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Richard Williams

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Senior reporter for the Shropshire Star based in Telford.

May 17, 2025

Trains cancelled after emergency services rush to rail line between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury

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Warning as West Midlands sees the highest rise in pet thefts in the UK

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It was 'an honour and a privilege' craft centre founder said after meeting the king

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Man found dead at estranged wife's home told friends of threats to kill in days before he died, court hears

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May 16, 2025

Murder accused's father threatened to hang her husband 'from the back door' days before he was found dead

Repairs to Bridgnorth Cliff Railway well underway - but they won't hamper town's Pride parade

May 13, 2025

Sister of dead man tells murder trial 'suspicions were raised' when no ligature marks were found on her brother

May 12, 2025

Man who suffered fatal injuries at Newport bungalow had broken wife's jaw during their 'toxic' and 'hostile' relationship

Nine years in jail for Rowley Regis rapist who attacked man he had lured to his flat

Puff the Bridgnorth Dragon and friends collect thousands with walk around major West Midlands football stadiums

May 9, 2025

In pictures: How Bridgnorth remembered VE Day 80 years on

May 6, 2025

Dog lovers who own sighthounds are invited to join a new group in Bridgnorth

Bridgnorth|May 6

May 5, 2025

Watch: 10 amazing photos show hundreds taking to the streets as Bridgnorth's annual walk returns

25 amazing model railways entertain Severn Valley Railway visitors

May 3, 2025

Wolverhampton woman accused of murder tells court husband hanged himself in Newport 'after row about pregnant girlfriend'

May 2, 2025

Grassroots music project 'thrilled' after folk legend's Shropshire concert raised more than £2,000

May 1, 2025

Police investigate after 'cherished' breeding swans found dead near Newport canal

Man arrested for exposing himself near Oldbury M5 junction

Police descend on West Bromwich high street after 'shooting'

Breaking News|May 1

April 29, 2025

Bridgnorth antiques shop creates Second World War-themed display for VE Day anniversary

More than 100 primary pupils step forward for Bridgnorth Walk to raise money for railway landslip

April 28, 2025

Trial of Wolverhampton woman accused of murdering her former partner is delayed

Wolverhampton|Apr 28

Trial to start of Wolverhampton woman accused of murdering her former husband and father of three

April 26, 2025

Delight as Shropshire craft centre gets invite to Buckingham Palace

April 25, 2025

St George's Day call to 'buy British beef'

Bridgnorth traders left frustrated by planned road closures

More than 100 junior footballers to tackle the Bridgnorth Walk in memory of 'beloved' coach

Historic watermills set to turn next month as county celebrates 'often overlooked' attractions

April 19, 2025

Former gardener who turned to drug dealing is jailed over county lines role in Shrewsbury

April 18, 2025

Last push for entries as the Bridgnorth Walk and Marathon returns for the 58th time

April 17, 2025

Arts Centre proposal put forward to save Bridgnorth's iconic New Market Buildings

Tipton man, 35, charged with dealing drugs in Telford

April 15, 2025

Village hall near Bridgnorth unveils brand new kitchen with grand opening

Village hall near Bridgnorth unveils brand new kitchen with grand opening

Folk legend sells out intimate Bridgnorth venue

How Bridgnorth celebrated Victory in Europe 80 years ago

April 5, 2025

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway opening delayed after water works block station passage ahead of annual tractor run

April 4, 2025

Easter bunny trail returns to Shifnal

March 28, 2025

'War is over!' Shropshire's biggest celebration to mark the end of the war needs you!

'There are no homes for me' - Disabled Shifnal woman faces homelessness after death of mother

March 27, 2025

Gang acted together to kill DPD driver in 'cold blood' jury told as they begin their deliberations

March 25, 2025

Housing developer hits back at campaigners over hundreds of homes planned for Albrighton

Former geologist to give talk on her love of plants in Bridgnorth

Three Bridgnorth locals brave the cold to raise funds for homeless veterans

Joy as award-winning Bridgnorth butcher shop scoops two accolades with delicious pasty and pie

March 22, 2025

'Our village is not grey belt' - Campaigners continue fight against planned 800 home development in Albrighton

Albrighton & Cosford|Mar 22

Final section of wall that closed Bridgnorth Cliff Railway for a year to be secured to prevent 'major injuries or fatality'

March 21, 2025

'We were just going to scare him' - Murder accused admits to going armed with a hockey stick but denies killing DPD driver

March 20, 2025

Car ends up on its roof after Albrighton crash

March 18, 2025

Bridgnorth funeral director and campaigner heads to Vietnam - find out why