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Mathew Growcott

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May 30, 2019

Supporting image for story: More talks needed over Ironbridge Power Station, councillor warns

More talks needed over Ironbridge Power Station, councillor warns

May 29, 2019

Supporting image for story: Severn Hospice to open its gardens in Telford

Severn Hospice to open its gardens in Telford

May 28, 2019

Supporting image for story: Hundreds of runners and walkers unite for Bridgnorth event

Hundreds of runners and walkers unite for Bridgnorth event

Supporting image for story: Fun, food and flat-out speed at Shrewsbury's first Wacky Races

Fun, food and flat-out speed at Shrewsbury's first Wacky Races

May 27, 2019

Supporting image for story: Profits nearly double at Telford & Wrekin Council owned Nuplace

Profits nearly double at Telford & Wrekin Council owned Nuplace

May 26, 2019

Supporting image for story: Delays after horsebox overturns on A5 near Shrewsbury

Delays after horsebox overturns on A5 near Shrewsbury

May 25, 2019

Supporting image for story: Numbers growing at Shropshire wildlife rescue centre

Numbers growing at Shropshire wildlife rescue centre

Supporting image for story: Newport firefighters help to water flowerbeds ahead of Britain in Bloom effort

Newport firefighters help to water flowerbeds ahead of Britain in Bloom effort

May 23, 2019

Supporting image for story: Newport gets dressed in its best ahead of carnival day

Newport gets dressed in its best ahead of carnival day

Council leader’s list of pledges to Telford

Supporting image for story: Newport prepares to bloom for judges

Newport prepares to bloom for judges

Supporting image for story: Telford's Got Talent hopefuls waiting in the wings for big day

Telford's Got Talent hopefuls waiting in the wings for big day

Supporting image for story: Plan to make busy Newport streets safer

Plan to make busy Newport streets safer

May 21, 2019

Supporting image for story: More than 500 county lines arrests

More than 500 county lines arrests

Supporting image for story: Milestone gold for David Austin Roses at Chelsea Flower Show

Milestone gold for David Austin Roses at Chelsea Flower Show

Supporting image for story: Shropshire military vehicle buffs to join D-Day parades - with video

Shropshire military vehicle buffs to join D-Day parades - with video

May 20, 2019

Supporting image for story: WATCH: Raiders smash through hedgerow in stolen van to escape from Telford industrial park

WATCH: Raiders smash through hedgerow in stolen van to escape from Telford industrial park

Supporting image for story: Man cautioned after bike theft in West Mercia

Man cautioned after bike theft in West Mercia

Supporting image for story: 'It could have been a child' – mini officer warning sign damaged outside Shifnal school

'It could have been a child' – mini officer warning sign damaged outside Shifnal school

Supporting image for story: Man spotted hare coursing near Shifnal

Man spotted hare coursing near Shifnal

May 18, 2019

Supporting image for story: Attingham Park's hidden treasures to be shown in exclusive event

Attingham Park's hidden treasures to be shown in exclusive event

May 17, 2019

Supporting image for story: Result is music to Newport guitarist’s ear

Result is music to Newport guitarist’s ear

May 16, 2019

Supporting image for story: Almost 500 runners feel the heat at Dawley's 5k Phoenix Flyer - with pictures

Almost 500 runners feel the heat at Dawley's 5k Phoenix Flyer - with pictures

Supporting image for story: Robot rings the changes at Newport Show

Robot rings the changes at Newport Show

Supporting image for story: Fields of gold add to our bounty in Shropshire

Fields of gold add to our bounty in Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Plant sale day near Bridgnorth for charity

Plant sale day near Bridgnorth for charity

Supporting image for story: John Campion: Groups need to work together to help children at risk

John Campion: Groups need to work together to help children at risk

May 15, 2019

Supporting image for story: Telford's Southwater getting first music venue as Albert's Shed expands

Telford's Southwater getting first music venue as Albert's Shed expands

Supporting image for story: Telford cobbler Glen hotfooting it into retirement

Telford cobbler Glen hotfooting it into retirement

May 14, 2019

Supporting image for story: Second Brexit referendum 'would solve nothing' - MP

Second Brexit referendum 'would solve nothing' - MP

Supporting image for story: Veterans' charity is dealt blow on Newport venue

Veterans' charity is dealt blow on Newport venue

May 11, 2019

Supporting image for story: Confusion over Telford council job vacancy . . . in US!

Confusion over Telford council job vacancy . . . in US!

New Telford & Wrekin Council cabinet announced

Supporting image for story: Blists Hill to host screening of The Greatest Showman

Blists Hill to host screening of The Greatest Showman

Supporting image for story: Curtain set to rise on Shropshire’s first ‘free-from’ festival

Curtain set to rise on Shropshire’s first ‘free-from’ festival

May 10, 2019

Supporting image for story: Weston Park classical music festival cancelled because of poor ticket sales

Weston Park classical music festival cancelled because of poor ticket sales

Supporting image for story: Warning after garden furniture thefts across Shropshire

Warning after garden furniture thefts across Shropshire

Supporting image for story: Man treated by paramedics after being rescued from Telford flat fire

Man treated by paramedics after being rescued from Telford flat fire

Supporting image for story: Singers wanted as Telford choir warms for charity concert

Singers wanted as Telford choir warms for charity concert

Supporting image for story: And here they are! Wacky Racers weigh in ready for Shrewsbury event

And here they are! Wacky Racers weigh in ready for Shrewsbury event

May 9, 2019

Supporting image for story: Shropshire street lights to become LEDs in £8.5m project

Shropshire street lights to become LEDs in £8.5m project

May 8, 2019

Supporting image for story: Shropshire PE teachers raises thousands during marathon effort for charity

Shropshire PE teachers raises thousands during marathon effort for charity

Supporting image for story: Call to make Newport Carnival the best yet

Call to make Newport Carnival the best yet

May 6, 2019

Supporting image for story: Shropshire hall opening its doors to public

Shropshire hall opening its doors to public

Supporting image for story: The Hadley Hot Rods prepare to go the Full Monty

The Hadley Hot Rods prepare to go the Full Monty

Supporting image for story: Sex lives of Tudors talking point at Wellington Festival

Sex lives of Tudors talking point at Wellington Festival

May 3, 2019

Supporting image for story: Two teenagers jailed after brutal stabbing of Shrewsbury man

Two teenagers jailed after brutal stabbing of Shrewsbury man

Supporting image for story: Drivers facing congestion on the M54 westbound near Wellington

Drivers facing congestion on the M54 westbound near Wellington

Supporting image for story: Countdown on to Severn Hospice’s Colour Run at Telford Town Park

Countdown on to Severn Hospice’s Colour Run at Telford Town Park

May 2, 2019

Supporting image for story: Newport teacher Emma sparkles to finish London Marathon

Newport teacher Emma sparkles to finish London Marathon

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