"Radical" proposals have been put forward to limit the number of tourists gathering in Ironbridge, Shropshire.

Telford and Wrekin Council said it was seeing increasing numbers of visitors, with lockdown being eased, and fast action was needed.

The closure of The Square car park next to the bridge, the removal of on-street parking and the closure of The Wharfage, Tontine Hill and High Street have all been proposed.

The parish council said there could also be signs to tell motorcyclists not to gather by the Iron Bridge itself.

A one-way system is being set up for the Dingle flower garden in Shrewsbury's Quarry park, so people can safely visit this summer.

The town council hopes to reopen the Dingle in a few weeks and also plans to prevent people sitting on benches.

Town clerk Helen Ball said she hoped to have everything ready after the summer bedding had been planted, but the splash park and play areas would have to remain closed for the time being.

Portsmouth say the difference in size between League One clubs makes it difficult to agree whether to continue or end their season.

Max and Keira's Law will make all adults in England potential organ donors unless they opt out.

Fay Rayward, from Telford, says she had failed to get an urgent dental appointment during lockdown.

A travelling show has asked for permission to set up a permanent base in Oswestry.

It wants to build a house and storage for fairground equipment at the former household recycling centre on Glovers Meadow.

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There have been 15 letters of objections, but a report due to go before Shropshire councillors later this month recommends that permission is granted.

Shrewsbury's mayor is going to remain in office for another six months because coronavirus has delayed the handover.

Phil Gillam was due to be replaced today by Gwen Burgess, but she will now take over in November.

Derwen College in Shropshire has been given permission to set up a new campus at the site of a former business in Telford.

The special needs college, which teaches students aged between 16 and 25, aims to open its doors at Nationwide House on Stafford Park in the autumn.

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Derwen's main campus is at Gobowen in Shropshire and it has two other satellite sites in the county at Craven Arms and Walford near Baschurch.

BBC Shropshire

A drive-through coronavirus test centre's being replaced with a home visiting service as just three people a day have been using the facility.

It was opened at the International Centre in Telford last month , externalsoon after an assessment centre launched at Shrewsbury Town Football Club.

Both sites required patients to be referred by GPs.

Health bosses said , externalpeople who were housebound or unable to travel would now be assessed for coronavirus in their own homes.

The drive-through facility will remain at Shrewsbury Town while the Telford one is to close on 29 May.

Severn Trent Water is to reopen some of its smaller visitor sites from Wednesday after they were closed to keep people safe during the coronavirus crisis.

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The Coventry-based company said these would include sites in Shustoke near Birmingham, Trimpley in Worcestershire and Priorslee in Telford.

Playgrounds will remain shut and the number of toilets available will be reduced, it said.

It's hoped larger sites, including Draycote Water in Warwickshire, will reopen in June, it added.

BBC Shropshire

Dozens of people who gathered in a park for a "rave" despite lockdown rules should have faced tougher penalties, according to the leader of the local council.

Image source, @TelfordCops

West Mercia Police said a DJ had set up for the party at Granville Country Park in Telford, Shropshire, on Saturday.

Police dispersed the group from the Donnington park and officers said they "do not fine unless there is no other action open".

But Telford and Wrekin Council leader Shaun Davies told BBC Shropshire he thought not fining them "sent the wrong message".

"You would have to be a complete idiot to think that was the right thing to do in these circumstances. They put themselves at risk, their friends and families at risk and public services at risk by doing what they did," he said.

Shropshire Star

A few of the headlines from the Shropshire Star today:

• Speeding campaign rolled out across Shropshire as lockdown starts to ease, external
• Post Office in Telford getting £40k facelift as new owner moves in, external
• Inspectors demand improvements to help for children with disabilities and special needs, external

A DJ had set up and one reveller told police they were "sick of self-isolation".

BBC cameraman Geoff Ward filmed the birds as the sun rose on a new day in Shropshire.

BBC Weather Watchers

We've seen a little bit of sun today, but a lot of cloud too and the BBC Weather Watchers have been sharing their photos while out exercising.

Image source, Peter Steggles

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And Weather Watcher Liam Ball has either been climbing the Wrekin to take his photos, or he's been flying.

Image source, Liam Ball

Local Democracy Reporting Service

A Telford mosque has been given permission to install mortuary equipment so that it can carry out pre-funeral rituals.

The Shropshire Islamic Foundation plans to convert what is currently a warehouse at the town's Central Mosque in Wellington.

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The changes will allow family members to wash the body, place a shroud around it and pray with the deceased ahead of the funeral, in line with Islamic tradition.

The planning application also said: “There will be no embalming, autopsies or similar procedures carried out on the premises.”

BBC Business News

Rail passengers have been urged not to turn up at stations without an advance ticket and to wear face coverings when they travel on the West Coast Mainline.

Image source, Avanti West Coast

Avanti West Coast made the announcement as part of new social distancing on its services between Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds.

Passengers might be refused travel if the guidelines are not followed.

Shops onboard Voyager services, which travel between London and destinations such as Shrewsbury, Birmingham, Edinburgh and North Wales, will be closed with no food and drink available.

A Post Office has got creative to ease the frustration of customers as the site observes social distancing measures.

With just a single staff member currently at Abbey Foregate in Shrewsbury, there's a one-in-one-out policy to keep customers safe while they go about their business.

Here's some notices about the rules that are sure to make you smile...

Image source, Chris Kelsall

Image source, Chris Kelsall

BBC Weather Watchers

Where did all that grey cloud go?

All we are seeing from the BBC Weather Watchers today is blue skies.

These photos were taken near Rushbury, Hereford and Sheldon.

Image source, Peter Steggles

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A 49-year-old police officer from Telford has won a grade two listed Shropshire farmhouse in a prize draw.

Nigel and Jane Chalenor (pictured below) lived on Grafton Farm near Loppington for 18 years, but wanted to downsize and support good causes.

Image source, Nigel Chalenor

Participants in the draw paid £2 a ticket for a chance of the prize. The property had been valued at up to £650,000, but the Chalenors wanted to follow the prize draw route to raise £100,000 above the market price so they could give 10% of ticket sales to the Severn Hospice.

The winner, Alison Bellamy, is at work today and says she'd forgotten she entered the contest.

The property comes fully furnished, with six bedrooms, a gym, hot tub and three acres of land.