The 67-year-old, who has terminal motor neurone disease, says he will appeal against the ruling.

The campaign group  Care Not Killing, external has welcomed the decision of the High Court to deny a bid to change the rules on assisted dying.

It said Noel Conway's challenge was "a troubling case that sought to usurp the democratic will of Parliament", following a similar attempt to change the law in 2015, which was defeated in the House of Commons.

It went on to say a change in the law "is opposed by every major disability rights organisation and doctors' groups" and that "there is no safe system of assisted suicide and euthanasia anywhere in the world".

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A past winner of Italy's Got Talent is looking to link up with local musicians in Shropshire after recently moving to the county to live with his family. 

Daniel Adomako, external won the talent contest in Italy four years ago and has gone on to record an album. 

He's now moved to Telford to live with his father and wants to meet up with fellow musicians to perform locally. 

Listen again here to his full interview on BBC Radio Shropshire.   

A Shropshire man who had been attempting to change the laws on assisted dying through the courts says he will making an appeal after the High Court denied him permission to take it further.

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Noel Conway, who has been supported by the campaign group Dignity in Dying, said he was "very disappointed" at today's ruling, but added he would "not be deterred".

He said he has "come to terms" with fact he is going to die, but does not accept being "denied the ability to decide the timing and manner of my death".

Planning permission is expected to be approved next week to build a car parts factory in Telford. 

More than 200 jobs are expected to be created.

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The Austrian Company Polytec which makes plastic components has applied for planning permission for a 12,000 sq metre building on the T54 business park in Nedge Hill. 

Nick Southall
Journalist, BBC Shropshire

Former Shrewsbury Town striker Omer Riza has picked up his first job as a manager - he's now in charge at Leyton Orient. 

He's the club's fifth manager of the season. 

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Riza left Shrewsbury in 2010 after the club failed to gain promotion from League Two, losing 1-0 to Gillingham at the play-off final at Wembley.

Noel Conway was not at the High Court today to hear he had failed in his bid to challenge the law on assisted dying.

His legal team had previously told the court the motor neurone sufferer had less than 12 months to live and when he last appeared in court he was in a wheelchair and using a ventilator to breathe.

Noel Conway, who is from Garmston, between Shrewsbury and Ironbridge, had gone to the High Court, seeking permission to bring a judicial review which could result in some terminally ill adults making their own decisions about ending their lives.

But Lord Justice Burnett and Mr Justice Jay ruled he did not have an arguable case to take the challenge further.

The retired Shropshire college lecturer Noel Conway, who has terminal motor neurone disease, has lost a High Court bid to challenge the law on assisted dying. 

The toilets at Wellington Market are to be reopened by the town's mayor today. 

It's after they received a £5,000 refurbishment grant from Telford and Wrekin Council's Pride in Your High Street initiative.  

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BBC Sport

Telford Tigers coach Tom Watkins has praised his side's battling qualities after a dramatic 3-2 play-off win over Guildford Flames last night.

Image source, Steve Brodie

The victory means Tigers remain in contention to finish in the top two of their group - and secure a place at next month's finals tournament.

Bloodhound - the car that designers hope can break the world land speed record - is in Telford all this week. 

The team behind the car are hoping to inspire the next generation of engineers at the town's College of Arts and Technology (TCAT).

Image source, TCAT

There's also a series of workshops for schools in the area to learn more about the project and design their own car, just like these students did at TCAT. 

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The leader of Telford and Wrekin Council has called for the Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt to take a "personal interest" in resolving Shropshire's healthcare. 

Plans presented to the NHS board that runs hospitals in Shrewsbury and Telford suggests closing the A&E at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) from 20:00 until 08:00, with emergency cases being taken to Shrewsbury instead.

The report suggests they should start drawing up plans now, to deal with serious staffing shortages.  

Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter

After a cloudy start to the day, any early rain should clear leaving a dry, bright and warm afternoon with highs of 18C (64F).

You can find a detailed forecast for your area on the BBC Weather site.

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BBC Local Live

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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. 

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Telford's accident and emergency department could close overnight from later this year.

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A report going to the NHS board that runs hospitals in Shrewsbury and Telford, external suggests they should start drawing up plans now, to deal with serious staffing shortages and a continuing recruitment problem.

We'll hear from our health correspondent, Michele Paduano.

Join us for BBC Midlands Today  at 18:30 on BBC One.

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BBC Midlands Today

After a cloudy, grey day for much of the region, here's how it's looking tonight and for you for tomorrow.

You can also get the latest forecast at any time by heading to the BBC Weather website.

Thirty young hopefuls have auditioned in front of talent scouts for ITV’s The Voice at Shrewsbury College, external .

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The talent show takes singing hopefuls through five stages up to live shows and the winner receives £100,000 and a record deal, Shrewsbury Colleges Group said.

On Tuesday afternoon, people prepared a song and performed in front of The Voice talent scouts at the closed auditions.

The photo shows Cassie Boxall, Tean Webb and Alex Austin from Shrewsbury College. 

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Whitchurch Council's planning committee will tonight discuss an application by supermarket chain Aldi to  build a new foodstore in Wrexham Road, external .  

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A 20-year-old woman who started a fire in a Church Stretton house when her mother was in the premises is to receive hospital treatment, external before being sentenced for the arson attack.