Updates on Friday 8 January 2016
News, sport, travel and weather updates to resume at 08:00 on Monday
Bob Hockenhull
BBC Midlands Today
Eight Shropshire-based apprentices have been given the job of restoring a 60-year-old classic car.
Over the next year or so the Lancia Aurelia will be stripped to its nuts and bolts and then rebuilt at Classic Motor Cars on the Stanmore Industrial Estate in Bridgnorth.
Andy Giddings
BBC Local Live
The Department of Health has responded to complaints from GPs, who claim the service is in crisis, and says it knows doctors are currently under pressure.
It says it's looking to recruit 5,000 more doctors in general practice by 2020 and will cut red tape.
NHS England says it's "working hard" to help GPs through "current pressures" and is investing £10m on ways to "further boost the workforce".
Andy Giddings
BBC Local Live
The MP for North Shropshire has told BBC Radio Shropshire that people in the Oswestry area deserve a direct train to London.
Owen Paterson wants the existing Virgin service to Shrewsbury to make stops at Gobowen in the future and is meeting representatives from the company today, along with representatives from Network Rail and Arriva Trains Wales.
Virgin said last month that it's considering extending the service beyond Shrewsbury and maybe stopping in Wrexham.
Quote MessageI'm just really hopeful. We had a huge battle to get the service up and running. Perhaps, just perhaps this might be a simpler one to get up and running.
Owen Paterson, MP for North Shropshire
Seven rare-breed puppies have been snatched from a farm, external in south Shropshire.
Image source, Shropshire Star
Nick Southall
Journalist, BBC Shropshire
The clear-out continues at the Greenhous Meadow.
Shrewsbury Town have sold defender Mark Ellis to Carlisle United for an undisclosed fee.
Image source, Getty ImagesAndy Giddings
BBC Local Live
Here's another look at our top stories:
- Shropshire operations threatened by strike action
- Talks to add Gobowen station to Shrewsbury-London train service
- Man arrested over Shifnal fire
Tracey Higgins
BBC Local Live
If you fancy a job at the new Wrexham "super prison" a recruitment day takes place at Shirehall in Shrewsbury today until 19:00.
The first wave of applications closes next week.
The governor says he's hoping to benefit from Shrewsbury's long history with the prison service.
The Dana closed nearly three years ago.
Andrew Hewkin
Newsreader, BBC Shropshire
A 50-year-old man's been questioned on suspicion of setting fire to a house in Shifnal.
A 21-year-old woman, in the house at the time, was given treatment by paramedics.
Image source, GoogleThe police say they'd like to hear from anyone who was in or near Botfield Road at around 05:30 on Wednesday.
Kaye Forster
Weather Presenter, Midlands Today
We're expecting a mixture of sunshine and showers in Shropshire today it should dry up through the afternoon.
Tracey Higgins
BBC Local Live
The Chancellor's calling on local councils to break open their piggy banks and spend some of the money they've been keeping in reserve.
Image source, GoogleAround the region, local authorities are said to be sitting on £2bn and critics claim the money should be used to prop-up front-line services.
Tracey Higgins
BBC Local Live
Family doctors in Shropshire are leading calls for industrial action - or even mass resignations from the NHS - when their representatives meet at the end of the month.
An extraordinary meeting of the Local Medical Committee has been called at the behest of doctors, who say the service is in crisis.
Quote MessageWorkload has increased hugely, the pressure with General Practice as a working GP has increased and 35% of GPs are likely to retire in England in the next two years.
Ian Rummens, Oswestry GP and secretary of the Local Medical Committee
Nick Southall
Journalist, BBC Shropshire
AFC Telford United have had a new bid to re-sign Connor McCarthy on loan from Southport turned down.
The Bucks came very close to bringing the striker back to the club following a successful loan spell earlier this season, but Southport have injuries and need to keep him as cover.
But it could still be a busy day for Telford with several deals in the balance and some potential departures too.
Image source, Mike Sheridan
Ludlow & Tenbury Wells Advertiser
Shropshire Council has found a gold mine in motorists in Ludlow and a call has been made for the town to benefit., external
Image source, Ludlow AdvertiserTracey Higgins
BBC Local Live
Investigations are continuing after a man was found dead at a house in Telford.
Firefighters called to Queen Elizabeth Way in Malinslee yesterday morning found a gas hob had been switched-on, without being ignited.
Andy Giddings
BBC Local Live
These are our top stories this morning:
- Strike means some operations at Shropshire hospitals will be postponed
- Talks to add more stops to direct rail service to London
- Man arrested over suspected arson in Shifnal
Tracey Higgins
BBC Local Live
MPs and industry executives are meeting in Oswestry today to talk about the chances of extending Shropshire's direct rail service from London - as far as Gobowen and Wrexham.
Image source, PAOwen Paterson, Daniel Kawczynski and the Wrexham MP Ian Lucas will meet representatives of Virgin, Arriva Trains Wales and Network Rail.
There are several hurdles to get over. Space would need to be found in the timetable, and there'd need to be long-enough platforms.
A Shropshire haulage firm boss has been ordered to pay more than £18,000 for failing to judge risks posed to his staff , external– after one of his employees lost a thumb during an accident at work.
Image source, Shropshire Star
Jim Hawkins Show
On the Jim Hawkins programme this morning he's asking you whether you're thinking of changing your drinking habits, after new guidelines say there's no safe level for drinking?
The first major review of NHS advice in 20 years says even a small amount can raise the risk of cancer and the weekly limit for men and women should be the same, roughly seven pints of beer.
Image source, ThinkstockYou can call Jim to have your say on (01743) 248321 text him on 81333 and start your text with the word SHROP.
You can also email, tweet, external or get in touch with him via Facebook, external.
Tracey Higgins
BBC Local Live
The trust which runs Shropshire's two main hospitals says some operations and procedures will have to be postponed, because of Tuesday's planned strike by junior doctors.
Its Medical Director, Edwin Borman, says they're "working hard to make sure patients are safe - and disruption is kept to a minimum".
Those who are affected will be told in advance.
Andy Giddings
BBC Local Live
Shropshire Council say they're confident a decision on the future of The Quarry swimming pool will be made this year.
Image source, Getty ImagesNearly 2,000 people have had their say on swimming facilities in the town and around 68% of people say they want the Quarry to be rebuilt, refurbished or renovated.
