'It is just horrible' - Shropshire OAP’s home burgled while she lay dyingpublished at 09:57 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2017
A former Shropshire pub landlady’s home was burgled as she lay dying in a hospice., external
Summary
Another maternity unit is forced to close overnight
Phone boxes to be saved after objections raised
Severn Valley Railway sees increase in passenger numbers
Updates on Friday 17 February 2017
'It is just horrible' - Shropshire OAP’s home burgled while she lay dyingpublished at 09:57 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2017
Weather Watchers: Last night's sunsetpublished at 09:37 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2017
We've been sent some stunning photos of last night's sunset across the county.
Thanks to Weather Watcher Raj's Range in Telford for capturing these scenes.
Image source, Raj's Range
Image source, Raj's RangeTeenager hurt after collision with carpublished at 09:16 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2017
A teenager has been seriously injured after being hit by a car in Shawbury, the ambulance service say.
The 16-year-old was walking along Mytton Lane at about 15:55 yesterday when the collision happened.
Image source, WMASWest Midlands Ambulance Service said he ended up on the pavement after the collision.
He was taken to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital with a head injury and a "badly broken leg".
Tennis: Wimbledon star to play in Shropshirepublished at 08:52 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2017
BBC SportOne of the stars of last year's Wimbledon Tennis Championships is due to play in Shrewsbury this week.
Marcus Willis made headlines last July when he reached round two of Wimbledon by beating a man ranked more than 700 places above him, before losing to Roger Federer.
Image source, BBC SportHe's one of the players taking part in this week's Men's Aegon GB-Pro Series at the Shrewsbury Club - the event runs until Saturday.
The tournament has been held in the town for the past few years and previous winners have included Britain's Dan Evans, now ranked in the top 50 in the world.
Ludlow businesses should appeal rates increase says MPpublished at 08:33 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2017
The MP for Ludlow, Philip Dunne, says companies hit by large increases in the business rates they pay should appeal.
Business leaders in the town say they're worried its unique High Street could be lost after the national recalculation, due to take effect this year, is imposed.
Some smaller shops will pay nothing from April, but others, including many independent retailers, are facing large rises.
Quote MessageThe valuation office make their estimates based on assumed rental values... more businesses need to challenge these assessments."
Philip Dunne, Conservative MP for Ludlow
Video: How's the weather looking today?published at 08:16 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2017
Alex Hamilton
BBC WeatherA chilly but bright start to the day across the West Midlands.
Here's how the rest of this morning is looking - and you can also get latest forecasts for your area from the BBC Weather website.
Media caption, Latest weather for the West Midlands
Good morning from BBC Shropshirepublished at 08:02 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2017
Carlie Swain
BBC Local LiveI'm in the newsroom taking a look at the latest news, sport, travel and weather.
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Whalley praises 'fantastic' Hurstpublished at 19:56 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2017
Shrewsbury Town midfielder Shaun Whalley says they are more 'structured' since Paul Hurst took over as manager.
Read MoreTuesday's non-league actionpublished at 18:19 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2017
Listen to live BBC local radio commentary from Tuesday's action in the National League and National League North.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 13 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.
Drugs and alcohol helpline sees rise in callspublished at 17:53 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2017
The NSPCC's helpline has seen a rise in the number of people in the West Midlands reporting drug and alcohol use around children over the last three years.
A total of 950 people from the region contacted the charity last year to describe potential substance misuse amongst adults when children and young people were in their care or nearby.
The charity says substance misuse is a significant risk for children and often leads to neglect and abuse.
Gold jewellery stolen in Telfordpublished at 17:38 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2017
Andrew Hewkin
Newsreader, BBC ShropshireDetectives in Telford are advising people in the area to do more to protect valuable gold jewellery after two homes were broken into at the weekend.
South Asian necklaces, bangles, rings and similar items were taken on Saturday night from a house on Mafeking Road in Hadley.
And three men's gold chains were stolen last night from a property on Mount Gilbert in Arleston.
Watch: Your weather forecast for tonight and tomorrowpublished at 17:24 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2017
Alex Hamilton
BBC WeatherHere's my look ahead and you can keep up-to-date with forecasts on the BBC Weather website.
Media caption, Alex Hamilton
Your photos: Blue sky over Shropshire fieldspublished at 17:16 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2017
It looks like a few of you have been taking the opportunity to get out and do some walking today, judging by the photos you've been sending in.
This pair were taken near Newport (top) and Badger (below).
Image source, Tay
Image source, PJ'sMan hit over head with wooden mallet in Telford robberypublished at 17:04 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2017
A man was hit over the head with a wooden mallet in an armed robbery in Telford., external
Football: Shrewsbury manager wants goals spread around morepublished at 16:48 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2017
James Bond
Sports Producer, BBC ShropshireFreddie Ladapo's goals have won Shrewsbury Town 12 points since he joined in the January transfer window
But while he is pleased with the contribution from the Palace striker, manager Paul Hurst wants to see more players get on the score-sheet.
Media caption, The Shrewsbury Town manager Paul Hurst wants more players scoring goals
Police deal with 170 cases of children 'sexting'published at 16:26 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2017
Last year 170 children were investigated by the police in West Mercia and Warwickshire for "sexting" - sending explicit text or photos by social media or text message.
The youngest child to be reported was just 10 years old.
Image source, ThinkstockPolice in Warwickshire dealt with the largest number of cases - 68, while Herefordshire dealt with just 16.
There were 44 cases in Shropshire and 42 in Worcestershire over the course of the year.
College appoints new principalpublished at 15:58 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2017
A new principal has been appointed at Telford College of Arts & Technology.
Stephen Davis will preside over the merger of TCAT and the town's main sixth-form, New College.
He has similar experience of mergers in Scotland and at his most recent job at City and Islington College in London.
Football: Shrewsbury midfielder praises Hurst for bringing beliefpublished at 15:27 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2017
BBC SportShrewsbury Town midfielder Shaun Whalley has praised manager Paul Hurst for bringing belief and structure to the side, since arriving last autumn.
Shrewsbury have won four of their seven matches in 2017, drawing two and have moved up to 17th in the League One table.
Image source, Getty ImagesShrewsbury have also kept three clean sheets since the start of the year and only conceded four goals.
Quote MessageHe's just given everyone belief and confidence going into games and trying to win the games. And I just think we are a bit more structured now. We've obviously got a lot more clean sheets and we're always dangerous."
Shaun Whalley, Shrewsbury Town midfielder
Five weeks of closures begin at roundaboutpublished at 15:05 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2017
Work was today starting to allow the next phase in the redevelopment of the Meole Brace roundabout to get under way., external
Image source, Shropshire Star
