'Four or five' on Shrewsbury shortlistpublished at 16:41 British Summer Time 17 October 2016
Shrewsbury narrow down a shortlist of "four or five" managerial candidates and hope to make an appointment before Saturday.
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Report says Spitfire had near-miss after Cosford air show
Parents warned after attempt to abduct 11-year-old school-boy
Shrewsbury maternity unit to partially close for a fortnight
Updates on Friday 14 October
'Four or five' on Shrewsbury shortlistpublished at 16:41 British Summer Time 17 October 2016
Midlands Sporting Unsung Heropublished at 16:16 British Summer Time 17 October 2016
BBC SportThe search is on to find the 2016 Midlands Sporting Unsung Hero.
We're looking for those inspirational characters who get others into sport.
Visit BBC Sport for details of how to nominate. The closing date is 23 October.
Once Unsung Heroes from across the UK have been shortlisted, one will be chosen as the overall winner to be announced at the SPOTY awards in Birmingham.
Here's last year's winner, football coach Damien Lindsay from Northern Ireland.
Media caption, Nominate your Get Inspired Unsung Hero
Bull killed after straying into townpublished at 11:22 British Summer Time 17 October 2016
A bull is shot after escaping from its farm and roaming around a Worcestershire town.
Read MoreWalsall 3-2 Shrewsbury Townpublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 15 October 2016
Erhun Oztumer scores direct from a corner as Walsall, who also had a player sent off, beat 10-man Shrewsbury.
Read MoreHospital maternity services suspendedpublished at 22:13 British Summer Time 14 October 2016
Maternity services are suspended at a hospital because of concerns about the condition of the building they are housed in.
Read MoreWalking Dead artist is comics laureatepublished at 21:34 British Summer Time 14 October 2016
Artist Charlie Adlard, best known for his work on The Walking Dead, is named the UK's second comics laureate.
Read MoreRare Spitfire 'almost hit other plane'published at 19:33 British Summer Time 14 October 2016
One of a small number of Spitfires still deemed airworthy almost crashed with another plane after an air show, it is revealed.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 14 October 2016
We'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 tomorrow, but keep an eye out here for more updates this evening and into the morning.
Weather: Some sunshine and showers tomorrowpublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 14 October 2016
Rebecca Wood
BBC WeatherIt's going to remain grey and overcast today, but we should see the weather get a bit more interesting tomorrow, with a mixture of sunshine and showers forecast.
Media caption, BBC Midlands Today's Rebecca Wood has your forecast
Football: TNS look to make it 11 wins out of 11published at 17:50 British Summer Time 14 October 2016
BBC SportThe New Saints are returning to league action this weekend and are looking to make it 11 wins out of 11 in the Welsh Premier.
They host Llandudno FC at Park Hall tomorrow, with a 17:15 kick off.
Their opponents are on a run of three games without a defeat and are in fifth place in the table, but have scored just seven goals all season.
Eddie the Eagle to visit Madeley ski slopepublished at 17:41 British Summer Time 14 October 2016
Eddie "the Eagle" Edwards will be visiting the Madeley ski slope on 4 November.
A movie about his life was released earlier this year and he'll be joining young skiers from Madeley Academy before taking part in a question-and-answer session about his experiences.
Image source, Getty ImagesYou might remember he was the only British competitor at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics and came last in both events he took part in, but remains a national record holder for British ski jumping.
He will also be competing at ski jumping against visitors, on the Nintendo Wii.
Temporary suspension of services at Ludlow midwife-led unitpublished at 17:29 British Summer Time 14 October 2016
BreakingThe Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has temporarily suspended all services at Ludlow Midwife-Led Unit (MLU) due to concerns about the condition of the building.
SaTH says it has written to expectant mothers, to make other arrangements, but doesn't know how long it will be out of action.
It says it is now carrying out investigations to see what needs to be done.
Quote MessageThe decision to temporarily suspend services is not one we have taken lightly, but one we felt to be necessary and in the best interest of mums, babies and staff."
Simon Wight, Chief Executive at SaTH
Llanymynech man wants wider Deepcut inquirypublished at 17:12 British Summer Time 14 October 2016
A Llanymynech man, whose daughter took her own life at the Deepcut barracks in Surrey 21 years ago, wants a wider inquiry into the culture at the base back then.
Des James was speaking after the news today that a fresh inquest is going to be opened into the death of another soldier at the base - Private Sean Benton.
Image source, PAA second inquest into Private Cheryl James's death earlier this year recorded a conclusion of suicide, but the coroner criticised a lack of training, structure and inappropriate sexual relationships in the camp.
Mr James says he wants the MoD to look specifically into the way Deepcut "went out of control" between 1994 and 2002.
Headlines: Attempted abduction of 11-year-old; maternity unit to partially close for a fortnight; Spitfire near-misspublished at 17:00 British Summer Time 14 October 2016
Andy Giddings
BBC ShropshireOur top stories this evening:
- Warning to parents after attempted abduction of 11-year-old on way home from school
- Shrewsbury maternity unit to partially close for a fortnight
- Spitfire had near-miss after RAF Cosford Air Show
Air show Spitfire had near-misspublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 14 October 2016
Andy Giddings
BBC ShropshireA Spitfire narrowly avoided hitting another aircraft after an appearance at the RAF Cosford Air Show, an official report has revealed.
The incident happened over Wolverhampton on 19 June and the UK Airprox Board, external, which monitors near misses, says the pilot was late in spotting a light aircraft ahead of him, which he missed by just 100ft (30m).
Image source, Getty ImagesThe pilot told investigators the risk of collision had been high and they found the light aircraft pilot had been unaware of the approaching Spitfire, which is one of only about 30 remaining in the UK that are still airworthy.
Ice hockey: Tigers players told to play to final buzzerpublished at 16:44 British Summer Time 14 October 2016
Andy Giddings
BBC ShropshireTelford Tigers players are being told to keep their concentration right to the very end this weekend, after giving away a number of crucial last-minute goals in recent weeks.
They travel to Sheffield tomorrow, to play the Steeldogs, before hosting title-rivals Milton Keynes Lightning at the Telford Ice Rink on Sunday.
Image source, Steve BrodieThe club says it is expecting its biggest crowd of the season against the Lightning.
Quote MessageWe’ve been playing a lot of what I would call streaky hockey, where we’ll have a couple of good periods here and there. We had three good periods in Milton Keynes, but other than that it has been a strong finish and a slow start, or the other way round. It has to be a 60-minute performance every shift, every night."
Tom Watkins, Telford Tigers head coach
London Midland explains why leaves affect train servicespublished at 16:30 British Summer Time 14 October 2016
Andy Giddings
BBC ShropshireSome rail services in the Midlands have already been affected by leaves on the line, so London Midland has taken the opportunity to explain what the problem is., external
It says the issue is not piles of leaves blocking the rails, it's the residue they leave behind, which coats the tracks and train-wheels with a hard, slippery substance.
This makes braking difficult and London Midland compares it to braking on black ice.
It says millions of pounds are spent each year tackling the problem and that it has to advise its drivers to take it slowly.
Desert-runner and early female MP among literary fest highlightspublished at 16:17 British Summer Time 14 October 2016
The Wellington Festival , externalcontinues this weekend, with a number of talks and exhibitions.
Among them is a question-and-answer session with Doug Richards, the West Midlands runner who has crossed the Sahara and Gobi deserts as well as the Arctic.
There will also be a talk about Edith Picton Turbervill, the first female MP for the Wrekin and a celebration of the county's young writers.
Council issues advice to schools after attempted abductionpublished at 15:58 British Summer Time 14 October 2016
All schools in the Shropshire Council area have been warned about the attempted abduction of a boy in Weston Rhyn on Wednesday.
The authority said it had emailed them this morning and suggested pupils were given advice in assemblies on what to do if they are approached by a stranger.
Shropshire Council says it has also advised schools to tell parents not to let their children walk to and from school by themselves.
Shropshire painting by prominent war cartoonist goes on displaypublished at 15:31 British Summer Time 14 October 2016
A painting of a south Shropshire bridge by the war cartoonist Bruce Bairnsfather is going on display, to accompany a local history talk in Shrewsbury.
Study for Teme is one of a number of paintings of the Clun area by Mr Bairnsfather, best known for his creation Old Bill.
Image source, Bruce BairnsfatherKeith Pybus, who is giving the talk, said Study for Teme has been out of the county since 1964. Last year he was given the painting as a present.