Updates on Wednesday 27 April 2016
News, sport, travel and weather updates to resume at 08;00 on Thursday
Ian Perry
BBC Radio Shropshire
The trust running hospitals in Shrewsbury and Telford says 124 staff are on strike today - part of the national junior doctors dispute.
Over 550 appointments have been postponed as a result and there were pickets outside Telford's Princess Royal Hospital this morning.
Andy Giddings
BBC Local Live
These are our top stories this lunchtime:
- Shropshire's hospitals face legal claim after baby suffers lack of oxygen during labour
- Plans for next phase of Telford's Southwater development go on display
- MP calls for measures to make towns and cities quieter
Tim Page
News Editor, BBC Shropshire
Shropshire's hospitals are facing a legal claim after a baby suffered a lack of oxygen during labour.
Staff had difficulty distinguishing between the mother's and baby's heartbeats, so didn't notice problems with the foetus.
The incident will be reported to the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust board tomorrow.
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter
Shropshire will have a little bit of everything this afternoon - rain, cloud and sunshine.
But it should stay cool, with temperatures reaching no higher than 6C (43F).
Eric and Clare's Breakfast Show
A Hanwood man who lost an arm after a motorbike accident in 1996 has found a new line of work as an "amputee actor".
Lee Atkinson has worked alongside actors like Jackie Chan and Simon Pegg, fitting that in around his job as a door supervisor and working in a Shrewsbury deli.
Image source, Lee AtkinsonLee is signed up with an agency called Magnum Services, external, which specialises in supplying actors who have lost limbs.
Quote MessageThe stereotypical disabled person on TV is on crutches or in a wheelchair and there's many more disabilities that are out there and they're not seen."
Lee Atkinson, Actor
Tracey Higgins
BBC Local Live
Chemotherapy patients in the county will soon be able to use mobile phone apps to help manage the side effects, and reduce the number of emergency admissions.
The county's two main hospitals in Telford and Shrewsbury are to pilot the use of apps which help monitor the effects of chemotherapy and inform patients when to seek care - rather than later use A&E.
Andy Giddings
BBC Local Live
Plans for the next phase of Telford's Southwater development have gone on display this morning and they include a new 68-bedroom hotel.
The council, external says there will also be space for new shops and some landscaping of the area near the ice rink.
Take a look for yourself.
Image source, Telford and Wrekin council
James Bond
Sports Producer, BBC Shropshire
Shrewsbury Town Manager, Micky Mellon, is blaming himself, as part of the reason for Shrewsbury Town's derby defeat at Walsall last night.
Three points would've guaranteed League One safety, but they lost 2-1.
After half-time changes at 2-0 down, Mellon's side looked much better - but could only pull one goal back via Mat Sadler.
They're next in action against Peterborough at home on Saturday.
Quote MessageCredit to them second half, but I'm disappointed with the first half performance. But like I say, I'll take responsibility for that. I picked the shape and I picked the personnel."
Micky Mellon, Manager Shrewsbury Town
A police investigation has been launched by prison authorities after violent Telford robber James Delaney posted Facebook images of himself in his prison cell, external.
Tracey Higgins
BBC Local Live
A cat's been rescued from the engine compartment of a van in Tellford.
Firefighters from Tweedale were called to Birchmore on the Brookside estate, at 05:30 this morning to help the RSPCA.
They've been using airbags to lift the vehicle.
Andy Giddings
BBC Local Live
These are our top stories this morning:
- Wrekin MP calls for measures to make towns and cities quieter
- Second day of junior doctors' strike
- Shrewsbury not out of relegation danger after defeat at Walsall
Tracey Higgins
BBC Local Live
The Junior doctors' strike continues today.
Like yesterday, medics walked out of both emergency and routine care at 08:00 and will not return until 17:00.
There'll be a picket line outside the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford from 10:00.
NHS leaders say hospitals coped well with yesterday's strike and are hoping less urgent patients will once again stay away from A&E.
Jim Hawkins Show
On the the Jim Hawkins programme this morning, Jim's asking what are you worried you won't have time to do and what are you going to do about it ?
If you've ever thought that time passes more quickly as the years go by - you might be right.
Scientists in Brazil asked people to close their eyes and count out one hundred and twenty seconds. People under 30 were pretty good at it, they took an average of 115 seconds to get to the two minute mark.
Image source, AlamyBut the over 50s raced to 120 in an average of just 86 seconds.
So why does life seem to get faster, the older you get ?
You can call Jim on (01743) 248321 or text 81333 and start your text with the word SHROP.
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A gay man from Oswestry, who had to have a brain scan after being the victim of an alleged vicious night-time attack, external, is urging his friends to share his experience on Facebook to raise awareness of the homophobic hate crime and to find his attacker.
Image source, Shropshire StarTracey Higgins
BBC Local Live
More than 1,000 people have come forward to report being victims of so-called revenge porn since a law against it came into effect, a year ago.
The practice involves sharing content such as nude pictures on the internet without consent.
Image source, PAWest Mercia Police have recorded 29 cases, but only a quarter ended-up with someone being charged or accepting a caution.
Quote MessageThat was the worst experience of my life. I went through a lot of pain and a lot of self loathing. It was there for everyone over Facebook to see. It could still be lurking around, you know people have still got it on their phones, they can still send it around."
Victim of revenge porn
Tracey Higgins
BBC Local Live
The Conservative MP for the Wrekin thinks something needs to done, to make towns and cities quieter.
In a debate at Westminster, Mark Pritchard, said vehicle makers should be encouraged to fit low noise tyres, ambulances should switch-off their sirens at night and people on public transport should put their phones on vibrate
He wants what he calls a "national conversation" about how we can make the country quieter.
Tracey Higgins
BBC Local Live
The top stories in Shropshire this morning:
- 29 cases of revenge porn recorded by police, but only a quarter of cases end up with a charge
- MP for the Wrekin calls for measures to make towns and cities quieter
- Junior doctors strike for a second day over pay and conditions in new contract
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter
Another chilly start, followed by a day of sunny spells and widespread showers, these turning heavy and wintry in places, with the risk of hail and thunder too. Feeling cold once again, but generally less windy than yesterday.
Top temperatures of 7C (45F)
Tracey Higgins
BBC Local Live
There are no problems to report on the roads this morning.
One or two roadworks though may delay your journey. Abbey Foregate in Shrewsbury is closed westbound at the Monkmoor Road junction, because of roadworks.
For more information on this and other roadworks that may affect your journey visit the BBC Travel page.
Tracey Higgins
BBC Local Live
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