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Rob Smith

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March 21, 2020

Supporting image for story: Shropshire woman missed out on chance to snag van Gogh original for free in 1960s

Shropshire woman missed out on chance to snag van Gogh original for free in 1960s

Supporting image for story: Password system to help Shropshire coronavirus volunteers look after the isolated vulnerable

Password system to help Shropshire coronavirus volunteers look after the isolated vulnerable

Supporting image for story: Scheme to bring 50 flats to Market Drayton altered amid supermarket noise concerns

Scheme to bring 50 flats to Market Drayton altered amid supermarket noise concerns

March 20, 2020

Supporting image for story: Coronavirus: Donnington by-elections to be postponed

Coronavirus: Donnington by-elections to be postponed

Supporting image for story: Magistrate from near Shrewsbury declared High Sheriff of Shropshire

Magistrate from near Shrewsbury declared High Sheriff of Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council appeals for patience in bid to secure free school meals amid coronavirus shutdown

Shropshire Council appeals for patience in bid to secure free school meals amid coronavirus shutdown

Supporting image for story: Coronavirus: Shropshire bands together in isolation crisis

Coronavirus: Shropshire bands together in isolation crisis

March 19, 2020

Supporting image for story: Telford & Wrekin Council to offer council tax help in coronavirus crisis

Telford & Wrekin Council to offer council tax help in coronavirus crisis

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Town launches PlayStation 4 FIFA esports team

Shrewsbury Town launches PlayStation 4 FIFA esports team

Supporting image for story: 'He will be sorely missed': Great Dawley mayor dies after heart attack

'He will be sorely missed': Great Dawley mayor dies after heart attack

Supporting image for story: Coronavirus: Police warning after people knock on doors asking to test for virus in Tern Hill

Coronavirus: Police warning after people knock on doors asking to test for virus in Tern Hill

Supporting image for story: Coronavirus: Shropshire people stepping up to provide help

Coronavirus: Shropshire people stepping up to provide help

Supporting image for story: #backtobusiness: Flood-hit Ironbridge barbers say 'bring it on' to coronavirus after strong start

#backtobusiness: Flood-hit Ironbridge barbers say 'bring it on' to coronavirus after strong start

Supporting image for story: Donations needed now for Market Drayton venue and food bank, supporter warns amid coronavirus fears

Donations needed now for Market Drayton venue and food bank, supporter warns amid coronavirus fears

March 18, 2020

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth man charged in connection with car theft and burglary

Bridgnorth man charged in connection with car theft and burglary

Supporting image for story: Telford pet memorial walk lets owners remember furry friends

Telford pet memorial walk lets owners remember furry friends

Supporting image for story: Man wanted over Telford stabbing arrested after being caught on toilet

Man wanted over Telford stabbing arrested after being caught on toilet

Supporting image for story: Car crashes into hedge near Ellesmere

Car crashes into hedge near Ellesmere

March 17, 2020

Supporting image for story: Two Audis stolen from Market Drayton neighbourhood in one night

Two Audis stolen from Market Drayton neighbourhood in one night

Supporting image for story: Forklift fire at farm near Newport

Forklift fire at farm near Newport

March 16, 2020

Supporting image for story: Society's beloved conductor to bow out with Market Drayton spring concert

Society's beloved conductor to bow out with Market Drayton spring concert

March 14, 2020

Supporting image for story: #backtobusiness: Ironbridge Peaky Barbers to open this weekend after delay

#backtobusiness: Ironbridge Peaky Barbers to open this weekend after delay

March 12, 2020

Supporting image for story: 'Authentic' Shropshire people wanted as extras for film by producers of Bridget Jones

'Authentic' Shropshire people wanted as extras for film by producers of Bridget Jones

Supporting image for story: Annex plan for hotel near Market Drayton for pre-wedding brides and grooms

Annex plan for hotel near Market Drayton for pre-wedding brides and grooms

Supporting image for story: Telford pet memorial walk for owners to remember

Telford pet memorial walk for owners to remember

Supporting image for story: Shropshire school choir on 'pitch perfect' form as crowned winners of a capella contest

Shropshire school choir on 'pitch perfect' form as crowned winners of a capella contest

March 9, 2020

Supporting image for story: Lorry and two cars in serious crash near Newport

Lorry and two cars in serious crash near Newport

Supporting image for story: Oswestry man who died after setting fire was let down by services, say partner

Oswestry man who died after setting fire was let down by services, say partner

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton event to explore music and astronomy connection

Market Drayton event to explore music and astronomy connection

March 8, 2020

Supporting image for story: Wellington's 776th Charter Day of historical fun

Wellington's 776th Charter Day of historical fun

March 7, 2020

Supporting image for story: Fine and telling-off for Shropshire man who failed to turn up for jury service

Fine and telling-off for Shropshire man who failed to turn up for jury service

March 5, 2020

Supporting image for story: 'We can't afford it': Market Drayton councillors turn down SmartWater offer

'We can't afford it': Market Drayton councillors turn down SmartWater offer

March 3, 2020

Supporting image for story: Construction company pledges to donate £90 from each home sold to charity in 90th birthday year

Construction company pledges to donate £90 from each home sold to charity in 90th birthday year

March 2, 2020

Supporting image for story: Majority of Shropshire children given first-preference school

Majority of Shropshire children given first-preference school

Supporting image for story: Council leader calls for end to 'bickering' over Ironbridge floods

Council leader calls for end to 'bickering' over Ironbridge floods

March 1, 2020

Supporting image for story: Telford MP Lucy Allan pledges support for Ironbridge residents in getting their lives back on track

Telford MP Lucy Allan pledges support for Ironbridge residents in getting their lives back on track

February 29, 2020

Supporting image for story: Emergency workers battling Ironbridge floods treated to curry

Emergency workers battling Ironbridge floods treated to curry

Supporting image for story: Third storm to hit Shropshire with communities still reeling

Third storm to hit Shropshire with communities still reeling

Supporting image for story: Flooded Ironbridge shops pumping water around the clock and holding out for 'a glimmer of hope'

Flooded Ironbridge shops pumping water around the clock and holding out for 'a glimmer of hope'

Supporting image for story: Flooded Bridgnorth antiques centre bounces back

Flooded Bridgnorth antiques centre bounces back

February 27, 2020

Supporting image for story: Oswestry road closed after serious crash

Oswestry road closed after serious crash

Supporting image for story: Law whiz who helped save family's Shropshire home dies

Law whiz who helped save family's Shropshire home dies

Supporting image for story: Restaurant's birthday benefit raises £1,600 for Market Drayton food bank

Restaurant's birthday benefit raises £1,600 for Market Drayton food bank

Supporting image for story: Knights on patrol help village near Market Drayton celebrate history

Knights on patrol help village near Market Drayton celebrate history

February 26, 2020

Supporting image for story: Tools stolen from van in Market Drayton

Tools stolen from van in Market Drayton

February 25, 2020

Supporting image for story: Village near Market Drayton left with no phone or internet for more than two weeks after cable is damaged by Storm Ciara

Village near Market Drayton left with no phone or internet for more than two weeks after cable is damaged by Storm Ciara

Supporting image for story: Fire service's hazmat training exercise in Market Drayton

Fire service's hazmat training exercise in Market Drayton

Supporting image for story: Truck burnt out in Telford arson attack

Truck burnt out in Telford arson attack

Supporting image for story: Village volunteers off the mark for Bloom competition preparations

Village volunteers off the mark for Bloom competition preparations

Supporting image for story: Swap shop event in Market Drayton

Swap shop event in Market Drayton

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