Summary

  • Two in hospital after chemical leak

  • First Telford council homes built

  • Shrewsbury Folk Fest under way

  • Updates from Friday 26 August 2016

Live Reporting

Alex Seftel

  1. The big clean up under way at V Festival

    The clean up for the 21st V Festival is under way this morning.

    Tens of thousands of people flocked to Weston Park to see some of the biggest artists over the last three days.

    Organisers say it was a great weekend. 

    V Festival organiser Andy Redhead

  2. Headlines: Man in court over Shrewsbury murder; V Festival clear-up begins

    Carlie Swain
    BBC Local Live

    Our top stories this morning:

    - Man due to appear at Stafford Crown Court charged with the murder of a 16-year-old 

    - Big clear-up begins at V Festival

    - Flood alert issued for Severn Vyrnwy Catchment area

  3. Watch: Not too bad outside Weston Park

    Les Walton
    Journalist, BBC Shropshire

    We sent our reporter Les to check on the usually busy traffic situation outside Weston Park this morning. 

    Traditionally the main routes surrounding the park, including the A5, A41 and A449 are busy with festival-goers making their way home after the V Festival. 

    But it wasn't bad at all. 

    Routes around Weston Park moving well

  4. Thunderbirds puppet goes for £19,000

    A Lady Penelope puppet used in the hit TV show Thunderbirds has sold for £19,000 at auction.

    Lady PenelopeTREVANION & DEAN AUCTIONEERS

    It was discovered at the bottom of a wardrobe wrapped in a blanket after a science-fiction memorabilia collector died, Trevanion & Dean Auctioneers said.

    The puppet was sold at an auction in Whitchurch over the weekend.

  5. On air: Your best celebration or festival

    Ryan Kennedy
    Presenter, BBC Shropshire

    Ryan Kennedy is in for Jim Hawkins on air until midday and wants to know what's the best celebration or festival you've been to or been involved with? 

    Maybe you were at the London 2012 closing ceremony, maybe it was something you did for a big birthday or anniversary.  

    You can get in touch with the show by calling 01743 248321 or text 81333 starting your message with the word SHROP.

    Or you can get in touch via Facebook and Twitter.

  6. Rihanna and Bieber rock V Festival

    Rihanna and Justin Bieber were among hundreds of acts who entertained the crowds at V Festival.

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  7. Headlines: Man due in court over Shrewsbury murder; thousands head home after V Festival

    Carlie Swain
    BBC Local Live

    Our top stories this morning:

    - A 19-year-old man is due to appear at Shrewsbury Crown Court charged with murder

    - A flood alert is in force for the Vyrnwy catchment area 

    - The big clear-up at the V Festival begins today

  8. Weather: Cloudy with some showers

    BBC Weather

    Staying cloudy today, but mild with some scattered showers. Charlie has the forecast.

    The weather for the West Midlands.

  9. Travel: V Festival traffic causing delays

    BBC Travel

    Routes around Weston Park, including the A5, A41 and A449 are busy this morning as traffic leaves the V Festival.

  10. Good morning: Live updates for Shropshire

    Carlie Swain
    BBC Local Live

    I'm in the BBC Shropshire newsroom bringing you the latest news, sport, weather and travel. 

    If you spot something happening in your local area which you think we should know about you can email, tweet us or comment on Facebook.