Local Democracy Reporting Service

Plans to build a new out-of-town supermarket have been revived, just before outline permission gained three years ago was about to expire.

The proposal involves a store with a 195-space car park and petrol station in the Rocks Green area on the outskirts of Ludlow and the application, which will go before Shropshire councillors later this year, said it will create up to 150 jobs.

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It's not been said which supermarket chain wants to develop the site, but councillor Andy Boddington, who represents the Ludlow North ward, said he's not expecting it to be one of the discount retailers.

A restoration project at Shrewsbury's Roman Catholic cathedral has uncovered a Pugin mosaic floor that has been hidden for nearly 40 years.

The diocese knew it was there but didn't know what state it would be in and will now decide what to do with it, although it has already ruled out removing the tiles.

Image source, Shrewsbury Cathedral

Image source, Shrewsbury Cathedral

The month-long restoration of the cathedral interior is due to be complete by Palm Sunday.

The Environment Agency is warning that floodwaters will take some time to shift, even though river levels are falling.

Dave Throup from the EA said it was important people don't get complacent and take care around flood water.

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Henry Wilson, who has a farm near Alberbury, said previous floods had cleared in a matter of days, but this time it could be up to a month before he is able to return to some fields.

Paul Smith has "shed a few tears" from the support he has been shown after his house was flooded.

Some residents evacuated from properties in Ironbridge remain in temporary accommodation.

Joanne Boddison, manager of the Best Western hotel in Ironbridge, said it had been two weeks of "difficult times".

"The first week a lot of people were with us for a couple of nights - this last week we've had people with us for looking-on nearly a week," she said.

"They're definitely feeling like this is their second home now."

"It's been a difficult week for us all - obviously for the residents and local businesses but.. it's made us all closer together - that has been brilliant."

BBC Weather Watchers

We're into a third week of flooding in parts of the West Midlands and, as these photos from our local BBC Weather Watchers show, the water is still affecting plenty of places.

These three images are from users Keggy7 in Bridgnorth, Shropshire; Step Counter in Bodenham, Herefordshire; and Mikesnapper in Bransford, Worcestershire...

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Image source, Step Counter

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The Environment Agency warns people not to get "complacent" as warnings remain on the Severn.

Telford and Wrekin Council's response to children facing risks outside families is "very strong", Ofsted says.

Stephanie Miskin
BBC News

The Boat Inn in Jackfield near Ironbridge was underwater for a significant part of last week. But it's not the first time the area was flooded.

Take a look at this photo that's been shared with us - from 4 January 1925.

Image source, Jack Boland

Look familiar? Here's the same pub in a photo taken last week on 26 February 2020.

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More floods are expected in parts of the West Midlands but peak river levels will be lower.

Dozens of flood warnings remain in place as Storm Jorge brings high winds and yet more rain.

Rain overnight on Friday threatens to bring further disruption to already flood-hit areas.

Daniel Udoh's goal sees Shrewsbury edge Bristol Rovers 1-0 in a scrappy League One clash at the Memorial Stadium.

More heavy rain is expected in Ironbridge, as engineers finish replacing damaged defences.

BBC Shropshire

People living in Bridgnorth have told BBC Radio Shropshire they feel overlooked and want better protection after the latest floods.

At its worst, large parts of the town including caravan parks, Severnside, Riverside and Severn Terrace were flooded this week.

Three flood warnings still cover the town and surrounding areas, external, with the Environment Agency saying the River Severn could rise again in the coming days.

Local resident James Croft told BBC Radio Shropshire people wanted more certainty as far as flood barriers were concerned.

"All we hear about is Ironbridge, Shrewsbury, Bewdley, Worcester, all with flood defences. Bridgnorth has nothing and that mustn't continue," he said.

The government has said it'll spent £4bn on flood defences nationally over five years.

Parts of Shropshire near to the Welsh border are still flooded this morning as rain falls across the area.

Image source, West Mercia Police

A flood warning still covers the area, external around the village of Melverley where West Mercia Police said roads were still underwater. , external

The Environment Agency said levels on the nearby River Vyrnwy had dropped, but slowly.

The fear is, with rain falling in Wales as well as Shropshire, it'll fall into the catchment area and flow into the River Severn.

What are the pros and cons of having the most unusual birthday of them all? Five "leaplings" tell all.

Children talk about what it's like having a birthday on 29 February.

Flood barriers in Ironbridge could be repaired later.

Image source, Reuters

The barriers buckled from rising water levels resulting in police calling an emergency evacuation of Wharfage properties on Wednesday.

A severe flood warning remains in place in Ironbridge for the River Severn at the Wharfage. , external

However, with the river level falling, the agency's hoping to make repairs to the barriers before the potential impact of more rain which has been forecast.

Telford MP Lucy Allan has thanked Environment Secretary George Eustice for visiting flood-hit Ironbridge today.

During his visit, Mr Eustice said Prime Minister Boris Johnson wanted him to "take the lead" on the response to the floods.

Ms Allan said the visit "meant a lot" to residents and business owners.

It follows criticism of Mr Johnson for not visiting flood-affected areas.