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Richard Williams

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Senior reporter for the Shropshire Star based in Telford.

October 25, 2023

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

Supporting image for story: M54 at Telford reopens but trains cancelled as Storm Babet brings travel chaos

M54 at Telford reopens but trains cancelled as Storm Babet brings travel chaos

Supporting image for story: Crime falls across West Mercia policing region but knife offences are on the rise

Crime falls across West Mercia policing region but knife offences are on the rise

October 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Drama group on track for ghostly performances

Drama group on track for ghostly performances

Supporting image for story: Reunion planned at Bridgnorth's secondary school

Reunion planned at Bridgnorth's secondary school

October 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Rush star Geddy Lee to visit The Halls in Wolverhampton as part of new book tour

Rush star Geddy Lee to visit The Halls in Wolverhampton as part of new book tour

Supporting image for story: Adult reading group launches in Bridgnorth

Adult reading group launches in Bridgnorth

October 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'Magic moment': Photographer captures stunning rainbow and cloud formation outside Bridgnorth

'Magic moment': Photographer captures stunning rainbow and cloud formation outside Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth singer has 'No Regrets' after Edith Piaf performance raised £2,000 for hospice

Bridgnorth singer has 'No Regrets' after Edith Piaf performance raised £2,000 for hospice

Supporting image for story: 'Raw sewage' stench in River Severn leaves Bridgnorth anglers holding their nose

'Raw sewage' stench in River Severn leaves Bridgnorth anglers holding their nose

October 16, 2023

Supporting image for story: Crash closes A454 near Bridgnorth

Crash closes A454 near Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Auction of Scotty's animal sanctuary equipment is brought forward

Auction of Scotty's animal sanctuary equipment is brought forward

Supporting image for story: 'We are a tourist town so we like it to look nice' – Mayor criticises council over state of historic Bridgnorth

'We are a tourist town so we like it to look nice' – Mayor criticises council over state of historic Bridgnorth

October 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: New wedding venue that opened last summer makes awards finals

New wedding venue that opened last summer makes awards finals

Supporting image for story: Update on long-running Bridgnorth Cliff Railway repairs to be given at town meeting

Update on long-running Bridgnorth Cliff Railway repairs to be given at town meeting

October 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Disabled Bridgnorth pensioner accuses council of stealing her parking space outside her home

Disabled Bridgnorth pensioner accuses council of stealing her parking space outside her home

Supporting image for story: Stallholders needed for Christmas

Stallholders needed for Christmas

October 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth streets to close for resurfacing

Bridgnorth streets to close for resurfacing

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's Olympic roots explored in Jay Blades' TV series

Shropshire's Olympic roots explored in Jay Blades' TV series

October 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: More delays hamper Cliff Railway repairs

More delays hamper Cliff Railway repairs

Supporting image for story: Much Wenlock to remember when Hollywood came to town

Much Wenlock to remember when Hollywood came to town

October 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: 800 steps to tackle as Bridgnorth walkers boost charity funds

800 steps to tackle as Bridgnorth walkers boost charity funds

Supporting image for story: Seven-year-old Hollie-Ann crops long locks for children's charity

Seven-year-old Hollie-Ann crops long locks for children's charity

October 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Venue gives bride, 23, her 'dream wedding' for free after cancer returns for third time

Venue gives bride, 23, her 'dream wedding' for free after cancer returns for third time

October 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Watch: Shropshire teenage singing sensation surprises shoppers with album launch

Watch: Shropshire teenage singing sensation surprises shoppers with album launch

Supporting image for story: Former Claverley lover of ex-king of Spain thrown has case thrown out

Former Claverley lover of ex-king of Spain thrown has case thrown out

Supporting image for story: History lectures begin in Bridgnorth

History lectures begin in Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Annual Bridgnorth men's health screening finds more than 85 per cent have high cholesterol

Annual Bridgnorth men's health screening finds more than 85 per cent have high cholesterol

October 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: 'One-eyed Jack' still going strong at Shropshire Donkey Rescue 15 years after rescue

'One-eyed Jack' still going strong at Shropshire Donkey Rescue 15 years after rescue

Supporting image for story: TV's Salvage Hunters drop in on Bridgnorth antiques expert - but he misses broadcast

TV's Salvage Hunters drop in on Bridgnorth antiques expert - but he misses broadcast

October 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth barber shows she is a cut above after taking on poorly rival's clients

Bridgnorth barber shows she is a cut above after taking on poorly rival's clients

Supporting image for story: Grandmother awaits transplant after optician spots rare eye condition

Grandmother awaits transplant after optician spots rare eye condition

Supporting image for story: Refurbished village hall to come 'alive' with tango night

Refurbished village hall to come 'alive' with tango night

Supporting image for story: Villagers 'over the moon' as PM scraps HS2 northern leg

Villagers 'over the moon' as PM scraps HS2 northern leg

Supporting image for story: Art exhibition to raise money for Macmillan

Art exhibition to raise money for Macmillan

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth eco store offers shopping collection service

Bridgnorth eco store offers shopping collection service

October 4, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth school celebrates another 'Good' Ofsted rating

Bridgnorth school celebrates another 'Good' Ofsted rating

September 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Scotty's Donkeys equipment set to be sold off at auction after emotional goodbye for once popular attraction

Scotty's Donkeys equipment set to be sold off at auction after emotional goodbye for once popular attraction

September 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway partners with Network Rail

Severn Valley Railway partners with Network Rail

September 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: Gardening guru to drop into society meeting in Bridgnorth for talk

Gardening guru to drop into society meeting in Bridgnorth for talk

Supporting image for story: Landlord takes on McDonald's at their own game with burgers after taking over Bridgnorth pub

Landlord takes on McDonald's at their own game with burgers after taking over Bridgnorth pub

September 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth pub landlord hopes to take on insurers over Covid claim - and needs customers' help

Bridgnorth pub landlord hopes to take on insurers over Covid claim - and needs customers' help

September 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Art Trail comes to an end

Bridgnorth Art Trail comes to an end

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