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Richard Williams

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Senior reporter for the Shropshire Star based in Telford.

March 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Country house launches recruitment day to find new volunteers

Country house launches recruitment day to find new volunteers

Supporting image for story: Morrisons takes over Bridgnorth Co-op store

Morrisons takes over Bridgnorth Co-op store

March 6, 2023

Supporting image for story: Stuart returns home from 1,500-mile Ukraine odyssey - but without his bike

Stuart returns home from 1,500-mile Ukraine odyssey - but without his bike

March 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Shropshire tractor run returns

Shropshire tractor run returns

Supporting image for story: Repairs to Bridgnorth Cliff Railway just 'weeks away'

Repairs to Bridgnorth Cliff Railway just 'weeks away'

Supporting image for story: Lions to roar into action for hospice at this year's Bridgnorth Walk

Lions to roar into action for hospice at this year's Bridgnorth Walk

March 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: So close: Bridgnorth narrowly misses out on national award

So close: Bridgnorth narrowly misses out on national award

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway 'pioneer' who volunteered for almost 60 years dies suddenly

Severn Valley Railway 'pioneer' who volunteered for almost 60 years dies suddenly

February 28, 2023

Supporting image for story: Antiques centre creates bottle openers to support Bridgnorth's stricken cliff railway

Antiques centre creates bottle openers to support Bridgnorth's stricken cliff railway

Supporting image for story: Charity counting cost of minibus theft after damaged vehicle recovered

Charity counting cost of minibus theft after damaged vehicle recovered

Supporting image for story: New barber shop in Bridgnorth owned by man whose dad ran pharmacy in same town

New barber shop in Bridgnorth owned by man whose dad ran pharmacy in same town

Supporting image for story: Foodbank "bracing itself" for when energy bills rise in April

Foodbank "bracing itself" for when energy bills rise in April

Supporting image for story: Marathon hopeful seeks new backers - and a job - after sponsor M&Co announces closure

Marathon hopeful seeks new backers - and a job - after sponsor M&Co announces closure

February 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Expanding Bridgnorth shop moves above cellar where owner started out

Expanding Bridgnorth shop moves above cellar where owner started out

February 25, 2023

Supporting image for story: Listed Bridgnorth pub set to reopen after six-month refurbishment

Listed Bridgnorth pub set to reopen after six-month refurbishment

Supporting image for story: Former Pink Floyd guitar technician restores old rocker

Former Pink Floyd guitar technician restores old rocker

February 24, 2023

Supporting image for story: Trade of fruit and veg picks up at independent farm shop while supermarkets face shortages

Trade of fruit and veg picks up at independent farm shop while supermarkets face shortages

Supporting image for story: Funeral director's petition to teach children about grief reaches signature milestone

Funeral director's petition to teach children about grief reaches signature milestone

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Rugby Club to host Easter market featuring bouncy castles and live music

Bridgnorth Rugby Club to host Easter market featuring bouncy castles and live music

February 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man tells murder trial of moment masked men attacked him before he found brother shot dead

Man tells murder trial of moment masked men attacked him before he found brother shot dead

February 18, 2023

Supporting image for story: Poster campaign launched by Bridgnorth Cliff Railway staff in row over unsafe wall

Poster campaign launched by Bridgnorth Cliff Railway staff in row over unsafe wall

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Cliff Railway driver speaks of struggles over closure as wall saga continues

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway driver speaks of struggles over closure as wall saga continues

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth mayor plants tree in memory of The Queen

Bridgnorth mayor plants tree in memory of The Queen

February 17, 2023

Supporting image for story: Scrum half Gareth celebrates incredible 400 games at Bridgnorth Rugby Club

Scrum half Gareth celebrates incredible 400 games at Bridgnorth Rugby Club

Supporting image for story: Diesel locomotive to spring into action for first time in 20 years at SVR spring festival

Diesel locomotive to spring into action for first time in 20 years at SVR spring festival

Supporting image for story: Camera club takes a snapshot of a year in the life of Bridgnorth

Camera club takes a snapshot of a year in the life of Bridgnorth

February 14, 2023

Supporting image for story: Up to 18 jobs to go in compulsory redundancies at Severn Valley Railway

Up to 18 jobs to go in compulsory redundancies at Severn Valley Railway

February 12, 2023

Supporting image for story: Father hits out after 17-year-old son targeted by collection agency over gym membership

Father hits out after 17-year-old son targeted by collection agency over gym membership

February 10, 2023

Supporting image for story: Director of stricken Bridgnorth Cliff Railway says town council is 'wriggling out' of responsibility

Director of stricken Bridgnorth Cliff Railway says town council is 'wriggling out' of responsibility

February 9, 2023

Supporting image for story: Picture shows how stricken Bridgnorth Cliff Railway also ground to a halt 50 years ago

Picture shows how stricken Bridgnorth Cliff Railway also ground to a halt 50 years ago

February 7, 2023

Supporting image for story: Jobs at closed Co-op in Bridgnorth safe as new store to take over

Jobs at closed Co-op in Bridgnorth safe as new store to take over

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Cliff Railway boss fears closed attraction could go bankrupt

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway boss fears closed attraction could go bankrupt

February 3, 2023

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth coffee shop is closed by bailiffs

Bridgnorth coffee shop is closed by bailiffs

February 2, 2023

Supporting image for story: Woman thanks hospital that saved her life after serious fall on eve of husband's funeral

Woman thanks hospital that saved her life after serious fall on eve of husband's funeral