A teenager is in a critical condition after being stabbed in a Shrewsbury street in a "targeted attack".

We'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 tomorrow, but keep an eye out here for more updates this evening and into the morning.  

BBC Weather

The rain should mostly clear up by this evening, but it will stay mild overnight. Charlie has the forecast.

BBC Sport

Shropshire pulled off an important win in their match with Cheshire at Nantwich. 

Shropshire declared their second innings on 204 for 6 with David Wainwright 79 not out and Steve Leach 63, setting Cheshire 301 to win in a minimum of 87 overs. 

They dismissed the hosts for 230 to win by 70 runs.

With the abandonment of the Cornwall v Cheshire match Shropshire are now top of the Western Division with one match to go. 

BBC Travel

A reminder that the A41 is closed in both directions between the A529 junction in Hinstock and the A53 junction in Ternhill, because of an accident earlier on and emergency repairs. Diversion in operation - via A53, A442 and B5062. 

The comedian Bernie Clifton has been announced as the star of this year's pantomime at Oakengates Theatre. 

The 80-year-old former star of the BBC children's show Crackerjack has made a name for himself riding a yellow ostrich.

Image source, Mel Day

He's set to appear in Sleeping Beauty at The Place, external, from 7 to 31 December.   

An attempted murder investigation is underway in Shrewsbury after a 16-year-old boy was found with stab wounds. 

He's in a critical condition in hospital. 

Police want to trace a group of men, including one in a green t-shirt, who were seen running away from Wayford Close in Meole Brace at 21:45 on Monday.

Carlie Swain
BBC Local Live

Our top stories this evening:

- An attempted murder investigation has begun after 16-year-old was found with stab wounds in Shrewsbury

- Police continue their appeal for missing Shropshire man

- Telford MP considers council leader request over funding

Police are continuing their appeal for missing Shropshire man Russell Blent. 

Officers are treating his disappearance as 'suspicious', external. The 35-year-old was last seen in Shrewsbury in March. 

Vera Jones knows Mr Blent and says his disappearance is 'strange'. 

Telford MP Lucy Allan says she's received a letter from Telford and Wrekin Council asking for fairer funding - and she's considering the points raised. 

The authority's Labour leader Shaun Davies says they're losing out on £12m every year and he wants Ms Allan and The Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard to help him lobby ministers to ask for more. 

Earlier this year Shrewsbury MP Daniel Kawczynski intervened for Shropshire Council and the authority was later given an extra £8.5m.  

BBC Midlands Today

People living on the Meole estate in Shrewsbury say they're shocked, after a teenager was found with stab wounds in the area last night. 

The 16-year-old boy remains in a critical condition in hospital. 

Shrewsbury's town councillors have backed a motion to keep 24-hour A&E at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH). 

Last week the same Labour proposal was put to Shropshire Council - it refused to back it and drew up an alternative. 

Health bosses in the county are looking to re-organise hospital care, which could see the most serious cases going to either the RSH or the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford - but not both.  

Carlie Swain
BBC Local Live

An attempted murder investigation has begun, external after a 16-year-old boy was found collapsed with stab wounds in Shrewsbury. 

He was found in Wayford Close, Meole Brace, last night. 

He remains in hospital in a life threatening condition. 

Det Ch Insp Paul Moxley, of West Mercia Police, said in a statement: "We are working to trace a number of men who were seen running away from the scene moments after the incident, including one who was seen wearing a green T-shirt."

Carlie Swain
BBC Local Live

Here are the stories we're looking at this afternoon:

- Boy found with stab wounds after Shrewsbury stab attack

- Telford's MP considers points raised by council leader over funding

- Cricket: Shropshire set Cheshire target of 301 to win three-day match on final day

Shropshire Star

Leisure centre supporters today vowed to keep fighting for a swimming pool in a county town, after Shropshire Council earmarked it for closure., external

James Bond
Sports Producer, BBC Shropshire

You know the football season is nearly upon us when the annual team photo is taken. 

Shrewsbury Town players and staff gathered at the Greenhous Meadow earlier for theirs. 

First up for Shrewsbury this Saturday is MK Dons at home. 

Join the sports team for Shropshire United from 14:00 on BBC Radio Shropshire this Saturday for all the build up to the season opener and full match commentary. 

One of Shropshire's senior athletics coaches says the Olympic Games "can do without Russia" until the country has a drugs testing system that can be trusted.

Arnie Wray, co-ordinator of the Shropshire Athletics Academy, believes the doping scandal is a positive step because cheating is being exposed.

Carlie Swain
BBC Local Live

It's understood the person found with stab wounds in Shrewsbury last night was a 16-year-old boy. 

The teenager remains in a critical condition in hospital. 

Police have sealed off roads in the Meole Brace area as they investigate what happened.   

Falling home ownership has coincided with a rise in renting from private landlords, says a report from The Resolution Foundation. 

Whether you are house-hunting or just daydreaming, try using this calculator to see where in the country you could afford to live - and would it be cheaper to rent or buy?  

Carlie Swain
BBC Local Live

Our top stories this afternoon:

- A man's in a critical condition in hospital after being found in Shrewsbury with stab wounds

- Shrewsbury's town councillors have backed a motion to keep 24-hour A&E at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

- Planning inquiry in Craven Arms moves to a bigger venue