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Richard Williams

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Senior reporter for the Shropshire Star based in Telford.

February 21, 2025

Watch as work starts on the first ever McDonald's for this Shropshire town

February 18, 2025

Donations continue to flood in to help stricken heritage railway get back on track

February 17, 2025

Appeal after arsonists start deliberate fires set in Bridgnorth wheelie bins

Bridgnorth|Feb 17

February 15, 2025

'It would devastate our village' - Albrighton campaigners fights 'inappropriate' plan for 800 homes

February 14, 2025

Severn Valley Railway engineers close to finding a solution to repair landslip damage

Resident hands in petition after winning debate on saving Bridgnorth landmark

Bridgnorth|Feb 14

Craft centre near Bridgnorth branching out with orchard thanks to grant

Bridgnorth|Feb 14

February 11, 2025

Wine tasting event organised by town's twinning group

Shropshire football team's kind gesture helps tackle poverty for African children

February 7, 2025

Government minister to visit Bridgnorth business to understand challenges facing industry

Bridgnorth|Feb 7

At 90 years and counting, Shropshire historical society is still making history

Mum who lost everything when air fryer explosion gutted home seeks temporary accommodation

February 6, 2025

Four arrested in West Midlands village after £80m of cocaine found hidden under shea butter

February 5, 2025

Town Council sets its budget

February 4, 2025

Supporters donate £36,000 after huge landslip knocks Severn Valley Railway off track

February 3, 2025

Watch: Drone video lays bare damage and disruption caused by landslip on Severn Valley Railway line

February 1, 2025

Ludlow and Bridgnorth residents voice frustration at Lloyds bank closures

Bridgnorth|Feb 1

January 31, 2025

Bike 4 Life tickets go on sale - with proceeds funding life-saving work of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

Council vows to save Bridgnorth to Stourbridge route after bus firm stops service

Stourbridge|Jan 31

MP calls for a new school in Shrewsbury and better SEND services

January 30, 2025

'Serious landslip' disrupts Severn Valley Railway in Shropshire

January 28, 2025

Stories of life on the canals at society talk

January 24, 2025

From Dagenham to Wolverhampton - Shropshire theatre group take over factory shop floor

January 23, 2025

Storm Éowyn: High winds and rain batter the West Midlands - here's when they are due to stop

January 22, 2025

Woman rushed to hospital after being hit by car in Bridgnorth

Bridgnorth|Jan 22

January 19, 2025

Town’s art deco cinema has its best year in a decade nearly 90 years after after it opened

Bridgnorth|Jan 19

January 17, 2025

Pupils warned off cannabis and illegal vapes by police visit to Bridgnorth school

New programme for Bridgnorth's jazz night

January 14, 2025

Police investigating after swastikas daubed on Bridgnorth walkway

Town's tour guide and local historian dies

January 11, 2025

'Sadistic bully' who 'forced children to eat family pet' is jailed

Editor's choice — News|Jan 11

January 10, 2025

Wolverhampton woman denies murdering father of three after police called to Newport address

January 7, 2025

'We are prepared' - Town's mayor promises Bridgnorth is ready for floods

Bridgnorth|Jan 7

Housing groups complete merger to become one of largest providers in the West Midlands

In photos: Snow provides perfect backdrop for Severn Valley Railway's Winter Steam Gala

Bridgnorth|Jan 7

January 3, 2025

Cosford Military Wives Choir seeks new musical director

Albrighton and Cosford|Jan 3

January 2, 2025

West Midlands Ambulance Service staff took 2,700 calls in just 12 hours over New Year's Eve

January 1, 2025

Train services between Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton suspended for days due to engineering works

December 29, 2024

Bridgnorth building society gets a traditional new look for 2025

News|Dec 29, 2024

December 27, 2024

Engineering delays see trains to Shrewsbury cancelled or delayed

News|Dec 27, 2024

December 26, 2024

Heartbreaking appeal for family of former West Midlands Police officer who died aged 27 days before Christmas

Health|Dec 26, 2024

December 25, 2024

Bridgnorth volunteers have Christmas all wrapped up

News|Dec 25, 2024

Michael Caine (not that one) to get a bird's-eye view of Bridgnorth after winning raffle

News|Dec 25, 2024

Remembering Bridgnorth veteran of Britain's 'forgotten invasion' who died last year

News|Dec 25, 2024

December 24, 2024

Watch as more than 200 tractors trundle through Bridgnorth for the annual festive tractor run

Bridgnorth|Dec 24, 2024

December 20, 2024

Medals of war hero laid forgotten for nearly a century handed to the next generation

News|Dec 20, 2024

December 19, 2024

Severn Valley Railway on track to scoop four heritage awards

News|Dec 19, 2024

Junior football team kicks of training session in Slade singer's new kit

News|Dec 19, 2024

December 6, 2024

See the stunning picture that has seen a Shropshire photographer shortlisted for a national award

News|Dec 6, 2024

December 5, 2024

Watch: Dementia patients and carers take part in belly dancing therapy

Bridgnorth|Dec 5, 2024