Council seeks firms to redevelop historic Shifnal chapel site
published at 13:07 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2017
Bridgnorth Journal
Shropshire Council is appealing to firms to take on the redevelopment of a former Shifnal chapel., external
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Updates from Friday 17 March 2017
Council seeks firms to redevelop historic Shifnal chapel site published at 13:07 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2017
Watch: Big celebrations for Telford Tigerspublished at 12:46 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2017
BBC SportThe champagne was flowing at Telford Ice Rink last night, as the Tigers ice hockey team lifted the English Premier League trophy.
The Tigers have one regular season game left against Milton Keynes on Sunday before the play-offs begin on 22 March.
Media caption, Champagne, champagne at Telford Tigers
New Rector to be licensed in Maypublished at 12:34 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2017
The new Rector of Ludlow is expected to be licensed in May
It means he will be taking formal charge of an area, which includes one of the most historically important churches in Shropshire, St Laurence's.
Image source, GoogleThe Reverend Kelvin Price has been acting Rector of Ludlow since last September.
He was ordained following a career in the army and has worked as a priest in the Hereford diocese since 2010.
Football: Chorley 2-1 Telford Unitedpublished at 12:17 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2017
BBC SportAFC Telford United again missed the fire-power of Lee Hughes at the weekend but were praised for a better performance.
Hughes is currently out with a groin injury.
Despite Saturday's defeat at Chorley, Assistant Manager Larry Chambers says the team restored some pride after last weeks 6-0 thrashing by Brackley.
Image source, Mike SheridanQuote MessageI think we missed Lee... and I think we've missed Luke Higham. Hopefully this time next week we might have those two available."
Larry Chambers , Assistant Manager, AFC Telford United
Drivers find mobile 'not-spots' via apppublished at 11:54 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2017
Bakery delivery drivers in Denbighshire are helping to improve the area's mobile phone coverage by flagging up so-called "not spots" through an app.
Read MoreBBC to contribute to legal costs of Savile victimpublished at 11:45 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2017
The BBC's agreed to contribute to the legal costs of a woman from Oswestry, who was one of Jimmy Savile's victims.
Karin Ward won a libel case brought by Freddie Starr who she also accused in a BBC interview, but never recouped her legal costs.
The corporation says it's pleased the matter's been resolved.
'Serious injuries' at trampoline parkpublished at 11:27 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2017
A woman says she fractured a bone in her spine at the Chester trampoline park.
Read MoreExtra social care funding welcomed by Conservativespublished at 11:11 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2017
Andy Giddings
BBC ShropshirePlans to give another £6m to Telford and a Wrekin Council, to pay for adult social care over the next three years, have been welcomed by the leader of the Conservatives on Telford and Wrekin Council.
Councillor Andrew Eade said it would make a "considerable difference" when combined with the extra £3.6m the authority expects to collect through increased council taxes over the same period.
Image source, Wrekin ConservativesThe leader of the ruling Labour group, Councillor Shaun Davies, said the extra adult social care money was "welcome but not enough".
Football: TNS increase their lead with win over second-placed Bala published at 10:51 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2017
BBC SportGoals from Adrian Cieslewicz, Alex Darlington and Jamie Mullan gave The New Saints a 3-2 win over second-placed Bala Town.
The victory means TNS increase their lead at the top to 23 points.
Police dog Ivy campaign: Calls for chief constable to resignpublished at 10:30 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2017
A petition has been launched calling for the chief constable of West Mercia Police to resign , external because he refused to let one of the force's dogs retire with her handler.
Sergeant David Evans wanted to buy police dog Ivy so he could keep her when he retired and a campaign to help him has raised thousands of pounds.
Image source, Jennie EvansCouncils say social care cash 'not enough'published at 10:21 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2017
More than £17m is to be ploughed into adult social care in the county over the next three years.
The money was announced in the Budget last week .
Shropshire Council say their costs go up by £8m every year so, although helpful, the money won't solve their problems.
Telford and Wrekin Council "cautiously welcomed" the extra cash but they also argue it's not enough.
Football: Chesterfield 1-1 Shrewsbury Townpublished at 10:00 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2017
BBC SportShrewsbury Town took another step closer to safety with a 1-1 draw at Chesterfield on Saturday.
Tyler Roberts scored his fourth goal since he moved from West Brom on loan, but Ian Evatt levelled for Chesterfield before he was carried off injured.
Town boss Paul Hurst made five changes for the Derbyshire clash, as he tried to combat any late season fatigue.
Quote MessageI don't want to have a first XI and then have lads that only get in the team if we've got injuries. So it's about the squad and I think the lads that came in did well."
Paul Hurst, Manager, STFC
New £5 sells for thousandspublished at 09:44 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2017
A man in Telford has sold a £5 note for thousands of pounds.
It's one of the new notes, with a notable early serial number ending 444 444.
Image source, PAThe closing bid when the online auction ended yesterday was £60,100 and 64p for postage.
Your photos: Bright moon over the countypublished at 09:35 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2017
We've been sent some stunning photos of last night's very bright moon.
Thanks to our Weather Watchers bingoswestry (top) and Ray (bottom) for these snaps.
Image source, bingoswestry
Image source, RayShropshire woman injured at trampoline parkpublished at 09:07 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2017
A woman from Oswestry is taking legal action against a trampoline park after fracturing her spine there.
Sarah McManus, who's 29, is one of several people reported to have been seriously injured at Flip Out in Chester.
Miss McManus jumped from a 12ft (3.6m) tower into a pit of foam sponges during her visit in January. She had to attract help by throwing them as she couldn't speak.
Flip Out Chester says safety is its number one priority and it's investigating the claims.
Ice Hockey: Telford Tigers lift league trophypublished at 08:45 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2017
BBC SportTelford Tigers celebrated winning the English Premier League (EPL) with a 4-2 win over Guildford Flames on Sunday night.
The win was Telford’s 14th in a row, following Saturday night’s 4-3 success against Sheffield Steeldogs.
Image source, Steve BrodieThe EPL champions were handed the trophy by English Ice Hockey Association chairman Ken Taggart, in front of a near-capacity crowd at Telford Ice Rink.
Image source, Steve BrodieVideo: What's the weather got in store?published at 08:20 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2017
Alex Hamilton
BBC WeatherAfter a bright and sunny start, some cloud moving in with highs of 15C (59F).
You can find a detailed forecast for your area on the BBC Weather site .
Media caption, Latest weather for the West Midlands
Good morning from BBC Shropshirepublished at 08:02 Greenwich Mean Time 13 March 2017
Carlie Swain
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