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Updates from Friday 25 November
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.
Shefali Oza
BBC Midlands Today
It's going to be a cloudy night, but it should be relatively mild too, with temperatures dropping to around 7C (45F).
Shefali Oza with the West Midlands weather update.
The Bishop of Lichfield plans to visit Telford next week, as he continues his tour of the Shropshire.
The Rt Rev Michael Ipgrave took up the role earlier this year and plans to visit the new Holy Trinity Academy on Monday morning, before meeting with council leaders and members of the Telford Street Pastors.
Image source, Diocese of LichfieldThe bishop also plans to meet local clergy, visit the Princess Royal Hospital and go for a walk around the Southwater development.
Mary Rhodes
Presenter, BBC Midlands Today
This evening we're looking at the figure of £392m - that's what the Chancellor, Phillip Hammond, has pledged to the West Midlands in his Autumn Statement.
Philip Hammond opens his first Autumn Statement
He said the money would help to boost the economy and create jobs, while giving greater power to the region.
We'll be drilling down into what that money could be used to, how much will be available here and what projects are planned, on Midlands Today on BBC One from 18:30.
Andy Giddings
BBC Shropshire
A list of helpful tips, external, has been put together by West Mercia Police for shoppers hoping to pick up an online bargain in the Black Friday sales.
They include advice to avoid clicking on pop-up adverts, to use credit cards rather than debit cards and to go directly to a store's website where possible.
Black Friday is an event that has been imported from the United States - traditionally the day when retailers offer bargains as people start their Christmas shopping.
It is always the Friday after Thanksgiving Day.
Earlier this afternoon, the MP for Shrewsbury asked the prime minister for an update on the town's North West Relief Road and he was told there would be an announcement "very soon".
Daniel Kawczynski didn't have to wait long, because he now has a letter from the Department for Transport, saying £942,000 has been allocated to the project, so a business case can be drawn up.
That business case will then be submitted to the government for consideration in 2018.
There are still four Environment Agency flood alerts, external in the county, covering the rivers, Severn, Tern, Perry, Worfe and Vyrnwy.
But in most places the waters levels are either peaking or are now falling.
This photo was taken earlier this afternoon in Ironbridge by one of the BBC Weather Watchers.
Image source, Biker DonWe've already seen a number of Christmas light switching-on ceremonies in places like Oswestry, Shrewsbury, Bridgnorth and Telford town centre, and there are more coming up soon.
On Friday, the lights are being turned on in Newport, Dawley and Shifnal.
On Saturday, the Christmas lights get switched on in Ludlow, Whitchurch and Wellington - it's also the weekend of the Ludlow Medieval market.
And Telford and Wrekin Council has produced a list of other switching-on ceremonies, external in the Telford area.
Andy Giddings
BBC Shropshire
These are our top local news stories this evening:
- PM says there will be an announcement soon on Shrewsbury North West Relief Road funding
- Severn Valley Railway sells 335,000 shares in first three weeks
- Rivers remain high in parts of county, but water levels are falling
The Severn Valley Railway's share-issue is proving popular with £335,000 raised since they went on sale at the start of November.
It is hoping to raise £2.5m to help fund a major revamp of its Bridgnorth station (below) - each share costs £1.
Image source, Severn Valley RailwayThe shares will remain on sale until the end of October 2017 and the railway says nearly 40% of the applications were from newcomers, who had not bought shares from them previously.
The prime minister is promising a decision soon on whether money will be spent on a North West Relief Road for Shrewsbury.
Theresa May was responding to this question in the Commons from the Conservative MP for Shrewsbury and Atcham, Daniel Kawczynski.
Mrs May explained that the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership would be told soon if its bid for "feasibility funding" for the project has been successful.
Patrick Burns
Political editor, Midlands
It's Philip Hammond's first Autumn Statement since his move from foreign secretary to chancellor of the exchequer.
I've been looking at what his announcements mean to us living and working in the Midlands.
Image source, PAA recent survey by Midlands Connect, a collaboration of 28 councils and 10 local enterprise partnerships across the East and West Midlands, suggests a quarter of local businesses would consider relocating elsewhere in the country if there's no improvement in connectivity.
He promised more details of road improvements would be announced in the Midlands by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling within the next few days.
But the most ambitious individual transport initiative is a £5m Rail Hub which will, among others things, enable 10 more train services every hour through Birmingham's New Street station, the cross roads of the rail network.
Read more of my analysis here on the BBC News website.
BBC Sport
The Shrewsbury Town manager, Paul Hurst, has accused some of his players of failing to put in 100% during last night's 3-0 defeat to Fleetwood.
The result meant Shrewsbury dropped back to the bottom of League One and Hurst said the performance was "not good enough, not acceptable".
The manager, who has now seen his side lose two in a row, said he felt sorry for the fans who had travelled to the game.
Quote MessageWe had too many that decided that it was too much hard work and it becomes a job and a chore, ultimately for me that's not acceptable."
Paul Hurst, Shrewsbury Town manager
Sean Fogarty
Producer, BBC Shropshire
Collections for Operation Christmas Child , externalare continuing in Shropshire and there are just a few days remaining to get your shoe box in.
The idea is simple - you donate a shoe box full of little gifts, wrap it up in Christmas paper and then donate it to one of the charity's drop-off points.
We went to visit its Shropshire headquarters in Shrewsbury where they are getting close to 3,500 boxes.
Andy Giddings
BBC Shropshire
Our top stories this afternoon:
- Concern over community health trust merger plans
- River levels remain high in parts of county
- Shrewsbury manager accuses some players of lacking effort
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A medical student died from multiple injuries after his car veered into the path of a 42-tonne lorry on the A41 in Shropshire., external
Image source, GoogleA Liberal Democrat councillor has raised concerns over plans to merge the Shropshire Community Health Trust with a larger NHS body.
Andy Boddington is worried it would effectively become a takeover by the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust, and fears this could lead to rural cost cutting and greater centralisation.
Image source, Andy BoddingtonAt the same time, Mr Boddington argues that change is needed, saying the "NHS structure is totally fragmented" and that the community health trust is struggling as it is, because of a lack of money and problems recruiting staff.
Quote MessageIf it's simply a takeover by SaTH, by the hospitals in Shrewsbury and Telford, then I really fear for local community services."
Andy Boddington
The Shropshire Community Health Trust is facing the prospect of being merged with a larger NHS body, but is itself the product of a merger between sections of the county's two primary care trusts in 2011.
It's main purpose is to support people's long-term health and social needs, by providing services at or near their homes.
Image source, GoogleThe trust manages an annual budget of £73m and employs over 1,000 staff.
As well as providing care in people's homes, it is responsible for a range of other services, including local clinics, health centres, GP practices, school nurses, children's mental health services, speech therapy and the four community hospitals in Bridgnorth, Bishop's Castle, Ludlow and Whitchurch.
Judging by the photos we are seeing from the BBC Weather Watchers today, there's still lots of flooding remaining around the county - and not just around the rivers.
This picture was taken near Norton earlier.
Image source, Ice Queen
BBC Travel
The roadworks around junction four of the M54 are causing delays this afternoon.
