Here are three stories from the Shropshire Star today:
We're forecast a dry start to the day, but our first September showers are expected this afternoon.
And for most of us it should be mild with light cloud, and temperatures up to about 17C (63F).
Image source, Ray TranterAladdin has just gone the same way as Beauty and the Beast and many other pantomimes, with Telford's theatre announcing it won't be hosting a pantomime this year.
The Place in Oakengates has been closed since March and bosses said they waited as long as possible before making the decision. The continuing uncertainty over coronavirus restrictions had made it necessary, they added today.
Image source, Shone ProductionsCouncillor Eileen Callear, from Telford and Wrekin Council said the current guidelines would impact on a lot of the things that made pantomime popular, including, "packed houses, lots of singing and shouting and the audience joining in".
The theatre said it is "exploring alternative plans for the Christmas season".
The arrival of September has brought with it beautiful blue skies, and BBC Weather Watchers in Shrawardine, Newport and Hereford have been capturing them in all their glory.
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Image source, SunchaserThree top stories from the Shropshire Star today are:
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A factory in Telford has been given permission to set up four acres of solar panels on nearby land.
Ricoh UK said the measure would save 521 tonnes of carbon emissions every year and would generate power equivalent to the amount used by 281 homes in a year.
Image source, GoogleRicoh said it wasn't able to mount the panels on top of its factory because they would have been too heavy.
Whitchurch Alport have been given permission to double the capacity of their ground to 300 for tonight's FA Cup match against Haughmond.
Until the weekend the Shropshire club been limited to 150 by the FA for social distancing reasons, but passed the conditions to extend that.
This year's pantomime production of Beauty and the Beast at Shrewsbury's Theatre Severn won't be going ahead.
The decision was taken because of uncertainty around the lockdown restrictions for theatres later this year.
The annual pantomime generates about 20% of the theatre's annual income.
August might have been a wash-out, but September is kicking off with sunshine, light cloud and temperatures up to 18C (64F).
It should be mild overnight too, with temperatures falling to around 11C (52F), but some rain is forecast tomorrow.
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Read MoreSome sunny spells this morning but mixed with scattered showers before it turns cloudier for a while this afternoon with longer spells of rain. High: 15C (59F).
Image source, OldStationThis morning in Lyonshall, Herefordshire
Any showers or rain should clear this evening leaving clear spells overnight. Cool and breezy tonight with a low of 9C (48F).
You can stay up-to-date on the latest weather for your area by going to the BBC Weather website.
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A dog owner has offered a £5,000 reward to help her find dachshunds which were stolen from a caravan outside her house.
Image source, Keri ArbelKeri Arbel was asleep at her home in Gobowen on 31 July when she was woken up as three of the dogs were stolen by thieves, who took them away in a van.
"I was awoken to a noise that I'd never heard before an animal make, it just sent chills down your spine."
She said one of the three dachshunds, Nancy, was found a week later in Widnes, Cheshire, but Emily-Rose and Greta are still missing.
West Mercia Police said it was investigating the theft.
Image source, Keri ArbelHere are a few of the stories making the headlines on the Shropshire Star website:
Here are three of the photos picked from the many sent in by our local BBC Weather Watchers.
They are from users BoardWalk in Droitwich, Worcestershire, Snapper Simon in Church Stretton, Shropshire and Anna L in Stourbridge, Dudley:
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Image source, Anna LMainly dry today with just a few light showers or spots of rain around. High: 16C/61F.
Image source, Moorlandsmumx3This morning in Whiston, Staffordshire
There'll be some sunny spells this evening followed by clear spells tonight with a chance still of a few light showers. Low: 11C/52F.
You can stay up-to-date with the weather in your area by going to the BBC Weather website.
