Detectives call for dash-cam footage after fatal stabbing
Council leader backs neighbouring authority on fairer funding
Hospitals among best at referring organ donors
Updates on Friday 5 August
Alex Seftel
BBC Local Live
Here are some of the main stories for Shropshire this morning:
- Detectives continue to question three people about a stabbing in Shrewsbury
- Oswestry business park, external could create 1,000 jobs, council says
- 85-year-old from Clun could soon be world's oldest hockey player
Sara Blizzard
BBC Weather
It will be a fairly warm day with sunny spells and scattered showers.
Maximum Temperature: 21C (70F).
Weather for the West Midlands.
Alex Seftel
BBC Local Live
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BBC Midlands Today
We'll be looking this evening at some good news for motorists in the Midlands.
A supermarket price war at the petrol pumps has made filling up for the holidays that little bit cheaper.
We'll be looking at why, and also why it pays to shop around across the West Midlands - on BBC One from 18:30 in Midlands Today.
Patchy cloud this evening, but some clear spells later on and staying mild. Rebecca has the forecast.
Weather for the West Midlands
Oakengates Medical Centre has been told to improve by inspectors.
Image source, Google MapsThe Care Quality Commission says the practice on Limes Walk is caring, safe and effective but not as responsive or well-led as it should be.
Shifnal Medical Practice was rated as good.
A recovery driver has lent a Telford family his car after they broke down on their way to going on holiday.
Leigh Burden was called out to a job in Bala, in North Wales, only to discover a gearbox problem that couldn't easily be repaired.
Image source, LNS RecoveryHe took one look at the kids in the back of the car and decided there was only one thing he could do.
Quote MessageI glanced and saw the kids face. Everyone needs help every now and again... especially when it puts a smile on somebody's face, it's priceless."
Leigh Burden, Recovery driver
Carlie Swain
BBC Local Live
Our top stories this evening:
- West Mercia's police and crime commissioner calls on the force to make better use of technology
- Three people arrested after teenager stabbed in Shrewsbury
- Recovery driver lends Telford family his car after their car brakes down on holiday
BBC Midlands Today
A rare puppet collection has been saved for the nation and is on display this summer.
Michael Dixon from Bridgnorth is the archivist of the British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild and owns the national puppetry archive.
The collection is on display in Wolverhampton, thanks to lottery money.
Spitting Image puppets saved by Shropshire fan
BBC Sport
Shropshire will lift the Minor Counties title if they win their final game in two weeks' time.
They're back on top of the table after beating Cheshire by 70 runs yesterday.
Image source, Brian FoxallQuote MessageWe're delighted to be back on top of the table, hopefully we can do the business at Wiltshire."
Steve Leach, Captain, Shropshire CCC
A Shropshire man who is awaiting a lung transplant, external has urged people to think about potentially life-saving organ transplants.
West Mercia's Police and Crime Commissioner says the force is well placed to react when needed.
Today the Mayor of London and Metropolitan Police commissioner said more armed police will be seen on London's streets from now on.
Home Office figures last week show West Mercia has 123 authorised firearms officers.
PCC John Campion says he's spoken to the chief constable about the number of firearms officers and is confident they have the right resources to respond effectively.
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Work is under way to develop a new TV recycling centre in Bridgnorth.
Twenty eight jobs are being offered at the site on Faraday Drive, which will dismantle flat-screen televisions and monitors.
Image source, Shropshire CouncilIt'll be run by Veolia, the waste and recycling contractor for Shropshire Council, with the work done by a combination of man and machine.
Quote MessageWe're buying in some robots from France and there's a good number of jobs... we'll provide all training required."
Steve Mitchell, Veolia
Carlie Swain
BBC Local Live
Our top stories this afternoon:
- Three people are arrested after a teenager was stabbed in Shrewsbury
- A building has been evacuated after a car crashed into a house in Newport
- BHS to close its doors for the last time in Telford today
BBC Sport
Last season's player of the year at Shrewsbury Town Abu Ogogo says he's excited by the new-look squad for the coming campaign.
Town have signed nine players over the summer - ready for Saturday's opener against MK Dons.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageI'm sure if you ask the new boys how they've settled in they'll say they've settled in very well. It's round the corner from Saturday now, that's what we've been waiting for."
Abu Ogogo, STFC
There's still the odd shower about but it's sunny in many places across the county. Here's how it's looking in the south of Shropshire.
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Image source, FoggyMobile speed cameras will be used in five new locations near Shrewsbury, external after concerns were raised by residents.
Image source, Shropshire StarThree people are arrested after a teenager was stabbed in a Shrewsbury street, leaving him in a critical condition.
Read MoreOne of Shropshire's free range egg producers says the sector will have to expand quickly to cope with expected increased demand from supermarkets.
Six major stores have pledged to stop selling eggs produced by caged hens by 2025.
Peter Jarvis, who farms at Withington, near Shrewsbury says a change will be good for animal welfare as long as Britain can keep supplying.
Free range egg producer Peter Jarvis says sector needs to expand
Quote MessageIs the free range sector going to expand fast enough to cope? I'm not convinced welfare systems in other parts of the world are as good as in the UK, so I wouldn't like to see imported free range."
Peter Jarvis, Egg producer
