BBC Weather

Some decent spells of sunshine today but also becoming windy. Charlie has the forecast.

BBC Politics

An MEP for the West Midlands, and Dudley councillor, has made the shortlist of six to become leader of UKIP.

Bill Etheridge, who's 46, has said UKIP should stick by its "core principles and values" and not be "distracted by negative influences".

He has called for major reform of the penal system, including restricting prisoners' privileges, banning visits during the first six months of a sentence and an automatic 10-year increase in sentence for anyone attacking a prison officer.

He also backs far-reaching changes to the tax system, including a 50% cut in alcohol and tobacco duty, replacing VAT with a local sales tax and gradually merging national insurance and income taxes.

Three people have been arrested after a teenager was stabbed in Shrewsbury. 

West Mercia Police say the arrests were made in the early hours of this morning, external and all three remain in custody. 

A 16-year-old boy was found in Wayford Close in the Meole Brace area on Monday evening. He remains in a critical condition in hospital. 

A building has been evacuated after a car crashed into a home in Newport., external

Fire crews were called to the scene at Buttercross Court in Stafford Street at 11:20 this morning. 

No one was trapped in the car and crews are making the area safe. A structural engineer is also at the scene. 

Carlie Swain
BBC Local Live

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

- BHS due to close its doors for the last time in Telford today

- Shropshire egg producer says free-range sector needs to expand quickly to cope with demand 

- Speed cameras vans to patrol several Shropshire villages

Shropshire Star

The problem of drivers speeding along one of Bridgnorth’s narrowest roads will be dealt with, Shropshire Council has pledged., external

We've been following the story of five-year-old Harry Maceachen from Shrewsbury who, back in March, had his second liver transplant, after his original one failed. 

His dad donated part of his own liver to save Harry's life. 

At the weekend, Harry and his dad Simon took part in the Transplant Games. And look who took gold in the 25m dash. 

Eric and Clare's Breakfast Show

Ahead of the Olympics we've been touring the county looking for sporting unsung heroes.

Arnie Wray's been coaching athletics for 25 years in Shropshire.

Here he is at the Shrewsbury track willing on rising stars Jake Akindutire and Hollie Williamson, who has just become an England international. 

West Mercia's Police and Crime Commissioner wants to get your views on how he plans to make the area safer. 

It's the job of John Campion to hold the chief constable to account and he's written a plan to highlight how he'll do it.  

He says he'll fight for victims of crime and try and get more to people to report incidents to police.

Shropshire Star

A Telford man was caught throwing £12,000 worth of drugs out of his bedroom window, external as police arrived to raid his house.

BBC Weather Watchers

It was a pretty wet day yesterday, as snapped by Weather Watcher Raj's Range in Telford (top), but there was a spectacular sunset - thanks to Joyce Cross in Worthen (bottom).

Image source, Raj's Range

Image source, Joyce Cross

Carlie Swain
BBC Local Live

Our top stories this morning:

- Appeal over Shrewsbury street stabbing - the teenage victim remain in a critical condition

- Shrewsbury 'rat run' closure approved by planning committee

- Last day for workers at BHS in Telford

Kate Tebby
Journalist, BBC Shropshire

Plans to close a 'rat run' in Shrewsbury have been approved by Shropshire Council's central planning committee., external

Racecourse Lane which runs between Welshpool Road and Mytton Oak Road to the west of Shrewsbury will be blocked just south of Lambourn Drive and a turning head will be created. 

A report to councillors said support for the plans among those who live and work on Racecourse Lane was "strong". 

Dozens of workers in Telford are having to look for another job, with the closure of the town's BHS store today. 

The company, sold for £1 by Sir Philip Green, went into administration three months ago. 

Image source, Google

The Telford Shopping Centre's looking for a new tenant and says it's talking to several retailers.  

Genevieve Tudor
Journalist, BBC Shropshire

She was an iconic woman of the 60s - blonde hair, blue eyes, fabulously wealthy. 

She lived in a mansion, wore designer clothes. She even had a butler. 

And now one of the original Lady Penelope puppets has arrived in Whitchurch to be auctioned at Trevanion and Dean later this month. 

She's expected to fetch between £15,000 and £20,000. 

Shropshire Star

A 21-year-old Telford man who was previously convicted of rape has been sent back to prison, external for committing sexual offences with a child while he was on bail.

Image source, Shropshire Star

Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter

A mainly dry day with sunny spells and plenty of cloud, but it’ll be windy at times and this could blow on an odd shower yourway. 

Highs of 21C (70F).

Andrew Hewkin
Newsreader, BBC Shropshire

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

- BHS workers in Telford to lose jobs with the closure of the town's store today 

- Detectives appeal for information to identify four men seen running away from the scene of a stabbing in Shrewsbury

- Plans for a TV recycling facility in Bridgnorth approved 

BBC Travel

There aren't too many problems on the roads this morning, although the A41 remains shut at Hinstock.

Traffic is being diverted along A53, A442 and B5062. 

Alex Seftel
BBC Local Live

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