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Rob Smith

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Senior reporter for the Shropshire Star based at Ketley in Telford.

Stories by Rob Smith

Jake's homemade bird box impresses in sustainability competition

Jake's homemade bird box impresses in sustainability competition

A school student spent his lockdown designing and building a sustainable bird box and his creation came second in a competition.

Market Drayton | Last updated: Jul 4, 2020

'It feels like we're opening for the first time again': Celebrations as Shropshire pubs reopen

'It feels like we're opening for the first time again': Celebrations as Shropshire pubs reopen

Church Stretton | Last updated: Jul 4, 2020

Two vehicles seized in major operation on Shropshire-Wales border

Two vehicles seized in major operation on Shropshire-Wales border

Bishop's Castle | Last updated: Jul 3, 2020

Call to bring forward government's domestic abuse strategy

Call to bring forward government's domestic abuse strategy

Crime | Last updated: Jul 3, 2020

Road out of Newport to be shut for three weeks for electricity work

Road out of Newport to be shut for three weeks for electricity work

Newport | Last updated: Jul 3, 2020

Alleged drug driver arrested near Wellington

Alleged drug driver arrested near Wellington

Wellington | Last updated: Jul 3, 2020

Market Drayton's Festival Drayton Centre to delay reopening for community's safety

Market Drayton's Festival Drayton Centre to delay reopening for community's safety

Market Drayton | Last updated: Jul 3, 2020

Telford College making adjustments for pupils' return

Telford College making adjustments for pupils' return

Wellington | Last updated: Jul 3, 2020

Ludlow woman was exposed to asbestos by washing husband's clothes, inquest hears

Ludlow woman was exposed to asbestos by washing husband's clothes, inquest hears

Ludlow | Last updated: Jul 3, 2020

Retired heating engineer died after asbestos exposure

Retired heating engineer died after asbestos exposure

Telford | Last updated: Jul 3, 2020

Great news for Newport High Street as it is announced popular Food Frenzy could go ahead this year

Great news for Newport High Street as it is announced popular Food Frenzy could go ahead this year

Newport | Last updated: Jul 3, 2020

Trust foots the bill to get damaged Market Drayton bridge open

Trust foots the bill to get damaged Market Drayton bridge open

Market Drayton | Last updated: Jul 3, 2020

Tablet loan service for elderly people who want to stay connected

Tablet loan service for elderly people who want to stay connected

St Martins | Last updated: Jul 2, 2020

Inquest opened into death of Shropshire MP's wife Rose Paterson

Inquest opened into death of Shropshire MP's wife Rose Paterson

North Shropshire | Last updated: Jul 2, 2020

Bike stolen over three years ago is found by police in Telford

Bike stolen over three years ago is found by police in Telford

Telford | Last updated: Jul 2, 2020

Car with cloned plates caught out driving in Telford

Car with cloned plates caught out driving in Telford

Donnington | Last updated: Jul 2, 2020

Cameras installed in Market Drayton car park in hope to stop 'boy racers'

Cameras installed in Market Drayton car park in hope to stop 'boy racers'

Market Drayton | Last updated: Jul 2, 2020

'Don't get caught out': Warning over parking in Newport

'Don't get caught out': Warning over parking in Newport

Newport | Last updated: Jul 2, 2020

Shropshire libraries to bring in 'click & collect' book service

Shropshire libraries to bring in 'click & collect' book service

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Jul 2, 2020

Crafty veteran Clive creating keepsakes for charity

Crafty veteran Clive creating keepsakes for charity

Market Drayton | Last updated: Jul 2, 2020

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