Andy Giddings
BBC Shropshire

The Deputy Chief Constable of West Mercia, Anthony Bangham, is in line to become Chief Constable.

He has been nominated by the Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion to succeed David Shaw and now needs the confirmation of the West Mercia Police and Crime Panel.

Image source, West Mercia Police

The PCC said Mr Bangham was chosen "following a robust selection process" which saw him face questions from local councillors, police colleagues and others, including young people.

Andy Giddings
BBC Shropshire

Our top stories this lunchtime:

- Deputy Chief Constable set to be take top job at West Mercia

- Man dies after two-car crash

- Heart of England in Bloom judges visiting the county

Andy Giddings
BBC Shropshire

The Heart of England in Bloom judges are touring the county at the moment. 

They've already judged the floral displays in Bridgnorth and Ludlow - next week they're heading to Shrewsbury and Newport. 

Today they're in Oswestry and here's a selection of the displays there.

No sign of the heavy rain we were told to expect, but there could be a few showers later this afternoon.

Otherwise, it will be another hot day.

Andy Giddings
BBC Shropshire

Telford Tigers head coach Tom Watkins says he's prepared to wait before making his final import signing of the summer.

All teams are now allowed to sign five players from outside the UK and the Tigers already have Jason Silverthorn, Ondrej Raszka, Doug Clarkson (pictured below) and Michal Satek.

Image source, Derek Black

With over a month to go until the pre-season fixture start, Watkins says he wants a "left-handed centreman who is good at face-offs and can play big minutes in key situations".

The New Saints are out of Europe, after a 3-0 defeat away to Apoel Nicosia.

After the match, a disappointed TNS manager, Craig Harrison, spoke to the media.

There's a chance of some rain later today, but it's been another sunny start across Shropshire.

This photo was taken near Myddle by one of the BBC Weather Watchers.

Image source, Len Ticular

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The military charity, SSAFA, says there's been a rise of nearly 20% in the number of ex-servicemen who've sought help in Shropshire.

The charity says 384 contacted it in the county last year and has produced a report saying many working age veterans are reliant on food banks and struggle with depression.

Image source, PA

SSAFA surveyed 1000 ex-military personnel around the country about the financial and emotional problems they face upon returning home.

A man has died in a two-car crash on the B4176 Telford to Dudley road. 

It happened just after 22:00 last night, near the Woodman pub. 

A 27-year-old man driving the other car suffered injuries to his pelvis, knee and ankle and was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.

A man has died after two cars were involved in a crash in Shropshire, emergency services confirm.

Andy Giddings
BBC Shropshire

Our top stories this morning:

- Lib Dems claim a lack of affordable homes in south Shropshire

- Military charity sees 20% jump in veterans asking for help in the county

- Heart of England in Bloom judges visit the county

The New Saints were knocked out of the Champions League in the second qualifying round despite a brave effort in Cyprus last night.

Goals from Cyprus internationals Nektarios Alexandrou and Pieros Sotiriou did the damage for TNS, who held Apoel to a goalless draw in the first leg at Park Hall, Oswestry, last Tuesday.

Image source, Gareth Hughes

"I am immensely proud," said New Saints boss Craig Harrison.

"The second goal made it a huge ask and took the wind out of our sails. We had our chances, but that is me being ultra critical."

The RAF Museum at Cosford is targeting Pokemon Go players, pointing out it's home to a number of locations where players can catch the virtual creatures.

The game overlays the Pokemon characters on real-life locations and allows players to see them through the cameras on their phones.

Image source, RAF Museum Cosford

The museum also boasts a PokeGym directly in front of the Lockheed Hercules aircraft (a spot where players can do battle) and 11 PokeStops (places where you will find some of the rarer characters and PokeBalls).

There are calls for the government to reintroduce grants to encourage housing associations to build more homes in rural towns and villages.

Lib Dem concillor Heather kidd asys South Shropshire desperately needs more affordable homes, to avoid young people being forced out.

"Otherwise we're going to create a rural desert with just elderly people and wealthy people living here," she said.

"We'll lose our shops, we'll lose our small schools in villages." 

Image source, PA

Telford Journal

Reserves of almost £6.5m are having to be raided to balance the books at Telford and Wrekin Council, it was revealed today, external.

Here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning:

- Councillor calls for more affordable homes in south Shropshire 

- Big rise in number of veterans seeking help in county, charity says

- Heart of England in Bloom judges tour the county

BBC Travel

The A442 is partially blocked near Crudgington due to an accident at the juction with the B5062. It's affecting trafic between Telford and Hodnet. 

There's also queueing traffic on the A49 southbound near Sundorne Island

More from BBC Travel.

Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter

A very warm and muggy start to the day with some sunshine thrown into the mix along with a little bit of cloud. Heavy and thunderyshowers possible this afternoon.

Highs of 28C (82F).

Welcome to live updates for Shropshire on Wednesday morning. 

We'll be bringing you all the news, sport, travel and weather as it happens. 

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