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
BBC Travel
There's been heavy delays between Ludlow and Shrewsbury for most of today after a lorry fire on the A49 overnight.
Repair work is now finished and the road has reopened between Marshbrook and Wistanstow.
Keep up to date with the latest travel news here.
BBC Sport
Shropshire look to be heading for defeat in their minor counties cricket match against Berkshire.
The away side are chasing just 91 to win at Shifnal.
A short time ago they were 45 for two.
Carlie Swain
BBC Local Live
These are our main stories this lunchtime:
- Former Shropshire Council worker charged with fraud by abuse of position
- A documentary is to be made on the so-called Shrewsbury 24
- The New Saints get ready for the second leg of their Champions League qualifier
BBC Sport
Shropshire have set Berkshire the small target of 91 runs to win their minor counties match at Shifnal.
They were bowled out for 193 in their second innings this morning.
Image source, Stuart DunnA short time ago Berkshire were on five without loss.
We're getting near to the hottest part of the day, with temperatures expected to peak at 33C (91F). Charlie has the forecast.
Here's the weather
BBC Travel
Long delays reported between Ludlow and Shrewsbury after a lorry fire on the A49 overnight.
The road is shut in both directions between Marshbrook and Wistanstow for resurfacing and repair work.
Close economic links should be forged between mid and west Wales and the West Midlands, according to Wales' economy secretary.
Read MoreA Labour party member who stood in North Shropshire at last year's general election says he's "appalled" that members can't officially meet to discuss the leadership contest.
The party's National Executive Committee has vetoed gatherings after claims of intimidation against members.
Jeremy Corbyn is being challenged by Owen Smith and Angela Eagle.
Graeme Currie from Oswestry says the ban's ridiculous.
Quote MessageI've never come across a situation where there's a diktat from on high that says we shouldn't be meeting."
Graeme Currie
BBC Sport
Shropshire are struggling in their minor counties game against Berkshire.
They'll start the final day in Shifnal on 146 for 6 in their second innings, a slender lead of 43.
Image source, Shropshire CCCYesterday Berkshire batted well to take their first innings total to 312. Alex Wyatt finished with bowling figures of 6 for 80.
Yep you read that right - according to BBC Weather it will be hotter in the Midlands than Hawaii, Jamaica and the Maldives.
But wait - it'll start cooling down tomorrow so don't cancel your holiday just yet.
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A new strain of a disease that's killed hundreds of pet rabbits across the country has spread to Shropshire.
It's called Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease or RHDV2.
Image source, ThinkstockThe British Rabbit Council say it's hard to estimate the number of deaths caused by the disease, but thinks it could be around 1,000 across the country in the last six months.
In one outbreak in Shropshire, a breeder of Polish rabbits lost more than 20 animals in just a few weeks.
Carlie Swain
BBC Local Live
Our top stories this morning:
- Local Labour party member says he's appalled by ban on discussing leadership contest
- Ex UKIP MEP's anger over expenses court case
- TNS in Cyprus for the second leg of their Champions League qualifer
A lorry driver accused of bringing illegal immigrants into the UK in his trailer has a £10,000 fine overturned by the Home Office.
Read MoreA hot day today and with that comes high UV levels. You can find the latest weather details here.
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These were taken by BBC Weather Watchers in Norton (top) and Church Stretton (bottom).
Image source, Ice Queen
Image source, BeccyWoodWeather
Adrian Goldberg
Presenter, BBC WM
A former UKIP MEP for the West Midlands says she hasn't worked since losing her seat two years ago because she was accused of expenses fraud.
It took four years to bring the case to court and Nikki Sinclaire was cleared of the charges last week.
Quote MessageI feel quite angry that two years of my professional life has been stolen and seemingly there is no way that I can have any redress about that and that is not fair
Nikki Sinclaire, Former UKIP MEP
Temperatures across the West Midlands are expected to soar to 33C (91F) today, prompting warnings from health bodies urging people to take care in the sun.
The hot weather began over the weekend and is expected to continue tomorrow.
Quote MessageThe heat can kill particularly for older people, young children and babies. What we're saying is when you go out wear your hat, your sunglasses, loose clothing, sun screen and take some water.
Dr Lola Abudu, Public Health West Midlands
Carlie Swain
BBC Local Live
These are our top stories this morning:
- Telford lorry driver says he's "over the moon" after fine for unwittingly carrying illegal immigrants is withdrawn
- Disease that's killed hundreds of pet rabbits across the country has spread to Shropshire
- TNS take on Apoel Nicosia in the Champions League tonight
Not much more to say about today's weather, other than it's going to be hot. Highs of 33C (91F). UV Levels are very high today. Charlie has the forecast.
What's the weather got in store?
BBC Travel
The A49 is closed in both directions at Marshbrook because of an overnight vehicle fire.
It's shut between B4370 (Marshbrook) and A489 (Wistanstow).
