal could see sixth form saved in Bridgnorth

October 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Hollywood film crew and former Aston Martin owner's son celebrate supercar's success in Bridgnorth

Hollywood film crew and former Aston Martin owner's son celebrate supercar's success in Bridgnorth

October 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Gross failure' led to 'preventable' death of newborn baby girl at hospital, coroner rules

'Gross failure' led to 'preventable' death of newborn baby girl at hospital, coroner rules

Supporting image for story: She's just a devil woman... antiques centre reveals devilish new statue just in time for Halloween

She's just a devil woman... antiques centre reveals devilish new statue just in time for Halloween

Supporting image for story: School celebrates Ofsted turnaround from Inadequate to Good in little over a year

School celebrates Ofsted turnaround from Inadequate to Good in little over a year

October 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth couple flooded 26 times in seven years after new homes built on their street

Bridgnorth couple flooded 26 times in seven years after new homes built on their street

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth garden centre to reopen popular skating rink

Bridgnorth garden centre to reopen popular skating rink

Supporting image for story: Iconic Bridgnorth tree that has stood proudly for a century to be felled by council

Iconic Bridgnorth tree that has stood proudly for a century to be felled by council

October 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Crowd braves the rain to support auction of Scotty's Donkeys' remaining equipment

Crowd braves the rain to support auction of Scotty's Donkeys' remaining equipment

October 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth curry chef 'thrilled' to be named UK's best

Bridgnorth curry chef 'thrilled' to be named UK's best

October 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Shifnal stables hit by 'tsunami of water' during Storm Babet

Shifnal stables hit by 'tsunami of water' during Storm Babet

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