Two in hospital after chemical leak
First Telford council homes built
Shrewsbury Folk Fest under way
Updates from Friday 26 August 2016
We'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Tuesday, after the bank holiday, but keep an eye out here for more updates this evening and into the morning.
Sarah Falkland
BBC Midlands Today
It's the great bank holiday getaway and for once it's looking good.
Things were running smoothly at Birmingham Airport this morning, despite a record number of passengers.
And on the roads, there's encouraging news at some of the West Midland's main bottlenecks.
Will it last? I'll have the latest on Midlands Today from 18:30 on BBC One.
BBC Midlands Today
BBC Midlands Today's Midlands from the Air series visits the south Shropshire hills
BBC Midlands Today's Midlands from the Air series has turned the spotlight on Carding Mill Valley in south Shropshire.Drone cameraman Joe Barrett and weather presenter Rebecca Wood visited the hills at Church Stretton to see how the National Trust is attracting wildlife back.
Find out more from 18:30 on BBC One.
Telford Tigers face a friendly against Milton Keynes Lightning this weekend as the countdown to the English Premier League season continues.
They've had two training sessions a day during pre-season, and are expecting a tough test against the Buckinghamshire side, which they expect to challenge for silverware this year.
Image source, Steve BrodieTigers coach Tom Watkins has been impressed with his squad’s efforts during those opening sessions, and expects more of the same this weekend.
Quote MessageThe guys are of course tired and a little sore in places, but you have got to expect that. They’ve had a great attitude to what has been a very tough week."
Tom Watkins, Coach, Telford Tigers Ice Hockey Club
A member of Shropshire Council has been selected to fight the next general election for the Liberal Democrats in the Shrewsbury and Atcham seat, currently held by Daniel Kawczynski.
Councillor Hannah Fraser's selection has been made in case there happens to be a general election before the spring.
Meanwhile, 21-year-old Tom Thornhill (above), who ran against Owen Paterson last year, has been selected for the Lib Dems in North Shropshire.
Six people were treated by paramedics after an ammonia leak, external at an abattoir in Shropshire today.
Image source, Shropshire Star
Rebecca Wood
BBC Weather
This evening will be dry with some good sunny spells.
Tomorrow, after a dry morning, outbreaks of rain will affect us during the afternoon. The rain will become heavy and prolonged at times, with a risk of thunder.
Maximum Temperature: 20C (68F).
Rebecca Wood has your weekend update
Alex Seftel
BBC Local Live
As we head into the evening, these are the the main news stories in Shropshire:
- Two people in hospital after ammonia leak at Hordley meat processing factory
- Congestion around Shrewsbury town centre as hundreds head to the Folk Festival, external
- Classic car restoration business passed over to its 60 employees.
Two people are being treated in hospital after inhaling ammonia fumes at a meat processing plant near Ellesmere.
It comes after a fridge unit burst at the ABP Food Group site in Hordley this morning, allowing the chemical to leak.
Image source, GoogleA man and a woman have since been taken to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital suffering with throat irritation.
BBC Travel
The Shrewsbury Folk Festival means there's heavier traffic than usual on Smithfield Road.
It's particularly busy near the A488 Mardol Quay junction.
Shrewsbury's Folk Festival, external is one of many bank holiday activities happening across the county this weekend, including Ellesmere Rocks, external and the Jackfield Sunflower Festival, external.
It's also the event's 20th year this year, and it seems the celebratory mood has hit the West Midlands Showground already.
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It looks a lovely day across Shropshire as these views of Myddle (top) and Telford from regular BBC Weather Watchers Len Ticular and Raj's Range show.
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Image source, Raj's RangeThe bad news is there's going to be heavy rain this weekend, according to the Met Office - the good news is there's a low risk of surface flooding.
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BBC Sport
Shrewsbury Town's first league goal of the season against Chesterfield last week has been awarded to striker Ivan Toney.
Junior Brown claimed it at the time, but the club now recognises that Toney got the final touch, and he wants to use it as the springboard for more.
Severnside Housing says it will take "prompt action" to sort any issues staff find in flats in the Meole area of Shrewsbury.
Both the local MP Daniel Kawczynski, and councillor Nic Laurens have raised concerns about the property pictured below, which is used as social housing.
The tenant living in the flat, Shireen Walker says there have been problems with mould and damp for several years.
The company says it will carry out an inspection within the next week, but is happy to visit sooner.
BBC Travel
Traffic is slow coming off the M54, heading southbound onto the M6.
It follows an accident involving a car and a lorry.
Two men tried to steal spirits from a Bridgnorth bar, external and then knocked the spectacles off a member of staff when he confronted them.
Image source, West Mercia PoliceHere are some of the stories we're looking at this afternoon:
- Two people in hospital after inhaling chemical fumes at an abattoir near Ellesmere
- First Telford homes built by council, external in Randlay
- Housing firm responds to calls to demolish mouldy flat in Shrewsbury
Rebecca Wood
BBC Weather
It's a warm afternoon with blue skies.
We have highs of 21C (70F).
Rebecca Wood has your weekend update
Preparations are under way for the arrival of University Centre Shrewsbury's second intake of undergraduates next month.
Just over 80 have filled places for next year, more than double the number enrolled at the same time last year.
Image source, Shropshire CouncilApplications are still expected through the clearing process - and with postgraduate places also available - it's expected that the total student community will be close to 200.
