Man who drowned saving his daughter didn't know about of dangerous currents
Findings of hospital review made public
Health visitor numbers facing cut
Whitchurch Alport set for first FA Cup appearance
Updates on Friday 4 August 2017
Ian Perry
BBC Radio Shropshire
A horse-drawn wagon has been making its way through Shropshire, on a 1,000 mile journey from Merseyside to the Mediterranean.
Wheelwright Phil Gregson and his wife Emily from Southport are making the trip to raise money for the organisations that helped them when they lost their one-month-old baby Elsie in November last year.
We've been seeing some showers of rain around the county this afternoon.
And these clouds photographed by BBC Weather Watchers over Ludlow and Oakengates look ready to burst.
Image source, Shropshire Lass
Image source, Ray
BBC Sport
Shropshire have been bowled out for 193 in their first innings - a lead of 74 over Devon.
They recovered from 62-7, thanks to a half century from wicket keeper Simon Gregory and 30s from Sam Whitney and Gurjit Sandhu.
Ian Perry
BBC Radio Shropshire
The future of Market Drayton's outdoor swimming pool has been discussed by town councillors.
Shropshire Council has said it may not be viable to run in the long-term and it won't open again this year.
Image source, GooglePeople who live in Market Drayton are looking to set up a petition to save it.
More than 17,000 homes need to be built in Telford by 2031, according to its updated planning blueprint for the future., external
The temporary traffic lights which were set up at the Upton crossroads just outside Shifnal in April 2016 are going to be replaced with signs which light up to warn motorists about traffic waiting at the junction.
But Shropshire Council says they won't be in place until next spring.
Image source, GoogleIt has looked into the possibility of installing permanent traffic lights there, but concluded it would need to buy additional land beside the road - and that would take too long, and be too expensive.
Quote MessageWe are very mindful of the traffic delays and inconvenience that have been experienced since April 2016 when the temporary traffic signals were installed as a holding measure."
Cllr Steve Davenport, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for highways and transport
A motorcyclist who crashed his bike in June has died in hospital.
Police say the 51-year-old's bike left the B5062 between Roden and High Ercall and ended up in a grass verge and that he was initially discharged after receiving treatment at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
He was later re-admitted and died on Saturday 22 July.
Staffordshire Police says it is investigating the circumstances around the man's death.
BBC Sport
The wickets are continuing to fall as the bowlers make up for lost time in the match between Shropshire and Devon.
One and a half days have been lost to rain, but there was enough time yesterday for Shropshire to dismiss Devon for 119 in their first innings.
In reply they are 129-7.
Image source, Getty Images
BBC Midlands Today
We're looking for young photographers to show off their skills as a BBC Weather Watcher.
It's easy to sign up and let us know how the weather looks where you are.
We're looking for young photographers
Once you’ve registered, please email your username to rebecca.wood@bbc.co.uk so we can give you a mention on our nightly forecast.
The eight-month delay to the planned reorganisation of Shropshire's hospitals was unnecessary, the man in charge of the Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group has said.
Independent reviewers have spent that time looking at the way the NHS reached its recommendations, to see if the correct processes were followed.
They were brought in after concerns were raised by Telford and Wrekin Council and the Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group last year.
Quote MessageIn the view of Shropshire CCG, no, we didn't believe there was any real case to do an independent review. Nevertheless, when a key stakeholder raises issues of concern and the gateway review raised issues of concern, it's only right and proper that we too the time to have those concerns independently evaluated."
Simon Freeman, Chief Accountable Officer, Shropshire CCG
Shrewsbury Town's plans for a safe standing area have got the backing of Liverpool fans.
Nearly 18,000 of them voted in a poll run by the club's Spirit of Shankly supporters group and 88% of them were in favour of rail seating being introduced in English grounds.
Image source, Getty ImagesStadiums in England's top two divisions have had to be all-seater since the 1990 Taylor Report into the Hillsborough disaster, in which 96 Liverpool fans died.
Shrewsbury are looking to be the first English club to install rail seats and are looking to raise £75,000 to install 500 of them.
New portraits of MPs have been released as part of continuing improvements to the UK Parliament website.
The photographs have gone viral on social media.
The latest profile pictures of MPs were taken by the photographer Chris McAndrew, replacing some images which were taken more than 20 years ago.
Image source, UK PARLIAMENTChris McAndrew, who's snapped rock stars, actors and ballerinas, took the pictures in the Commons just after MPs were sworn in, following June's surprise general election.
Kate Tebby
Journalist, BBC Shropshire
Driving instructors in Shropshire say the county needs more test examiners.
Some instructors report long waiting lists for lessons, which they say is a knock-on effect of customers having to wait for tests.
One issue is that driving instructors are having to keep learners on their books until they can get a test.
Image source, ThinkstockThe Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency says demand for the driving test has gone up - but it's recruited 412 new examiners in the past year nationally.
It's also exploring ways to offer tests at more convenient times like evenings and weekends.
For almost four years now health bosses, local councils and patient groups have been trying to come to a decision about what hospital services should be based where, to make them fit for the future.
Last year an independent review of the process was ordered.
But a meeting yesterday decided that the review had not thrown up anything that would stop the process moving forward.
Quote MessageThe recommendation that goes to the joint committee will be to go out to consultation on the option to have the emergency centre at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. It is up to the joint committee to make that decision on whether to go out to public consultation or not."
David Evans, Chief officer for Telford & Wrekin CCG
BBC Sport
Shropshire will resume their first innings on 43 for 4 on day three of their rain-affected minor counties championship match in Devon.
Alex Wyatt and Gurjit Sandhu got three wickets each as the hosts were bowled out for 119 but Shropshire are struggling in reply.
Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
Telford and Wrekin Council leader Shaun Davies says he's disappointed that the Future Fit programme board are "ploughing on" with a public consultation that he says "will offer little more than lip-service to the public"
A meeting held yesterday recommended asking the public for their thoughts on the idea of having a single emergency centre at Shrewsbury - and basing planned care at Telford's Princess Royal Hospital.
It would mean the effective downgrade of Telford's A&E department and Women and childrens unit.
James Bond
BBC Shropshire
The merger between Telford College of Arts and Technology and New College Wellington, which should have officially taken place today, has been delayed.
The colleges say the government department responsible for signing off the arrangement is working through a backlog, caused by the snap general election.
Elaine Muir
Journalist, BBC Shropshire
The Future Fit programme board - the group charged with redesigning Shropshire's hospital services for the future - decided yesterday to recommend going out to public consultation.
They say the best option is to have a single emergency centre that deals with the most serious cases at Shrewsbury - with Telford having the majority of planned care, as well as a downgraded A&E and women & children's unit.
Last year the process stalled after GPs from Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin failed to reach agreement on a preferred option, and an independent review of the process so far was ordered.
The A5 is closed Northbound between the A488 (Edgebold roundabout) and the B4386 (Montgomery roundabout) after a lorry hit two lampposts.
The route is shut while a spillage is being cleared up.
Traffic is reported to be slow on the Southbound A5 as a result of the accident.
Allow Twitter content?
This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter
After a bright start, showers will move in that could be heavy and thundery at times.
Expect top temperatures of around 20C (68F).
Latest weather for the West Midlands
