In the papers: Irresponsible parking facing council actionpublished at 18:50 British Summer Time 31 August 2018
Here are some of the headlines on the Crewe Chronicle website this afternoon:
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In the papers: Irresponsible parking facing council actionpublished at 18:50 British Summer Time 31 August 2018
Portsmouth bring in Wolves forward Masonpublished at 18:47 British Summer Time 31 August 2018
League One side Portsmouth sign forward Joe Mason on loan from Premier League club Wolves until 2 January.
Read MoreSearch extended for group to run child sex abuse inquirypublished at 18:45 British Summer Time 31 August 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsA deadline has been extended for organisations wanting to bid to run Telford's independent investigation into child sexual exploitation.
In April, councillors agreed to set up an independent, council-led inquiry after a Sunday Mirror article claimed 1,000 children may have been abused , externalin the town since the 1980s.
Image source, Gavin DicksonThe authority had said it wanted the winning bidder to define how the inquiry would run and appoint an independent chair.
It hoped to have awarded the contract by the end of this month.
But now, the council says that deadline , externalwas "too optimistic" and it is extended the time frame, with bidding closing at the end of October and the contract awarded in early November.
Pottery marks bill to be raised in Parliamentpublished at 18:40 British Summer Time 31 August 2018
BBC PoliticsAfter their summer break, MPs will be back in London on Monday facing plenty of issues, ranging from Brexit to potentially reaction to the scallop wars.
Image source, ReutersBut Monday will also feature an issue raised by the Stoke-on-Trent North Labour MP, Ruth Smeeth.
She'll have the day's Ten Minute Rule Bill when she can make her case for a new bill in a speech lasting up to 10 minutes. , external
In Ms Smeeth's case, she'll be calling for a country of origin marking system for ceramics.
In the papers: Row over move of Wasps shirtspublished at 18:36 British Summer Time 31 August 2018
These are some of the main stories on the Coventry Observer website today:
- Outrage as signed shirts moved to council deputy leader's office, external
- European arrest warrant for man found guilty of groping teenage girl, external
- Row over £150k move for historic Coventry Cross, external
Tractor destroyed in fire after rolling through woodspublished at 18:30 British Summer Time 31 August 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsA tractor's been destroyed in a fire that saw it roll almost a mile through woodland., external
Image source, Shropshire Fire ServiceShropshire Fire Service says it was called this afternoon to Newcastle, near Clun, Shropshire.
It says, after the fire started in the engine, the tractor ended up rolling over a steep embankment on to a main road., external
Image source, Shropshire Fire ServiceMiddlesbrough sign Saville and Batthpublished at 18:30 British Summer Time 31 August 2018
Middlesbrough sign Millwall midfielder George Saville on an initial loan, with Wolves defender Danny Batth also joining.
Read MoreNHS trust denies reports of more maternity failingspublished at 18:24 British Summer Time 31 August 2018
Elaine Muir
Journalist, BBC ShropshireA hospital trust says national media reports claiming that more cases of poor care have been uncovered at its maternity service are untrue., external
The Health Service Journal has reported that at least 60 cases, including baby deaths, brain injuries and deaths of mothers, have been identified at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals (SaTH) Trust., external
Image source, GoogleBut the trust says the report is "factually incorrect and untrue", saying that there are 23 cases being examined by the secretary of state, which have already been reported.
It adds that it has also reviewed 40 cases over 19 years, 23 of which had no signs of failure of care and five of which the families could not be contacted.
The remaining 12 families have been contacted to ask for permission to look into their care, the trust said.
NHS Improvement said the independent inquiry would now look into those 12.
Walsall sign Wolves duo Johnson and Ronanpublished at 18:21 British Summer Time 31 August 2018
League One side Walsall sign defender Connor Johnson and midfielder Connor Ronan on loan from Premier League neighbours Wolves.
Read MoreVilas & Bohannon inspire Lancashire winpublished at 18:15 British Summer Time 31 August 2018
Lancashire skipper Dane Vilas and Josh Bohannon put on 139 to inspire their side's four-wicket win over Worcestershire.
Read MoreLollipop crossing plans changed ahead of school yearpublished at 18:14 British Summer Time 31 August 2018
James Pearson
Political reporter, BBC Hereford & WorcesterWith just days until the new school year, primary school parents across Worcestershire still don't know whether their school's lollipop person will be there or not.
Worcestershire County Council had proposed permanently getting rid of 15 school crossing patrols at schools which already have permanent crossings.
Today was decision day, but, rather than the authority pushing through what it originally proposed, instead it's changed its plans., external
The council says it will now remove lollipop people from light-controlled pelican crossings, yet says lollipop patrols at zebra crossings can stay, but only if a community group or a school funds them.
Changes to Godiva Festival site to 'help site security'published at 18:05 British Summer Time 31 August 2018
Regular Godiva Festival goers will notice a change to the layout of the War Memorial park site, after it opened at 18:00.
The event is thought to one of the largest free festivals in Europe.
Media caption, Godiva Festival site - from the air
The whole site is now a fenced area, including the fairground, with three public entrances to the site from Kenilworth Road, Coat of Arms Bridge Road and along the path next to the Visitor Centre.
The changes will help site security and access to the festival over the weekend, the city council said.
Patel bowls Warwickshire to victorypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 31 August 2018
Captain Jeetan Patel takes 10 wickets in the match as Division Two leaders Warwickshire finish off Glamorgan in three days.
Read MorePublic given say on future of 18th Century buildingpublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 31 August 2018
Phil Bowers
Journalist, BBC Radio StokeThe future of a "much loved" historic building in Newcastle-under-Lyme is up for discussion.
Image source, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough CouncilThe borough council says the Guildhall, which dates back to 1713, could fulfil a variety of community uses now council services have moved to the newly built Castle House.
The building had fallen into disrepair before the council bought it and reopened it in 2008, after extensive refurbishment.
The council's running a consultation on its future until 28 September.
Man jailed over 100-yard van drag deathpublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 31 August 2018
Police said Paul Emmerson sped off with Mohammed Miah dangling through the driver's window.
Read MoreCounty set for 'first ever' floodlit T20 matchpublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 31 August 2018
James Bond
Sports Producer, BBC ShropshireWhat's claimed to be the first floodlit cricket match in Shropshire is due to take place this evening., external
Image source, GoogleCricket Shropshire has picked Oswestry cricket club to host the game which aims to showcase Under-19 cricket in the county.
The group says it's part of an initiative to halt the drop-off in the number of players when they reach the age of 15.
The match is due to start at 18:45 and will feature both teams in coloured kit, using pink balls.
Quote MessageIt's going to be a proper T20 game, we've got walk-on music for the players. It's sort of trial run so, hopefully, we may have a week of T20 cricket under lights next year, depending how it goes. That's the plan."
Chris Wiseman, Chairman of Oswestry Cricket Club
Your weekend weather forecastpublished at 17:41 British Summer Time 31 August 2018
Rebecca Wood
BBC Midlands TodayIt will remain dry in to this evening and night with long clear spells developing - lows of 9C (48F)
And looking ahead to Saturday - it should stay mainly fine and dry with sunny spells.
Media caption, Latest weather forecast for the West Midlands
Chelsea's Abraham joins Villa on loanpublished at 17:40 British Summer Time 31 August 2018
Aston Villa sign forward Tammy Abraham on a season-long loan deal from Premier League side Chelsea.
Read MoreIn the papers: Thousands saved in fraud crackdownpublished at 17:37 British Summer Time 31 August 2018
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Liverpool's Whelan returns to Crewepublished at 17:36 British Summer Time 31 August 2018
Crewe Alexandra sign Liverpool defender Corey Whelan on loan until 7 January.
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