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Richard Williams

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Senior reporter for the Shropshire Star based in Telford.

March 13, 2025

Men on trial for murder of DPD driver in Shrewsbury seen brandishing weapons on CCTV seconds after killing

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March 10, 2025

Former vicarage in Bridgnorth village goes up for sale for £1.3million

Bridgnorth to celebrate VE Day in castle grounds

Bridgnorth author seeks people's memories of VE Day - 80 years on

March 9, 2025

More acts on way as folk festival organisers secure three years of funding

South Shropshire|Mar 9

Organisers prepare for 26th Shropshire Vintage Tractor Run in Bridgnorth

March 8, 2025

Work set to begin on 'Pig Trough' flood-prone footpath in Shrewsbury

New vet to take over Much Wenlock's former Barclays bank

Your chance to own a converted chapel in the heart of rural Shropshire

In pictures: How Shropshire is celebrating International Women's Day

Delays expected as M54 closure continues over the weekend

Albrighton & Cosford|Mar 8

'We don't know if he's going to turn up at our house' - Telford grooming gang victim speaks of fear as attacker set to be released

'She took it all in her stride' - Sophia the Papillon from Oswestry wins Crufts best in class trophy

Firefighters called to two car crash in Telford

Delight as two South Shropshire businesses nominated for a 'Rural Oscar'

Gardening centre offering schools and communities support for their green spaces

March 7, 2025

Newport shed fire was 'arson' say police

Firefighters rush to scene after driver crashes into tree in Wem

More than 70,000 sign up to garden waste scheme in Shropshire

Police called to Telford school after parents get involved in 'altercation' between two pupils

Fun Lovin' Criminal to rock Albert's Shed

Race night arranged to celebrate Village Hall Week

Bridgnorth football club sees quadruple double with FOUR sets of twins playing

Bridgnorth|Mar 7

Tickets now on sale for agricultural showpiece Burwarton Show

March 6, 2025

Warning issued after e-scooter used in Shropshire village

Schoolchildren asked to name Shropshire's new beavers - here's how to submit your suggestions

Woman 'assessed' for injuries after two-car crash in Telford's Princess Royal Hospital car park

South Shropshire tennis club 'delighted' after being granted charitable status

Baritone performing in Shropshire as part of world tour

'Business has been so tough': Shropshire pub couple take appeal for changes to Parliament

March 5, 2025

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway to close for a fortnight for repairs

March 4, 2025

Shropshire couple described as 'perfect parents' celebrate 70 years of marriage

Retirement home firm enters into charity partnership to stamp out elderly abuse

Bridgnorth councillor quits Labour Party over 'Shrewsbury-centred politics'

Forklift driver denies Dawley knuckle-duster attack

February 21, 2025

MP calls for South Shropshire banking hubs after planned branch closures

South Shropshire|Feb 21

Telford man spared jail for beating up girlfriend four times while on a suspended sentence

'But I don't touch kids' Telford pensioner tells police as he's caught with 3,000 indecent images of children

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

February 20, 2025

Tenbury Wells students hold mock job interviews to prepare for the world of work

February 18, 2025

MP blasts cost of shotgun licences

Young farmer's prepare for annual muck lugs to return

RSPCA issues advice to poultry pet owners in wake of bird flu scare

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

New signage for 300-year-old pub in Much Wenlock

Much Wenlock|Feb 18

Haydn festival set to hit the right notes on its 31st year

Shropshire town's pride event to return after first year's success

Dance school founder gets surprise gift from former student

February 17, 2025

Leominster gets a new bus provider - with capped fares for limited time

South Shropshire bridge to close for maintenance