Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live

The top stories in Shropshrie this afternoon include:

• A trial by the NHS to keep patients out of Shropshire's hospitals has been shelved after eight weeks, following concerns about safety
• Ofsted inspectors say North Shropshire College is making "reasonable progress" in turning itself around
• Wintry showers could bring snow to the West Midlands over the next 24 hours

Tim Page
News Editor, BBC Shropshire

Today's the last day to have your say on plans to build an out-of-town supermarket near Ludlow., external

Local councillors have threatened to seek legal advice to stop it from being built, but the company behind it, Indigo, says it'll have next to no impact on the town's independent shops. 

The proposals, which also include a new petrol station at Rocks Green, could be approved by a planning committee next month.  

Image source, Design Forum / Shropshire Council

Cloud, rain and hill snow will move up from the west today. 

Rain may turn to snow to some lower levels this afternoon, most likely in the south of the region. Feeling cold today with highs of 4C (39F).

BBC Weather

Some tricky driving conditions could be caused by rain turning to snow across the West Midlands this afternoon, evening and into tomorrow morning.

There could be an impact on schools, travel and services.

Keep across your local radio station for updated news.

Nicola Goodwin
Reporter, BBC Hereford & Worcester

A man who's accused of owning two dogs that killed 34 lambs and injured another 22 is due to appear at Hereford Crown Court today.

The 64-year-old, from Stanton Lacey near Ludlow, faces charges of allowing his two dogs to be dangerously out of control and worry livestock. 

He's also charged with having an offensive weapon in a public place.  

Shropshire Star

A Mercedes driver who stole more than £160 of fuel from filling station forecourts in Shropshire told police, external he was having to make regular long journeys to see his terminally ill mother.

A Midlands challenger bids to overthrow a top Jeremy Corbyn ally in a battle for leadership of Britain's biggest trade union.

Joanne Gallacher
Political reporter, BBC Shropshire

A scheme introduced to keep patients out of hospital has ended after just eight weeks.

Shropshire's Clinical Commissioning Group says it employed two doctors on fixed-term contracts for a year. West Midlands Ambulance Service were paid for a vehicle and technician to act as first responders to medical 999 calls.

In a meeting yesterday, external the trial, called Physician Response Unit, was discussed after it was scrapped by the ambulance service after raising a number of concerns.

Gritters have been out across Shropshire this morning as the West Midlands prepares itself for snow. 

Shropshire Council says roads on higher grounds are being salted this morning ahead of freezing temperatures predicted by the Met Office. , external

With the weather expected to change rapidly over today and tomorrow, drivers are being reminded to take extra care. 

You can see more updates about gritting in the West Midlands if you follow #WMGrit on Twitter., external

Shropshire Star

On Tuesday we took a trip down memory lane back to 1982 – when we knew how to do snow properly., external

Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live

The top stories in the newsroom this morning include:

• NHS trust urges people to only go to A&E with 'serious illness or injury' after around 600 people went to two departments in the county in as many days
• A trial scheme to help keep patients out of hospital has been shelved after just eight weeks
• The gritters are out in Shropshire today spreading salt on the roads, as the Met Office warns us to expect colder conditions over the next 24 hours

BBC Midlands Today

People in Shropshire are being warned not to go to the county's A&E departments unless they have a serious illness or injury. 

Almost 600 patients were seen at the units in Shrewsbury and Telford over the first two days of this week, the trust revealed yesterday. , external

The trust which runs them says people should consider other healthcare options to avoid long waits in hospital.

It's looking like we could see some snow but at the moment it's mainly forecast for Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Watch your forecast online now.

Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live

Good morning. I'll be bringing you the latest news, sport, travel and weather for Shropshire between now and 18:00.

If you'd like to get in touch with the BBC Local Live team today or share your pictures - email, Facebook, external or Twitter, external.

Some patients could face journeys of more than an hour for emergency hospital treatment in Shropshire, an MP warns.

We'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Thursday.

Keep an eye out for more updates this evening and into the morning.  

Shefali Oza
BBC Midlands Today

Mainly dry conditions will continue overnight, barring the odd wintry shower. 

Winds will ease overnight for most with some clear spells leading to a cold night with a frost in places - lows of 1C (34F).

Accident and Emergency units in Shropshire are "incredibly busy", the hospital trust has warned.

Almost 600 people showed up at the A&E units in Telford and Shrewsbury over the past two days., external

A total of 596 patients attended the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital in Telford, with more than 150 of these needing to be admitted into hospital.

Chief operating officer Debbie Kadum said minor injury units might result in shorter waits for many patients, unless they're suffering serious and life-threatening injuries.

Yesterday was 35 years to the day since Edgmond, near Newport set a new record for the lowest temperature ever recorded in England at -26C.

We posted the video on the BBC Midlands Today Facebook page which has been shared more than 3,000 times.

Nicole Hampton posts:, external "Blimey I remember this well! We were without power AND water for days.. it was like the 'really good old days' when families spent evenings together gathered around the fire in one room, actually talking to each other!"

Imagine what carnage would ensue if that weather struck now? 

Sue Floyd adds:, external "That' 'proper' snow! Nowadays we get 2" and everything grinds to a halt, schools close and panic buying means supermarket shelves are emptied.... laughable really :D"

BBC Shropshire

Newport Cycling Club is celebrating after receiving a grant of almost £8,000 from Sport England, external to support its junior coaching programme.

The club posts, external: "The funding will support the purchase of new equipment for Bike Club, which provides coaching and development for local cyclists aged 5-16. Hundreds of young cyclists have now benefited from Bike Club, gaining confidence, learning to ride safely and improve their technique on two wheels. Many go on to more advanced coaching and even competitive riding."

The money will also be spent on additional training for new and existing coaches so it can continue introductory training for adults and women-only Breeze rides.