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Bridgnorth charity gets bus back on the road after it was stolen and 'ransacked' by thieves

A charity-owned minibus that was stolen and "ransacked" by thieves has finally been put back on the road.

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(Left to right)Phil Davenport and Peter Meehan fro the Bridgnorth Community Transport Group getting the bus and keys from Ben Pearce, Alex Hollyhead and Mark Newnes from TJ Vickers

The bright yellow and blue vehicle belonging to the Bridgnorth Community Transport Group was taken from the town's Severn Street car park in February.

It was later found by police in Bilston in Wolverhampton, 17 miles away, but the £70,000 vehicle had been extensively damaged.

However, after being taken to Shropshire automotive specialists, TJ Vickers in Telford, who undertook the repair work, the 13-seater bus and its keys were finally handed back to the charity on Saturday.

Phil Davenport from the Bridgnorth Community Transport Group, said they were "delighted" it had been returned.