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Rory Smith

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Senior reporter based at the Shropshire Star's head office in Ketley, Telford.

August 20, 2019

Supporting image for story: Fire crews tackle blaze at Telford factory

Fire crews tackle blaze at Telford factory

Supporting image for story: Age UK in appeal for volunteers at Shropshire day centre

Age UK in appeal for volunteers at Shropshire day centre

Supporting image for story: Cannabis dealer claimed £1,000 cash was mother's holiday money rather than from selling drugs

Cannabis dealer claimed £1,000 cash was mother's holiday money rather than from selling drugs

August 19, 2019

Supporting image for story: One electrical fire reported every week in Shropshire

One electrical fire reported every week in Shropshire

August 17, 2019

Supporting image for story: GALLERY: Runners covered in paint at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre

GALLERY: Runners covered in paint at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre

August 16, 2019

Supporting image for story: Wrekin MP welcomes news of 150 junior doctors joining Shropshire hospitals trust

Wrekin MP welcomes news of 150 junior doctors joining Shropshire hospitals trust

Supporting image for story: More than 70 bikers attend Shropshire road safety event

More than 70 bikers attend Shropshire road safety event

August 13, 2019

Supporting image for story: Support Much Wenlock walk for national award - MP

Support Much Wenlock walk for national award - MP

August 9, 2019

Supporting image for story: Great War revolver in Shropshire gun surrender haul

Great War revolver in Shropshire gun surrender haul

Supporting image for story: Unique display is open to public in Bridgnorth

Unique display is open to public in Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Second World War veteran to reopen Shifnal's former police station

Second World War veteran to reopen Shifnal's former police station

August 8, 2019

Supporting image for story: Water feature in Telford centre stops working after being 'overworked' in hot weather

Water feature in Telford centre stops working after being 'overworked' in hot weather

Supporting image for story: Future Fit uncertainty delays planned refurb at Telford hospital

Future Fit uncertainty delays planned refurb at Telford hospital

Supporting image for story: Residents urged to attend meeting over Shropshire town and village development

Residents urged to attend meeting over Shropshire town and village development

Supporting image for story: Man dies and woman seriously injured in four-vehicle crash near Market Drayton

Man dies and woman seriously injured in four-vehicle crash near Market Drayton

August 7, 2019

Supporting image for story: Burglars thwarted during attempted break-in at Telford cricket club

Burglars thwarted during attempted break-in at Telford cricket club

Supporting image for story: Jailed: Drug dealer caught with more than 100 wraps of heroin in Telford

Jailed: Drug dealer caught with more than 100 wraps of heroin in Telford

Supporting image for story: Telford hospital given £75k worth of equipment by charity

Telford hospital given £75k worth of equipment by charity

August 6, 2019

Supporting image for story: Nearly 200 turn out for Severn Valley Country Park's first ever parkrun

Nearly 200 turn out for Severn Valley Country Park's first ever parkrun

Supporting image for story: Bringing police presence back into Shifnal a 'priority' for the council

Bringing police presence back into Shifnal a 'priority' for the council

Supporting image for story: Shropshire village seeking to create its own Neighbourhood Plan

Shropshire village seeking to create its own Neighbourhood Plan

Supporting image for story: Oswestry rogue trader's sentencing welcomed by Shropshire Council

Oswestry rogue trader's sentencing welcomed by Shropshire Council

August 2, 2019

Supporting image for story: New president for Bridgnorth Lions

New president for Bridgnorth Lions

Supporting image for story: Telford woman who lost two family members to cancer hoping to raise £100k

Telford woman who lost two family members to cancer hoping to raise £100k

August 1, 2019

Supporting image for story: Thousands descend on Burwarton Show - with video and pictures

Thousands descend on Burwarton Show - with video and pictures

Supporting image for story: Telford care home stays out of special measures after watchdog inspection

Telford care home stays out of special measures after watchdog inspection

July 31, 2019

Supporting image for story: Firefighters tackle car arson and large fire in Bridgnorth woodland

Firefighters tackle car arson and large fire in Bridgnorth woodland

July 30, 2019

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth poker ace 'Mad' Marty Wilson dies after battle with cancer

Bridgnorth poker ace 'Mad' Marty Wilson dies after battle with cancer

Supporting image for story: Hundreds of pounds stolen after burglars smash into Telford charity shop

Hundreds of pounds stolen after burglars smash into Telford charity shop

July 26, 2019

Supporting image for story: Owners hoping for shear delight when sheep are shown at Bridgnorth show

Owners hoping for shear delight when sheep are shown at Bridgnorth show

July 25, 2019

Supporting image for story: Don't risk swimming in lakes or quarries, Shropshire police warn

Don't risk swimming in lakes or quarries, Shropshire police warn

July 24, 2019

Supporting image for story: Shropshire braced for record-breaking heat amid thunderstorm warnings - in pictures and video

Shropshire braced for record-breaking heat amid thunderstorm warnings - in pictures and video

July 23, 2019

Supporting image for story: Burst water pipe causes Bridgnorth mayhem

Burst water pipe causes Bridgnorth mayhem

Supporting image for story: Man arrested after illegally imported gun and imitation firearms found at Telford home

Man arrested after illegally imported gun and imitation firearms found at Telford home

Supporting image for story: Pub owner and Shropshire councillor in hopes to join Bridgnorth Town Council

Pub owner and Shropshire councillor in hopes to join Bridgnorth Town Council

July 22, 2019

Supporting image for story: New crime vehicles hitting Shropshire roads soon

New crime vehicles hitting Shropshire roads soon

July 19, 2019

Supporting image for story: Man cleared of two charges relating to Shrewsbury stabbing

Man cleared of two charges relating to Shrewsbury stabbing

Supporting image for story: All hands on deck for plastic battle at Telford school

All hands on deck for plastic battle at Telford school

Supporting image for story: Crash closes one lane of M54 roundabout in Telford

Crash closes one lane of M54 roundabout in Telford

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury poker player misses daughter’s birthday for Vegas poker tournament - but returns with $40,000

Shrewsbury poker player misses daughter’s birthday for Vegas poker tournament - but returns with $40,000

July 18, 2019

Supporting image for story: National award for Bridgnorth park threatened with huge housing development

National award for Bridgnorth park threatened with huge housing development

July 17, 2019

Supporting image for story: Chernobyl youngsters visit Shropshire's Severn Valley Railway

Chernobyl youngsters visit Shropshire's Severn Valley Railway

July 16, 2019

Supporting image for story: Concern raised over Bridgnorth charity’s lack of work

Concern raised over Bridgnorth charity’s lack of work

July 15, 2019

Supporting image for story: Grant boosts Bridgnorth scheme that reaches out to troubled youngsters

Grant boosts Bridgnorth scheme that reaches out to troubled youngsters

July 13, 2019

Supporting image for story: Number of Shropshire pupils getting free school meals on the rise

Number of Shropshire pupils getting free school meals on the rise

July 12, 2019

Supporting image for story: Police arrest drunk man walking down the M54

Police arrest drunk man walking down the M54

Supporting image for story: Rescued pub near Bridgnorth in the running for national award

Rescued pub near Bridgnorth in the running for national award

Supporting image for story: New guide is talk of the town in Bridgnorth

New guide is talk of the town in Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Kestrel chicks start life at Severn Valley Country Park

Kestrel chicks start life at Severn Valley Country Park

July 11, 2019

Supporting image for story: Man dies at Newport GP surgery after cardiac arrest

Man dies at Newport GP surgery after cardiac arrest

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