Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00
Live updates for Shropshire have finished for the day but we'll be back from 08:00 Tuesday with the latest news, sport, travel and weather.
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Updates on Tuesday 8 December 2015
News, sport, travel and weather updates to resume at 08:00 on Wednesday
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00
Weekly Tinsel Tuesdays get underway in Ludlowpublished at 17:55
Andy Giddings
BBC Local LiveLudlow's traditional Christmas gift market, known as Tinsel Tuesday, was back today.
The weekly event builds up to a big Christmas Carol sing-along around the tree on 17 December, which is followed by late-night shopping in the town.
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End of twitter postShrewsbury Town boss supports back-up keeperpublished at 17:50
James Bond
Sports Producer, BBC ShropshireShrewsbury Town boss, Micky Mellon, says he has confidence in his back-up keeper, Mark Halstead.
First-choice goalie, Jayson Leutwiler, is out of action with a broken nose and is expected to miss a couple of games, throwing the former Blackpool man into the spotlight.
Image source, Getty ImagesMellon was encouraged by what he saw when Halstead was thrust into the action against Grimsby in the FA Cup.
Quote MessageTo come off the bench and make a save at that moment for us was obviously very important and he's a very able goalkeeper, so we had no problems when we knew that we had him.
Micky Mellon, Shrewsbury Town manager
Latest: Telford MP withdraws from social media; New bid to demolish author's housepublished at 17:34
Andy Giddings
BBC Local LiveHere are our top stories this evening:
- Telford MP withdraws from social media after abuse row
- Fresh attempt to demolish Shropshire author's house
- Shrewsbury keeper could be forced to wear protective face mask
Weather: Rain clearing this eveningpublished at 17:22
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenterWe've had a mixture of sunshine, cloud and showers this afternoon, but the rain should clear up as we head into the evening.
Temperatures are expect to drop to around 4C (39F).
Police commissioner backs 20mph zonespublished at 17:10
Andy Giddings
BBC Local LiveWest Mercia's Police and Crime Commissioner says if more 20mph (32kmh) zones are created in Shropshire his force will "do its part" to make sure they're enforced.
Bill Longmore has been asking people for their views on the subject and says the majority of respondents seem in favour of the idea.
The PCC says there needs to be evidence roads need the lower speed limit and it's up to local authorities to introduce them.
Telford MP cancels weekly surgerypublished at 16:52
Joanne Gallacher
Political reporter, BBC ShropshireThe MP for Telford, who is alleging she's been abused on social media, has cancelled her weekly surgery this Saturday and her office is currently closed.
Lucy Allan has also deactivated her Twitter and Facebook accounts, saying they are a distraction.
She says she knows people like to see what their MP is doing though, so she will put them back online when the situation is "less heated".
Blind Hodnet man in dog poo battlepublished at 16:35
Les Walton
Journalist, BBC ShropshireA blind Hodnet man says he shouldn't be expected to pick up his dog's mess.
Hodnet council has contacted Brian Wood to tell him it has had a number of complaints and it's suggesting he takes someone with him, to pick up the muck.
He says that would limit his independence.
Shrewsbury Folk Festival rocked by ‘mindless’ theftpublished at 16:23
Organisers of a Shrewsbury music festival say they have been left disappointed, external after thieves stole a banner promoting the event.
Image source, Shropshire StarFamily pay tribute to teenager killed on A5 near Chirkpublished at 15:52
Oswestry and Borders ChronicleAn appeal has been launched for witnesses to a fatal collision, external which killed a teenager.
Regional spending stats: More interesting figurespublished at 15:39
Andy Giddings
BBC Local LiveThese official household spending figures, external are fascinating.
For instance, the Office for National Statistics estimates the average West Midlands family spends £55.50 a week on food and drink. I want to shop where they shop.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe ONS also suggests we spend £4.70 a week on our pets, £13.50 a month eating at restaurants and cafes and £6.60 a week on drinks at the pub (that's one of the lowest in the country).
Woman fraudster stole from ill relative in Ludlowpublished at 15:19
A mother fraudulently stole thousands of pounds from herseriously ill relative, externalto buy clothes and goods, a court heard.
Latest: Telford MP reports alleged online abuse to police; New Tory leaderpublished at 15:07
Andy Giddings
BBC Local LiveHere's a recap of our top stories:
- Telford MP complains to police about alleged online abuse
- Motorcyclist seriously hurt in Shifnal crash
- Shropshire Conservatives welcome back former leader
People in West Midlands spend least on clothespublished at 14:55
Andy Giddings
BBC Local LivePeople in the West Midlands spend the least on clothing and footwear, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Of course there could be all sorts of reasons for this - relatively cheap prices for instance.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe ONS has produced all sorts of figures, external today and they also suggest people in our region spend less than the rest of England on recreation and leisure.
Your photos: Church Strettonpublished at 13:43
Andy Giddings
BBC Local LiveRoger Fry, from Weston-super-Mare, took this photo of Church Stretton, while he was travelling to see his daughters in Shropshire, and decided to share it with us.
Image source, Roger FryIf you'd like to send us your photos of Shropshire, you can email us or share the pictures with us on Facebook, external or Twitter, external.
Shrewsbury goalie might need protective maskpublished at 14:26
James Bond
Sports Producer, BBC ShropshireNext time Jayson Leutwiler plays for Shrewsbury Town he could be wearing a protective face mask.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe goalkeeper broke his nose at Grimsby last night and he might need an operation on it.
He also suffered a badly cut face and concussion after colliding with one of the Grimsby players and is expected to miss the next couple of games.
Telford council makes car park loss as Shropshire makes over £3mpublished at 14:13
Telford & Wrekin Council lost more than £100,000, external on its car parks in 12 months – as Shropshire Council made more than £3 million.
New plans for Shropshire author's housepublished at 13:59
Andy Giddings
BBC Local LiveAnother attempt is being made to demolish the cottage where the Shroshire author Mary Webb lived.
In 2013 plans to replace Spring Cottage with a 6-bedroom house were thrown out by councillors and an appeal by the developers was rejected last year.
Image source, Sue HigginbothamThese new plans address some of the concerns brought up by Shropshire's planning committee, but still involve demolishing the cottage and building a new home on the site.
Telford MP makes harassment complaint to policepublished at 13:44
Joanne Gallacher
Political reporter, BBC ShropshireThe MP for Telford has asked the police to investigate, after alleging she received a death threat on social media.
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed they are investigating a complaint of harassment made on 2 December, but won't confirm it concerns Lucy Allan.
West Mercia police say they received a complaint on 4 December alleging offensive message had been sent.
Weather: A mixture of sunshine and showerspublished at 13:30
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenterIt's a real mix this afternoon, with some heavy showers and some bright sunshine.
Temperatures are slightly lower than yesterday, around 8C (46F).
