The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning for Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
The yellow alert for thunder, lightning and heavy rain will be in force all day tomorrow from 3am.
Forecasters say there is the risk of flooding to homes and businesses, power cuts and travel disruption.
Possibility of fires linked to garden waste charges ‘on the radar’
Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service says the possibility of their being an increased number of fires linked to garden waste collection charges is “on the radar.”
Lib Dem leader canoes on river Severn
The leader of the Liberal Democrats boarded a canoe on the river Severn in Shrewsbury to highlight what he has called “absolutely scandalous” pollution issues.
Highways contract extended for another year
Kier’s contract to deliver highways maintenance in Shropshire has been extended by another year.
£500K seized in crackdown on barbershops used for money laundering
33 high-street shops across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire have been raided in a major crackdown on money laundering and modern slavery.
Pedestrian seriously injured in Leominster collision
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in South Street, Leominster yesterday.
West Mercia Police officer dismissed
A serving West Mercia Police officer has been dismissed following and a former officer has been told he would’ve been dismissed had he not already resigned, following a misconduct hearing.
Ludlow Town Council objects to rugby club’s plans
Ludlow Rugby Football Club’s (LRFC) plan to expand its car park has received an objection from the town council.
Witnesses sought following assault in Craven Arms
A 34 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm following an assault in Craven Arms.
