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Rory Smith

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

March 16, 2021

Supporting image for story: Grieving daughter in plea to follow Covid guidelines after father dies

Grieving daughter in plea to follow Covid guidelines after father dies

March 10, 2021

Supporting image for story: Police search for missing Nottinghamshire woman with Bridgnorth links

Police search for missing Nottinghamshire woman with Bridgnorth links

March 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: Stalwart country park volunteer celebrates diamond wedding anniversary

Stalwart country park volunteer celebrates diamond wedding anniversary

March 6, 2021

Supporting image for story: Driver jailed over hit and run death after drug deal car chase

Driver jailed over hit and run death after drug deal car chase

March 5, 2021

Supporting image for story: Two arrested after gun found during Cannock police raid

Two arrested after gun found during Cannock police raid

Supporting image for story: Shotgun stolen from farmer's truck on Shropshire/Staffordshire border

Shotgun stolen from farmer's truck on Shropshire/Staffordshire border

March 1, 2021

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth to be focal point of government-funded research project into rural communities

Bridgnorth to be focal point of government-funded research project into rural communities

February 24, 2021

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway postpones reopening following lockdown roadmap announcement

Severn Valley Railway postpones reopening following lockdown roadmap announcement

Supporting image for story: Calls for action on busy main road before risk of further ‘deterioration’

Calls for action on busy main road before risk of further ‘deterioration’

February 19, 2021

Supporting image for story: David Austin Roses scraps state-of -the-art breeding facility plan after public outcry

David Austin Roses scraps state-of -the-art breeding facility plan after public outcry

February 18, 2021

Supporting image for story: Star steam locomotive named for upcoming Severn Valley Railway event

Star steam locomotive named for upcoming Severn Valley Railway event

February 17, 2021

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth duo get down and dirty cleaning signs on Valentine's Day

Bridgnorth duo get down and dirty cleaning signs on Valentine's Day

February 16, 2021

Supporting image for story: Stolen wooden eel to be returned home after being found 100 miles away

Stolen wooden eel to be returned home after being found 100 miles away

February 12, 2021

Supporting image for story: Train forced to make emergency stop by trespassers on bridge

Train forced to make emergency stop by trespassers on bridge

February 11, 2021

Supporting image for story: Parish council opposes 1,050-home garden village near Bridgnorth

Parish council opposes 1,050-home garden village near Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Plea for an end to HGVs nuisance

Plea for an end to HGVs nuisance

February 10, 2021

Supporting image for story: 100/1 Grand National-winning jockey from Bridgnorth died after taking drugs, inquest hears

100/1 Grand National-winning jockey from Bridgnorth died after taking drugs, inquest hears

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway prepares for first diesel event of the year

Severn Valley Railway prepares for first diesel event of the year

Supporting image for story: Promotional banners stolen from Bridgnorth

Promotional banners stolen from Bridgnorth

February 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: Drug-drive arrest as A41 crash leaves injured passenger trapped for 90 minutes

Drug-drive arrest as A41 crash leaves injured passenger trapped for 90 minutes

February 6, 2021

Supporting image for story: Breeder: Secrets behind our £260,000 record-breaking heifer

Breeder: Secrets behind our £260,000 record-breaking heifer

January 29, 2021

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway hoping to resume services in April

Severn Valley Railway hoping to resume services in April

January 26, 2021

Supporting image for story: 'Nasty looking' weapons found as man arrested in Staffordshire after Telford rape

'Nasty looking' weapons found as man arrested in Staffordshire after Telford rape

January 14, 2021

Supporting image for story: Charity fashion show organiser is praised for her ‘remarkable’ efforts

Charity fashion show organiser is praised for her ‘remarkable’ efforts

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth food bank sees 40 per cent increase in food poverty

Bridgnorth food bank sees 40 per cent increase in food poverty

Supporting image for story: It’s a quacking result for charity as virtual duck race raises £700

It’s a quacking result for charity as virtual duck race raises £700

January 13, 2021

Supporting image for story: Go-ahead likely for homes at former council HQ site despite 'serious concerns'

Go-ahead likely for homes at former council HQ site despite 'serious concerns'

January 10, 2021

Supporting image for story: Covid fines issued to snowboarders who travelled from West Midlands to Shrewsbury

Covid fines issued to snowboarders who travelled from West Midlands to Shrewsbury

January 8, 2021

Supporting image for story: Happy ending for Bridgnorth dog rescue operation after firefighters forced to stand down

Happy ending for Bridgnorth dog rescue operation after firefighters forced to stand down

Supporting image for story: 'I wouldn't wish this upon anyone': Bridgnorth mayor stricken with Covid-19 as pandemic continues to affect businesses

'I wouldn't wish this upon anyone': Bridgnorth mayor stricken with Covid-19 as pandemic continues to affect businesses

January 7, 2021

Supporting image for story: Two Wolverhampton arrested after sheep stolen near Bridgnorth

Two Wolverhampton arrested after sheep stolen near Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Tributes to much-loved cliff railway worker after Covid-19 death

Tributes to much-loved cliff railway worker after Covid-19 death

January 6, 2021

Supporting image for story: Momentous achievement as locomotive boiler reaches Severn Valley Railway

Momentous achievement as locomotive boiler reaches Severn Valley Railway

December 31, 2020

Supporting image for story: Interest in Bridgnorth sailing club soars throughout lockdown

Interest in Bridgnorth sailing club soars throughout lockdown

December 30, 2020

Supporting image for story: Firefighters forced to abandon Bridgnorth dog rescue after discovering protected badger sett

Firefighters forced to abandon Bridgnorth dog rescue after discovering protected badger sett

December 29, 2020

Supporting image for story: 1,600 sign petition against Shifnal greenbelt development

1,600 sign petition against Shifnal greenbelt development

December 25, 2020

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth planning group feels 'largely ignored' in controversial development talks

Bridgnorth planning group feels 'largely ignored' in controversial development talks

December 24, 2020

Supporting image for story: Doctors working 'round the clock' to deliver vaccines in Bridgnorth

Doctors working 'round the clock' to deliver vaccines in Bridgnorth

December 22, 2020

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth pub forced to shut for 48 hours for breaking Covid restrictions

Bridgnorth pub forced to shut for 48 hours for breaking Covid restrictions

December 10, 2020

Supporting image for story: Woman taken to hospital after crash on Bridgnorth road days after safety concerns raised

Woman taken to hospital after crash on Bridgnorth road days after safety concerns raised

December 7, 2020

Supporting image for story: What a time to start a business! Will's big leap of faith

What a time to start a business! Will's big leap of faith

December 3, 2020

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway defends criticism that it may attract people from Tier 3 areas

Severn Valley Railway defends criticism that it may attract people from Tier 3 areas

December 2, 2020

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth's second petrol station should alleviate road safety issues, says councillor

Bridgnorth's second petrol station should alleviate road safety issues, says councillor

November 24, 2020

Supporting image for story: Youngsters celebrate first step to saving Bridgnorth youth club

Youngsters celebrate first step to saving Bridgnorth youth club

Supporting image for story: Councillors hesitantly support £2.7 million transport scheme for Shifnal

Councillors hesitantly support £2.7 million transport scheme for Shifnal

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Ambulance Service support worker commended in national award

West Midlands Ambulance Service support worker commended in national award

November 23, 2020

Supporting image for story: Man taken to hospital as three cars leave the road in Albrighton crash

Man taken to hospital as three cars leave the road in Albrighton crash

November 20, 2020

Supporting image for story: Hundreds tune in to virtual Bridgnorth Christmas lights switch-on

Hundreds tune in to virtual Bridgnorth Christmas lights switch-on

November 19, 2020

Supporting image for story: In pictures: Bridgnorth Rugby Club unveils plans for multimillion pound facilities

In pictures: Bridgnorth Rugby Club unveils plans for multimillion pound facilities

November 18, 2020

Supporting image for story: Anti-social Bridgnorth biker issued with police warning

Anti-social Bridgnorth biker issued with police warning

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