Updates on Wednesday 6 April 2016
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BBC Midlands Today
More than 1,500 operations and many more appointments across the West Midlands have been postponed as junior doctors take part in a 48-hour strike.
It's the latest action in their dispute with the government over new contracts.
We'll have the latest from hospitals around the region from 13:30 on BBC One.
Image source, Science Photo LibraryShropshire council's cabinet has said it is prepared to join the combined authority, external which would see it join the likes of Birmingham and Wolverhampton.
Campaigners fighting plans to move Church Stretton's library say they have won their legal battle against Shropshire Council.
They say the authority conceded the case moments before it was due to be heard by a court in Birmingham.
Image source, GoogleThe council has not yet commented, but the campaigners say they now want to agree a framework with the council, setting out how the future of the library should be considered.
Quote Message"We are delighted that Shropshire Council has decided not to defend its earlier decision to relocate the library, thus saving taxpayers the cost of having the case proceed."
Felicity Thomas, Library campaigner
Andy Giddings
BBC Local Live
These are our top stories this lunchtime:
- Church Stretton library campaigners win legal battle
- Over 100 Shropshire appointments postponed because of junior doctors strike
- Concerns raised over proposed Hortonwood development
Andy Giddings
BBC Local Live
The possible privatisation, external of the Land Registry is worrying Telford and Wrekin Council and it has asked for a meeting with a government minister to discuss the future of its offices in the town.
The authority says the Land Registry employs 300 people locally and they are especially valuable because they are well-paid jobs.
The council has written to Business Secretary Sajid Javid, as well as the two borough MPs to raise their concerns.
Quote MessageAny loss of jobs linked to the Land Registry risks causing a talent drain from the borough and a reversal of the recent positive steps the borough and the business community have made in investing in Telford.”
Shaun Davies, Telford and Wrekin councillor
Andy Giddings
BBC Local Live
The hospitals in Shrewsbury and Telford have postponed 113 outpatient appointments as a result of the strike action by junior doctors.
No operations have been affected by the 48-hour action.
The trust running the two hospitals says relations with the British Medical Association locally remain "positive".
Quote MessageWhilst the impact on our patients has so far been relatively low, we know that any disruption can be inconvenient, so, as with previous industrial action, we have taken steps to ensure that any patient affected has been notified and apologise for the inconvenience this might cause."
Debbie Kadum, Chief Operating Officer, The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Sara Blizzard
BBC Weather
We've got a mixture of sunshine and some heavy showers this afternoon.
Nick Triggle
Health Correspondent
Ministers and junior doctors are locked in an increasingly fraught dispute in England.
Today has seen the start of the latest strike - but what exactly is this row about?
Image source, Science Photo LibraryI've been examining the causes, who it involves and the wider context to this and you can read more here.
Just in case you weren't among the crowd of 587 for last night's Shropshire Senior Cup, here are some pictures from the match.
It ended 1-1 after 90 minutes and the game was decided on penalties.
Image source, Mike SheridanWith both sides looking to win their relegation battles, it was a game for youngsters and fringe-players to make their mark.
But the goalscorers were two familiar names, Telford's John Cofie and the returning James Wesolowski for Shrewsbury.
Image source, Mike SheridanA high school in Powys is breaking council rules by using some of its delegated budget to subsidise the cost of transporting pupils from over the border in Shropshire, a report has shown.
In five years, Llanfyllin High School paid more than £500,000 on buses for pupils from outside its catchment area.
This academic year, 149 pupils attend Llanfyllin from the Oswestry area.
A builder was lured to a house in Newport before being robbed and "beaten severely" by a gang of men, a court heard., external
Hortonwood can cope with the increased traffic if new homes are built there, Telford and Wrekin Council says.
Some people living in the area have claimed there will be "traffic chaos", but the authority says Highways England has carried out an assessment and agrees there is enough capacity on surrounding roads.
Image source, GoogleThe council says the Hortonwood West Development could create about 1,000 jobs.
The 48-hour strike started at 08:00 as the doctors prepare legal challenges to the government's decision to impose changes to their pay and conditions from this summer.
Image source, PADoctors are again providing emergency cover, but 5,000 operations and procedures have been postponed.
NHS England said the continued disruption was "deeply regrettable".
Andy Giddings
BBC Local Live
Here's a recap of our top stories this morning:
- Junior doctors start a 48-hour strike
- Ambulance service support group in memory of Ludlow baby
- Shrewsbury lift Shropshire Senior Cup
Eric and Clare's Breakfast Show
This Saturday, around 60 Goldwing motorbikes will be parading around The Quarry in Shrewsbury, to raise funds for Shropshire and Telford Asperger Carer Support.
And they are something special to see because they're all brightly decorated and illuminated.
This is one of the riders, Zenon "Sid" Wozniak.
Ian Perry
BBC Radio Shropshire
People living near the Hortonwood industrial estate in Telford are worried that expanding the site could be too much for nearby roads.
The government plans to hand over the land to Telford and Wrekin Council to develop and sell on.
Image source, GoogleTelford and Wrekin Council says it could be getting more than £44m from the sale and nearly 3,000 homes could be built.
Quote MessageAt best the proposal, if it gets approval, will end up with chaos and congestion and it will probably end up with an increase in accidents."
Dagan Hyde, Horton action group
BBC Sport
Shrewsbury Town beat AFC Telford United 3-2 on penalties last night to win the Shropshire Senior Cup for the second year in a row.
Telford took the lead early in the second half through John Cofie's stunning 20-yard strike, but the Shrewsbury captain James Weslowski levelled things on his long-awaited return from injury.
Image source, Mike SheridanShrewsbury look set to be without Junior Brown for the rest of the season. He didn't play last night but an MRI scan has shown he's damaged his knee and is likely to be out of action for two months.
Andy Giddings
BBC Local Live
Bad news if you want a ticket to ride on the Flying Scotsman when it visits the Severn Valley Railway in September - they've sold out.
There were queues at the ticket office yesterday and the railway's website crashed in the morning because of the demand.
The locomotive, which was the first to reach speeds of over 100mph, is making its return to the tracks after a 10-year, £4.2m refit.
The West Midlands Ambulance Service is setting up a family liaison network in memory of the Ludlow baby, Kate Stanton-Davies, who died in 2009.
Image source, Richard StantonKate's Care will work with parents who have lost children unexpectedly.
The Stanton-Davies family hope it will be adopted nationally.
Andy Giddings
BBC Local Live
These are our top stories this morning:
- Ambulance service sets up support group for bereaved families
- Telford development plans hit opposition
- Shrewsbury Town win Shropshire Senior Cup
