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Mathew Growcott

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March 9, 2020

Supporting image for story: Lack of funding for councils should be 'big badge of shame' for Government, says Telford finance boss

Lack of funding for councils should be 'big badge of shame' for Government, says Telford finance boss

March 7, 2020

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council 'aware' of pothole problems in Shifnal

Shropshire Council 'aware' of pothole problems in Shifnal

March 6, 2020

Supporting image for story: Bus destroyed by fire on Telford road - with video and pictures

Bus destroyed by fire on Telford road - with video and pictures

Supporting image for story: Crowds head to Telford employment and apprenticeship show

Crowds head to Telford employment and apprenticeship show

Supporting image for story: Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard calls for reopening of railway line between Shrewsbury and Stafford

Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard calls for reopening of railway line between Shrewsbury and Stafford

March 5, 2020

Supporting image for story: Shropshire farmers need more support over flooding - claim

Shropshire farmers need more support over flooding - claim

Supporting image for story: Shifnal potholes 'are a risk to life' as residents demand action

Shifnal potholes 'are a risk to life' as residents demand action

March 4, 2020

Supporting image for story: Councillor's plea to Veteran's Minister over Newport Combat Stress base

Councillor's plea to Veteran's Minister over Newport Combat Stress base

March 3, 2020

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge footpath repairs begin despite yet another rise in river levels

Ironbridge footpath repairs begin despite yet another rise in river levels

Supporting image for story: 'Mane' event for Newport Show unveiled as Poldark's Action Horses

'Mane' event for Newport Show unveiled as Poldark's Action Horses

March 2, 2020

Supporting image for story: Delays as major A442 work begins in Telford

Delays as major A442 work begins in Telford

February 28, 2020

Supporting image for story: Two injured in crash near Chirk

Two injured in crash near Chirk

Supporting image for story: Two arson attacks in three days on Telford street

Two arson attacks in three days on Telford street

Supporting image for story: Woman sexually assaulted on steps of Telford pub

Woman sexually assaulted on steps of Telford pub

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge flood barriers buckled ‘because road by river is not completely flat’

Ironbridge flood barriers buckled ‘because road by river is not completely flat’

February 26, 2020

Supporting image for story: Public consulted on 40-minute parking in Newport

Public consulted on 40-minute parking in Newport

February 25, 2020

Supporting image for story: 'Threat to life' warning for Ironbridge as 40 evacuated amid fears river may reach 'unprecedented' levels

'Threat to life' warning for Ironbridge as 40 evacuated amid fears river may reach 'unprecedented' levels

Supporting image for story: Telford parking officer on hand after pensioner in fall

Telford parking officer on hand after pensioner in fall

February 24, 2020

Supporting image for story: Teddy bears made in Ironbridge presented to This Morning's Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby

Teddy bears made in Ironbridge presented to This Morning's Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby

Supporting image for story: Shropshire university's beef with new meat trends

Shropshire university's beef with new meat trends

February 21, 2020

Supporting image for story: Crash between coach and lorry causes rush hour delays on A5 near Shifnal

Crash between coach and lorry causes rush hour delays on A5 near Shifnal

February 10, 2020

Supporting image for story: Volunteers give lick of paint to historic Ironbridge railings

Volunteers give lick of paint to historic Ironbridge railings

Supporting image for story: From Telford to Hollywood: Film director's award-winning film getting Chinese Theatre screening

From Telford to Hollywood: Film director's award-winning film getting Chinese Theatre screening

February 8, 2020

Supporting image for story: University meeting called after Newport cars arson attack

University meeting called after Newport cars arson attack

Supporting image for story: Telford dancers to open for Britain's Got Talent winners Twist and Pulse

Telford dancers to open for Britain's Got Talent winners Twist and Pulse

February 7, 2020

Supporting image for story: Unlocked van with keys in stolen in Newport

Unlocked van with keys in stolen in Newport

Supporting image for story: We will listen to every child sex abuse victim, says town’s new police chief

We will listen to every child sex abuse victim, says town’s new police chief

Supporting image for story: £200 million M54/M6 link road 'essential' for the future of Telford, council says

£200 million M54/M6 link road 'essential' for the future of Telford, council says

Supporting image for story: Let's Rock Shrewsbury could return to town for another three years

Let's Rock Shrewsbury could return to town for another three years

February 6, 2020

Supporting image for story: Man arrested and 127 cannabis plants seized in Telford raid

Man arrested and 127 cannabis plants seized in Telford raid

Supporting image for story: 'Vigilantism and blind stupidity': Mayor condemns Newport arson attack he believes was over student parking row

'Vigilantism and blind stupidity': Mayor condemns Newport arson attack he believes was over student parking row

Supporting image for story: 'Education and enforcement' needed to tackle Telford fly-tipping problem

'Education and enforcement' needed to tackle Telford fly-tipping problem

Supporting image for story: Charity event goes prehistoric as Telford policeman leads dinosaur race

Charity event goes prehistoric as Telford policeman leads dinosaur race

February 5, 2020

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Kids Festival returning to Telford this Easter

Shropshire Kids Festival returning to Telford this Easter

Supporting image for story: Two cars targeted in village near Newport - with one stripped of parts

Two cars targeted in village near Newport - with one stripped of parts

Supporting image for story: Veteran and councillor 'heartbroken' that mental health charity is leaving Newport

Veteran and councillor 'heartbroken' that mental health charity is leaving Newport

February 4, 2020

Supporting image for story: Crash closes busy road in Telford

Crash closes busy road in Telford

Supporting image for story: Energize activity charity in need of new board members

Energize activity charity in need of new board members

February 3, 2020

Supporting image for story: Major refurbishment plans at Wellington's Cock Hotel could bring food and community spaces

Major refurbishment plans at Wellington's Cock Hotel could bring food and community spaces

Supporting image for story: Vandals damage car tyres outside Wellington home

Vandals damage car tyres outside Wellington home

Supporting image for story: Man charged after Telford cannabis farm discovery

Man charged after Telford cannabis farm discovery

Supporting image for story: Valentines Day Judy Garland show in Telford cancelled

Valentines Day Judy Garland show in Telford cancelled

Supporting image for story: Unattended iPhone X stolen from outside Telford shop

Unattended iPhone X stolen from outside Telford shop

Supporting image for story: Tickets go on sale for events commemorating Shropshire's link to the Mayflower

Tickets go on sale for events commemorating Shropshire's link to the Mayflower

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's Alberts Shed group welcomes cuts to business rates for small music venues

Shropshire's Alberts Shed group welcomes cuts to business rates for small music venues

February 2, 2020

Supporting image for story: 'Spud you believe it?': Hundreds turn out for Shropshire Potato Day

'Spud you believe it?': Hundreds turn out for Shropshire Potato Day

Supporting image for story: One-car crash near Bridgnorth

One-car crash near Bridgnorth

February 1, 2020

Supporting image for story: Telford's landmark Anstice to retake its place in history - with pictures and video

Telford's landmark Anstice to retake its place in history - with pictures and video

Supporting image for story: First tour of Newport school's new £1.2 million sport facilities as appeal continues

First tour of Newport school's new £1.2 million sport facilities as appeal continues

January 31, 2020

Supporting image for story: Dream job as Shropshire university calls for lamb taste testers

Dream job as Shropshire university calls for lamb taste testers

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