Police have arrested another man on suspicion of murdering 20-year-old Tamba Momodu (pictured), who was shot dead in a car park in Telford on 13 October.

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Nine people have now been detained in connection with his death.

West Mercia Police have also seized a car as part of their investigation - a black Audi A5.

The force revealed it is looking for information on a number of other vehicles in connection with Mr Momodu's murder: A grey Skoda Karoq YB69, a white Toyota IQ AO59 UOX, a grey T-Cross GK20 FXR and a black Audi A5 SE14 VBO.

Telford and Wrekin Council has said free school meals will continue for children in the borough "regardless" of a majority vote in parliament not to offer them across the country over the holidays.

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"As a council we think it’s vital that we continue to support those eligible for this breakfast meals, because this council’s mission is to protect, care and invest to support our residents,” Councillor Paul Watling said.

On Wednesday evening, MPs rejected a Labour motion to offer free school meals during holidays until Easter 2021 by 322 votes to 261, following a campaign by footballer Marcus Rashford.

The council said it would provide "breakfast parcels" to children in receipt of free school meals, with enough supplies to last them five days.

Shefali Oza
BBC Midlands Today

It's fairly clear this morning but with cloud in places across our region.

That'll thicken later on, bringing rain, although you'll likely see some sunny spells breaking through later this afternoon.

Shropshire Star

A few of the day's headlines from the Shropshire Star:

• Shropshire in the broadband slow lane as Telford and Wrekin speeds ahead, external
• Telford hospital caring for 'small number' of coronavirus patients, bosses say, external
• Policewoman sacked over drunken wedding party assaults, external

BBC Radio Shropshire

More positive cases of Covid-19 are expected at a university in Shropshire after they shot up in the past few days, according to its vice-chancellor.

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Sixty-six students have tested positive since Saturday at Harper Adams University, near Newport, along with three members of staff.

The figures, from the university, , externalshow 19 cases among students the week before and none a fortnight ago.

Vice-chancellor David Llewellyn said cases had been increasing across Telford and Wrekin.

"The last thing we want to do is for anybody in the local community to feel as though students are the only cause of this issue of Covid because clearly they are not. There is a community-wide issue going on here."

The infection rate for the wider Telford and Wrekin area has increased from 79.0 per 100,000 in the seven days to 10 October to 142.9 a week later.

Couples who postponed weddings during the pandemic tell of their battles to get their deposits back.

BBC Weather

It's set to be cloudy this morning with the chance of a few blustery showers before more sunny spells, with winds easing this afternoon. High: 13C/55F

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Expect cloudy spells this evening with the chance of a shower before it turns mainly clear tonight. Feeling cool, with a low of 6C/43F.

Get a forecast for your area at any time by going to the BBC Weather website.

Shropshire Star

Some of the headlines from the Shropshire Star:

• Two more murder suspects arrested over Telford drive-by shooting, external
• Covid cases at Harper Adams University contribute to Shropshire hotspot, external
• Firefighters' plea as skateboarding youngsters block station exit during 999 call-out, external

Tamba Momodu died from gunshot wounds in Horsehay, Telford on 13 October.

Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Local Democracy Reporting Service in Telford has been covering these stories this week:

• A development of 450 homes could be built on farmland near Telford if the plans are approved. Just over a third of the homes at Redhill would be affordable housing, developer Vistry Group Plc said, as it applied for full planning permission.

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• Rules about tinted windows in taxis in Telford and Wrekin should be relaxed to protect child passengers from the sun, a petition signed by 100 drivers has argued. The council's licensing committee will review the issue later this month. A report by the local authority's officers said darker windows could make vulnerable passengers feel unsafe.
• Plans to boost slowing ticket sales at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum could see an adventure playground added to its grounds (pictured). The trust running the site has applied to Telford and Wrekin Council to build the structures which would also include a mock "sawmill". It says there haven't been big changes there since 2009.

BBC Radio Shropshire

Workers in Shropshire are being urged not to share cigarette lighters and cups during breaks, to stop the spread of Covid-19.

Shropshire Council said, external it had seen outbreaks in many workplaces and, with cases increasing, the county was at a "critical point" in trying to avoid tougher restrictions.

Other items staff are being told not to share during their breaks include mobile phones, cutlery and plates.

People are also being told by the council not to car share if they can avoid it.

The rate of new cases of coronavirus in the area has increased from 75.5 per 100,000 people in the seven days to 8 October to 84.8 the following week.

BBC Weather

Mainly cloudy with rain spreading in from the south this morning before turning more showery this afternoon. Windy as the day goes on with a high of 15C/59F.

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Then cloudy this evening with a few showers before they ease overnight with clear spells developing. Low: 9C/48F.

Keep up-to-date on your local forecast by going to the BBC Weather website.

Brandon Hanlan's first-half goal secures a third win in four League One games for Bristol Rovers with a 1-0 victory at Shrewsbury.

Shropshire patients who have had suspected strokes are being taken to Wolverhampton or Stoke.

The family of Tamba Momodou say it will be hard to come to terms with his death.

BBC Radio Shropshire

People living in Wales but who have appointments at a hospital in Shropshire are being reassured they will still be able to get treatment.

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From Friday, Wales will go into a "short, sharp" national lockdown until 9 November.

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital is in Gobowen, Oswestry, near the Welsh border.

The hospital said travelling for appointments and treatment would be allowed under the lockdown., external

BBC Weather

Showers this morning before it turns mainly dry with sunny spells but still with the odd chance of a shower. High: 17C/63F.

Clear spells this evening before turning cloudy with rain moving in from the south. Low: 12C/54F.

You can keep up-to-date on your local forecast by going to the BBC Weather website.

Ron Morgan, from Shrewsbury, has had to resume treatment after his charity challenge.

Shropshire Star

A few of the headlines from the Shropshire Star:

• Shrewsbury Town worker who stole £18,000 from club avoids jail, external
• Shropshire chamber calls on PM to apply five key tests over new restrictions, external
• Telford murder victim named as police confirm six arrests, external

BBC Radio Shropshire

Money from the government's culture fund has been described as "life-changing" by one of the groups to get some of the cash.

The Culture Recovery Fund is aimed at securing the future of museums, galleries and heritage sites.

Shropshire Festivals has been given £100,000 for events it organises across the county and there's an extra £55,000 for the Shrewsbury Food Festival, which it runs.

Beth Heath, from the group, said colleagues had been waiting nervously to see if they would get anything.

"It's just been life-changing, me and the team, as soon as I knew I told the team, they'd been worried about job losses. Just suddenly, all that angst and worry, it just means we can pay our bills and get ready for next year's festivals."