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Rob Smith

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Digital Content Editor covering the Express & Star and Shropshire Star.

January 26, 2023

Supporting image for story: Man told police he punched his neighbour then attacked PC trying to arrest him

Man told police he punched his neighbour then attacked PC trying to arrest him

January 22, 2023

Supporting image for story: Jailed: Drug smuggler tried to hide £5 million of cocaine and heroin in horsebox

Jailed: Drug smuggler tried to hide £5 million of cocaine and heroin in horsebox

September 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: Shropshire mother and daughter London-bound to say farewell to Queen in person

Shropshire mother and daughter London-bound to say farewell to Queen in person

September 5, 2022

Supporting image for story: Heroic teenagers save struggling dog from River Severn in Shrewsbury

Heroic teenagers save struggling dog from River Severn in Shrewsbury

August 21, 2022

Supporting image for story: Giant albino boa constrictor found underweight and poorly in Shropshire country lane

Giant albino boa constrictor found underweight and poorly in Shropshire country lane

August 20, 2022

Supporting image for story: Chaos at Telford KFC as police called to violence before phones robbed from witnesses

Chaos at Telford KFC as police called to violence before phones robbed from witnesses

Supporting image for story: Two in custody after stolen car brought to a stop by tactical police in Telford

Two in custody after stolen car brought to a stop by tactical police in Telford

Supporting image for story: Angler has bike stolen while he fishes in Telford pool

Angler has bike stolen while he fishes in Telford pool

June 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: Woman found dead and man seriously injured in Birmingham gas explosion

Woman found dead and man seriously injured in Birmingham gas explosion

June 12, 2022

Supporting image for story: As it happened: RAF Cosford Air show returns for first time in three years

As it happened: RAF Cosford Air show returns for first time in three years

May 28, 2022

Supporting image for story: Man charged with robbery and having imitation gun after two raids on village shops

Man charged with robbery and having imitation gun after two raids on village shops

April 23, 2022

Supporting image for story: Telford gets in the mood for St George's Day

Telford gets in the mood for St George's Day

April 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: Body of missing Shrewsbury man Nathan Fleetwood found in River Severn

Body of missing Shrewsbury man Nathan Fleetwood found in River Severn

February 27, 2022

Supporting image for story: 'Save our local': Punters in community bid to reopen their favourite pub

'Save our local': Punters in community bid to reopen their favourite pub

February 16, 2022

Supporting image for story: A41 crash that left mother and 11-month-old daughter dead 'was murder'

A41 crash that left mother and 11-month-old daughter dead 'was murder'

Supporting image for story: Field at foot of the Wrekin to be turned into pay-and-display car park

Field at foot of the Wrekin to be turned into pay-and-display car park

February 15, 2022

Supporting image for story: Floral tributes at scene of crash that killed woman and one-year-old girl

Floral tributes at scene of crash that killed woman and one-year-old girl

February 14, 2022

Supporting image for story: Cases of deadly parvovirus confirmed in dogs in Oswestry

Cases of deadly parvovirus confirmed in dogs in Oswestry

January 8, 2022

Supporting image for story: GIANT-KILLERS: Kidderminster Harriers dump Championship Reading out of the FA Cup

GIANT-KILLERS: Kidderminster Harriers dump Championship Reading out of the FA Cup

December 30, 2021

Supporting image for story: Running club's festive tradition returns after flood and Covid disruption

Running club's festive tradition returns after flood and Covid disruption

December 23, 2021

Supporting image for story: Runners hit the streets in Christmas costumes for popular treasure hunt run

Runners hit the streets in Christmas costumes for popular treasure hunt run

December 15, 2021

Supporting image for story: What did Owen Paterson do? Why North Shropshire is holding a by-election

What did Owen Paterson do? Why North Shropshire is holding a by-election

November 26, 2021

Supporting image for story: Everything you need to know about the North Shropshire by-election

Everything you need to know about the North Shropshire by-election

August 14, 2021

Supporting image for story: Tribute to police officer and son found dead

Tribute to police officer and son found dead

July 21, 2021

Supporting image for story: 'Peg' celebrates 100th birthday with her family

'Peg' celebrates 100th birthday with her family

July 20, 2021

Supporting image for story: 'Atlantic McMavericks' taking on Loch Ness for charity

'Atlantic McMavericks' taking on Loch Ness for charity

July 17, 2021

Supporting image for story: New fire at scene of major Telford recycling blaze

New fire at scene of major Telford recycling blaze

Supporting image for story: Dog rescued from hot car in Shrewsbury

Dog rescued from hot car in Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: Stalker police officer sent riot van to woman's home after she ended affair

Stalker police officer sent riot van to woman's home after she ended affair

July 15, 2021

Supporting image for story: Renewed bid for community hub to host support services

Renewed bid for community hub to host support services

July 9, 2021

Supporting image for story: Community rallies for firefighter, 42, after 10-hour cancer op

Community rallies for firefighter, 42, after 10-hour cancer op

July 5, 2021

Supporting image for story: New motorbike club launches for Shropshire fans

New motorbike club launches for Shropshire fans

Supporting image for story: Newport business-boosting competition winners announced

Newport business-boosting competition winners announced

Supporting image for story: First dance at Wem Town Hall in more than a year

First dance at Wem Town Hall in more than a year

Supporting image for story: Ellesmere's meremaids and meremen thriving in wet weather

Ellesmere's meremaids and meremen thriving in wet weather

July 4, 2021

Supporting image for story: 'Fundamental rethink' needed to deal with Welsh housing crisis, say campaigners

'Fundamental rethink' needed to deal with Welsh housing crisis, say campaigners

Supporting image for story: Rapid response healthcare team praised for Covid 'success story'

Rapid response healthcare team praised for Covid 'success story'

Supporting image for story: Election to choose new parish councillor in Telford ward

Election to choose new parish councillor in Telford ward

Supporting image for story: Firefighters called out after two vehicles crash in Telford

Firefighters called out after two vehicles crash in Telford

Supporting image for story: Walk and Talk butterfly event at gardens

Walk and Talk butterfly event at gardens

Supporting image for story: Power cuts in Shrewsbury and Telford affect dozens of homes

Power cuts in Shrewsbury and Telford affect dozens of homes

July 3, 2021

Supporting image for story: ‘Major repair job’ needed after blaze at historic Market Drayton inn

‘Major repair job’ needed after blaze at historic Market Drayton inn

Supporting image for story: Telford schools 'losing out on £420,000 for vulnerable pupils because of Government move'

Telford schools 'losing out on £420,000 for vulnerable pupils because of Government move'

July 1, 2021

Supporting image for story: Market Drayton Tree of Lights charity appeal is saved

Market Drayton Tree of Lights charity appeal is saved

June 26, 2021

Supporting image for story: Newport landlords anticipated 'Freedom Day' delays

Newport landlords anticipated 'Freedom Day' delays

Supporting image for story: Defib charity sees massive spike in requests after Eriksen collapse

Defib charity sees massive spike in requests after Eriksen collapse

June 23, 2021

Supporting image for story: 65 jobs on the way as work starts at Market Drayton McDonald's site

65 jobs on the way as work starts at Market Drayton McDonald's site

June 11, 2021

Supporting image for story: Online engagement events for communities affected by HS2

Online engagement events for communities affected by HS2

June 10, 2021

Supporting image for story: Photographers across the region capture partial eclipse

Photographers across the region capture partial eclipse

Supporting image for story: Shropshire footballers trek for hours and collect heaps of rubbish

Shropshire footballers trek for hours and collect heaps of rubbish

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