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Rory Smith

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Senior reporter based at the Shropshire Star's head office in Ketley, Telford.

August 7, 2021

Supporting image for story: Motorcyclist travelling at 'normal speed' when injured in head-on crash, trial hears

Motorcyclist travelling at 'normal speed' when injured in head-on crash, trial hears

August 6, 2021

Supporting image for story: Dame Julie Walters to voice new service at Severn Valley Railway

Dame Julie Walters to voice new service at Severn Valley Railway

Supporting image for story: Driver 'thought biker was speeding' in head-on A41 crash

Driver 'thought biker was speeding' in head-on A41 crash

July 26, 2021

Supporting image for story: Green fingered Mike brings Canaries home

Green fingered Mike brings Canaries home

July 23, 2021

Supporting image for story: Development near Bridgnorth 'wouldn't justify GP surgery'

Development near Bridgnorth 'wouldn't justify GP surgery'

July 16, 2021

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Cliff Railway operator to consult staff over face masks

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway operator to consult staff over face masks

July 15, 2021

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway prepares to open Christmas service bookings

Severn Valley Railway prepares to open Christmas service bookings

Supporting image for story: Delivery van full of washing machines destroyed in blaze near Bridgnorth

Delivery van full of washing machines destroyed in blaze near Bridgnorth

July 11, 2021

Supporting image for story: Urgent appeal to find missing Cannock woman

Urgent appeal to find missing Cannock woman

July 2, 2021

Supporting image for story: Man seriously injured as car crashes 15 metres down Bridgnorth embankment

Man seriously injured as car crashes 15 metres down Bridgnorth embankment

June 23, 2021

Supporting image for story: 'Frightening' crash shows Bridgnorth needs more speed calming measures, councillor says

'Frightening' crash shows Bridgnorth needs more speed calming measures, councillor says

June 22, 2021

Supporting image for story: Vehicle smashes through wall as Bridgnorth streets 'treated like race track'

Vehicle smashes through wall as Bridgnorth streets 'treated like race track'

June 21, 2021

Supporting image for story: No sign of Sheila slowing down as 76-year-old helps the elderly to stay active

No sign of Sheila slowing down as 76-year-old helps the elderly to stay active

June 17, 2021

Supporting image for story: Floristry business blooms despite challenge of Covid

Floristry business blooms despite challenge of Covid

May 27, 2021

Supporting image for story: Albrighton school prepares for new year after £500,000 investment

Albrighton school prepares for new year after £500,000 investment

Supporting image for story: Antiques centre sees surge in home pub items

Antiques centre sees surge in home pub items

May 24, 2021

Supporting image for story: Shifnal dog groomer beats cancer to cater for canine customers in Staffordshire

Shifnal dog groomer beats cancer to cater for canine customers in Staffordshire

May 21, 2021

Supporting image for story: Crash closes A442 near Bridgnorth

Crash closes A442 near Bridgnorth

May 19, 2021

Supporting image for story: Appeal launched to improve 'challenging' conditions at Severn Valley Railway

Appeal launched to improve 'challenging' conditions at Severn Valley Railway

May 17, 2021

Supporting image for story: Charity round-the-Wrekin ride takes place for real and virtually

Charity round-the-Wrekin ride takes place for real and virtually

May 14, 2021

Supporting image for story: 'Utter disgrace': Ex-councillor fumes over plans for care home on Bridgnorth car park site

'Utter disgrace': Ex-councillor fumes over plans for care home on Bridgnorth car park site

May 11, 2021

Supporting image for story: Hundreds of spaces to go as care home plan lodged for Bridgnorth car park

Hundreds of spaces to go as care home plan lodged for Bridgnorth car park

May 7, 2021

Supporting image for story: Shropshire pet owners sought for university study on reliving dog arthritis

Shropshire pet owners sought for university study on reliving dog arthritis

Supporting image for story: Fresh fears for future of 'vital' Bridgnorth car park after seven-figure deal

Fresh fears for future of 'vital' Bridgnorth car park after seven-figure deal

Supporting image for story: Echoes of the past in debut book from Bridgnorth author

Echoes of the past in debut book from Bridgnorth author

May 6, 2021

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth car park vandals cover ticket machines with paint and fill coin slots with wood

Bridgnorth car park vandals cover ticket machines with paint and fill coin slots with wood

May 5, 2021

Supporting image for story: Brave Tilly wins trip of a lifetime on Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

Brave Tilly wins trip of a lifetime on Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

May 1, 2021

Supporting image for story: Shropshire/Staffordshire foster agency highlights pressures of pandemic and urges potential parents to come forward

Shropshire/Staffordshire foster agency highlights pressures of pandemic and urges potential parents to come forward

April 30, 2021

Supporting image for story: Start date for multi-million pound Shifnal town centre improvements

Start date for multi-million pound Shifnal town centre improvements

April 28, 2021

Supporting image for story: Passenger cut free from wreckage after car flips 'number of times' near Bridgnorth

Passenger cut free from wreckage after car flips 'number of times' near Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: More needs to be done to protect Bridgnorth from 'traumatic' flooding, says outgoing mayor

More needs to be done to protect Bridgnorth from 'traumatic' flooding, says outgoing mayor

April 24, 2021

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Ambulance Service crew member dies after object strikes windscreen

West Midlands Ambulance Service crew member dies after object strikes windscreen

April 22, 2021

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Ambulance Service welcomes new electric vehicles

West Midlands Ambulance Service welcomes new electric vehicles

April 20, 2021

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Cliff Railway hitting the heights again after six-month closure

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway hitting the heights again after six-month closure

April 14, 2021

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth 'safe and open for business' as traders look to end lockdown woes

Bridgnorth 'safe and open for business' as traders look to end lockdown woes

April 13, 2021

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth Cliff Railway prepares to reopen

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway prepares to reopen

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway launching network of livestream cameras

Severn Valley Railway launching network of livestream cameras

April 9, 2021

Supporting image for story: Severn Trent investigating water supply issues in Bridgnorth

Severn Trent investigating water supply issues in Bridgnorth

April 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: Calls for dog warden as poo piles up in Bridgnorth

Calls for dog warden as poo piles up in Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth multi-storey car park plan a ‘misuse’ of funds

Bridgnorth multi-storey car park plan a ‘misuse’ of funds

March 27, 2021

Supporting image for story: Pensioner died after tripping on mat on way to Covid jab

Pensioner died after tripping on mat on way to Covid jab

March 26, 2021

Supporting image for story: Telford 'murder' victim named as Mollie Taylor as suspects bailed

Telford 'murder' victim named as Mollie Taylor as suspects bailed

Supporting image for story: Appeal for CCTV after 16-year-old followed home by group of men in Bridgnorth

Appeal for CCTV after 16-year-old followed home by group of men in Bridgnorth

March 25, 2021

Supporting image for story: Planning application will restrict HGVs using country lane on Shropshire/Staffordshire border, says developer

Planning application will restrict HGVs using country lane on Shropshire/Staffordshire border, says developer

March 24, 2021

Supporting image for story: Residents of narrow country lane on Shropshire/ Staffordshire border claim HGVs make life a 'misery'

Residents of narrow country lane on Shropshire/ Staffordshire border claim HGVs make life a 'misery'

March 22, 2021

Supporting image for story: Big Bridgnorth clean-up to get town ready for business

Big Bridgnorth clean-up to get town ready for business

Supporting image for story: 'Pipe down': Shifnal residents hit back at Black Country councils pushing to develop Shropshire's green belt

'Pipe down': Shifnal residents hit back at Black Country councils pushing to develop Shropshire's green belt

March 18, 2021

Supporting image for story: Fire crews called out after van breaks down near Bridgnorth

Fire crews called out after van breaks down near Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: 'We're staying': Thorntons franchise in Bridgnorth will remain open

'We're staying': Thorntons franchise in Bridgnorth will remain open

March 16, 2021

Supporting image for story: World famous Jaguar E-Types take to Bridgnorth to mark special 60th anniversary

World famous Jaguar E-Types take to Bridgnorth to mark special 60th anniversary