Weather: Mild but damppublished at 11:41 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
Feeling milder today but with outbreaks of rain. Some brighter spells later. Highs of 12C (54F). Charlie has the forecast.
Weather for the West Midlands.
Summary
Environment Agency carries out big operation to clear Shropshire pool of unwanted invaders
MP warns hospital restructuring money could be at risk
German bomber delivered to RAF Museum Cosford
Updates on Friday 3 February 2017
Weather: Mild but damppublished at 11:41 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
Media caption, Water supply work to start this monthpublished at 11:18 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
Severn Trent has announced plans to improve the water supply in Shrewsbury.
Work to replace pipes could mean some disruption in the Porthill area during half-term.
The company is holding a mobile drop-in session by the junction of New Street and Copthorne Road between 15:00 and 18:00 today.
Work is scheduled to begin on Saturday, 18 February and should take around 10 days.
Weather warning for wind issuedpublished at 11:00 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
The Met Office is warning about wet and windy weather, external on Friday which could affect travel and produce some minor damage.
A weather warning is in place from 06:00 tomorrow until 23:55.
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End of twitter postFears over future of cancer service at Shropshire hospitalspublished at 10:59 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
Radiotherapy services at Shropshire’s hospitals could be downgraded – because health chiefs have not included the population of Mid Wales in their calculations., external
Penny floor gets the thumbs up from Snoop Doggpublished at 10:39 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
It seems Matt Giles' penny kitchen floor is getting some high-profile admiration.
Earlier, American rapper Snoop Dogg shared his appreciation for all the hard work.
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End of twitter postWeather Watchers: Damp and dull across the countypublished at 10:17 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
It might be feeling a bit milder, but there's plenty of rain about today.
Here's how it's looking in Norton (top) and the view from Kinnersley (bottom).
Image source, Ice Queen
Image source, can_you_see_the_WrekinIs Birmingham going to tax diesel cars?published at 10:02 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
Could diesel cars be taxed as levels of air pollution soar?
Read MoreLatest: Online grooming warning; chicken breed concern; floor made of penniespublished at 09:59 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
Carlie Swain
BBC Local LiveHere are some of the stories we're looking at:
- Shropshire mum says giving her 11-year-old daughter a tablet device was a big mistake after she was groomed online
- Poultry expert warning that some pure breed chickens could die out because of avian flu precautions
- Telford family use 27,000 pennies to make a new kitchen floor
Wildlife Trust sees improvement in River Morda water qualitypublished at 09:54 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
It's thought the recent chemical pollution of a Shropshire river isn't as bad as first feared.
The Environment Agency is still investigating the spillage into the River Morda near Oswestry, which killed fish and clouded the water.
There's also a wider concern about the river's spawning grounds.
Media caption, Pete Lambert from Shropshire Wildlife Trust says the River Morda is improving following a pollution leak
Warning to parents over online groomingpublished at 09:35 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
A Shropshire mum is warning of the dangers of children having their own phones and other devices after her daughter was groomed online.
The 11-year-old was targeted by strangers on chat room websites.
Image source, PAThe mother, who isn't being named to protect her identity, says giving her daughter a tablet device was a big mistake.
Quote MessageAs far as my daughter was concerned he wasn't a stranger. The hardest moment was realising that our beautiful, clever daughter had now been sexualised in a disgusting way."
Mother of groomed girl
'It is not acceptable' - Shropshire firefighters attacked dozens of times on dutypublished at 09:16 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
Firefighters in Shropshire have been attacked dozens of times while on duty, external in the past four years, new figures show.
Pictures: Kitchen floor made of penniespublished at 09:00 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
A Shropshire man's kitchen floor is now made entirely out of 1p coins.
Matt Giles, from The Rock in Telford, stuck 27,000 of the coppers down individually.
He says the shiny new look was worth all the pain.
Image source, Matt Giles
Image source, Matt GilesWeather: Wet and windypublished at 08:47 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
A blustery and damp start to the day with showers continuing throughout the day.
It could turn brighter later this afternoon but staying mild - highs of 12C (54F).
Ice Hockey: Mid-week win for Tigerspublished at 08:37 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
BBC SportTelford Tigers extended their lead at the top of the English Premier League with a 6-3 win over Hull Pirates last night.
Victory means they're now 11 points clear at the top of the standings.
Image source, Lois TomlinsonQuote MessageIt was a massive two points on the road for us tonight. We were a bit slow out of the blocks in the first period, but overall I’m really pleased with how we played."
Tom Watkins, Head coach, Telford Tigers
Latest: 11-year-old targeted in chat rooms; river concern; kitchen floor covered in penniespublished at 08:14 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
Carlie Swain
BBC Local LiveOur top stories this morning:
- Shropshire mum warns of online grooming after her daughter is targeted
- Concern over spawning grounds in River Morda after chemical pollution
- Shropshire man's kitchen floor made entirely out of 1p coins
Latest from BBC Shropshirepublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February 2017
Carlie Swain
BBC Local LiveGood morning, I'm in the BBC Shropshire newsroom taking a look at the latest news, sport, travel and weather.
If you have something to share you can get in touch via email, Facebook , externalor Twitter, external.
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
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 rain this evening and overnightpublished at 17:57 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
Shefali Oza
BBC Midlands TodayIt's been mostly dry today, but we're forecast some showers this evening and overnight.
Temperatures will be relatively mild - up to 10C (50C).
Media caption, BBC Midlands Today's Shefali Oza has your forecast
On Midlands Today: University's gaming degree in demandpublished at 17:51 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
Laura Mcmullan
Reporter, BBC Midlands TodayThis evening on Midlands Today we hear how students are queuing up to get on to a gaming degree.
It comes as, last year, more than 30 million people in the UK played video games, and sales reached a record high.
I'll find out what that means for the next generation of designers and programmers, on BBC One from 18:30.
Football: Telford sign Fleetwood goalkeeper on loanpublished at 17:40 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2017
BBC SportAFC Telford United have moved to replace James Montgomery by signing Matt Urwin on loan from League One Fleetwood Town.
The 23-year-old is yet to make an appearance in the Football League, but has appeared for AFC Fylde in the National League North.
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