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Here are three of the top stories from today's Shropshire Star:
It is hoped the project will improve fish populations by making parts of the river more accessible.
Read MoreThe 46-year-old was hit as he walked along a pavement in Solihull, West Midlands Police said.
Read MoreA report into the conduct of Cheshire East Council's former chief executive Mike Suarez will not be made public.
He resigned last week, 15 months after he was suspended, and the BBC has been told a report has been put together into a series of allegations against him.
Image source, Michael MooreThe council has never revealed what the allegations are and now says it's a "confidential staffing matter" and can't legally be published.
BBC Sport
New Crewe Alexandra striker Alex Nicolls says he wants to repay David Artell for the kindness he showed him when he suffered a serious injury six years ago.
Nicolls broke his leg while the pair were both playing for Northampton Town and Artell, who now manages Crewe, made numerous trips to the hospital to visit him.
Image source, Getty ImagesNicolls said he probably hadn't thanked Artell properly, but scoring goals to help his new club would be a fitting way to do that.
He is likely to feature for Crewe against Kidsgrove Athletic tonight.
Quote MessageThe manager is someone that stood by me through those times and something that I'll be forever grateful for. He probably doesn't realise how much it helped at the time."
Alex Nicholls, Crewe Alexandra striker
Leighanne Bromley was left "gobsmacked" by the expletive-laden message about autistic son Harley.
Read MoreWest Midlands Ambulance Service says a boy who was taken to hospital with head injuries could have had a "different outcome" if he'd been wearing a cycle helmet.
He was taken to Birmingham Children's Hospital after crashing on a slope in Perry Wood nature reserve in Worcestershire.
The ambulance service said: "While it is clearly a matter for the individual or their parent/guardian, our view is that a cycle helmet can help prevent injury."
Six people have been arrested in connection with a series of distraction burglaries, after searches were carried out at homes in the West Midlands.
Warrants were executed at addresses in Walsall and Wolverhampton in the early hours of this morning, said Staffordshire Police.
The three man and three women, aged between 20 and 39, were all arrested on suspicion of burglary.
The RSPCA describes the suspected window plunge as barbaric.
Read MoreTyrone Andrew is accused of killing Reagan Asbury during a row after a boxing fight.
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Stoke City manager Gary Rowett says he "desperately wants to keep" Peter Crouch, but knows "a lot of other clubs" want him.
The 37-year-old striker is about to enter his eighth season with the Potters and Rowett believes he still has a lot to offer.
Image source, Getty ImagesCrouch scored in the team's 3-0 win over Walsall at the weekend.
Quote MessageI still believe that he can score goals at any level, because not only is he a handful, but he's got excellent understanding and ability."
Gary Rowett, Stoke City manager
Local Democracy Reporting Service
Tom Dare
The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner has questioned the need for a review which saw the force’s ability to protect vulnerable people rated poorly.
Image source, West Midlands PCCThe Force Management Statement gives ratings to several areas of the West Midlands Police force, including investigations and wellbeing.
Speaking at today’s strategic policing and crime board, PCC David Jamieson said that the money spent producing the report could have been better spent elsewhere.
Quote MessageEighteen West Midlands officers and staff were taken from other duties to produce the document, costing at least £80,000. The documents reveal what was already widely known, that demand is huge, resources scarce and there are particular struggles with vulnerabilities.
David Jamieson, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner
Police have launched an attempted murder investigation after shots were fired in the Warley area of Oldbury.
Image source, GoogleOfficers were called to an address in Clay Lane just after 20:00 on Sunday to reports of gunshots being fired towards a man from a silver car, West Midlands Police said.
Det Sgt Chris Jones said the vehicle, reportedly driven by a man wearing a black scarf around his face, was then seen speeding off towards the junction of Langley High Street and Langley Green Road.
The're asking for anyone with information to come forward.
Millions of people, including those in south Cheshire and Newcastle-under-Lyme, will be affected by the first hosepipe ban of the summer in England.
United Utilities said a temporary ban, affecting seven million people in the North West of England from 5 August, would "safeguard essential supplies".
It said reservoir levels were already low and that hot weather was forecast for the rest of July.
Other water companies across England said they had adequate supplies and had no plans to impose similar bans.
Reports of a rape at Oakengates station at the weekend are being investigated by West Mercia Police.
The force said it was called there at 05:42 on Saturday and it is checking CCTV footage and speaking to potential witnesses.
Image source, GoogleIt added the victim is being supported by officers and there have not been any arrests.
Here are three headlines from the Hereford Times today:
James Bond
Sports Producer, BBC Shropshire
The New Saints will be looking to salvage some pride when they host Macedonian champions FK Shkendija to Park Hall this evening.
They're playing in the second leg of their Champions League qualifier and the Oswestry-based side are 5-0 down after the away leg a week ago.
BBC News
Teenagers in England are being given lessons in school to reduce the risk of knife violence in the summer holidays.
Image source, Getty ImagesRecent stab deaths in the West Midlands include Ozell Pemberton, 16, in Sutton Coldfield and 15-year-old Keelan Wilson, found dead in Wolverhampton.
Crime Minister Victoria Atkins said young people need to be kept safe from the "rise in serious violence".
The lessons, for 11 to 16-year-olds, warn young people not to believe everything they see on social media, and that it is false to believe most other youngsters have knives or that carrying a knife is a form of self-defence.
A hospital says the fraud has let down its 'honest and hard-working' staff.
Read MoreAnglers in Shrewsbury are being asked to behave responsibly during the hot summer weather, with oxygen and water levels in the River Severn low.
Shrewsbury Town Council said it had taken advice from the Environment Agency and was asking anglers not to fish for salmon, trout or grayling and to only fish in the early evening before dusk.
Image source, Environment AgencyIt has also asked anglers to give fish plenty of time to recover when returning them to the river and not to use keep nets.
It said it was giving the advice "to avoid any suspension of fishing".
