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Mathew Growcott

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November 21, 2017

Supporting image for story: Man armed with hammer robs Newport store security guard of cash box

Man armed with hammer robs Newport store security guard of cash box

Supporting image for story: Budget 2017: Time for chancellor to end austerity, says Lucy Allan MP

Budget 2017: Time for chancellor to end austerity, says Lucy Allan MP

Supporting image for story: A nod to Bob Dylan as Savannah's latest video All The Right Reasons takes in Telford Town Park - watch now

A nod to Bob Dylan as Savannah's latest video All The Right Reasons takes in Telford Town Park - watch now

November 20, 2017

Supporting image for story: Jewellery and money stolen in Telford house burglary

Jewellery and money stolen in Telford house burglary

November 17, 2017

Supporting image for story: It IS rocket science for pupils on RAF Cosford visit

It IS rocket science for pupils on RAF Cosford visit

November 16, 2017

Supporting image for story: Tanker carrying 37,000 litres of diesel goes up in flames

Tanker carrying 37,000 litres of diesel goes up in flames

November 15, 2017

Supporting image for story: Cannabis plants abandoned in Bridgnorth car park

Cannabis plants abandoned in Bridgnorth car park

Supporting image for story: Arrest after £25,000 worth of cannabis plants found growing in loft of Telford house

Arrest after £25,000 worth of cannabis plants found growing in loft of Telford house

November 14, 2017

Supporting image for story: Man shot with air rifle in Telford

Man shot with air rifle in Telford

Supporting image for story: Missing woman found safe and well

Missing woman found safe and well

November 13, 2017

Supporting image for story: Man who shot and killed 'marauding' cow near Bridgnorth is cleared

Man who shot and killed 'marauding' cow near Bridgnorth is cleared

November 11, 2017

Supporting image for story: LGBT group aiming for first Telford Pride march

LGBT group aiming for first Telford Pride march

November 10, 2017

Supporting image for story: West Mercia Police rated 'Good' for efficiency despite concerns over 101 service

West Mercia Police rated 'Good' for efficiency despite concerns over 101 service

November 9, 2017

Supporting image for story: Section of ceiling collapses at Newport nursery

Section of ceiling collapses at Newport nursery

Supporting image for story: Telford MP's row over Remembrance service rumbles on

Telford MP's row over Remembrance service rumbles on

Supporting image for story: Suspected loan shark arrested in Telford

Suspected loan shark arrested in Telford

Supporting image for story: Paramedic jobs campaign at West Midlands Ambulance attracts more than 21,000

Paramedic jobs campaign at West Midlands Ambulance attracts more than 21,000

November 8, 2017

Supporting image for story: Puppy snatched from man taking it for walk in Bridgnorth

Puppy snatched from man taking it for walk in Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Ellesmere road blocked by two-car crash

Ellesmere road blocked by two-car crash

November 6, 2017

Supporting image for story: Christian Chandler: Family say all welcome to funeral of bus tragedy boy after 'breathtaking' support

Christian Chandler: Family say all welcome to funeral of bus tragedy boy after 'breathtaking' support

November 4, 2017

Supporting image for story: Officers did not contribute to Shropshire farm worker's death, police say

Officers did not contribute to Shropshire farm worker's death, police say

November 3, 2017

Supporting image for story: 'Cat injury' ploy as man, 90, falls victim to distraction burglar near Telford

'Cat injury' ploy as man, 90, falls victim to distraction burglar near Telford

Supporting image for story: Arrest after 100 cannabis plants worth £60,000 found during Telford drugs raid

Arrest after 100 cannabis plants worth £60,000 found during Telford drugs raid

November 2, 2017

Supporting image for story: Christian Chandler: Funeral fund for boy killed in bus crash totals £12,000

Christian Chandler: Funeral fund for boy killed in bus crash totals £12,000

October 26, 2017

Supporting image for story: Play area in Stirchley saved after successful campaign

Play area in Stirchley saved after successful campaign

October 25, 2017

Supporting image for story: ‘Pandemonium’ in Bridgnorth due to roadworks

‘Pandemonium’ in Bridgnorth due to roadworks

Supporting image for story: Teenager in hospital with head injuries after being hit by car in Shifnal

Teenager in hospital with head injuries after being hit by car in Shifnal

Supporting image for story: Crackdown on rogue scrap dealers in Telford

Crackdown on rogue scrap dealers in Telford

October 24, 2017

Supporting image for story: Christian Chandler: 200 join car cruise as £11,000 raised towards funeral of Telford teenager killed in bus crash

Christian Chandler: 200 join car cruise as £11,000 raised towards funeral of Telford teenager killed in bus crash

October 23, 2017

Supporting image for story: 200 bales of hay go up in flames near Bridgnorth

200 bales of hay go up in flames near Bridgnorth

Supporting image for story: Veterans to march in Birmingham and London in protest of Combat Stress cuts

Veterans to march in Birmingham and London in protest of Combat Stress cuts

October 21, 2017

Supporting image for story: Shropshire hospital parking hike 'a tax on visiting the sick'

Shropshire hospital parking hike 'a tax on visiting the sick'

October 20, 2017

Supporting image for story: Telford bus tragedy: 'Car cruise for Christian' taking place in Telford

Telford bus tragedy: 'Car cruise for Christian' taking place in Telford

Supporting image for story: Fandiddlytastic! Telford school builds its own Roald Dahl museum - watch the video

Fandiddlytastic! Telford school builds its own Roald Dahl museum - watch the video

Supporting image for story: Puppy love: Litter of 15 rottweilers takes a bow-wow at Telford home - with video

Puppy love: Litter of 15 rottweilers takes a bow-wow at Telford home - with video

Supporting image for story: Christian Chandler: Telford family's heartbreak at losing our 'really special boy'

Christian Chandler: Telford family's heartbreak at losing our 'really special boy'

October 19, 2017

Supporting image for story: RAF Cosford Air Show 2018: Tickets go on sale for 'spectacular and interactive' show

RAF Cosford Air Show 2018: Tickets go on sale for 'spectacular and interactive' show

Supporting image for story: Parliamentary boundary change plans criticised by Telford MP Lucy Allan

Parliamentary boundary change plans criticised by Telford MP Lucy Allan

Supporting image for story: Christian Chandler: Fireworks vigil as funeral fund for Telford schoolboy killed in bus crash hits £7,500

Christian Chandler: Fireworks vigil as funeral fund for Telford schoolboy killed in bus crash hits £7,500

Supporting image for story: Combat Stress veterans vow to fight on in battle to save Newport centre from cuts

Combat Stress veterans vow to fight on in battle to save Newport centre from cuts

Supporting image for story: Five-bedroom house plan for Harry Hill's favourite pie pub in Ironbridge

Five-bedroom house plan for Harry Hill's favourite pie pub in Ironbridge

Supporting image for story: Telford schoolgirl given police caution after video of assault goes viral

Telford schoolgirl given police caution after video of assault goes viral

October 17, 2017

Supporting image for story: 'A terrible tragedy': Floral tributes left to Telford schoolboy, 13, killed in bus crash

'A terrible tragedy': Floral tributes left to Telford schoolboy, 13, killed in bus crash

Supporting image for story: Community vows to fight for Telford play area

Community vows to fight for Telford play area

October 16, 2017

Supporting image for story: Telford's first trampoline centre is bouncing - with video

Telford's first trampoline centre is bouncing - with video

Supporting image for story: Boy, 13, dies after bus and bicycle crash in Telford

Boy, 13, dies after bus and bicycle crash in Telford

Supporting image for story: Combat Stress: Veterans march in Newport over charity cuts - with video

Combat Stress: Veterans march in Newport over charity cuts - with video

Supporting image for story: West Mercia Police officer sacked over crime scene photo

West Mercia Police officer sacked over crime scene photo

October 14, 2017

Supporting image for story: West Mercia Police officer sacked after taking crime scene picture and using breathalyser outside work use

West Mercia Police officer sacked after taking crime scene picture and using breathalyser outside work use

October 13, 2017

Supporting image for story: Staff sickness costs Telford & Wrekin Council £2 million

Staff sickness costs Telford & Wrekin Council £2 million

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