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Mathew Growcott

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August 29, 2018

Supporting image for story: Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash on A442 near Market Drayton

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash on A442 near Market Drayton

Supporting image for story: Double delight for keen Shropshire gardening couple

Double delight for keen Shropshire gardening couple

August 26, 2018

Supporting image for story: Special report: Potholes ARE a big problem say Shropshire Star readers

Special report: Potholes ARE a big problem say Shropshire Star readers

August 25, 2018

Supporting image for story: Opening bids in for Telford's Let's Go Quackers ducks

Opening bids in for Telford's Let's Go Quackers ducks

August 21, 2018

Supporting image for story: MP backs long-term funding for child sexual exploitation service

MP backs long-term funding for child sexual exploitation service

Supporting image for story: Telford duck statues fly the nest but charity fund is ready to soar

Telford duck statues fly the nest but charity fund is ready to soar

Supporting image for story: MP demands rethink over Newport to Shrewsbury bus service cut

MP demands rethink over Newport to Shrewsbury bus service cut

August 18, 2018

Supporting image for story: Lorry crash bridge repairs 'going to plan' despite diversion confusion

Lorry crash bridge repairs 'going to plan' despite diversion confusion

August 17, 2018

Supporting image for story: Final day for Let's Go Quackers as video shows clumsy duck climber

Final day for Let's Go Quackers as video shows clumsy duck climber

August 16, 2018

Supporting image for story: Woman rescued from River Severn in Shrewsbury

Woman rescued from River Severn in Shrewsbury

August 13, 2018

Supporting image for story: Prezzo shuts its doors in Southwater - five months after 'avoiding axe'

Prezzo shuts its doors in Southwater - five months after 'avoiding axe'

Supporting image for story: Search for family of homeless man who died days after moving to Shropshire

Search for family of homeless man who died days after moving to Shropshire

August 4, 2018

Supporting image for story: New Miller & Carter steakhouse will create up to 25 jobs in Telford

New Miller & Carter steakhouse will create up to 25 jobs in Telford

Supporting image for story: The Holly Project: Council in long-term funding talks for survivors of child sex abuse in Telford

The Holly Project: Council in long-term funding talks for survivors of child sex abuse in Telford

August 3, 2018

Supporting image for story: Stolen car crashes into Telford roundabout traffic lights

Stolen car crashes into Telford roundabout traffic lights

Supporting image for story: Don’t worry, the aliens haven’t landed! Telford50 Big Top tent ready for anniversary events

Don’t worry, the aliens haven’t landed! Telford50 Big Top tent ready for anniversary events

Supporting image for story: Budget funding call for Telford by MP Lucy Allan

Budget funding call for Telford by MP Lucy Allan

Supporting image for story: Historic Iron Bridge work walkway to stay open an extra month

Historic Iron Bridge work walkway to stay open an extra month

Supporting image for story: £600,000 road improvements coming to Wellington

£600,000 road improvements coming to Wellington

August 2, 2018

Supporting image for story: Health bosses hit back at rumours that Telford A&E is to shut overnight

Health bosses hit back at rumours that Telford A&E is to shut overnight

August 1, 2018

Supporting image for story: Man, 21, arrested after woman attacked in car near Ironbridge

Man, 21, arrested after woman attacked in car near Ironbridge

Pledge on Telford buses as numbers fall by 37 per cent

July 31, 2018

Supporting image for story: Fourth man arrested over Telford assault case

Fourth man arrested over Telford assault case

Supporting image for story: Research on grooming gangs backed by Telford councillor

Research on grooming gangs backed by Telford councillor

Supporting image for story: Geraint Thomas: When Tour de France winner rode in Newport Nocturne

Geraint Thomas: When Tour de France winner rode in Newport Nocturne

Supporting image for story: Fewer than 0.5pc join Future Fit discussion

Fewer than 0.5pc join Future Fit discussion

Future Fit: Telford council leader’s rallying call on A&E plan

July 30, 2018

Supporting image for story: Harper Adams University buys extra 240-acre block of farmland

Harper Adams University buys extra 240-acre block of farmland

July 29, 2018

Supporting image for story: Hundreds vote in favour of Newport town plan

Hundreds vote in favour of Newport town plan

July 28, 2018

Supporting image for story: Meerkats galore for Telford's Exotic Zoo

Meerkats galore for Telford's Exotic Zoo

Supporting image for story: Telford MP's praise for child sexual grooming investigation

Telford MP's praise for child sexual grooming investigation

July 27, 2018

Supporting image for story: Injuries of man who fell onto A442 in Telford not life-threatening

Injuries of man who fell onto A442 in Telford not life-threatening

Supporting image for story: I forgot to pay, says driver who stole fuel from two Telford petrol stations

I forgot to pay, says driver who stole fuel from two Telford petrol stations

July 26, 2018

Supporting image for story: Two arrested after unmarked police car damaged in Wellington

Two arrested after unmarked police car damaged in Wellington

Supporting image for story: Telford Pride event delayed until September

Telford Pride event delayed until September

Supporting image for story: Man seriously injured in fall from A442 bridge

Man seriously injured in fall from A442 bridge

July 25, 2018

Supporting image for story: Telford's historic Anstice to be refurbished thanks to £1 million council gift

Telford's historic Anstice to be refurbished thanks to £1 million council gift

July 24, 2018

Supporting image for story: Telford & Wrekin councillors receive £619,765 in allowances and reimbursements

Telford & Wrekin councillors receive £619,765 in allowances and reimbursements

July 23, 2018

Supporting image for story: Cockroaches caught in 16 out of 19 traps at Wellington Subway

Cockroaches caught in 16 out of 19 traps at Wellington Subway

Supporting image for story: Hate crime reports more than double across West Mercia

Hate crime reports more than double across West Mercia

July 20, 2018

Supporting image for story: Plenty to do in delightful Devon

Plenty to do in delightful Devon

Supporting image for story: Gone in 60 seconds: Watch six-day Telford bridge operation crammed into a minute

Gone in 60 seconds: Watch six-day Telford bridge operation crammed into a minute

July 19, 2018

Supporting image for story: Crime up by four per cent across West Mercia region

Crime up by four per cent across West Mercia region

Supporting image for story: Telford's economy boosted by 50th anniversary celebrations

Telford's economy boosted by 50th anniversary celebrations

Supporting image for story: Three schools celebrating after Ofsted reports

Three schools celebrating after Ofsted reports

Supporting image for story: Replica samurai sword stolen in Bridgnorth burglary

Replica samurai sword stolen in Bridgnorth burglary

July 18, 2018

Supporting image for story: Private hire drivers face action after picking up unbooked fares in Telford

Private hire drivers face action after picking up unbooked fares in Telford

July 17, 2018

Supporting image for story: Giant ducks causing a splash at new Southwater home in Telford - with pictures

Giant ducks causing a splash at new Southwater home in Telford - with pictures

Supporting image for story: Trailblazing surgery to fix Lottie’s heart as crowdfunding page launched

Trailblazing surgery to fix Lottie’s heart as crowdfunding page launched

July 16, 2018

Supporting image for story: Multi-million pound plans for Newport business park submitted

Multi-million pound plans for Newport business park submitted

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