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Mathew Growcott

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August 3, 2019

Supporting image for story: Inflatable path used to rescue cow from pit near Ellesmere

Inflatable path used to rescue cow from pit near Ellesmere

Supporting image for story: Kapow! – Superheroes in Shrewsbury tackle giant assault course to raise money for Severn Hospice

Kapow! – Superheroes in Shrewsbury tackle giant assault course to raise money for Severn Hospice

Supporting image for story: 'Easiest arrest' ever as two men start rolling a joint OUTSIDE Shrewsbury police station

'Easiest arrest' ever as two men start rolling a joint OUTSIDE Shrewsbury police station

Supporting image for story: Drugs bust carried out in Telford

Drugs bust carried out in Telford

Supporting image for story: Hair of the dog! Ironbridge pub provides watering hole for thirsty pooches

Hair of the dog! Ironbridge pub provides watering hole for thirsty pooches

August 2, 2019

Supporting image for story: Man arrested on suspicion of arson over Shifnal house fire

Man arrested on suspicion of arson over Shifnal house fire

Supporting image for story: Urgent action needed over health trust, Telford council leader warns

Urgent action needed over health trust, Telford council leader warns

Supporting image for story: More than 40 accidental 999 calls made to West Mercia Police in one day

More than 40 accidental 999 calls made to West Mercia Police in one day

August 1, 2019

Supporting image for story: Man accused of fatally stabbing father with Shropshire links to appear in court

Man accused of fatally stabbing father with Shropshire links to appear in court

Supporting image for story: Dorothy, 89, climbs Wrekin for first time in 30 years for church fund

Dorothy, 89, climbs Wrekin for first time in 30 years for church fund

Supporting image for story: Pooch pub for visitors to Ironbridge

Pooch pub for visitors to Ironbridge

Supporting image for story: Alzheimer's charity picked for Newport's Proms and Prosecco in the Park

Alzheimer's charity picked for Newport's Proms and Prosecco in the Park

Supporting image for story: Talented youngsters urged to apply for Telford council grant

Talented youngsters urged to apply for Telford council grant

July 31, 2019

Supporting image for story: Man, 39, charged after Telford crossbow terror

Man, 39, charged after Telford crossbow terror

Supporting image for story: Boy, 15, with 'life changing injuries' after Telford brawl was Stoke City player

Boy, 15, with 'life changing injuries' after Telford brawl was Stoke City player

Supporting image for story: Warning over scrap metal collectors in Telford

Warning over scrap metal collectors in Telford

July 30, 2019

Supporting image for story: Telford council warning about online TV licence scam

Telford council warning about online TV licence scam

Supporting image for story: 'It's the Boris Factor': Telford Tory association membership goes up 10 per cent in a week

'It's the Boris Factor': Telford Tory association membership goes up 10 per cent in a week

Supporting image for story: Two men still in custody after 15-year-old boy injured in Telford brawl

Two men still in custody after 15-year-old boy injured in Telford brawl

July 29, 2019

Supporting image for story: Firefighters rescue pet birds from blaze near Bridgnorth

Firefighters rescue pet birds from blaze near Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Zac Oliver: Brave Broseley youngster goes back to America for latest check-up

Zac Oliver: Brave Broseley youngster goes back to America for latest check-up

Supporting image for story: Revealed: Former bosses at Telford council turned down £150,000 grant to help CSE victims

Revealed: Former bosses at Telford council turned down £150,000 grant to help CSE victims

July 26, 2019

Supporting image for story: Four monarchs, 21 prime ministers and 108 happy birthdays for Telford's Gladys

Four monarchs, 21 prime ministers and 108 happy birthdays for Telford's Gladys

July 25, 2019

Supporting image for story: RAF Museum Cosford named number one accessible attraction in Shropshire

RAF Museum Cosford named number one accessible attraction in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: 'We are running out of time to find our new home': Newport community radio station in appeal

'We are running out of time to find our new home': Newport community radio station in appeal

July 24, 2019

Supporting image for story: Past, present and future of Ironbridge to be highlighted at festival

Past, present and future of Ironbridge to be highlighted at festival

Supporting image for story: 'They shouldn't be allowed to carry knives': Shropshire gran pays tribute to man who died in stabbing

'They shouldn't be allowed to carry knives': Shropshire gran pays tribute to man who died in stabbing

Supporting image for story: Here she is: The baby girl who caused 999 commotion in Telford pavement birth

Here she is: The baby girl who caused 999 commotion in Telford pavement birth

July 23, 2019

Supporting image for story: Three indecent exposures in Telford in a week

Three indecent exposures in Telford in a week

Supporting image for story: Funeral of Bridgnorth mayor Jean Onions to be held next week

Funeral of Bridgnorth mayor Jean Onions to be held next week

Supporting image for story: As You Like It coming to Severn Valley Country Park

As You Like It coming to Severn Valley Country Park

July 22, 2019

Supporting image for story: Thousands turn out for the return of Wem classic car show

Thousands turn out for the return of Wem classic car show

Supporting image for story: Watch: Prince Charles opens new garden at Royal Welsh Show

Watch: Prince Charles opens new garden at Royal Welsh Show

Supporting image for story: Former Dragon's Den star Nick Jenkins offers advice to Newport pupils - with video

Former Dragon's Den star Nick Jenkins offers advice to Newport pupils - with video

July 21, 2019

Supporting image for story: Boy, 6, freed by Shrewsbury firefighters after getting foot stuck in bicycle

Boy, 6, freed by Shrewsbury firefighters after getting foot stuck in bicycle

July 19, 2019

Supporting image for story: Air ambulance attended one drowning every three weeks over last three years, figures reveal

Air ambulance attended one drowning every three weeks over last three years, figures reveal

Supporting image for story: Telford teenage mum's death was avoidable, hospital trust admits

Telford teenage mum's death was avoidable, hospital trust admits

Supporting image for story: Concern over Newport car park camera plan

Concern over Newport car park camera plan

July 17, 2019

Supporting image for story: Parents hold protest against LGBT lessons in Telford

Parents hold protest against LGBT lessons in Telford

Supporting image for story: Hundreds sign petition calling for rethink of 'dangerous' road at Newport retail park

Hundreds sign petition calling for rethink of 'dangerous' road at Newport retail park

July 16, 2019

Supporting image for story: Two Telford firms in the running for rural business award

Two Telford firms in the running for rural business award

Supporting image for story: Hundreds in Shropshire share their views on the NHS

Hundreds in Shropshire share their views on the NHS

Supporting image for story: Telford electricity pylon man's injuries life threatening

Telford electricity pylon man's injuries life threatening

Supporting image for story: Telford & Wrekin Council managing director to step down

Telford & Wrekin Council managing director to step down

July 11, 2019

Supporting image for story: Open-air cinema to wow crowds in Telford

Open-air cinema to wow crowds in Telford

Supporting image for story: Local heroes in the running for Telford bridge name honour

Local heroes in the running for Telford bridge name honour

July 10, 2019

Supporting image for story: Technology keeping Shropshire hospital staff 'appy'

Technology keeping Shropshire hospital staff 'appy'

Supporting image for story: It's chocks away for VR Spitfire flights at RAF Museum Cosford

It's chocks away for VR Spitfire flights at RAF Museum Cosford

July 9, 2019

Supporting image for story: New life beckons for Shropshire lavender farm couple

New life beckons for Shropshire lavender farm couple

Supporting image for story: Give three ‘chairs’ for Newport Show!

Give three ‘chairs’ for Newport Show!

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