The week in quotes - March 4
From a wonderful reception for a poorly schoolboy to a new bishop's first day at work, Jeremy Corbyn's Shropshire roots and the Prime Minister's support for a Shropshire Star campaign, here's the week in quotes.
Its brilliant he has been able to come to his school and I know he is having a great time.
Nurse Daria Kuncewicz speaks as eleven-year-old Matthew Cooper spent a morning with his friends at Telford's Wrockwardine Wood Junior School for the first time since August, when he was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer. Matthew then suffered strokes after surgery, which left him paralysed.
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We want to ensure that churches have the resources to be able to help people who need support.
Bishop Michael Ipgrave is the new Bishop of Lichfield and kicked off his new job with a visit to Shropshire.
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"My dad was one of the people who founded the Blists Hill Museum because he was very keen on industrial history."
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has spoken about his Shropshire roots, describing the county as "wonderful".
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"I think it is a fantastic initiative and everyone involved should be very proud of their efforts and hard work, which are both a credit to Shropshire."
The Prime Minister declares his support for our £20,000 Cash For Your Community campaign, supporting good causes in the county.
Also see shropshirestar.com/cfyc
