The week in quotes - March 11
From a baby delivered at home to calls for the M54 to be extended to Shrewsbury, a plea by a group for parents with twins, a six-year-old boy about to have his first ever haircut and a new bar with an unusual theme, here is the week in quotes.
"I was very nervous and worried. When Evie-Sue came out she was crying but then stopped. The midwife told me on the phone to give her a good rub and the ambulance arrived very soon after the birth to take over, which was a relief."
Meet little Evie-Sue Mary Stokes, whose sudden arrival in the world came as a bit of a shock to her parents, Lisa and Chris. Lisa eventually gave birth on a bathroom floor, with Chris helping out as he was given advice on the phone.
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"I think we can justify the investment because of the university, the expansion of Shrewsbury and the number of houses being built in the community."
Shrewsbury MP Daniel Kawczynski has been asked by the Highways England report on the benefits of extending the M54 to Shropshire's county town.
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"This group cant close because it offers support to so many people. Weve been looking at some venues but at the moment theyre still too much for us."
Telford Twins and More group fears it could lose its room at the Hadley Learning Community because of cuts to children's centres by Telford & Wrekin Council.
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"When they were young they had such gorgeous, curly, blonde hair that I didnt want to cut it off, and it just got to the stage where it was long."
Raife Mytton, aged six who goes to Ludlow Infants School, will have his first ever hair cut at Farmer Phil's Festival, taking place near Ratlinghope in August, raising cash for the British Heart Foundation.
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"Ten Over Six will take its inspiration from Lewis Carrolls Alice in Wonderland, with the property resembling famous scenes from the novel, such as the Mad Hatters Tea Party and the Queen of Hearts croquet lawn."
Cocktail lovers will be able to step into the fictional world of Alice's Wonderland under ambitious plans for a new venue in Shrewsbury.
