Updates on Friday 15 July 2016
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Tim Page
News Editor, BBC Shropshire
The bus company GHA Coaches, which is based in Ruabon, near Chirk, has ceased trading, putting some 400 jobs at risk including many in Shropshire.
Until yesterday, GHA ran a fleet of about 230 vehicles on routes across Shropshire, north Wales and Cheshire.
Drivers have reportedly had a text message telling them to attend a meeting today where they expect to be told they're now unemployed.
Other companies are likely to step in to fill the gaps in service.
This morning it was announced that Arriva would take over the services GHA ran between Shrewsbury, Bridgnorth, Oswestry, Telford and Whitchurch.
Mark Elliott
Reporter, BBC Shropshire
The main stories we're looking at this morning:
- GHA Coaches which runs a network of routes across Shropshire, north Wales and Cheshire ceases trading, putting hundreds of jobs at risk
- A Telford teacher forced to abandon his attempt to swim the channel due to bad weather says he won't give up on his dream
- Governors want to close Hope Primary and St Mary's school in Westbury and send children to an enlarged site at Worthen
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter
It's going to be bright across Shropshire today.
Latest weather for the West Midlands
Mark Elliott
Reporter, BBC Shropshire
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Shefali Oza
BBC Midlands Today
It should be a cloudy, but dry night.
However, there could be a few showers across Shropshire this evening.
Shrewsbury Chronicle
A number of illegal anglers fishing on Shropshire’s waterways have been netted in a joint operation, external by the Environment Agency enforcement team and river bailiffs.
Campaigners demonstrate outside Shropshire Council's offices as councillors back a report calling for a new swimming pool in Shrewsbury.
Read MoreTNS defender Phil Baker says they put in a team effort to hold Apoel Nicosia to a goalless draw in the Champions League.
His appearance equalled Saints coach Scott Ruscoe's Welsh record of 30 games in Europe and the 33-year-old will set a new record if he plays in the second leg in Cyprus on 19 July.
Image source, Getty ImagesAnd it might sound like an obvious thing to say, but man-of-the-match Baker is warning the heat could be a factor in Cyprus.
Quote MessageIt will probably be the same again but a lot hotter out there. The lads will have to work twice as hard in heat, be a bit more organised and not do as much running."
Phil Baker, TNS defender
Andy Giddings
BBC Shropshire
Three Shropshire schools have agreed to consult on plans to merge, external.
The proposal, put forward by governors, is to close Hope CE Primary School and St Mary's CE Primary School in Westbury in September next year, with the children all going to an enlarged Worthen CE Primary School from then on.
Image source, GoogleMeetings will be held at the three schools to explain the plans and letters have been sent to parents.
Quote MessageThis is not a decision to close the schools, but a decision to consult on the amalgamation of the three schools, requiring the closure of two of the sites and enlarging the provision on the third site to accommodate the displaced pupils."
Cllr David Minnery, Shropshire Council
Not all Shropshire councillors are in favour of Shrewsbury's swimming pool moving to Sundorne and at a meeting earlier, several spoke out against the proposals.
Lib Dem councillor Hannah Fraser said closing down The Quarry baths and building new ones on the outskirts of town would leave students and pensioners needing to catch a bus to get there.
Members of Shropshire Council's cabinet approved a recommendation to move the pool, but agreed to put that on hold for 12 months, to see if someone could come up with proposals to keep it on its current site.
Quote MessageFor me it's fundamentally the wrong decision that it should be somewhere else. It's clear its where people want it to be and its not just because it's some sort of feeling they have. People won't be able to get to one up at Sundorne, it will be wrong for the town."
Hannah Fraser, Shropshire councillor
Andy Giddings
BBC Shropshire
Our top stories this evening:
- Councillors back plans to move Shrewsbury's swimming pool
- Young people in Telford warned after spate of thefts
- Shropshire high jumper misses out on Rio games
Shropshire high jumper Beth Patridge has missed out on selection for the Rio Olympics.
The 26-year-old from Bridgnorth came second at the national trials, but her best jump this year fell just 7cm short of the qualifying standard.
Firefighters have rescued a woman and a toddler who were trapped inside a lift at the Next store on Telford's Forge retail park.
It took them less than fifteen minutes to free the pair.
Image source, GoogleAndy Giddings
BBC Shropshire
New Telford Tigers forward Warren Tait says the team should be "amongst the front-runners for silverware" this season.
The 35-year-old has joined from Hull Pirates, where he scored 28 points last season, and he has been a Great Britain regular.
Image source, Steve BrodieHe will join a number of other players with experience of top-level ice hockey, including Jonathan Weaver, Phil Hill and Jason Silverthorn - Tait believes that experience will be important.
Quote MessageExperience goes a long way and the good thing is that there are guys on the team that have a lot of experience. We can all take something from that, especially when it comes to settling into a team and getting a good start to the season."
Warren Tait, Telford Tigers forward
Swimming pool campaigners who were at a meeting in Shrewsbury earlier say they feel more hopeful now, despite a decision by Shropshire Councillors to move Shrewsbury's pool to Sundorne.
That's because cabinet members also approved a recommendation to put the move on hold for 12 months, to see if someone else could come forward with a proposal to keep it on its current site.
The banner-carrying pool campaigners turned up in force and applauded councillors who supported their calls for the baths to remain where they are.
Quote MessageI feel more uplifted since we've had a chance to speak at a public meeting and express our opinion."
Dr Nick Richards, Pool campaigner
Andy Giddings
BBC Shropshire
Young people in Telford are being warned to be careful, after a recent spate of robberies in the area.
The police say the thieves are taking smartphones, purses and wallets and it's young people, including students, who are being targeted.
Image source, Getty ImagesDet Insp Rob Mountford said this sort of theft traditionally increases in the summer holidays when teenagers are out later than usual, but added "the loss of a phone containing personal data and photographs can be a real cause of anxiety".
Quote MessageWe do want to urge them [young people] to be aware of their surroundings, particularly when out in the evening. It's common for people to walk around with expensive mobile phones in their hands whilst listening to music or using social media, which means they may not notice if someone is following them."
Det Insp Rob Mountford, West Mercia Police
James Bond
Sports Producer, BBC Shropshire
The Champions League trophy was on display at Oswestry's Park Hall stadium last night, ahead of the TNS match, watched closely by two burly security guards.
Fans were allowed to have their photos taken alongside it and the TNS manager Craig Harrison couldn't resist holding it himself.
And this isn't the last time Welsh fans will see the trophy this season, because the final will be held at Cardiff's Millenium stadium.
Andy Giddings
BBC Shropshire
Here's a recap of our top stories:
- Councillors back plans to move Shrewsbury swimming pool
- New spending proposals could save Shropshire Council £10m
- Dawley swimmer forced to abandon Channel attempt
