Summary

  • Updates on Friday 12 November

  1. Fixing Shrewsbury floods 'isn't rocket science'published at 06:12 British Summer Time 18 July

    A committee of MPs visits Shrewsbury to learn about flooding, but locals want action.

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  2. Police say 144 drivers took photos of lorry crashpublished at 06:11 British Summer Time 18 July

    West Mercia Police says 20 of the drivers were in HGVs.

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  3. Council to scrap plans for new city schoolpublished at 06:10 British Summer Time 18 July

    The new school was proposed for Newtown Road but it is now the "least likely option".

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  4. 'Challenge children getting in a young driver's car'published at 06:09 British Summer Time 18 July

    Leanne Vaughan's 17-year-old daughter, Lily-May Vaughan, was killed in a car crash in February 2023.

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  5. MP wants more road safety measures in citypublished at 06:09 British Summer Time 18 July

    Taiwo Owatemi has been working with the family of Keaton Slater to reduce road collisions.

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  6. New exhibition to explore car soundspublished at 06:08 British Summer Time 18 July

    The exhibition at the Rubery Owen Gallery in Gaydon will explore everything from the quality of the sound system to engine noise.

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  7. New classroom to open for boy with half a heartpublished at 06:08 British Summer Time 18 July

    After an £88,000 fundraising effort, Vinnie can now stay with his friends.

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  8. Road where four-year-old died to be pedestrianisedpublished at 06:06 British Summer Time 18 July

    Mayar Yahia was knocked down in April 2024 as she walked home from Eid celebrations with her family.

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  9. T20 Blast holders Glos out as Lancs & Northants go throughpublished at 22:24 British Summer Time 17 July

    Defending T20 Blast champions Gloucestershire fail to reach the quarter-finals as Lancashire and Northants go through.

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  10. School closes early over 'extremist abuse'published at 20:19 British Summer Time 17 July

    Bilton School in Rugby says it has received escalating abuse, including "personal threats to staff."

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  11. Wolves induct Jota into club's Hall of Famepublished at 19:44 British Summer Time 17 July

    Wolves induct former forward Diogo Jota into their Hall of Fame "in a tribute that honours both his remarkable achievements for the club and the deep impact his passing has had on the footballing world".

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  12. Pair jailed for killing man for Rolex and jewellerypublished at 17:44 British Summer Time 17 July

    Ricardo Maragliano was found dead in his Wolverhampton flat on 30 May 2023.

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  13. M54 delays after lorry overturns in crashpublished at 17:33 British Summer Time 17 July

    The eastbound carriageway of the motorway remains closed due to damage to the central reservation.

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  14. Tom Grennan to play 'intimate' gig ahead of tourpublished at 17:00 British Summer Time 17 July

    The singer says he does not want to leave out fans in his adopted city.

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  15. Gin firm put up for sale after death of founderpublished at 16:56 British Summer Time 17 July

    Nelson's Gin experienced "disruption" after the death of founder Neil Harrison, administrators say.

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  16. Murder trial shown hospital footage of victim, 94published at 16:23 British Summer Time 17 July

    Footage shows Harold Monk in an oxygen mask with severe bruises to his arms and face.

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  17. Council leader welcomes government scrutinypublished at 16:18 British Summer Time 17 July

    Ministers say they are "concerned" by the council's ability to comply with its best value duty.

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  18. Murder inquiry after motorcyclist dies in crashpublished at 15:55 British Summer Time 17 July

    A 39-year-old man from Birmingham was arrested after the crash and remains in police custody.

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  19. Council's children's services 'improved at pace'published at 15:17 British Summer Time 17 July

    Ofsted Inspector Alison Smale said improvements have been made since the last monitoring visit in 2024.

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  20. Tribute to 'loving son' who died in crashpublished at 15:02 British Summer Time 17 July

    The crash happened on the A51 near Aston Marina in Stone at about 21:00 BST on 7 July, police say.

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