Alex Homer
BBC Local Live

Here is a quick recap of Monday's news so far:

- Four bin fires in six hours in Ludlow are being investigated by firefighters

- An arrangement where two primary schools share a headteacher has drawn praise from Ofsted

- A retiring police officer from Market Drayton has garnered the support of more than 15,000 people who have signed a petition backing his wish to be joined in retirement by a West Mercia Police dog he trained

BBC Shropshire

A Shropshire teenager is in Italy taking part in training to represent Great Britain as an alpine skier. 

Ryan Brown, aged 17, from Chirk Bank near Oswestry, is in the squad for the European Youth Olympic Festival in Turkey next week.

Villagers are being urged to be aware of the sheep in the road.

Andrew Hewkin
Newsreader, BBC Shropshire

The sharing of a head between two Shropshire primary schools seems to be working well, the education watchdog Ofsted has said.

Image source, Google

Inspectors have confirmed a "good" rating for Brockton school near Much Wenlock, praising David Tinker for the "strong direction" he has shown since taking on the role, alongside his job as head at Church Preen.

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Our readers have been having their say on the petition signed by 15,000 people calling for Sgt David Evans to be able to take the police dog Ivy to live with him in Market Drayton when he retires from the force.

David Jones posted, external: "Surely the petition only exists as its a nice story to do with a man and his dog........but without sounding harsh its not his dog, the dog is the police force dogs, let this guy take this dog, then all dog handleres could want to do the same, not denying it will be sad to say goodbye but surely he knew the rules befroe hand."

George Badger Brookes, whose profile suggested he handled dogs during RAF service, posted, external: "The dog is 4 years old ( ? ) so has a good 4 or maybe 5 years Operational Service still to give ( health issues apart ) and in those circumstances the last Handler is usually offered the opportunity to adopt."  

Alex Homer
BBC Local Live

Here is an update on our headlines so far on Monday:

- People from as far away as New Zealand and Canada have backed a petition for a retiring police dog handler to keep a pooch he has trained when he leaves the force

- The National Audit Office is warning about funding being squeezed for schools

- The owner of a dog found under a shed by firefighters is being sought

Carlie Swain
BBC Local Live

A Telford-based lawyer says divorcees who hide money from their partners could be held to account by a judge. 

It follows the case of Nicola Briers who won a £2.7m settlement more than a decade after her divorce.

A court heard that she helped her ex-husband start a business which later made him a fortune - his fashion company owns the Lambretta brand.

Her lawyer Anne Thompson, FBC Manby Bowdler, said the "key issue" was this was not a retrospective application because "unless you give full and frank disclosure of your financial situation at the time of divorce, a court can revisit this, even 10 years down the line".

She said: "The court found that Mr Briers' failure to honestly disclose his assets meant that Mrs Briers had not given her informed consent to the settlement."

Shropshire Star

Two Shropshire teenagers who stole a mobile phone from a college student after bursting into a house have both been found guilty of robbery, external.

Image source, Shropshire Star

Shropshire Live

Firefighters rescued a dog that had become trapped underneath a garden shed in Telford early this morning, external.

Carlie Swain
BBC Local Live

A north Shropshire paramedic is in training for a charity bike-ride around Wales. 

Richard Bebbington, aged 50, from Whitchurch, is raising money for Hope House. 

The keen cyclist is taking time off in April - and expects to complete the 450-mile journey in five days. He said he hoped to raise £1,250.

Alex Homer
BBC Local Live

West Mercia Police says it is "aware" of the petition signed by more than 15,000 people supporting Sgt David Evans to take his police dog Ivy home with him on his retirement.

The force said: "Chief Constable Anthony Bangham has been made aware of this for the first time at home this morning. 

"He recognises the unique bond between an officer and his dog and has made a direct offer to speak to the officer personally about this."

Alex Homer
BBC Local Live

Here is a quick recap of Monday's news so far:

- A retiring officer wants to take his police dog back to his Market Drayton home when he leaves the force 

- A "major funding crisis" is looming for schools, The National Audit Office is warning

- Firefighters have rescued a pet from under shed and are hoping to find its owner

BBC Weather Watchers

Some crisp morning views have been uploaded by our BBC Weather Watchers today.

These two are from the suitably named Ice Queen in Norton-in-Hales (top) and Shropshire Lass outside Ludlow.

Image source, Ice Queen

Image source, Shropshire Lass

The officer is upset at the prospect of not being able to keep four-year-old Ivy when he retires.

Lisa Wright
Journalist, BBC News Online

If you want to know how much work goes into the training of a police dog amid the ongoing dispute over whether Sgt David Evans should be able to take the pooch he trained home with him into retirement:

• It takes about 13 weeks to train a police dog
• Purchase and initial training costs around £24,000
• The dogs usually retire around the age of eight, depending on fitness
• If the dog is approaching retirement at the same time as its handler, it would be considered for retirement. In cases where dogs are still young they will often be re-handled

Source: West Mercia Police

Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter

Make sure you've got your brollies when you go to get some lunch and when you're heading home just in case.

Some showers will arrive in the late part of the afternoon. 

Highs of 6C (43F). Find out more.

BBC Sport

The future career of former Shrewsbury Town defender Connor Goldson is in doubt after a heart issue was discovered.

Image source, Rex Features

His current club Brighton & Hove Albion says routine cardiac screening discovered "a possible risk factor" with the 24-year-old's heart.

Centre-back Goldson, who moved to the Championship club in August 2015, will now have preventative surgery.

Shrewsbury's physio Chris Skitt said finding it now meant Goldson could get the right treatment - and look forward to playing again.

Shropshire Star

Three people in a stolen car travelling through Shropshire were tracked down – thanks to a mobile phone tracker, external.

Carlie Swain
BBC Local Live

Senior consultants at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust say that plans to reorganise services will mean quicker access to treatment and possibly fewer cancelled operations.

The trust is in favour of having a single emergency centre in Shrewsbury, while maintaining 24-hour care for people with less serious conditions in Shrewsbury and Telford. 

Mr Andrew Tapp is a consultant obstetrician at the trust and he said, due to the effects of "winter time", he currently had 10 beds out of 12 on a ward occupied by patients whose conditions meant they needed to be in hospital.

He said that meant he had 10 beds that could not be used for inpatient gynaecological services.

Shrewsbury Town defender Callum Grogan has gone on loan to Skem United in the Evo Stik Northern Premier League, the Shrews have announced.

The centre back signed a one-year professional deal in June 2016.