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Updates on Friday 3 February 2017
A petition calling for Donald Trump's state visit to the UK to be cancelled has now been signed by more than 1.6m people, including over 9,153 in Shropshire.
It is due to be debated by MPs on 20 February.
Image source, AFPLast night between 30 and 40 people turned out in Wellington to voice opposition to the president's immigration ban.
Sara Blizzard
BBC Weather
We're forecast more rain overnight, some of it heavy, but it should clear up by the morning. Lows of 8C (46F).
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Shrewsbury Chronicle
A Shropshire school is looking at the option of forming a multi-academy trust., external
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Telford Tigers travel to Hull Pirates tomorrow, looking to extend their nine point lead at the top of the EPL table.
Their opponents beat them 6-0 earlier in the season and head coach Tom Watkins has promised his team will be fully prepared for the game.
Image source, Steve BrodieWatkins has also praised the contribution of netminders Sam Gospel and Jon Baston, who have shared keeping duties since Baston's arrival, conceding only eight goals between them over the past four games.
Quote MessageWith Jon arriving, it has actually made Sam Gospel a better goaltender, and both are putting in some fine performances together. They’ve made some key saves at key times and both are game-changers.”
Tom Watkins, Telford Tigers head coach
Andy Giddings
BBC Shropshire
Our headlines this evening:
- MP warns of "catastrophic damage" to reputation of parliament if Brexit is prevented
- Over 180 imitation firearms and stun guns recovered by police
- Escaped three-legged fox is located
The North Shropshire MP, Owen Paterson, has spoken in a parliamentary debate on Brexit, urging his fellow MPs to vote in favour of triggering Article 50.
Scottish Nationalists and the Liberal Democrats will oppose the measure, along with some Labour MPs, but Mr Paterson said it could cause "catastrophic damage" to the reputation of parliament, the media and the judiciary, if Britain doesn't honour the result of the EU referendum.
A vote on the bill is set to take place tomorrow.
Quote MessageJust think of the chattering, catastrophic damage to the integrity of the political establishment, I would say the media establishment and following the judgement last week, the judical establishment, if this is not delivered."
Owen Paterson, MP for North Shropshire
West Mercia police say 165 imitation firearms and 16 stun guns have either been seized or handed in over the last three years.
The force has also revealed, external it made 26 arrests for offences involving imitation guns and 24 arrests for those involving stun guns, between January 2014 and December 2016.
Image source, ThinkstockOver the same period, 3,786 firearms were either handed in to the police in West Mercia or seized by officers, with roughly three quarters of them recovered in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, the rest in Shropshire.
Carlie Swain
BBC Local Live
It might take a few days to recapture him, but Thor the escaped three-legged fox has been located after three days on the run.
(Pictures by Tracy Elliott)
A three-legged fox which escaped its enclosure at the weekend has been located
It's been another grey and misty day and that's reflected in the photos being shared by the BBC Weather Watchers.
These pictures were taken near Oakengates (top) and Ludlow (below).
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There are just a few hours to go before the January transfer window closes and these are the thoughts of BBC Radio Shropshire's sports editor, James Bond.
Shrewsbury and Telford could both make moves before the transfer window closes
Andy Giddings
BBC Shropshire
Our headlines this afternoon:
- Ludlow supermarket plans could be set for approval
- Missing three-legged fox located
- Warning of 60-70pmh winds on Friday
Wildlife Trust volunteers will be visiting the homes of lonely people in Shropshire, to put up bird feeders and have a chat about wildlife while they are there.
It's an initiative being run jointly with the Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group, which says there are a growing number of people who are "socially isolated, or at risk of becoming so".
Image source, Getty ImagesThe project is being supported by the Big Lottery Fund and the volunteers will be getting training before visiting people's homes.
Quote MessageWatching birds can bring a lot of joy and sharing the experience helps build friendship between people."
Eleanor Healey, Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Nearly 400 firearms were seized by police in Shropshire last year, new figures have revealed., external
There's a warning of high winds across Shropshire, Staffordshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire on Friday.
The Met Office says, external there could be gusts of 60 to 70 mph in places.
Image source, Met OfficeIt warns of possible damage to trees, power lines and buildings and delays on the roads.
Nick Southall
Journalist, BBC Shropshire
Shrewsbury Town's Ian Black has left the club.
The midfielder has been absent for the past month for personal reasons, and his contract has been cancelled by mutual consent.
Image source, Getty ImagesMeanwhile Shrewsbury could be bringing in Grimsby's long-serving goalkeeper James McKeown before tonight's transfer deadline.
McKeown recently handed in a transfer request there.
The BBC's DIY SOS is recruiting trades people in Telford tomorrow.
The show is preparing to help adapt the home of 11-year-old Matthew Cooper, from Trench, who has been fighting cancer.
Work is due to start at the end of February.
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Image source, Oswestry AdvertizerA new supermarket at Rocks Green on the edge of Ludlow could get the go-ahead after the applicants reduced the size of the planned store.
Shropshire councillors had previously deferred a decision on the scheme, saying that they were "minded to refuse".
A report due to go before them next week advises them to approve the new application.
Image source, GoogleLudlow's independent shops are afraid the supermarket will take away their business.
Andy Giddings
BBC Shropshire
Our headlines this lunchtime:
- Councillors advised to approve Ludlow supermarket plans
- Escaped three-legged fox found alive in woodland
- Young farmer wins award
Clare Lissaman
BBC News Online
A three-legged white fox which escaped from a wildlife centre near Telford on Saturday has been located in nearby woods and farmland.
Thor was believed to have jumped about 8ft (2.5m) on to a branch which had fallen on to his enclosure fence at Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom.
Image source, Tracy ElliottCentre co-owner Edward Dorrell said he was “very relived”, particularly as there had been few sightings of the four-year-old fox since his escape on Saturday evening.
Staff have been able to hand-feed the Arctic-Siberian fox cross but have not yet caught him.
