Oswestry mother falsely claimed more than £12,000 in benefitspublished at 14:20 British Summer Time 18 July 2016
Oswestry and Borders Chronicle
A mother from Oswestry falsely claimed more than £12,000 in benefits, a court heard., external
Summary
Plans for £12m revamp of Shrewsbury town centre streets finalised
Inquests hear Newport woman died of blood clot
Long serving Telford head teacher retires
Updates on Friday 22 July
Oswestry mother falsely claimed more than £12,000 in benefitspublished at 14:20 British Summer Time 18 July 2016
Watch: Baby T-Rex entertains crowds in Telfordpublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 18 July 2016
Thousands of people turned out to see the Carnival of Giants in Telford Town Park at the weekend and the life-sized dinosaurs were the star of the show.
Telford and Wrekin Council produced this video of the terrifying baby Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Media caption, Telford and Wrekin Council produced this video
Severe weather could bring flash flooding: Met Officepublished at 13:45 British Summer Time 18 July 2016
The Met Office says hot weather could bring severe thunderstorms to the West Midlands on Tuesday and Wednesday., external
It says there's a risk of flash flooding, frequent lightning, hail and strong winds, with disruption to power also possible.
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End of twitter postShropshire MP starts new role at Health Departmentpublished at 13:29 British Summer Time 18 July 2016
Ludlow's MP starts his new ministerial job in the Department of Health today.
Philip Dunne's been moved from the Ministry of Defence.
Image source, BBC / ReutersMr Dunne says being at the heart of the NHS should benefit Shropshire.
Quote MessageGiven the decision-making role ministers have, one has to be careful of the ground rules, but I'm hoping having an insight to what's going on at the heart of the NHS will be of benefit to the people of Shropshire."
Philip Dunne, Conservative MP for Ludlow
Travel: Lane blocked on M54 slip roadpublished at 13:16 British Summer Time 18 July 2016
BBC TravelOne lane is closed on the M54 Westbounds exit slip road at J2 (Wolverhampton).
On Midlands Today this lunchtime: Call for tests after baby deathpublished at 13:08 British Summer Time 18 July 2016
Joanne Malin
BBC Midlands TodayThe parents of a baby girl from the West Midlands who died from an infection contracted during birth want all mothers to be tested for the bug.
Image source, KAYLEIGH & COLIN GRIFFITHSPippa Griffiths was just a day old when she fell ill with a Group B Strep infection - the biggest cause of meningitis in newborns.
The NHS currently doesn't offer routine testing for the bacteria - we'll have more on BBC One from 13:30 in Midlands Today.
Cricket: Berkshire build first innings lead at Shifnalpublished at 12:59 British Summer Time 18 July 2016
What started as a frustrating partnership this morning has turned into a potential match-winning one for Berkshire.
They've just lost a wicket, but are now 260-8 against Shropshire at Shifnal - a lead of 51 runs.
Weather warning for later in the weekpublished at 12:53 British Summer Time 18 July 2016
It was too good to last.
The Met Office says we're due a couple of days of July weather, before the rain returns.
Enjoy it while you can.
Image source, The Met OfficeAmerican Football: Revolution crush the Surgepublished at 12:42 British Summer Time 18 July 2016
Andy Giddings
BBC ShropshireThe Shropshire Revolution crushed Staffordshire Surge 42-0 yesterday afternoon, to keep their play-off hopes alive.
The away win means that if the Revolution win their final two games and the Surge lose to the 7-0 Leicester Falcons, then Shropshire will claim second-spot in the division.
Next, Shropshire Revolution travel to Lincolnshire, to take on the Bombers.
Headlines: Ludlow MP gets health job; charity walk raises thousands; call for quieter pubspublished at 12:31 British Summer Time 18 July 2016
Andy Giddings
BBC ShropshireOur top stories this lunchtime include:
- Ludlow MP gets job in Department of Heath
- Charity walk raises thousands for five-year-old
- Man with hearing difficulties wants quieter pubs, cafes and restaurants
Photos: Charity walk raises thousandspublished at 12:14 British Summer Time 18 July 2016
A charity walk between Shropshire's two acute hospitals raised about £17,000 at the weekend., external
More than 250 people walked, ran or cycled the route between Shrewsbury and Telford on Saturday.
The money will go towards sending little Harry Morgan-Shirley to USA for life-changing surgery.
Image source, John KirkWeather: A hot afternoon ahead for Shropshirepublished at 12:00 British Summer Time 18 July 2016
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenterYou know that barbecue you bought in May and haven't used since?
Time to get it out again.
Temperatures in Shropshire will reach up to 27C (81F) this afternoon and it should be a warm night too.
Media caption, What's the weather got in store?
Cricket: Berkshire make slow progress against Shropshirepublished at 11:43 British Summer Time 18 July 2016
BBC SportBerkshire are trying to claw themselves back into the match at Shifnal, after Shropshire reduced them to 143-7 yesterday.
They have now reached 174-7.
Shotgun shock for girls playing in Telford woodspublished at 11:34 British Summer Time 18 July 2016
Three young girls discovered a shotgun in a bag, external while playing in woods in Telford.
Thousands turn out for Carnival of Giantspublished at 11:16 British Summer Time 18 July 2016
A Carnival of Giants in Telford on Saturday attracted over 12,000 visitors, Telford and Wrekin Council says.
The highlight was a parade of people in giant costumes, including some dressed as dinosaurs.
There were also life-sized models of dinosaurs, stalls and sports to entertain visitors at the town park.
Media caption, There were life-sized models of dinosaurs at the event
Champions League: TNS in Cypruspublished at 10:59 British Summer Time 18 July 2016
The New Saints manager Craig Harrison believes his team can spring a surprise on their opponents in Cyprus tomorrow night.
TNS remain the underdogs after holding Apoel Nicosia to a goalless draw in last week's Champions League second qualifying round first leg.
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End of twitter postWatch: Hundreds take part in fundraiser for boypublished at 10:47 British Summer Time 18 July 2016
Andy Giddings
BBC ShropshireMore than 250 people took part in an event at the weekend, to raise money for a boy from Codsall.
Five-year-old Harry Morgan-Shirley has cerebral palsy. His family says surgery to enable him to walk is only available in the USA.
They estimate that the cost of surgery and physiotherapy afterwards, will come to more than £80,000.
About £17,000 was raised by people either attempting an 18-mile run (some walked) or a 35-mile cycle ride in Shropshire.
Media caption, About £17,000 was raised by people taking part
Cricket: Shropshire v Berkshirepublished at 10:29 British Summer Time 18 July 2016
BBC SportShropshire's bowlers will be hoping to get rid of Berkshire's tail end on day two of their minor counties match at Shifnal.
Yesterday Shropshire found runs hard to come by, as they were dismissed for 209. Ross Aucott made 79.
Image source, Shropshire CCCBerkshire resume on 143 for 7. Alex Wyatt took six of their wickets for 38.
'Rare' Chinese brush pot set for auction in Shrewsburypublished at 10:17 British Summer Time 18 July 2016
An 18th Century brush pot believed to have been used by Chinese calligraphy scribes is to be sold at auction.
Image source, HallsThe "rare" pot, expected to fetch up to £3,000, has been owned by a south Shropshire family for at least two generations, Halls auctioneers said.
The cinnabar lacquer pot will be auctioned in Shrewsbury in November.
Headlines: Shropshire MP given health role; two fires in county overnightpublished at 10:00 British Summer Time 18 July 2016
Carlie Swain
BBC Local LiveHere are some of the stories we're looking at this morning:
- Ludlow MP Philip Dunne made second in command at Department of Health
- Investigations are under way after two fires in the county overnight
- A Telford man backs a campaign to curb excessive background noise in pubs, restaurants and cafes
