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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

1,500-ton compost fire burns through the night in Telford

1,500-ton compost fire burns through the night in Telford

Firefighters from across Shropshire spent last night putting out a fire involving about 1,500 tons of foliage and compost.

Telford | Last updated: Less than an hour ago

'Horrendous' Shropshire road surface still cracked and flooded one year on

'Horrendous' Shropshire road surface still cracked and flooded one year on

Market Drayton | Last updated: Sep 26, 2020

Shropshire Falconry determined to survive the pandemic and continue looking after one-of-a-kind birds

Shropshire Falconry determined to survive the pandemic and continue looking after one-of-a-kind birds

Wem | Last updated: 2 hours ago

Students sent home as coronavirus case announced at Telford academy

Students sent home as coronavirus case announced at Telford academy

Madeley | Last updated: Sep 25, 2020

Man charged over Telford attack

Man charged over Telford attack

Wellington | Last updated: Sep 25, 2020

Police patrols at Shropshire cemetery after flowers stolen from graves

Police patrols at Shropshire cemetery after flowers stolen from graves

Newport | Last updated: Sep 25, 2020

Woman denies perverting course of justice over hair sample switch

Woman denies perverting course of justice over hair sample switch

Telford | Last updated: Sep 25, 2020

Shropshire farm's free sheep trail delights families

Shropshire farm's free sheep trail delights families

Market Drayton | Last updated: Sep 25, 2020

Driver and passenger escape with minor injuries after taxi crashes near Newport

Driver and passenger escape with minor injuries after taxi crashes near Newport

Newport | Last updated: Sep 24, 2020

Shropshire residents speak of frustration and fear over latest announcement

Shropshire residents speak of frustration and fear over latest announcement

Newport | Last updated: Sep 24, 2020

Newport landlord worries new restrictions will push drinkers into unsafe gatherings

Newport landlord worries new restrictions will push drinkers into unsafe gatherings

Newport | Last updated: Sep 24, 2020

'Make the best of everything you have': Newport theatre stalwart Pat's cosy 101st birthday celebrations

'Make the best of everything you have': Newport theatre stalwart Pat's cosy 101st birthday celebrations

Telford | Last updated: Sep 24, 2020

'No need to panic buy' reminder as toilet roll disappears from shelves again

'No need to panic buy' reminder as toilet roll disappears from shelves again

Newport | Last updated: Sep 23, 2020

Shrewsbury man to face trial over charges of sexually assaulting, beating and coercing woman

Shrewsbury man to face trial over charges of sexually assaulting, beating and coercing woman

Shrewsbury | Last updated: Sep 23, 2020

Market Drayton's latest walking market to return this weekend

Market Drayton's latest walking market to return this weekend

Market Drayton | Last updated: Sep 23, 2020

Wellington church holding harvest drive through to aid food banks

Wellington church holding harvest drive through to aid food banks

Wellington | Last updated: Sep 23, 2020

Foodie comedian in entertaining and educational show at virtual Shropshire food fest

Foodie comedian in entertaining and educational show at virtual Shropshire food fest

Market Drayton | Last updated: Sep 22, 2020

Five Shropshire neighbours bag £1,000 each in postcode lottery

Five Shropshire neighbours bag £1,000 each in postcode lottery

Market Drayton | Last updated: Sep 22, 2020

Three people and a dog swim to safety after canoe capsizes near Bridgnorth

Three people and a dog swim to safety after canoe capsizes near Bridgnorth

Bridgnorth | Last updated: Sep 22, 2020

Pupils sent home from Telford primary school after positive coronavirus test

Pupils sent home from Telford primary school after positive coronavirus test

Telford | Last updated: Sep 22, 2020

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