Updates on Monday 13 June 2016
News, sport, travel and weather updates to resume at 08:00 on Tuesday
Andrew Hewkin
Newsreader, BBC Shropshire
Here are some of the stories we're looking at this lunchtime:
- Long delays as part of M54 closed westbound
- Plans to demolish large parts of Copthorne Barracks in Shrewsbury go on show
- Severn Valley Railway gets permission to redevelop Bridgnorth station
The niece of former Aston Villa striker Dalian Atkinson had contacted a charity that helps ex-footballers - two months ago, because she was worried about him, it has emerged.
Mr Atkinson died after being Tasered outside his father's home in Trench, earlier this week.
Geoff Scott, the Chief Executive of charity Ex-Pro, said her call had been logged and put into their diary for a follow-up call.
He says it's important not to speculate too much on Mr Atkinson's state of mind - but to wait for the outcome of the investigation.
Image source, EmpicsQuote MessageI think it will will come out ion the fullness of time. I would not be surprised if he was a stereotypical former player that's found it hard to adjust to life."
Geoff Scott, Chief Executive of Ex-Pro
Police are investigating after two vehicles were set on fire in Newport, external during the early hours of today.
Plans for the redevelopment of Copthorne Barracks in Shrewsbury are to go on show this afternoon.
Most of the site's been empty, apart from a section used by the reservists, since last year and there are proposals to build homes there.
Those go on show at Shrewsbury Town's stadium this afternoon.
Image source, GoogleThe tower on Copthorne Road will remain, but the rest will be pulled down imminently.
Peter Nutting, councillor for the Copthorne Ward, has called for some of the buildings and open spaces to protected.
Severn Valley Railway has got planning permission for a multimillion-pound expansion at Bridgnorth.
The station building will be expanded, creating a café, a larger pub and improved toilet facilities.
Image source, GoogleThe plans, which have been in the pipeline for more than three years, also include a 53-bed hostel for volunteers who work at the heritage railway.
BBC Travel
There are long delays on the M54 heading west towards Shrewsbury and queuing traffic stretches back past junction five for Telford now.
Vehicles are being taken on a 33-mile (53km) diversion past Randlay and Hodnet, rejoining the A49 at Battlefield, north of Shrewsbury.
Meanwhile, delays caused by an accident on the M54 between junction three for Albrighton and two for Wolverhampton have cleared up.
A charity which supports former footballers had been in contact with Dalian Atkinson before his death.
Read MoreLast night Aston Villa fans paid tribute to the club's former striker Dalian Atkinson, who died after being shot with a Taser by police in Telford.
Supporters took to their feet when a minute's applause was held 10 minutes into the game against Huddersfield Town.
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Image source, Getty ImagesMost places will be sunny, warm and dry again all day, though there will be a little more cloud over high ground with highs of 23C (73F).
Charlton earn their first victory of the season and first under new manager Russell Slade by beating Shrewsbury.
Read MoreAston Villa fans paid tribute to the club's former striker Dalian Atkinson, who died after being shot with a Taser by police.
Read MoreA fourth person is arrested by police investigating the stabbing of a teenager in a street in Shrewsbury.
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BBC Midlands Today
A record number of us are expected to holiday in the UK this year, according to a number of tourism surveys.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe scene in Kingsbury
This lunchtime on Midlands Today from 13:30 we're looking at why it appears an increasing number of holidaymakers are camping or caravanning in the Midlands.
BBC Midlands Today
Hilary McConnell, Producer
The former Aston Villa footballer Dalian Atkinson has died after being shot by police with a Taser - we'll have the latest from our reporter at the scene at 18:30 on BBC One.
Plus we’ll hear from our local competitors at Rio and whether any more medals will be coming back this way.
Image source, Getty ImagesFind out why the ban of “zombie knives" comes into force this week and we meet the family reunited with their pet cat four years after it went missing, but it was only returned after a row over micro-chipping.
Former football manager Ron Atkinson has paid tribute to player Dalian Atkinson who died after being shot with a Taser by police.
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BBC Sport
The former Ipswich, Sheffield Wednesday and Aston Villa striker Dalian Atkinson has died after being shot with a Taser by police.
Tributes continue to pour in from the world of football.
Head here for the story in full.
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Former Aston Villa footballer Dalian Atkinson dies after being shot with a Taser by police in Shropshire.
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Ged Scott
BBC Sport
Big Ron always rated Dalian as one of Villa’s best signings.
He was part of the team that beat Manchester United to win the League Cup in 1994, having scored in both legs of the semi-final victory over Tranmere Rovers.
Image source, EmpicsGed Scott
BBC Sport
At Villa, Atkinson forged a fine frontline partnership with Dean Saunders (pictured), scoring 60 league goals between them in three seasons together before both departed for Turkish clubs - Atkinson to Fenerbahce and Saunders to Galatasaray.
Apart from a brief eight-match loan spell at Manchester City, Atkinson, who won an England B cap in 1990, never had another English club.
He saw out his career in France with Metz, Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, before finishing in 2001 with Korean sides Daejeon Citizen and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.
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