Funeral date for flood victim Mike Ellis

The funeral of a teacher who was killed in the devastating floods which hit Shropshire will be held this week.

Mike Ellis, 66, was swept away as he crossed a stream at Bitterley, near Ludlow, last Thursday.

The service will be at St Mary's Church, Bitterley, at 3pm on Friday.

ShropshireStar.com visitors, including many ex-pupils, have paid tribute to Mr Ellis