Two in hospital after chemical leak
First Telford council homes built
Shrewsbury Folk Fest under way
Updates from Friday 26 August 2016
The Olympic Games may have finished a week ago, but our enjoyment of sport doesn't have to end there.
That's the message ahead of what's being dubbed the "nation's biggest sports day" tomorrow.
The I am Team GB, external event will feature cricket, football, rugby, swimming, tennis and wheelchair tennis, all happening for free at The Shrewsbury Club, external.
BBC Sport
Telford captain Luca Havern says the team has the quality to string together a sequence of positive results.
The Bucks play Stockport tomorrow and Nuneaton on Monday, after an inconsistent start to the National League North season.
Image source, Mike SheridanQuote MessageWe look solid at times, the lads all know what they need to do, I think we've got more than enough quality in there to start going on a bit of a run."
Luca Havern, Captain, AFC Telford United
The first of Telford and Wrekin Council's new homes have been completed.
The authority formed a private company last year, in a bid to build hundreds of extra of properties in the borough.
Thirty one homes have now been completed at Pool View in Randlay, external by developers Lovell, on behalf of the council's firm Nuplace.
Image source, Telford and Wrekin CouncilThe Randlay homes, on the edge of Telford Town Park, are all fully let.
Work is ongoing on a similar development in Madeley, with others in Hadley and Newport awaiting planning approval.
Rebecca Wood
BBC Midlands Today
I'm live at Carding Mill Valley tonight on BBC Midlands Today, but take a look at this aerial view of the area.
After 50 years under National Trust ownership a new 10-year plan is helping to attract wildlife back to Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd.
Tune in at 13:30 and 18:30 on BBC One for more.
Carding Mill Valley from the air
Six people are being treated for inhaling chemical fumes after a leak at a meat processing company near Ellesmere.
Firefighters were called to the ABP Food Group, external site in Hordley after hearing that part of a fridge had burst, allowing liquid ammonia to escape.
Image source, GoogleCrews are now working to ventilate the building.
A man standing trial for attempted murder after another man was knifed repeatedly in a street told a jury, external "I didn’t stab him".
Image source, Shropshire Star
James Fanning
Reporter, BBC Shropshire
A classic car firm in Bridgnorth is being handed over to its employees, who will own and run the business.
Classic Motor Cars Ltd restores old vehicles and has worked on some of the world's rarest models.
But its chairman, Peter Newmark, is turning the company into an Employee Ownership Trust in a move believed to be the first of its kind in the sector.
Image source, CMC/Matt HowellQuote MessageThis is great for the staff, great for Shropshire and the West Midlands and great for the classic car world, which every year creates several billions for the British economy."
Peter Neumark, Chairman of Classic Motor Cars Ltd
Andrew Hewkin
Newsreader, BBC Shropshire
As we head into the afternoon, these are the main stories we are working on:
- Housing company to take 'prompt action' to sort mouldy Shrewsbury flats
- Number of students in Shrewsbury, external could be near 200 this year
- Bridgnorth classic car firm to become an employee-owned company
A block of flats in Shrewsbury used as social housing should be demolished because they are "not fit for purpose", a local councillor says.
The property in the Meole area is owned by Severnside Housing, external, who say they pride themselves on providing high-quality, affordable accommodation and that they'll meet with the people living there next week.
Nic Laurens, the councillor for Meole in Shrewsbury wants action to be taken as soon as possible.
Quote MessageRehouse the people, pull them down and build some decent social housing."
Nic Laurens, Shropshire Councillor for Meole
A new way to recycle the super strong magnets our gadgets rely on
Read MoreA reminder that waste and recycling collections across Telford and Shropshire will be a day late next week, due to the bank holiday.
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Shrewsbury Town boss Micky Mellon doesn't think he'll bring in any new players ahead of the transfer window shutting next week.
With a squad of 20, he feels he has the flexibility to cover all positions, and believes that increasing that number could unsettle players who aren't in the team.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageI like the numbers that I've got. You've got to be careful that you aren't stockpiling players."
Micky Mellon, Manager, Shrewsbury Town Football Club
Police are appealing for witnesses to a row which ended with damage being caused, external to a car in Telford.
Image source, Shropshire Star
Ian Perry
Reporter, BBC Radio Shropshire
Thousands of music fans are heading to Shrewsbury today for this year's folk festival, external.
Artists from all over the world will be performing at the West Midlands Showground, external over the weekend.
I've been to get a sneak peak, as the organisers put the finishing touches to the site.
Telford and Wrekin Council's been praised for its work with children at risk of sexual exploitation but needs to improve its children's services, according to a month-long Ofsted inspection, external.
The authority has been ranked as requiring improvement, and 11 recommendations have been flagged up.
Image source, GoogleOnly adoption and progress of care leavers were rated good.
Even so, inspectors praised the authority for the "important improvements" that had been made since its last visit.
The cabinet member responsible for the service, Councillor Paul Watling, says overall he's pleased with the findings.
Quote MessageWe've gone from a position where we were being told we needed to do 34 things... those 11 things are things that we had identified ourselves."
Paul Watling, Telford and Wrekin Council
Here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning:
- Shropshire councillor calls for a block of flats used as social housing to be demolished
- Telford and Wrekin Council children's service ranked as "requires improvement" by Ofsted, external
- Severn Hospice starts fundraising by selling furniture and electrical goods
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter
Weather forecast for the West Midlands
James Fanning
Reporter, BBC Shropshire
A block of flats owned by Severnside Housing in the Meole Brace area, is riddled with damp and mould, residents say.
Shireen Walker has lived in one of them for five years and is due to have a baby in 10 weeks' time. She fears for the health of her children.
Shrewsbury and Atcham MP Daniel Kawczynzski says something has to be done and is calling for radical improvements to social housing.
Severnside Housing say they pride themselves on providing high-quality, affordable accommodation and always take prompt action when problems arise. They'll be meeting with Ms Walker next week.
Interest in providing caretaker GP services for patients in Whitchurch has been high, confirmed Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group, external.
