Local Democracy Reporting Service

A hospital trust said it hoped plans to reorganise hospital services could move on to the next stage "rapidly".

Chris Preston, interim deputy chief executive, at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, said it was "working closely with regulatory colleagues" to ensure the review and approval process for the strategic outline case for the Future Fit plan was "as short as possible"

The document – which outlines how the hospital reconfiguration would be delivered – was submitted to NHS England and NHS Improvement last month.

The plan would see emergency medicine moving to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, with Telford’s Princess Royal Hospital focusing on planned care.

It was subject to a consultation in 2018.

In his report, Mr Preston stresses both hospitals will continue to provide round-the-clock urgent care but says "the current clinical service configuration does not meet the needs of patients".

The trust’s board will meet on Thursday.

An exhibition exploring Coventry's rave scene is to be held in part of the former IKEA building.

House is a Feeling will take place from 11 to 28 November as part of 2021 City of Culture.

The city was central to the scene and saw the first legal events orchestrated by Amnesia House and The Eclipse, the first all-night 24 hour club in the UK.

Image source, Tony Davis

Adi Dowling, who has curated the exhibition, said: “This is a historical documentation of one of the most important cultural movements of the 20th century and maps the journey of a youth revolution that took over the world.

"The amazing thing was this was brought together by black, brown and white street kids who had nothing but each other.”

Today should start fairly mild and bright but, as the day draws on, thicker cloud will build from the north west - although it should stay dry.

Overnight it should remain overcast with some light spells of rain pushing in from the north west until dawn.

You can find out more about the weather where you are on the BBC Weather page.

BBC Midlands Today

People in the West Midlands are being urged to take up their flu vaccinations because of fears of a serious outbreak this winter which would stretch the NHS.

NHS England said world modelling predicts up to 60,000 deaths in the UK from flu.

There are concerns that due to lockdowns for much of last winter, people haven't been exposed to the virus for 18 months, so will have limited immunity.

Health experts are worried there will be a rise in those needing hospital treatment.

BBC Radio Shropshire

Ludlow residents say they're appalled they have not been consulted on a decision to install four double charging points for electric vehicles.

The plans were made back in 2020 and the parking bays were due to be installed last month but have been delayed until further notice.

John Diamond, a resident on Mill Street, said: "We do not want the town centre being used as a filling station.

"It is bad enough that it is a car park.

"It is not just Mill Street, this is not nimbyism, this is for the town centre."

His neighbour Chris Tuffley said it would prevent delivery drivers being able to park.

Shropshire Council has been contacted for comment.

A new operator has signed a 25-year deal for Wolverhampton's Civic Halls.

City of Wolverhampton Council and AEG Presents have now exchanged contracts for the building.

The halls are currently undergoing a multi-million pound renovation, and are set to reopen in Autumn 2020.

Image source, City of Wolverhampton Council

AEG Presents own and operate over 40 venues including the Eventim Apollo London, indigo at The O2 and the recently announced venue at Olympia London.

Steve Homer, AEG Presents CEO, said: “We’re delighted to get this important milestone over the line. 

"This is a long-term commitment and 25-year deal by AEG which is going to be a game changer for the future of the Civic Halls and the city."

Councillor Stephen Simkins, Deputy Leader of the Council, said: “The council has demonstrated bold and ambitious thinking to take this very challenging project on and thanks to that we have secured a 25-year commitment from a world-leading operator – a real vote of confidence in Wolverhampton - and it won’t cost the taxpayer a penny."

Ghosts in the Ruins is a modern piece to mark Coventry Cathedral's 60th year.

A 71-year-old passenger killed in a crash on the M6 will be "greatly missed", say her family.

Football fan Jamie Arnold is fined for the abuse and gestures mocking disability at a game in May.

The vocalist had a "very striking presence" and did a lot for Birmingham, a music expert says.

Peter Davies started working on the farm in Shropshire in 1961 and says he has seen many changes.

Fresh restrictions on visiting patients remain in place at a hospital trust.

Tighter restrictions on visiting came into effect on Wednesday at the Wye Valley NHS Trust, which operates Hereford County Hospital.

The trust also oversees community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

It said the measures were brought in amid rising Covid-19 cases and reduce the risk of someone bringing the virus onto wards.

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The trust said the changes remain in place this week but are being "reviewed constantly".

James White was found guilty in his absence after he failed to turn up to his trial in Coventry.

Sacked Aston Villa manager Dean Smith believes he could have led the club to a top-10 Premier League finish had he remained in the job.

Dr Suzanna Bull died after being hit by a lorry at the junction while out cycling with her brother.

Bob and Paul revisit the River Wye in Herefordshire. Last time they were here, they fished the Middle Wye for barbel, but this time they head to the spectacular Lower Wye to fish for chub.

Bob has decided to meet Paul at the river and makes his entrance from upstream – on a rowing boat. Any annoyance Paul has at Bob disturbing his rod and the fish is soon replaced with amusement as he witnesses Bob trying to exit the boat.

They talk tactics, and Bob is pleased to hear that almost anything goes when it comes to suitable bait for the chub. They start to fish, but Bob is distracted by the beautiful views. They discuss the times they have got emotional, the last time they cried and whether it is better to live in the moment or reminisce about past times.

Bob tells Paul that he has invited a doctor to come and talk to them about men’s health. They discuss what they might want to ask him and agree the conversation will probably end up being about matters ‘downstairs’. With thunder and lightning looming, they decide to call it a day and take refuge in their accommodation for the night – a converted dovecote situated in the idyllic grounds of a 700-year-old manor house.

The next day, Paul and Bob return to the river. The rainclouds have passed, but the river is high and fast. Paul gillies for Bob, and as they wait for something to bite, they talk about self-diagnosis and hypochondria in anticipation of meeting the doctor. Dr Anand Patel arrives at the riverbank, and Paul and Bob discuss with him the health issues that most affect men at their stage of life. They touch on physical but also mental health issues and recall the reasons they started fishing together in the first place – Bob’s sudden heart operation and the effect it had on him in the following months.

They fish some more as the afternoon passes, and Bob carries out his final catering duties of the series – he boils the Kelly Kettle and makes some tea, which Paul refuses to drink thanks to its grey tinge and the addition of a twig floating on top. But they both know there is more to being here than drinking tea – and as Paul settles in for a last spot of fishing, it is time for Bob to get in his boat again. As he floats away downriver, we leave Paul and Bob doing what makes them happy, in a place that fills their hearts with joy. Surely, that is the best medicine.

The staff are set to move to a new company owned by two hospital trusts from December.

BBC Radio Stoke

After he became the latest star to be knocked out of Strictly Come Dancing, Adam Peaty's mother said she is "really proud" of how he has done.

The Uttoxeter Olympian and his partner Katya Jones were knocked out on Sunday.

"He’s done really, really well," Caroline Peaty said.

Image source, Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire

"He’s done very well because Adam isn’t coordinated at all on land but he’s proved me wrong with the dancing," she said

"I thought the jive was one of his better dances on Saturday.

"Things happen for a reason, he has had his stint now so it is on with the rest now."

She hopes Eastenders star Rose Ayling-Ellis makes it to the final stage.

But Boris Johnson does not apologise for ordering MPs to block the suspension of former Tory MP Owen Paterson.

Paul and Bob are on the River Severn in Worcestershire to fish for zander. It’s a new species for both of them, and they enlist the help of a local guide, Tim Maslen to find the best spots. Paul explains to Bob how he has never even fished for zander before, let alone caught one.

After learning a difficult new technique and staying in a converted lightship, they meet up with This Country star Charlie Cooper to talk about his passion for fishing.