Football: Shrewsbury's Leutwiler looks for cup success
James Bond
Sports Producer, BBC Shropshire
Shrewsbury Town get the chance for a bit of revenge over Fleetwood Town in the FA Cup this weekend.
They were beaten 3-0 recently and goalkeeper Jayson Leutwiler told us he hoped that the cup could inspire the team again.
Shrewsbury have had a number of good cup runs in recent years and he's keen to see that continue.
Shropshire courts to change locations next year
Faith Page
Reporter, BBC Shropshire
Two Shropshire courts will be moving premises next year.
The Ministry of Justice says the Telford county and family court will relocate to the nearby magistrates' court building next summer.
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And the crown court in Shrewsbury is moving to the vacant magistrates' court building (above) next August.
The closures are part of a long process of cuts within the courts service.
Stained glass restoration project comes to a close
A seven-month project to restore some of the stained glass at St Alkmunds church in Whitchurch is due to come to an end this weekend, with the final panels being put back into place after a clean-up.
The glass and its lead frame had suffered all sorts of damage down the years as you can see from the before-and-after photos below.
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The company brought in to do the work, Recclesia Ltd, nicknamed this panel the "tears of emulsion", because of the paint spilt on the man's face.
As you can see, it cleaned up nicely though.
Hospitals chief exec defends plans for urgent care centres
The chief executive of Shropshire's two main acute hospitals says the planned urgent care centre in Telford would be much more than just a walk-in centre.
Under the latest NHS proposals, urgent care centres would be set up at both Shrewsbury and Telford. But all emergency medicine, requiring an ambulance, would be based in Shrewsbury.
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Simon Wright (above) says there is confusion because there is a lot of variation in urgent care centres around the country and said that a relatively small number of people need emergency treatment.
Quote Message: If you look at those that are more complex, if we look at the Millenium Centre for example in St Helens, 60,000 people a year go through that [urgent care] unit." from Simon Wright Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust Chief Executive
If you look at those that are more complex, if we look at the Millenium Centre for example in St Helens, 60,000 people a year go through that [urgent care] unit."
Ice hockey: Teenager to get chance with Tigers this weekend
BBC Sport
A 17-year-old from Adams Grammar school will be part of the Telford Tigers squad this weekend, acting as back-up netminder.
Ted Thompson from Albrighton got the chance after the recent departure of Polish netminder Ondrej Raszka, and has been combining training with his school-work.
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He said most of his school-mates didn't know he was playing for the Tigers, but he would try to make the most of the step-up to the senior team.
Quote Message: I'll just enjoy the moment while it lasts, until they either get a new guy in or something else happens." from Ted Thompson Tigers back-up netminder
I'll just enjoy the moment while it lasts, until they either get a new guy in or something else happens."
Headlines: Urgent care centres defended; Civil War siege uncovered; Lions coach surprises wedding couple
Andy Giddings
BBC Shropshire
Our headlines this evening:
- Hospitals chief exec talks up plans for urgent care centres
- Evidence of Civil War siege found near Cleobury Mortimer
- Couple surprised by wedding message from Lions head coach
Football: Whalley out for Shrewsbury's FA Cup tie
James Bond
Sports Producer, BBC Shropshire
Sean Whalley looks like being ruled out for Shrewsbury Town again, for tomorrow's FA Cup tie with Fleetwood.
The midfielder's recovery from a thigh injury is proving frustratingly slow, but the manager, Paul Hurst, said he won't rush him back.
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Couple 'shocked' at Lions coach wedding message
A couple who met on the Lions tour of Australia in 2013 have been speaking of their surprise, after head coach Warren Gatland recorded a video message for their wedding.
Harry and Rebecca Johnston were married at the home of the groom's parents in Shropshire and she said: "My initial reaction was pure shock. And then I got a bit teary as the Lions game played such a significant part in our relationship."
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When the pair first met, they were the only Lions fans in a stadium full of Aussies and Harry said recalling that made him tearful - to the amusement of his wife.
"He managed to stifle some happy tears when I walked down the aisle but once he saw Gatland he was gone,” she said.
Quote Message: I won't be allowed to forget it by Rebecca, but I didn't shed a tear at the church, or during any of the speeches,” said Harry. “But when I saw the video message, I started getting emotional thinking back to how I sat next to Rebecca as a complete stranger that day, and there she was sitting to my right again, but this time as my wife." from Harry Johnston
I won't be allowed to forget it by Rebecca, but I didn't shed a tear at the church, or during any of the speeches,” said Harry. “But when I saw the video message, I started getting emotional thinking back to how I sat next to Rebecca as a complete stranger that day, and there she was sitting to my right again, but this time as my wife."
Shropshire MP calls for 'astonishing' Knife Angel sculpture to go on show in capital
A huge angel sculpture made of blades handed in as part of a knife amnesty deserves to be displayed “for the world to see” on the fourth plinth at Trafalgar Square, North Shropshire MP Owen Paterson has said.
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Football: Shrewsbury's Leutwiler looks for cup success
James Bond
Sports Producer, BBC Shropshire
Shrewsbury Town get the chance for a bit of revenge over Fleetwood Town in the FA Cup this weekend.
They were beaten 3-0 recently and goalkeeper Jayson Leutwiler told us he hoped that the cup could inspire the team again.
Shrewsbury have had a number of good cup runs in recent years and he's keen to see that continue.
Shropshire courts to change locations next year
Faith Page
Reporter, BBC Shropshire
Two Shropshire courts will be moving premises next year.
The Ministry of Justice says the Telford county and family court will relocate to the nearby magistrates' court building next summer.
And the crown court in Shrewsbury is moving to the vacant magistrates' court building (above) next August.
The closures are part of a long process of cuts within the courts service.
Stained glass restoration project comes to a close
A seven-month project to restore some of the stained glass at St Alkmunds church in Whitchurch is due to come to an end this weekend, with the final panels being put back into place after a clean-up.
The glass and its lead frame had suffered all sorts of damage down the years as you can see from the before-and-after photos below.
The company brought in to do the work, Recclesia Ltd, nicknamed this panel the "tears of emulsion", because of the paint spilt on the man's face.
As you can see, it cleaned up nicely though.
Hospitals chief exec defends plans for urgent care centres
The chief executive of Shropshire's two main acute hospitals says the planned urgent care centre in Telford would be much more than just a walk-in centre.
Under the latest NHS proposals, urgent care centres would be set up at both Shrewsbury and Telford. But all emergency medicine, requiring an ambulance, would be based in Shrewsbury.
Simon Wright (above) says there is confusion because there is a lot of variation in urgent care centres around the country and said that a relatively small number of people need emergency treatment.
Ice hockey: Teenager to get chance with Tigers this weekend
BBC Sport
A 17-year-old from Adams Grammar school will be part of the Telford Tigers squad this weekend, acting as back-up netminder.
Ted Thompson from Albrighton got the chance after the recent departure of Polish netminder Ondrej Raszka, and has been combining training with his school-work.
He said most of his school-mates didn't know he was playing for the Tigers, but he would try to make the most of the step-up to the senior team.
Headlines: Urgent care centres defended; Civil War siege uncovered; Lions coach surprises wedding couple
Andy Giddings
BBC Shropshire
Our headlines this evening:
- Hospitals chief exec talks up plans for urgent care centres
- Evidence of Civil War siege found near Cleobury Mortimer
- Couple surprised by wedding message from Lions head coach
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James Bond
Sports Producer, BBC Shropshire
Sean Whalley looks like being ruled out for Shrewsbury Town again, for tomorrow's FA Cup tie with Fleetwood.
The midfielder's recovery from a thigh injury is proving frustratingly slow, but the manager, Paul Hurst, said he won't rush him back.
Couple 'shocked' at Lions coach wedding message
A couple who met on the Lions tour of Australia in 2013 have been speaking of their surprise, after head coach Warren Gatland recorded a video message for their wedding.
Harry and Rebecca Johnston were married at the home of the groom's parents in Shropshire and she said: "My initial reaction was pure shock. And then I got a bit teary as the Lions game played such a significant part in our relationship."
When the pair first met, they were the only Lions fans in a stadium full of Aussies and Harry said recalling that made him tearful - to the amusement of his wife.
"He managed to stifle some happy tears when I walked down the aisle but once he saw Gatland he was gone,” she said.
Shropshire MP calls for 'astonishing' Knife Angel sculpture to go on show in capital
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A huge angel sculpture made of blades handed in as part of a knife amnesty deserves to be displayed “for the world to see” on the fourth plinth at Trafalgar Square, North Shropshire MP Owen Paterson has said.