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Updates on Friday 2 December
Shropshire MEP Jill Seymour has been reappointed as UKIP's transport spokesman by the parties new leader, Paul Nuttall.
Among her priorities, she says fighting what she describes as the "over-the-top" number of cameras on our motorways -and putting a stop to the expensive HS2 rail line.
The doctors who have helped put together plans for Shropshire's hospitals say they can provide better care if they get the go-ahead.
The A&E unit at Telford's Princess Royal Hospital could be downgraded, leaving the Royal Shrewsbury as the only hospital in the county to offer emergency and critical care.
Image source, SaTH NHSQuote MessageWe see on a daily basis, individual cases where care could have been provided to a much higher standard if the patients were treated in a single emergency centre."
Mr John Loy, Consultant Surgeon
Quote MessageAt both sites you'll be able to be seen by emergency care doctors, so overall for the vast majority of patients there won't be much change."
Dr Chris Mowatt, Consultant Anaesthetist
The Ellesmere Titans swimming club just missed out on two trophies at the BBC West Midlands Sports Awards last night.
It was runner-up in the Community Club of the Year category. The club's Alan Bircher was nominated for, but didn't win, Coach of the Year.
Image source, Getty ImagesIn the Community Projects section - Telford's Be Active programme also came second - behind a Birmingham-based cycling scheme.
Nick Skelton was inducted into the West Midlands Hall of Fame for his 40-year career in showjumping. He won his latest Olympic gold in Rio, at the age of 58.
Carlie Swain
BBC Local Live
Our top stories this morning:
- Hospital doctors make case for one emergency care centre, under proposals to downgrade Telford's A&E
- Shropshire MEP Jill Seymour reappointed in UKIP role
- Shrewsbury pitch and putt set to close
Plans to close Shrewsbury's pitch and putt golf course have been approved, subject to a public consultation.
Shropshire Council's cabinet heard yesterday that 1,000 fewer people are using the course in Meole Brace compared with four years ago and the savings, if it closes, amount to £4,000 a year.
Image source, GoogleThe pitch and putt is part of the municipal golf course - which isn't closing.
We've been sent some beautiful photos since the frosty weather descended on Shropshire.
These were taken yesterday in Madeley (top) and Shrewsbury (bottom).
Image source, Shropshire Lad
Image source, Lorraine333The trust that runs Shropshire's two main hospitals has released a video - in which doctors and nurses justify reorganisation proposals.
They're backing the case for a single major emergency centre for the county, which would be in Shrewsbury, saying it would be better for patients.
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Carlie Swain
BBC Local Live
Our top stories this morning:
- NHS campaigners say they'll fight hard to keep both the county's A&E's as they are
- Plans to close Shrewsbury's pitch and putt golf course have been approved by Shropshire Council
- Shropshire MEP Jill Seymour reappointed as UKIP's transport spokesman
Well it is December, and the weather certainly feels like it today. Very chilly and frosty, Charlie has the forecast.
Latest weather for the West Midlands
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Some slow spots around Telford this morning.
Delays are reported through roadworks on the A442 at the Shawbirch Roundabout and the A518 at the Clock Tower Roundabout.
Carlie Swain
BBC Local Live
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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 another cold night, but for most of us temperatures should hover just above freezing. Lows of 3C (37F).
Shefali Oza with the West Midlands weather forecast.
There have been plenty of comments on the hospitals story made on our Facebook page, external this afternoon.
Quote MessageThis is ludicrous! The current provision of two sites can barely cope with the demand, let alone proposing a single site."
Paul Tacchi
Quote MessageSurely what they are proposing is to keep A&E at both sites but Shrewsbury will be have the higher level with more Dr's / consultants, they are not closing Telford A&E."
Bill Lee
Quote MessageThose who are closer to Shrewsbury will say 'yeah', those closer to Telford will say 'nay' - and it will drag on. Make a decision and do it. Too much money is being wasted and how can we ever attract more doctors if nobody knows whether the post is permanent?"
Darran Dorsett
The breadth of amazing sporting talent in the West Midlands will be celebrated tonight.
There will a celebration of our Olympians at the West Midlands Community Sports Awards.
We’ll also find out who’s won the BBC Unsung Hero and Power of Sport Awards – along with awards for coaches, community projects and clubs across the region.
Be Active, BIG Birmingham Bikes, Engage!, Real Girls, Run for Joel and The Core Skate are all shortlisted in the community project category., external
Andy Giddings
BBC Shropshire
The recommandation to downgrade Telford's A&E department and move women and children's services to Shrewsbury is dividing the opinions of politicians, predictably along geographical lines.
Telford and Wrekin councillors like Angela McClements are outraged.
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But politicians in the rest of the county, such as the MP for Shrewsbury, appear pleased.
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Police want to talk to a grey haired man with a moustache who told a woman in her 20s to "get into his car, external" in Oswestry this afternoon.
The incident happened at 14:00 on Harlech Road and his car is described as a dark green V-reg Vauxhall Corsa.
The police say no physical force was used by the man, who was in his 50's or 60's and was wearing a flat cap.
Significant delays remain on the railway line between between Wolverhampton and Birmingham due to overhead line problems.
Some services have been cancelled and others diverted, causing severe congestion.
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If your journey is delayed by more than 30 minutes don't forget to Delay Repay your ticket via your train operator.
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The A495 in Ellesmere partially blocked and slow traffic in both directions at the A528 junction, because of an accident.
Andy Giddings
BBC Shropshire
Our top stories this evening include:
- Politicians clash after hospitals review proposes downgrading Telford A&E
- Bomb squad called after Telford post box damaged
- Third player leaves Telford Tigers as club restructures
