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Rory Smith

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Trainee news reporter based at the Shropshire Star's Ketley office in Telford.

Stories by Rory Smith

Early summer blooms bring back memories of David Austin

Early summer blooms bring back memories of David Austin

Today marks exactly six months since David Austin died, and although he is no longer there to tend to his world-renown flowers, David Austin Roses has welcomed its first summer flush since.

Attractions | Last updated: 14 hours ago

Vandals destroy orchard at Bridgnorth country park

Vandals destroy orchard at Bridgnorth country park

Crime | Last updated: Jun 14, 2019

Overweight passengers mean heavy going for Bridgnorth Cliff Railway

Overweight passengers mean heavy going for Bridgnorth Cliff Railway

Attractions | Last updated: Jun 12, 2019

Arrest after system flags up car stolen from Bridgnorth

Arrest after system flags up car stolen from Bridgnorth

Crime | Last updated: Jun 11, 2019

Sights and stunts galore as 60,000 visit Cosford Air Show

Sights and stunts galore as 60,000 visit Cosford Air Show

South Staffordshire | Last updated: Jun 10, 2019

RAF Cosford Air Show: Relive the thrilling highlights - PICTURES and VIDEO

RAF Cosford Air Show: Relive the thrilling highlights - PICTURES and VIDEO

Attractions | Last updated: Jun 9, 2019

Ouch! Cyclists a prickly subject in idyllic village

Ouch! Cyclists a prickly subject in idyllic village

News | Last updated: May 30, 2019

WATCH: Elton's Rocketman premiere car built by Bridgnorth firm

WATCH: Elton's Rocketman premiere car built by Bridgnorth firm

Entertainment | Last updated: May 24, 2019

'Gone but not forgotten': Wreath and plaque laid for Bridgnorth steps on anniversary of closure

'Gone but not forgotten': Wreath and plaque laid for Bridgnorth steps on anniversary of closure

News | Last updated: May 23, 2019

Carvers boss joins protest group against greenbelt development

Carvers boss joins protest group against greenbelt development

Wolverhampton | Last updated: May 22, 2019

Bridgnorth returns to normal after gas leak drama

Bridgnorth returns to normal after gas leak drama

News | Last updated: May 22, 2019

WATCH: Wheels turning on £1.5m restoration plan at historic Bridgnorth mill

WATCH: Wheels turning on £1.5m restoration plan at historic Bridgnorth mill

Latest videos | Last updated: May 22, 2019

High levels of child poverty revealed in West Midlands

High levels of child poverty revealed in West Midlands

Health | Last updated: May 18, 2019

Couple’s pet dog rescued after getting washed down the River Severn in Bridgnorth

Couple’s pet dog rescued after getting washed down the River Severn in Bridgnorth

Wednesfield | Last updated: May 17, 2019

Classic car fans invited to fun day

Classic car fans invited to fun day

Entertainment | Last updated: May 17, 2019

Enjoy fizz and plenty of family fun at back-to-back festivals

Enjoy fizz and plenty of family fun at back-to-back festivals

Staffordshire | Last updated: May 3, 2019

Police officers injured arresting county lines drug suspects

Police officers injured arresting county lines drug suspects

Wolverhampton | Last updated: May 2, 2019

Va-va-vroom! Fundraisers hit the road for Bike4Life event - PICTURES and VIDEO

Va-va-vroom! Fundraisers hit the road for Bike4Life event - PICTURES and VIDEO

News | Last updated: Apr 28, 2019

Hundreds sign petition to stop bus cutbacks in Bridgnorth

Hundreds sign petition to stop bus cutbacks in Bridgnorth

Transport | Last updated: Apr 25, 2019

Calls to ban cars from Bridgnorth's town centre in effort to tackle pollution

Calls to ban cars from Bridgnorth's town centre in effort to tackle pollution

Local Hubs | Last updated: Apr 19, 2019

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