A woman has died after her car came off the road in Telford this morning.
It happened at the junction of River Lane and the A442.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said it appeared no other vehicle was involved.
The woman was declared dead at the scene.
The RSPCA says it dealt with more than 900 animal welfare incidents in Shropshire during lockdown - an average of seven a day.
Nationally, between 24 March and 5 August it handled more than 100,000 cases.
Image source, RSPCAThe charity says as well as operating an emergency service rescuing animals in need, officers have also been collecting animals from the homes of people who've been admitted to hospital with Covid-19.
The heavy rain that fell overnight has brought worries of flooding in some parts of the West Midlands.
The Environment Agency has flood alerts for where the rivers Severn and Vyrnwy meet in Shropshire, along with the rivers Blythe, Cole, Rea, Stour and Tame.
Image source, Environment AgencyIt said river levels were likely to fall during the day, but could rise again, with more thunderstorms expected.
The Met Office is warning the thunderstorms forecast for this afternoon could bring flash flooding.
And it said that in turn could cause traffic problems and delays on public transport.
Image source, WindwaysThe thunderstorms are forecast to continue through the weekend, with temperatures up to 30C (86F).
Tests at a travellers' site in Craven Arms in Shropshire have confirmed all of its residents are now free of infection.
Twenty nine people had tested positive at Long Lane. Shropshire Council and Public Health England Midlands say all have now completed their self-isolation.
Image source, GoogleAs of Monday 10 August, almost 400 people in the wider community have taken up the offer of testing, but no further positive cases have been identified.
Shropshire Council says testing is still available for residents, regardless of whether they have symptoms.
The Met Office is predicting thunderstorms and sudden torrential downpours across Shropshire and north Worcestershire as the humidity rises this afternoon.
A line of localised storms are working their way eastwards.
The Environment Agency's manager for Herefordshire and Worcestershire, Dave Throup, is warning of the risk of flash flooding.
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Storms look to be building around south Shropshire and north Worcestershire, with reports of lightning strikes near Bridgnorth and Kidderminster.
Several flood alerts are in place, external across Birmingham and the Black Country, as well as parts of Warwickshire and south Staffordshire.
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We might see the odd shower this morning but mainly there will be sunny spells today and it will continue to feel very warm and muggy. High: 30C/86F.
Image source, DeeThis morning in Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire
Then turning cloudy this evening with showers starting to appear which could be sharp and possibly thundery. Low: 17C/63F.
You can keep up-to-date on the latest forecast for your area by going to the BBC Weather website.
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The removal of non-elite athletes from this year's London Marathon is a big blow, a charity has said.
Image source, PA MediaThe Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt (RJAH) Orthopaedic Hospital Charitable Fund, based in Gobowen, Shropshire, said it would normally expect extra income of up to £50,000 from runners taking part in its name.
The 2020 event will see reduced fields of 30-40 athletes compete for the elite men's, women's and wheelchair titles on 4 October.
Victoria Sugden from the fundraising team at RJAH said staff understand the decision but it's still a disappointment.
"It's really hard but firstly we just thank our runners for their patience and their commitments to the marathon this year. It's the right decision but very much a blow as far as they're concerned and for us as well."
Two owners of soft play centres in the West Midlands say it is "heartbreaking" they are still closed and "really worrying" they have no idea when they will be allowed to reopen.
Image source, Mikey JohnsonJungleland in Telford became a drop-off point for a local food bank
More than 13,000 people have signed a petition on Parliament's website calling for more financial support for the industry.
Sian Flower owns Monkey Mayhem in Kidderminster and says it's been closed for five months, but regular customers have been supportive.
"It's been so tough because to phone up to say we've got to cancel the parties - the children don't understand and it's heartbreaking. But so many of the customers have been lovely and a few have said 'please, keep the money'."
Jungleland in Trench Lock, Telford, also remains closed and owner Belinda Griffiths says it doesn't qualify for government grants and has staff on furlough until October.
"It's really worrying, there is no solution. There's no clarity from the government saying what is going to happen from October. What's going to happen, how much longer can we remain closed?"
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said last month: "Soft play areas will sadly need to remain closed for now - although this will be kept under review."
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The chairman of an NHS trust running two under-fire hospitals is stepping down as senior NHS officials from Birmingham are drafted in to try and turn it around.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is at the centre of an independent inquiry into maternity care which is examining hundreds of cases dating back more than 40 years.
It has also been in special measures since November 2018 and its accident and emergency department is regularly among the worst in England in terms of waiting times.
In response, the trust says, external the NHS has created an "Improvement Alliance" which will see experts from Birmingham work with management in Shropshire to tackle issues around clinical care.
At the same time, it says chairman Ben Reid, who has been in position since 2018, has decided to go. He will be replaced by a new chair, Dr Catriona McMahon, a director from University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.
The Shropshire Star has these headlines today:
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Part of the Severn Valley Railway has been saved from a "catastrophic" position, it said.
Image source, Matt RobinsonThe heritage line said a landslip on its route between Highley and Bridgnorth needed urgent work to drain rainwater away.
Without the work, a spokesperson said it would probably have had to stop running passenger trains on the route over winter, hitting its finances.
The railway's charitable trust is funding £120,000 for the scheme.
Plenty of sunshine around and it will be mainly dry and fine with just the chance of a few showers this afternoon. High: 28C (82F).
Image source, BBC Weather Watcher Sue SnapsThis morning in Codsall, Staffordshire
Warm and muggy tonight with any lingering showers clearing away to leave it dry with clear spells. Low: 16C (61F).
You can get a latest forecast for your area at any time by going to the BBC Weather website.
Are are some of the day's headlines on the Shropshire Star website:
Today's going to be very warm and mainly dry with just the chance of the odd shower this morning. High: 25C/77F.
Image source, BBC Weather Watcher MightyshipThis morning in Moreton on Lugg, Herefordshire
It will stay dry tonight with clear spells, feeling humid and mild with a low of 15C/59F.
Keep up-to-date on the forecast for your area by going to the BBC Weather website.
The father of an autistic boy is travelling 100 miles down the River Severn on a paddleboard for charity.
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