Summary

  • 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

Live Reporting

Andy Giddings

  1. Hospital group to consider two reports

    An NHS group set up to review hospital services in Shropshire is going to meet behind closed doors to consider two reports today.

    RSH sign

    The first will be a report on the possible impact of changes to women and children's services in the county, which could result in services being moved between Shrewsbury and Telford.

    The Future Fit team will also look at an independent report by KPMG which examines the progress so far on plans to reorganise services in Shrewsbury and Telford.

    It was commissioned after questions were raised by polticians and health commissioners about the way the Future Fit panel had reached its conclusions.

  2. Weather Watchers: A mixed bag for Shropshire

    BBC Weather Watchers

    A cloudy start for many across the county, but it's starting to break up and feel warm in the sunshine.

    Thanks to our Weather Watchers in Whitchurch (top) and Longnor (bottom) for these pictures.

    WhitchurchShropsgirl
    LongnorPeter Steggles

  3. More Shrewsbury roadworks to start

    Shropshire Council says it's talking to business owners about their concerns over the proximity of major roadworks in Shrewsbury.

    Work to improve the English Bridge Gyratory will start on 1 August and is expected to last three months.

    Reabrook roundabout

    Meole Brace Island was redeveloped earlier this year and the Reabrook roundabout (pictured above) was finished on Saturday - nearly a month later than originally planned.

  4. Shropshire soliders at Passchendaele remembered

    At 03.50 on 31 July 1917, the Third Battle of Ypres, also known as Passchendaele, began when 2,000 Allied guns opened up on German lines.

    By the end of the three-month-long campaign, more than 500,000 men from both sides are thought to have been injured or killed.

    Soldiers from the King's Shropshire Light Infantry were among the thousands who died.

    Menin Gate

  5. Future of Shropshire's hospitals to be discussed in private

    Elaine Muir
    Journalist, BBC Shropshire

    A private meeting will be held today to discuss the future of Shropshire's hospitals.

    For several years health bosses in the county have been trying to decide what services should be provided at which hospital to make them fit for the future.

    Hospitals

    Today's meeting will look at several things - including a review of the process so far - before making any recommendations.

  6. Cricket: Former England wicket keeper stands in Shropshire's way

    BBC Sport

    Shropshire's bowlers will be able to test their skills against a former England wicket keeper when play gets under way this morning.

    Chris Read is playing his first match for Devon after moving back to his native county from Nottinghamshire.

    Chris ReadGetty Images

    Devon are resuming on 26-2 and the Shropshire side has been boosted by the return of Gurjit Sandhu, who has returned from Derbyshire.

  7. Cricket: Only an hour's play for Shropshire at Devon

    BBC Sport

    Shropshire's cricketers managed only 60 minutes of action on day one of their Minor Counties game away to Devon.

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    Heavy rain saw play abandoned after an early lunch - they'll restart this morning with Devon on 30-2 off 13.2 overs.

  8. Shrewsbury policeman remembered on charity ride

    West Mercia Deputy Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman said she was riding with Sgt Laura Douglas to remember colleague PC Richard Gray.

    The Shrewsbury-based policeman was shot dead in May 2007, attempting to arrest a gunman holding two fellow officers hostage.

    DCC Amanda Blakeman and Sgt Laura DouglasWest Mercia Police

    I want to ensure that Ricky's bravery is never forgotten whilst also ensuring the Cops charity [Care Of Police Survivors] has the funds to carry on with the support they give to the families who are left to cope with the devastation of losing a loved one."

    DCC Amanda Blakeman

  9. West Mercia Police in charity ride for fallen colleagues

    More than 30 West Mercia Police officers and staff have cycled almost 200 miles in remembrance of colleagues who have died on duty.

    The riders, who set off on Friday, finished at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on Sunday ahead of an annual service of remembrance.

    Money raised from the ride will go towards supporting victims' families.

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  10. Travel: A5 blocked at Gobowen

    BBC News Travel

    The A5 is partially blocked after an accident near the B5069 (South Gobowen / Hospital Roundabout).

    Police are at the scene and slow traffic is reported in the area.

  11. Body found in search for missing James Corfield

    Police have confirmed that a body has been found during the search for a member of Chirbury and Marton young farmers group.

    James Corfield, 19, went missing during the Royal Welsh Show in Powys and hasn't been seen since he left the White Horse Pub in Builth Wells in the early hours of last Tuesday morning.

    James CorfieldDYFED-POWYS POLICE

    Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed a body was found in Builth Wells on Sunday afternoon.

    The body hasn't been formally identified. Mr Corfield's family has been informed of the development.

  12. Video: Your 50-second weather forecast

    Charlie Slater
    BBC Weather presenter

    After a bright start, cloud will build bringing some heavy and potentially thundery showers with highs of 19C (66F).

    Latest weather for the West Midlands

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    BBC Local Live

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