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Updates on Friday 14 October
Andy Giddings
BBC Shropshire
Our headlines this afternoon:
- Supporters trust could relinquish control of AFC Telford United
- West Mercia police investigate 37 clown reports
- TNS draw Livingston in cup quarter final
Tim Padfield
Assistant editor, BBC Radio Lancashire
The Morecambe boss, Jim Bentley, says speculation linking him with the vacant managerial job at Shrewsbury is just a "rumour".
Morecambe manager Jim Bentley
Bentley has been in charge of Morecambe since replacing Sammy McIlroy in 2011.
Former manager Micky Mellon left the struggling League Two side on Thursday to become the new boss at National League side Tranmere Rovers.
James Bond
Sports Producer, BBC Shropshire
The Grimsby manager Paul Hurst has distanced himself from the vacant post at Shrewsbury.
The man who led Grimsby back into the Football League last season has been one of a number of names linked with the Shrewsbury job, but has dismissed those links as speculation.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe long-serving Morecambe manager Jim Bentley has also told us he's had no approach from Shrewsbury.
A charity called Praise Bee is trying to help the mason bee population in Shropshire by placing little nests in various places, including churchyards.
The mason bee had been in decline for decades, but Viv Marsh has 20 churches involved so far and now he's hoping the Women's Institute will help get even more churches involved.
Churches in Shropshire are organising a bee-preservation project
West Mercia Police are investigating several reports from scared and worried members of the public who've been approached by people dressed up as clowns.
It's believed to be part of a wider trend across the country and in the USA.
Officers are looking into 37 reports, but stress that includes approaches on social media, as well as face-to-face.
They said in some cases people could be committing offences.
Quote MessageWhilst we understand that such incidents could be considered pranks by some, I would like to appeal to those carrying out this behaviour, to really consider the distress and fear they could cause people, particularly the more vulnerable members of our community such as children and the elderly."
Supt Kevin Purcell, West Mercia Police
A funeral director from Welshpool has apologised after the wrong body was delivered to a church in mid-Wales.
The mistake only came to light when flowers were removed from the coffin, revealing a plaque with someone else's name.
Image source, GoogleR G Peate funeral directors have apologised and say the mistake was put right immediately.
A mother who “tortured” a man with a pair of hair-straighteners at a house has escaped an immediate prison sentence., external
We've been sent some brilliant photos by the BBC Weather Watchers today, including this one taken near Church Stretton this morning.
Image source, Snapper SimonThis one was sent in yesterday, but it deserves a bit of attention too - beautiful golden light shining onto the ground here.
Image source, KenM
Nick Southall
Journalist, BBC Shropshire
Directors are aware of the concerns raised by fans about AFC Telford United's financial position, although a club spokesman wouldn't comment on the finances, when we pressed him today.
But the board could discuss changes to the way the club is run, when it meets this evening.
Image source, Getty ImagesTelford are currently owned by a supporters' trust set up from when the old Telford United went bust in 2004, and rose again as a committee-led fans' club.
We believe that there are potential investors waiting in the wings, who are being put off by the idea of a supporters trust having control and it will have to decide whether to relinquish that ownership.
There's been a substantial drop in the number of children being arrested by West Mercia Police.
Figures released today by the Howard League for Penal Reform reveal the number of arrests has fallen by 75% in the last five years, with 1,354 boys and girls aged 17 and under held last year.
Image source, ThinkstockQuote MessageIt is particularly gratifying that, across England and Wales, the reduction in child arrests matches exactly the reduction in custody for children, and it is no coincidence. We have stemmed the flow of children into the justice system and the consequential downward spiral into crime and custody."
Frances Crook, Chief Executive of the Howard League for Penal Reform
Andy Giddings
BBC Shropshire
Our headlines this lunchtime include:
- Supporters trust could relinquish control of AFC Telford United
- Shropshire Council wants politics taken out of hospitals decision
- More managers distance themselves from Shrewsbury Town job
Shrewsbury Town midfielder Abu Ogogo admits the players feel responsible for Micky Mellon's departure from the club as boss.
Read MoreWe've had some hazy cloud around the county this morning and the BBC Weather Watchers have been able to take some beautiful photos as a result.
Some of them look like they've been painted.
Image source, Hopton Karen
Image source, Can you see the WrekinThe future of the county's hospital services should be left to "experienced clinicians", Shropshire Council says.
A recommendation that Telford's A&E should be downgraded and women and children's services moved to Shrewsbury has angered members of Telford and Wrekin Council, but Shropshire Council has produced a statement, external saying that while it understands their concerns, politics should be kept out of the process.
The authority says it has also stressed that point to the county's MPs.
Quote MessageShropshire Council recognises that there are very experienced clinicians who are striving to ensure that local people have safe and effective health and social care services."
Councillor Lee Chapman, Shropshire Council
Alexandra Hamilton
BBC Weather
It's going to be cloudy this afternoon, with the some sunshine and the chance of a few showers in places later on.
Latest weather for the West Midlands
Police today made a fresh appeal for information in a bid to find a man who has been missing from his Shrewsbury home for six months, external.
Image source, Shropshire StarAndy Giddings
BBC Shropshire
Telford Tigers claimed a 2-1 overtime win over Swindon Wildcats at the Telford Ice Rink last night, to go top of the EPL table.
This was after the disappointment of losing 4-3 to title-rivals Milton Keynes Lightning on Saturday - again in overtime.
Image source, Steve BrodieThird-placed Hull then did them a favour by beating Milton Keynes Lightning 5-1.
Quote MessageWe did a lot of good things tonight, but it would be nice to take teams out of the game and build a bit of a cushion, which we have to learn to do, and have that killer instinct."
Tom Watkins, Telford Tigers head coach
All week you have been using Your Questions to ask about the West Midlands. Here are some of our answers.
Read MoreNHS officials planning the reorganisation of hospital facilities in the county are setting out their stall at Ludlow market today.
They'll be there until 14:00 with a range of leaflets and a cartoon explaining the proposals, ahead of a public consultation, due to start in December.
Image source, GoogleThere'll be a similar event at Bridgnorth Library on Wednesday, and another, in a week's time at Bishop's Castle Town Hall.
Next week they'll be in Shrewsbury, Market Drayton, Oswestry and Whitchurch.
BBC Sport
A Greg Draper hat-trick saw The New Saints to a 3-1 victory over Forfar and into the quarter finals of the Irn Bru Cup.
The tournament was given a shake-up this year, to allow Welsh and Northern Irish sides into the tournament for the first time, but TNS are now the only surviving non-Scottish side.
Image source, TNSAfter seeing off the Scottish League Two leaders, TNS could now face a tie against teams such as St Mirren or Dundee United.
