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Richard Williams

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Senior reporter for the Shropshire Star based in Telford.

July 21, 2023

Supporting image for story: New Rotary president gets belated chains of office

New Rotary president gets belated chains of office

July 20, 2023

Supporting image for story: Jailed: 'Easter Bunny' thief who stole lorry containing 200,000 Creme Eggs is locked up

Jailed: 'Easter Bunny' thief who stole lorry containing 200,000 Creme Eggs is locked up

Supporting image for story: Cliff Railway gets a spruce up but delay into reopening continues

Cliff Railway gets a spruce up but delay into reopening continues

Supporting image for story: SVR's 'crucial' survival fund edges up but 'thousands more' needed amid escalating costs and lower revenue

SVR's 'crucial' survival fund edges up but 'thousands more' needed amid escalating costs and lower revenue

July 19, 2023

Supporting image for story: Motorway lane closure to stay in place until weekend

Motorway lane closure to stay in place until weekend

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth's own Lionesses prepare to enter the junior league

Bridgnorth's own Lionesses prepare to enter the junior league

July 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: How a robbery at knifepoint in a Co-op turned one Highley woman into a community champion

How a robbery at knifepoint in a Co-op turned one Highley woman into a community champion

July 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Nick crosses the finish line on his 400th marathon

Nick crosses the finish line on his 400th marathon

Supporting image for story: Fundraiser for horticulturalists

Fundraiser for horticulturalists

Supporting image for story: Case against Shropshire businessman accused of killing 92-year-old Bridgnorth woman collapses

Case against Shropshire businessman accused of killing 92-year-old Bridgnorth woman collapses

Supporting image for story: Man badly injured when two-ton machine fell on top of him thanks crew that saved his life

Man badly injured when two-ton machine fell on top of him thanks crew that saved his life

July 15, 2023

Supporting image for story: Famous paintings including Mona Lisa recreated by children at nursery school

Famous paintings including Mona Lisa recreated by children at nursery school

July 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mum of five left in the dark for nearly 24 hours as not-so-smart meter network fails

Mum of five left in the dark for nearly 24 hours as not-so-smart meter network fails

Supporting image for story: Parish council says Shropshire's housing plan will 'be seriously destructive'

Parish council says Shropshire's housing plan will 'be seriously destructive'

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth proves its bloomin' marvellous again

Bridgnorth proves its bloomin' marvellous again

July 13, 2023

Supporting image for story: Much Wenlock man to stand trial for historical sex abuse

Much Wenlock man to stand trial for historical sex abuse

July 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Mum's the word as mothers take to the pitch to show junior football team how it's done

Mum's the word as mothers take to the pitch to show junior football team how it's done

July 11, 2023

Supporting image for story: Am dram's manhunt hailed a success

Am dram's manhunt hailed a success

July 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Entries increased as Bridgnorth 10K makes its return

Entries increased as Bridgnorth 10K makes its return

Supporting image for story: Van hits telegraph pole on Shropshire village road

Van hits telegraph pole on Shropshire village road

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth duo return home after epic John o' Groats to Lands End charity challenge

Bridgnorth duo return home after epic John o' Groats to Lands End charity challenge

Supporting image for story: Under threat fete village hailed a success

Under threat fete village hailed a success

Supporting image for story: Water company apologises after leak affects Bridgnorth supplies

Water company apologises after leak affects Bridgnorth supplies

July 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth residents lovin' it as town's first McDonald's gets the green light

Bridgnorth residents lovin' it as town's first McDonald's gets the green light

Supporting image for story: Thief jailed for burglary spree committed after Christmas Day prison escape

Thief jailed for burglary spree committed after Christmas Day prison escape

July 8, 2023

Supporting image for story: Dad accuses police of inaction after horrific video emerges on social media of boy, 13, being kicked in the face

Dad accuses police of inaction after horrific video emerges on social media of boy, 13, being kicked in the face

Supporting image for story: River Severn angler is given rude awakening by 'black cat the size of a Labrador'

River Severn angler is given rude awakening by 'black cat the size of a Labrador'

Supporting image for story: Teenager taking copy of Bridgnorth Journal newspaper everywhere as he tours Europe

Teenager taking copy of Bridgnorth Journal newspaper everywhere as he tours Europe

July 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Hairdresser of 37 years hands over shop to former apprentice

Hairdresser of 37 years hands over shop to former apprentice

Supporting image for story: Music and arts festival to return 'in style' after last year's scaled-down event

Music and arts festival to return 'in style' after last year's scaled-down event

July 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Uninsured and unlicensed driver gets car seized

Uninsured and unlicensed driver gets car seized

July 5, 2023

Supporting image for story: Choir enlists some sax appeal for summer concert

Choir enlists some sax appeal for summer concert

Supporting image for story: Brothers behind Bridgnorth school uniform shop call it a day - but business remains open

Brothers behind Bridgnorth school uniform shop call it a day - but business remains open

Supporting image for story: Much Wenlock Games celebrate 100 years after first Olympic success

Much Wenlock Games celebrate 100 years after first Olympic success

June 30, 2023

Supporting image for story: Men needed for My Fair Lady

Men needed for My Fair Lady

June 29, 2023

Supporting image for story: Patio set oddity made from olive oil barrels goes on sale

Patio set oddity made from olive oil barrels goes on sale

Supporting image for story: Three decades of friendship celebrated by Bridgnorth and two European twin towns

Three decades of friendship celebrated by Bridgnorth and two European twin towns

June 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Childminder finally gets council to fix uneven pavement six years after boy breaks nose

Childminder finally gets council to fix uneven pavement six years after boy breaks nose

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Cliff railway owner 'yet to sign for wall repair work as costs rise'

Bridgnorth Cliff railway owner 'yet to sign for wall repair work as costs rise'

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth best friends take on John o' Groats to Land's End challenge

Bridgnorth best friends take on John o' Groats to Land's End challenge

June 27, 2023

Supporting image for story: Shoe giant comes to Bridgnorth with new shop set to open within weeks

Shoe giant comes to Bridgnorth with new shop set to open within weeks

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth fundraiser running 52 marathons in 12 months

Bridgnorth fundraiser running 52 marathons in 12 months

June 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Newly installed speed limit sign removed to make way for Shifnal fun fair

Newly installed speed limit sign removed to make way for Shifnal fun fair

June 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Country music festival to return to Shropshire for its 10th year

Country music festival to return to Shropshire for its 10th year

June 23, 2023

Supporting image for story: Orchestra hopes to hit all the right notes for summer concert

Orchestra hopes to hit all the right notes for summer concert

Supporting image for story: Annual fete is saved but more volunteers needed

Annual fete is saved but more volunteers needed

June 22, 2023

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

Bridgnorth school celebrates its 'Good' Ofsted rating

Supporting image for story: Midlands towns make list of top destinations for independent restaurants

Midlands towns make list of top destinations for independent restaurants

Supporting image for story: Villagers 'extremely disappointed' as planning permission granted for HS2 lorry route

Villagers 'extremely disappointed' as planning permission granted for HS2 lorry route

Supporting image for story: Record number of schoolchildren receive crucial safety lessons

Record number of schoolchildren receive crucial safety lessons

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