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Updates from Friday 30 September 2016
BBC Travel
The A5 near Oswestry remains closed, following the fatal accident this morning.
It's shut in both directions between the Mile End roundabout an the B5009.
Andy Giddings
BBC Shropshire
Our top stories this lunchtime:
- Anger from Telford politicians over reported A&E proposals
- Protest in Whitchurch over GP surgery closure
- Motorcyclist dies in crash near Oswestry
Andy Giddings
BBC Shropshire
The Telford Tigers' perfect start to the season is over - they were beaten by Swindon Wildcats on penalties on Saturday.
But they bounced back with a 4-2 win over reigning EPL champions Basingstoke Bison at the Telford Ice Rink.
Image source, Steve BrodieThe two results mean they're now a point behind league-leaders Milton Keynes Lightning.
Alexandra Hamilton
BBC Weather
It's going to be a rainy afternoon, but we should see it start to clear up by the evening.
Latest weather for the West Midlands
The leader of Telford and Wrekin council says he is furious at proposals which could result in the loss of emergency services from the Princess Royal Hospital and the closure of the new women and children's unit there.
Councillor Shaun Davies also said he had "very serious concerns" about the make-up of the panel making the recommendations, claiming Telford had been under-represented, and he said the authority will look to make a legal challenge.
The Labour councillor is now trying to arrange a meeting with the chair of the Shropshire and Telford Clinical Commissioning Groups, David Evans and said "the government can afford to give us the money in Shropshire for two A&Es".
Quote MessageWe are the cheapest site to deliver and the quickest site to deliver and the fact they've got themselves into the position that they want to close a £30m women's and children's unit is absolutely appalling and we will fight this."
Councillor Shaun Davies, Leader of Telford and Wrekin Council
BBC Sport
The New Saints continued their perfect start to the season at the weekend, with their ninth win in a row.
They beat Camarthen Town 2-1, with Greg Draper scoring twice.
Image source, TNSAberystwyth Town are the next opponents for TNS, who are now eight points clear at the top of the table.
Campaigners angry at the collapse of plans for a new GP surgery in Shropshire have been staging a protest.
Richmond House surgery on Station Road in Whitchurch will close next month due to the lease running out and its doctors retiring or moving on.
But proposals for the 3,800 patients to go to Whitchurch Community Hospital fell through last week.
Other GP surgeries are being asked to accept patients, Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) said.
The CCG described the change of plans as "unfortunate" and "disappointing".
BBC Sport
AFC Telford United just didn't have the fire power to overcome 10-man Chorley at the Bucks Head at the weekend.
Image source, Tim RobertsThe game ended in a 0-0 draw.
Chorley striker Marcus Carver was sent off after elbowing Bucks full-back Dwayne Samuels on 46 minutes.
Andrew Hewkin
Newsreader, BBC Shropshire
A cyclist has suffered serious head injuries, after coming off his bike in Telford.
It happened yesterday lunchtime, on Teagues Crescent in Trench.
The cyclist, believed to have been in his 40s, was flown to hospital in Stoke.
The body reviewing hospital services Shrewsbury and Telford has responded to the claims that Telford will lose its full A&E department.
It has confirmed its "non-financial" appraisal does favour focusing emergency care in Shrewsbury, but says that this review and another review which looks at the financial side of things will go to a board meeting next month.
It says there will then be a period of public consultation lasting at least 12 weeks.
Quote MessageThe NHS Future Fit programme still has a long way to go before a final decision is made."
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust
The Wrekin MP, Mark Pritchard, says that if the rumours are true about Telford losing its full A&E service, there will be a legal challenge.
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An estimated 35,000 people have been to Bridgnorth since last Thursday, to catch a glimpse of the Flying Scotsman.
The event, held by Severn Valley Railway, saw Flying Scotsman and the Tornado pulling trains between Kidderminister and Bridgnorth.
Some 15,000 tickets for journeys on the Flying Scotsman quickly sold out.
Carlie Swain
BBC Local Live
Our top stories this morning:
- A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash on the A5 near Oswestry
- Health campaigners claim Telford will lose its A&E department
- About 35,000 visitors saw Flying Scotsman at Bridgnorth during steam festival
BBC Sport
Ten-man Shrewsbury Town held on for a point at Wimbledon in a 1-1 draw.
Town went behind to an early goal after six minutes but struck back through Ian Black 90 seconds into the second half.
Image source, Rex FeaturesIvan Toney was sent off after getting a second yellow card on 82 minutes but Town held out against a late Wimbledon onslaught to claim a hard-earned point.
A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash in Shropshire, police say.
Officers were called to the A5 in Oswestry at 07:20. Sadly, a motorcylist was pronounced dead at the scene.
The A5 is currently closed and diversions are in place.
Health campaigners claim Telford's Princess Royal Hospital will lose its A&E department - with an official announcement due next month.
The leader of Telford and Wrekin Council says if it's true he'll seek a judicial review.
There's been no official word, but the pressure-group Shropshire Defend Our NHS, external thinks the plan will be rubber-stamped early next month.
It says health officials intend to close the A&E, move maternity and childrens' services to Shrewsbury, despite a new centre opening in Telford two years ago and transfer most routine surgery and tests from Shrewsbury to Telford.
Quote MessageThis is a catastrophic outcome for people in Telford and Wrekin, who are going to face a journey of over 18 miles in a medical emergency."
Gill George, Shropshire Defend our NHS
BBC Travel
Severe delays around Oswestry this morning.
The A5 is closed in both directions between B5009 and The Mile End Roundabout near the British Ironworks Centre due to an accident.
Reports from the scene say police are diverting traffic away from the area but other routes are now getting busy too.
Keep up to date with the latest traffic and travel updates here.
Carlie Swain
BBC Local Live
Our top stories this morning:
- Campaigners fear Telford will lose its A&E department
- A third of doctors' surgeries in Shropshire are trying to recruit GPs
- An estimated 35,000 people have been to see the Flying Scotsman in Bridgnorth since last Thursday
A chilly start with showers, some will be heavy. Alex has the forecast.
Latest weather for the West Midlands
Carlie Swain
BBC Local Live
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