West Midlands Ambulance Service is calling on the public, more than ever, to only call 999 for life-threatening emergencies during a period of industrial action this morning.
A number of Shropshire petrol stations ran out of fuel yesterday as motorists filled their tanks after ministers called for people to top up in case of a tanker drivers' strike.
The leader and the chief executive of Shropshire Council yesterday met regional and branch officials of the trade union UNISON, to hear the views of UNISON members on the recent offer made by the council.
Shropshire Council has taken further steps towards reaching an agreement with trade unions on changes to the terms and conditions of employment of its staff.
Around 6,500 Shropshire Council staff will today be dismissed from their posts before being re-hired tomorrow under new employment terms and conditions.