Seventy six jobs under threat at Telford college
The New Saints lose manager Harrison
More maternity unit closures over bank holiday
Updates on Friday 26 May
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We're forecast a mild and overcast night, with temperatures not expected to fall below 10C (50F).
Tomorrow we can expect more sunshine and temperatures up to 22C (72F).
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AFC Telford United have announced they've signed John Marsden for next season.
He made five appearances for the Bucks after arriving on loan in March from Stockport County.
Image source, Mike SheridanUFOs have been spotted on 16 occasions across the Midlands in the last four years, new police findings show., external
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Nine people have appeared in court charged with conspiring to use drones to fly drugs, weapons and other contraband into several jails.
HMP Hewell in Redditch, HMP Stoke Heath in Shropshire, HMP Winson Green in Birmingham and HMP Featherstone near Wolverhampton are all believed to have been targeted.
As well as using drones, the two women and seven men are also accused of throwing contraband over prison walls.
Image source, GoogleThe nine are charged with conspiring to supply prohibited items into prisons between July 2015 and January 2017. They are next set to appear at Birmingham Crown Court on 23 June.
Another two alleged co-conspirators are due to appear before magistrates later this week.
Plans to divert A49 traffic via Kidderminster, to allow work to be carried out to Onibury level-crossing have provoked a lot of comment on the BBC Radio Shropshire Facebook page., external
Niki Thompson isn't impressed by the suggested 57-mile diversion, writing: "This is crazy. Im so glad I don't have to travel to Craven Arms any more! I certainly wouldnt have gone that way if I did! Who on earth thought this route up?".
Roger Grafton suspects people will find other alternatives: "everyone will be looking for a shorter route than that, regardless of the type of road."
And Helen Briscoe wrote: "Makes my commute crazy."
The departing AFC Telford United captain Luca Havern says he "enjoyed every minute of last season".
He is leaving the club because of "travel commitments", but said he held his "time with the club in the highest regard".
Image source, Mike SheridanHavern also encouraged fans to keep showing their support for "this great club".
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The New Saints' players are returning to training this week, to prepare for the start of the new season.
They need to get ready for next month's early qualifying-rounds of the Champions League.
Image source, Brian JonesIt's only 22 days since the team played in the last game of the 2016-17 season, the Welsh Cup final.
If you're unlucky enough to be a passenger stuck in car navigating a near 60-mile diversion next month, we've compiled a list of films you might want to download to keep you entertained - titles courtesy of the IMDB website, external.
According to Google, the 57.4-mile official diversion is expected to take 94 minutes (longer during peak times).
That's enough time to catch one of these films (in duration order):
Shropshire Council is reminding you that Onibury isn't the only roadworks in the headlines - major delays at Reabrook roundabout in Shrewsbury are expected until July.
Closures affect Haycock Way, up to the Column roundabout and part of Old Potts way, near the cinema.
Image source, GoogleThe work is part of a series of projects which will also affect the English Bridge gyratory and Coleham Head in coming months.
That work is set to last until late October.
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AFC Telford United's captain Luca Havern has left the club, to look for a new team closer to Manchester.
The manager Rob Smith said he'd "found traveling very difficult towards the end of last season, with working in Manchester".
Image source, Mike SheridanHavern joined the Bucks last July and led the team to victory in the Shropshire Senior Cup.
Quote MessageLuca has been an excellent captain on and off the field and more importantly was a great lad to have at the club. As skipper, he was a pleasure to work with and he will be a player I will keep in contact with in the future”.
Rob Smith, AFC Telford United manager
Tony Mantle, the chair of Onibury Parish Council, has called plans to close the A49 at Onibury for 10 days "ridiculous".
Network Rail is suggesting traffic takes a 57-mile diversion via Kidderminster while work is carried out to the level-crossing there.
Network Rail said it would be explaining the work to local residents and businesses and Mr Mantle said he hoped there was still some "wriggle room" in the plans, which will also affect pedestrians.
Quote MessageThe level-crossing being closed is going to cause problems for local people and north to south traffic."
Tony Mantle, Onibury Parish Council
Ludlow Town Council is still looking for members, nearly three weeks after the local elections.
On 4 May 12 of the 15 positions were filled, meaning the authority needs to find three more people to "co-opt".
The mayor, councillor Tim Gill, explained that you have to be a resident to apply and added it "takes vision, courage and dedication to be part of a decision-making organisation that often attracts the attention of arm chair critics".
A Shropshire woman died after an ambulance took almost 30 minutes to arrive at her home, her partner claimed today, external.
Work at Onibury railway crossing this summer will lead to a 60-mile diversion, according to an official route.
While local drivers will no doubt find their own way around the works, it's a different matter for heavy goods vehicles which can't use many of the same back roads - which the official diversion has to bear in mind.
Image source, GoogleA large lorry heading from Ludlow or Leominster to Craven Arms or Church Stretton (or vice versa) faces the biggest detour we think.
We're forecast a week of sunshine, with temperatures expected to reach 24C (75F), and the police are warning about the dangers of cooling off in a river.
And at the weekend, door-staff at Shrewsbury bars were given training in throw-lines, which can be used to help people who are struggling in the water.
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Two signs encouraging people to drive 20mph or slower through Shifnal have been removed by vandals.
One of them was found dumped in a nearby bin.
The idea was introduced by Shifnal Town Council and notices were put up around the town earlier this month.
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Shropshire captain Steve Leach hit an unbeaten 122 in their final Knockout Trophy game against Herefordshire at Brockhampton yesterday, but ended up on the losing side.
After their opponents batted first, scoring 265-7, Shropshire lost wickets at regular intervals, eventually falling nine runs short in their pursuit.
Image source, Brian FoxallAfter three defeats in their four one-day group matches, the county will now look for better fortunes in the first of this summer's six three-day MCCA Championship games, which starts against Wales at Pontarddulais on 4 June.
It should be a good weekend to get out and about the county and the BBC Weather Watchers are sharing their photos of Shropshire this morning.
These ones were taken near Oswestry (top) and Bridgnorth (below).
Image source, Julie
Image source, HilsWork is set to start to protect Ironbridge Gorge's "at risk" Bedlam Furnaces.
The 18th Century structure has close links to the birth of the Industrial Revolution, but has suffered due to the rain.
Image source, Historic EnglandA £1.2m project, starting later this month, will see a canopy installed over the open-air furnaces, followed by conservation work to repair masonry and stabilise the site.
The initial work on the Grade II-listed monument is expected to take four months, but conservation will take longer.
Telford ice hockey fans are being asked to come up with a new name for the team, because they are unable to use the "Tigers" brand this season.
The team has explained that this was because the transfer of the naming rights was not completed in time for the teams to be registered in the NIHL North.
Image source, Steve BrodieSupporters have until 17:00 tomorrow to come up with their suggestions and a shortlist will then be presented to fans to vote on.
