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Richard Williams

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Senior reporter for the Shropshire Star based in Telford.

October 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Cliff Railway to close for maintenance – here is when and why

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway to close for maintenance – here is when and why

Supporting image for story: Iconic folk rockers Fairport Convention to return to Bridgnorth

Iconic folk rockers Fairport Convention to return to Bridgnorth

October 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Just because you haven’t seen a ghost, does not mean a ghost has never seen you' Bridgnorth historian explores Shropshire town's spooky past in new book

'Just because you haven’t seen a ghost, does not mean a ghost has never seen you' Bridgnorth historian explores Shropshire town's spooky past in new book

October 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth motorists warned to expect delays as 10k returns to town - here's all you need to know

Bridgnorth motorists warned to expect delays as 10k returns to town - here's all you need to know

Supporting image for story: 'Eyesore' Bridgnorth pub finally to be demolished after ten years standing derelict

'Eyesore' Bridgnorth pub finally to be demolished after ten years standing derelict

October 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Take a look inside Telford's newly refurbished McDonald's offering 'convenience of the future'

Take a look inside Telford's newly refurbished McDonald's offering 'convenience of the future'

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth curry house proves it is hot stuff by winning Best Restaurant at prestigious awards

Bridgnorth curry house proves it is hot stuff by winning Best Restaurant at prestigious awards

October 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Thousands set to be raised after Bridgnorth walkers get their steps in

Thousands set to be raised after Bridgnorth walkers get their steps in

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth 10k set to field its largest number of runners yet

Bridgnorth 10k set to field its largest number of runners yet

October 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'It is a dream come true' – Meet the former Shropshire estate agent having a laugh with menopause

'It is a dream come true' – Meet the former Shropshire estate agent having a laugh with menopause

October 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Woman who has beat breast cancer four times celebrates milestone birthday

Woman who has beat breast cancer four times celebrates milestone birthday

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth bridal designer 'thrilled' to make the finals of wedding awards

Bridgnorth bridal designer 'thrilled' to make the finals of wedding awards

October 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Professor hopes to kick up a stink at Bridgnorth talk

Professor hopes to kick up a stink at Bridgnorth talk

October 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth 10k joins forces with Severn Hospice

Bridgnorth 10k joins forces with Severn Hospice

Supporting image for story: Van seized in Highley as police clampdown on illegal parking

Van seized in Highley as police clampdown on illegal parking

Supporting image for story: 'They’re creepy and they’re kooky' Watch as cast prepare to bring the Addams Family to Bridgnorth theatre

'They’re creepy and they’re kooky' Watch as cast prepare to bring the Addams Family to Bridgnorth theatre

Supporting image for story: Volunteers muck in to clear up streets ahead of town's annual 10K

Volunteers muck in to clear up streets ahead of town's annual 10K

October 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Police: Predatory doctor may have sexually assaulted women in Wolverhampton and Telford

Police: Predatory doctor may have sexually assaulted women in Wolverhampton and Telford

October 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Early hours 'drink drive' arrest made after pedestrian killed by West Brom stadium

Early hours 'drink drive' arrest made after pedestrian killed by West Brom stadium

October 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: Restaurant near Bridgnorth celebrates after its fine dining menu is recognised by the AA

Watch: Restaurant near Bridgnorth celebrates after its fine dining menu is recognised by the AA

October 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Council responds to £500 rubbish fine threat on 'particularly challenging' street in Bridgnorth

Council responds to £500 rubbish fine threat on 'particularly challenging' street in Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Council contractors unearth ancient cobbles in Bridgnorth during resurfacing work

Council contractors unearth ancient cobbles in Bridgnorth during resurfacing work

October 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Residents angry at threat of £500 fine for putting rubbish out night before collection

Residents angry at threat of £500 fine for putting rubbish out night before collection

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway visitors asked to dig deep in memory of driver lost to 'cruel illness'

Severn Valley Railway visitors asked to dig deep in memory of driver lost to 'cruel illness'

Supporting image for story: Hugely successful Christmas tractor run to make a return

Hugely successful Christmas tractor run to make a return

October 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I'm in a wheelchair and about to be homeless - but the council won't rehouse us until we're on the street'

'I'm in a wheelchair and about to be homeless - but the council won't rehouse us until we're on the street'

October 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Cheers for Bridgnorth care home residents as they open their own cocktail bar named after one of their own

Cheers for Bridgnorth care home residents as they open their own cocktail bar named after one of their own

Supporting image for story: When construction of Shropshire town's first McDonald's could get underway

When construction of Shropshire town's first McDonald's could get underway

Supporting image for story: Fury as Shropshire Council sends wood from iconic tree earmarked for carving to the chipper

Fury as Shropshire Council sends wood from iconic tree earmarked for carving to the chipper

September 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Watch: New diner aimed at bike and car lovers opens near Bridgnorth after closure of legendary cafe

Watch: New diner aimed at bike and car lovers opens near Bridgnorth after closure of legendary cafe

September 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Photographer launches calendar plan to help restore town's historic church

Photographer launches calendar plan to help restore town's historic church

Supporting image for story: Women to put their best foot forward as club introduces women's walking football to town

Women to put their best foot forward as club introduces women's walking football to town

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth folk urged to get their steps in as annual event returns

Bridgnorth folk urged to get their steps in as annual event returns

Supporting image for story: Is this the biggest sofa in Shropshire?

Is this the biggest sofa in Shropshire?

September 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Bike4Life raises a 'record' amount for air ambulance after thousands take part

Bike4Life raises a 'record' amount for air ambulance after thousands take part

September 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: New time trial challenges announced for Shropshire town's 10k as it celebrates tenth anniversary

New time trial challenges announced for Shropshire town's 10k as it celebrates tenth anniversary

Supporting image for story: 'Our town's food bank in Shropshire needed donations to keep up vital work - and the community answered the call'

'Our town's food bank in Shropshire needed donations to keep up vital work - and the community answered the call'

Supporting image for story: Number of tattoo removal searches revealed - people West Midlands and Staffordshire most regretful

Number of tattoo removal searches revealed - people West Midlands and Staffordshire most regretful

September 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Meet the UK's youngest qualified funeral director who works in Much Wenlock

Meet the UK's youngest qualified funeral director who works in Much Wenlock

September 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth church art event 'the most fantastic, successful ever'

Bridgnorth church art event 'the most fantastic, successful ever'

September 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Downed tree causes power cuts in Bridgnorth

Downed tree causes power cuts in Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton man who abused young girl in 1998 is told to pay £100 and do rehabilitation activity

Wolverhampton man who abused young girl in 1998 is told to pay £100 and do rehabilitation activity

September 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Hunt for Telford capybara 'paused' as runaway rodent continues to evade attempts to recapture her

Hunt for Telford capybara 'paused' as runaway rodent continues to evade attempts to recapture her

Supporting image for story: Police appeal following hare coursing in village

Police appeal following hare coursing in village

September 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shropshire snapper captures rare supermoon as it dominates county's skyline

Shropshire snapper captures rare supermoon as it dominates county's skyline

Supporting image for story: Watch: Shocking footage shows dairy cows at Shropshire farm being punched, kicked and dragged

Watch: Shocking footage shows dairy cows at Shropshire farm being punched, kicked and dragged

September 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Oh Deere!' Shropshire villagers seek tractor driver who caused 'extensive damage' to ancient stone barn

'Oh Deere!' Shropshire villagers seek tractor driver who caused 'extensive damage' to ancient stone barn

Supporting image for story: Football club launches shirt appeal for African children

Football club launches shirt appeal for African children

September 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Traffic order ahead of men's health testing event

Traffic order ahead of men's health testing event

September 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway handed £88,000 court bill after painter's 13ft fall

Severn Valley Railway handed £88,000 court bill after painter's 13ft fall

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