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Updates on Wednesday 18 November 2015
More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Thursday
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00
Weather: Showers to ease and clear overnightpublished at 17:58
A mild night this evening with any rain easing. Clear spells overnight with temperatures down to 10C (50F).
County MP calls for road investmentpublished at 17:47
Joanne Gallacher
Political reporter, BBC ShropshireThe MP for Shrewsbury has called for greater investment in roads across Shropshire.
Conservative Daniel Kawczynski says a plan for the north west relief road for Shrewsbury should be re-introduced and he wants improvements on the A5, A49 and A483.
Leading a debate in Parliament, he said there could be huge benefits:
Quote MessageTourism is the number one income generator for Shrewsbury and Shropshire, we need to make sure that people find it as easy as possible to come to our beautiful county.
Daniel Kawczynski, Conservative MP for Shrewsbury and Atcham
Video: Storm Barney batters the regionpublished at 17:42
BBC Midlands TodayAFC Telford consider selling sharespublished at 17:34
BBC SportFan-run AFC Telford United are to consider selling shares in the hope of a brighter future for the non-league club.
Image source, Getty Images£400 of diesel stolen from parked lorry near Newportpublished at 17:28
A large amount of fuel was stolen from a parked lorry near Newport - while the driver was asleep.
Headlines: College fire treated as arson; Power back on after stormpublished at 17:18
Carlie Swain
BBC Local LiveOur top stories this evening:
- A fire at New College in Telford is being treated as arson
- MP calls for greater investment in county roads
- Power restored to homes after thousands were left without during Storm Barney
Video: Hundreds helped by centrepublished at 17:08
BBC Midlands TodayLast week the country fell silent on Armistice Day to remember those men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
But the work of the Royal British Legion to help servicemen and women continues throughout the year. Back in 2011, the £27m Battle Back Centre was opened in Shropshire to support wounded, injured and sick service personnel.
By the end of this year, the centre expects to have helped 2,000 people.
College fire treated as arsonpublished at 16:57
Carlie Swain
BBC Local LiveA fire at New College in Telford earlier today is being treated as arson, says Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Crews were called to the College at 10:46. Staff and students were sent home shortly after the fire was put out and the college was closed for the day.
Image source, Shropshire Fire and RescueNew College will open again tomorrow as normal.
It's Christmas! In Shrewsbury anyway...published at 16:40
Eric Smith
Presenter, BBC ShropshireChristmas lights are being switched on across Shropshire.
Shrewsbury will the first to light up this evening, followed by Telford and Oswestry tomorrow.
And Father Christmas will be make an early appearance in Bridgnorth on Friday night, for the town's big switch on.
Here's how it's looking in the Square in Shrewsbury:
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Queues for Brian Blessed in Oswestrypublished at 16:30
Alex Seftel
Journalist, BBC ShropshireLook who's been in the county today.
The actor, writer and mountaineer Brian Blessed has been signing copies of his autobiography in Oswestry.
People have been queuing out the door at the Booka bookshop to meet him.
You can hear what happened when we caught up with Brian on BBC Radio Shropshire with Ryan and Vicki this afternoon.
Football: Bucks' FA Trophy date changedpublished at 16:15
James Bond
Sports Producer, BBC ShropshireTelford's game against FC United of Manchester - in the third qualifying round of the FA Trophy - has been brought forward to a Friday night.
They were due to visit Broadhurst Park in 10 days' time, but the match has been re-arranged for Friday 27 November, by mutual agreement.
Kick off will be at 19:45.
Your pictures: Damage from Storm Barneypublished at 15:56
Tracey Higgins
BBC Local LiveLast night's storm left thousands of homes and businesses in the county without power. Shropshire was one of worst affected areas in the UK.
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Image caption, Fallen trees cleared away on a footpath at Grinshill
Image source, Chris LangstonImage caption, Morda Road in Oswestry last night
Power Station turbine expected to shutpublished at 15:42
Faith Page
Reporter, BBC ShropshireIronbridge Power Station is expected to shut its remaining turbine today.
The plant is closing with the loss of 130 jobs.
Its owner, E-ON, decided to close it rather than bring it into line with European emissions standards.
Quote MessageIt'll be a very sad day for a lot of people... those that have spent their whole lives here, 25, 30, 40 years are going to find it an incredibly difficult day.
John Hall, Safety Leader, Ironbridge Power Station
Police seize cannabis plants in Telford house raidpublished at 15:26
Thousands of pounds worth of drugs were seized and a man has been arrested, external following a raid at a house in Telford this morning.
Image source, @NewportCopsHeadlines: Homes without power after storm; M54 crashpublished at 15:06
Carlie Swain
BBC Local LiveOur top stories this afternoon:
- Thousands of homes without power after the county was hit by Storm Barney
- One lane closed on the M54 at Telford after accident
- Ironbridge Power Station expected to shut remaining turbine today
Travel: Delays on M54; Train disruptionpublished at 14:49
BBC TravelTraffic is still slow on the M54 Eastbound between Junction 7 and Junction 6 around Telford due to an earlier accident.
And storm damage continues to disrupt rail travel for Shropshire commuters.
The latest updates can be found at BBC Travel.
Video: Storm damage in the countypublished at 14:40
Les Walton
Journalist, BBC ShropshireThis is the scene at Grinshill after getting hit by Storm Barney last night.
Media caption, Storm damage at Grinshill
More on the M54 crashpublished at 14:18
A driver escaped injury after their car hit a barrier on the M54, external this afternoon - forcing one lane of the motorway to be closed.
Image source, Shropshire StarStorm latest: Where are Shropshire areas with most power cuts?published at 14:10
Carlie Swain
BBC Local LiveThousands of homes across Shropshire are still without power after Storm Barney blew across the county last night.
Some of the worst affected areas include:
- Bridgnorth - 408 homes without power
- Minsterley - 92
- Leebotwood - 104
- Ironbridge - 163
To look up your area, Western Power Distribution has a handy map, external which includes central and southern Shropshire.
In the north of the county, it's SP Energy Networks who have a postcode checker, external for you to find the picture around you.
