1. Two more charged over Telford deathpublished at 11:04 British Summer Time 18 July 2018
    Breaking

    Two men have been charged with affray in connection with the death of 42-year-old Derek Whyteside in Telford last month.

    He died after being assaulted in Withywood Drive in Malinslee.

    Derek WhytesideImage source, Whyteside family

    A 16-year-old has been charged with murder and previously appeared at Stafford Crown Court where he was remanded in custody.

  2. Man airlifted to hospital after barbeque flares uppublished at 10:58 British Summer Time 18 July 2018

    Andrew Hewkin
    Newsreader, BBC Shropshire

    Three people have been injured, one seriously, after a barbeque flared up at Hopton Wafers in Shropshire last night.

    An elderly man was flown to hospital in Birmingham with what were described as "very serious burns".

    Fire engine

    It has prompted the ambulance service to issue a warning about the dangers of using accelerants on barbecues.

  3. In the papers: Man burnt in barbeque flare uppublished at 10:50 British Summer Time 18 July 2018

    Shropshire Star

    Here are three of the main stories on the Shropshire Star website today:

  4. Firefighgters to remain at scene of woodland firepublished at 10:10 British Summer Time 18 July 2018

    Firefighters expect to be at the scene of a large woodland fire in Shropshire for the rest of the day.

    More than 50 were called out last night and managed to bring the blaze near Minsterley under control.

    Fire engine
    Fire engine

    Station Manager Ian Lee, from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, said the site had been difficult to get to and difficult to get water to, but that his crews were "were well drilled and well versed" in dealing with fires of this type.

  5. Your 50-second weather forecastpublished at 07:08 British Summer Time 18 July 2018

    Alex Hamilton
    BBC Weather

    A mainly dry and partly cloudy day, with sunny spells. Just a small risk of the odd shower in the afternoon.

    Feeling warm with highs of 25C (77F)

    Media caption,

    Latest weather forecast for the West Midlands

  6. The New Saints 4-0 Shkendija (4-5 agg)published at 21:11 British Summer Time 17 July 2018

    The New Saints stage an extraordinary second-leg comeback against Shkendija in their Champions League qualifier but fall agonisingly short.

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  7. Electric car recycling blueprint publishedpublished at 17:42 British Summer Time 17 July 2018

    A blueprint , externalfor increasing the number of electric car charging points in Shropshire and Herefordshire has been produced by an environmental group.

    The draft strategy by Green Shropshire Xchange suggests they could be installed in retail parks, public car parks, hotels and leisure facilities and says there are grants available to finance them.

    Electric car chargerImage source, Getty Images

    It is now looking for comments on its proposals, which it says are needed to bring visitors to the area.

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    Our vision is of a widespread, reliable network of charging points that provides reasonable choice to drivers in charging their vehicles across the Marches at a fair price with minimal inconvenience and supported by local amenities."

    Green Shropshire Xchange

  8. The latest forecast: What's the weather got in store?published at 17:21 British Summer Time 17 July 2018

    Alex Hamilton
    BBC Weather

    It should be a dry night with clear spells and lows of 13C (55F).

    Media caption,

    Latest weather for the West Midlands

  9. Reports of rape at train station investigatedpublished at 15:11 British Summer Time 17 July 2018

    Reports of a rape at Oakengates station at the weekend are being investigated by West Mercia Police.

    The force said it was called there at 05:42 on Saturday and it is checking CCTV footage and speaking to potential witnesses.

    Train stationImage source, Google

    It added the victim is being supported by officers and there have not been any arrests.

  10. Anglers asked to be responsible during hot spellpublished at 14:14 British Summer Time 17 July 2018

    Anglers in Shrewsbury are being asked to behave responsibly during the hot summer weather, with oxygen and water levels in the River Severn low.

    Shrewsbury Town Council said it had taken advice from the Environment Agency and was asking anglers not to fish for salmon, trout or grayling and to only fish in the early evening before dusk.

    Hot water in riverImage source, Environment Agency

    It has also asked anglers to give fish plenty of time to recover when returning them to the river and not to use keep nets.

    It said it was giving the advice "to avoid any suspension of fishing".

  11. Farewell service for Anglican Bishop of Shrewsburypublished at 11:23 British Summer Time 17 July 2018

    A church service is being held this evening to say goodbye to the Anglican Bishop of Shrewsbury.

    The Right Reverend Mark Rylands is returning to life as a parish priest in Dartmoor after spending the past nine years in the county.

    Mark RylandsImage source, Diocese of Lichfield

    The service is being held at Shrewsbury Abbey and he said he's really enjoyed being in the county, saying there is a "certain directness about Shropshire folk and an undemonstrative kindness".

  12. In pictures: Rainfall captured by BBC Weather Watcherspublished at 10:36 British Summer Time 17 July 2018

    BBC Weather Watchers

    As the elusive rainfall hit parts of the region last night, the showers were captured by some of our BBC Weather Watchers.

    RainbowImage source, jfwreed
    RainImage source, TAY
    RainImage source, Peter Steggles

    A few scattered showers are forecast for today, but most places will remain dry.

  13. Water companies report 'healthy' reservoirspublished at 08:01 British Summer Time 17 July 2018

    Severn Trent Water said its reservoirs were in a "healthy position", despite others around the country facing a hosepipe ban.

    Water from a hopsepipe

    The water company, which serves more than 4.2 million homes and businesses in the Midlands, has faced issues with pumping enough water to meet demand since the dry weather started.

    However, a spokesperson said they have no plans for a ban, but they are asking customers to remain "water wise".

    Meanwhile South Staffs Water, which supplies more than a million customers in the Midlands, also said it had "no issues".

  14. Appeal launched over 'glamping' planspublished at 07:44 British Summer Time 17 July 2018

    Local Democracy Reporting Service
    Emily lloyd

    A planning appeal has been launched after Shropshire Council refused retrospective permission for luxury camping site in Bridgnorth., external

    The plans at Highfield Farm in Hilton, refused in September, included three temporary wooden structures, a bell tent, kitchen area and shower block.

    Shropshire council

    Case officer Sara Jones said despite the economic benefit, the business would have a “detrimental impact” on the appearance of the area and could not justify “inappropriate development” of green belt land.

    But applicant David Steele believes it is a suitable diversification to his farming business.

    A final decision will be made by the government’s planning inspectorate later in the year.

  15. Video: Your 50-second weather forecastpublished at 07:13 British Summer Time 17 July 2018

    Alex Hamilton
    BBC Weather

    Today will have sunny spells with a few scattered showers and highs of 22C (72F)

    Media caption,

    Latest weather for the West Midlands

  16. Video: What's the weather got in store?published at 18:49 British Summer Time 16 July 2018

    Alex Hamilton
    BBC Weather

    There's the small chance of showers this evening, but they should clear overnight with lows of 11C (52F).

    Media caption,

    Latest weather for the West Midlands

  17. Man jailed for 'hundreds' of sexual assaultspublished at 14:18 British Summer Time 16 July 2018

    Kate Tebby
    Journalist, BBC Shropshire

    A 77-year-old man has been sentenced to two years and nine months in prison for historical sex offences against a boy at church events in Oswestry.

    Shrewsbury Crown Court

    Christopher Moore-Bridger, from Orchard Street in the town, admitted a string of indecent assaults against Gareth Wyn Stephens, which began when the victim was 10 years old.

    Mr Stephens took his own life earlier this year at the age of 41, the court heard.

    Sentencing Moore-Bridger at Shrewsbury Crown Court today, judge Anthony Lowe, told the court that there had probably been 50 to 200 assaults over a four to five-year period.

    A statement from the Lichfield Diocese said it took the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults "very seriously".

    "We are deeply saddened when the Church has failed to be a safe and nurturing environment, as was clearly the case here."

  18. Forty firefighters tackle barn blazepublished at 10:15 British Summer Time 16 July 2018

    About 40 firefighters were involved at the height of an overnight barn fire, in Wellington, Shropshire's fire service said.

    fireImage source, Shropshire Fire & Rescue

    Eight appliances from across the county eventually extinguished the Rushton fire shortly after 01:00, it said.