The week in quotes - February 19
From a teenager who owes her life to the air ambulance to a popularity headache for a tourist attraction, amazing efforts to help a poorly schoolboy and a certain football match, here is the week in quotes.
Although I may look like I have made a full recovery I havent, but thanks to the Midlands Air Ambulance I have made the best possible recovery that I could have.
The story of Ellie Collins, who received lifesaving treatment from the Midlands Air Ambulance after a car crash in Shropshire, has featured in a new video promoting the charity's work.
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"For the FA Cup to be able to travel around Shropshire and give people the chance to see the worlds most iconic cup is fantastic."
Jamie Edwards, head of Shrewsbury Town in the Community, said the club was thrilled to be hosting the FA Cup this week ahead of Monday's match with Manchester United.
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"The school is just amazed by how much everyone has pulled together to help Matthew that we cannot thank them enough."
Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School headteacher Julie Henry reveals that poorly schoolboy Matthew Cooper will be allowed out of hospital to visit the school on March 2, during a fundraising week organised by the pupils.
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"We were a victim of our own success."
Owner Clive Knowles, after the British Ironwork Centre in Oswestry was forced to close its gates after attracting 3,000 visitors in just two hours.
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"I think that Shrewsbury Town will play their hearts out and will come out triumphant. I have a feeling they will win anything between 3-2 to 7-0."
Shrewsbury Mayor Miles Kenny predicts a famous win for Shrewsbury Town in next Monday's FA Cup encounter.
