Worcester and Worcestershire News
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Grieving mum's death raises concerns over hospital
Kath Brace, 32, took her own life after being granted leave from a psychiatric hospital.
London Marathon runners raise £65,000 for charity
Runner Will Dean said it was "really humbling" to see how many people had been affected by dementia.
Couple suspected of selling drugs through fence
Police say a number of people arriving at the address have admitted to being there to buy drugs.
Marmalade-maker wins international competition
Stephen Snead's marmalade-making began in 2017 - now he has won two global awards for his creations.
What do voters want from West Mercia's next PCC?
Shoplifting, women's safety and more visible policing are among the issues raised by voters.
Health boss dresses as nun for football match
Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam donned a habit to watch Boston United take on Hereford.
Letby seeks permission for conviction appeal
Lucy Letby, originally of Hereford, is to bid for permission to appeal her convictions before a panel of judges.
'I want my brother?s infected blood death recognised'
Janine Jones' brother Marc Payton died in 2003 after being treated with infected blood products.
Peregrine egg hatching livestreamed at cathedral
The chicks will fledge towards the end of May and early June, Worcester Cathedral says.
Case dropped against PC after driver died in crash
The Crown Prosecution Service says there is no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.
Forest school becomes a Herefordshire first
A Hereford college is thought to be the first in the county to run these outdoor sessions.
Rail strikes announced for May Bank Holiday week
Train drivers will stage walks-out between 7 and 9 May while overtime bans will disrupt services.
Smart motorway tech failing on a regular basis
Figures obtained by the BBC reveal worries about the reliability of the tech behind smart motorways.
Brown to remain with relegated Kidderminster
Kidderminster promise a "reset" after agreeing a new two-year deal for boss Phil Brown following relegation from the National League.
Central Sparks sign Webb as overseas player
Central Sparks add Australian batter Courtney Webb to their squad as an overseas player for the summer.
Durham beat Worcs to earn first win of season
Durham earn their first County Championship victory of the season by defeating Worcestershire by 185 runs with a day to spare at Kidderminster.
Barnet 4-1 Kidderminster Harriers
Barnet prepare for the National League play-offs with a final-day drubbing of already-relegated Kidderminster.
Central Sparks ease to win over Blaze
Sophia Dunkley leads South East Stars to a thrilling final-over victory against champions Southern Vipers as the Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy returned.
Meet Bewdley's newest cheeky monkeys
We're at the West Midlands Safari Park, who are unveiling six rare Pygmy Marmosets.
Staunton's Sue raises over £60,000 at marathon
Sue from Herefordshire has Alzheimer's and couldn't run the London Marathon herself.
Worcester man ?experimented on without consent?
Andy contracted Hepatitis C and HIV when he was five years old.
Worcester record store saved by customer
The history of Market Hall Records in The Shambles was at risk, until Mick stepped in!
Graffiti 'nightmare' in Worcestershire
We're in Droitwich as local people say it's making a mockery of where they live.
From Walkwood Middle School to Wembley!
Pupils from Redditch have qualified to represent West Bromwich Albion
Famous Hereford soldier's medals to 'return home'
Discover how the community has helped saved the legacy of Corporal John Bertram Symonds.
Previewing the UK's biggest Point To Point
Get the low-down for this year's Lady Dudley Cup, at Chaddesley Corbett, Worcestershire!
Worcs sign wicketkeeper Johnson
Worcestershire agree a deal to bring Australian wicketkeeper Michael Johnson to New Road for the 2013 season.
Kidderminster sign winger Clancy
Kidderminster sign winger Sean Clancy on non-contract terms after his exit from Blue Square Bet North leaders Chester.
Worcester v London Welsh (Fri)
London Welsh travel to Worcester for Friday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (20:00 GMT)
Bulls must bolster squad - Foyle
Hereford boss Martin Foyle blames the thinness of his squad as the Bulls make a second cup exit at Edgar Street in five days.
Burr blames lack of cutting edge
Kidderminster Harriers boss Steve Burr says their finishing was not good enough in their FA Trophy defeat by Bromley.
Course closures bad news for racing as a whole
Horse racing cannot afford to lose more courses following the closures of Hereford and Folkestone, says Cornelius Lysaght
Racecourse holds final meeting
The final meeting is held at Hereford Racecourse, ending more than 200 years of horse racing in the city.
Perpignan 13-6 Worcester
Wales fly-half James Hook kicks Perpignan to victory over previously-unbeaten Worcester in the Amlin Challenge Cup.
Senior fire officers investigated over 'horrendous' messages
Shropshire's chief fire officer Simon Hardiman and his deputy Adam Matthews are being investigated.
GP fears NHS career over after he's let go by text
Dr John Cosgrove, 49, says his agency told him he was no longer needed by text message.
Teen 'usual self' before stabbing boy, court told
Alfie Lewis, 15, was stabbed to death in the Horsforth area of Leeds in November.
British Gas sorry over £8000 electricity bill
Rebekah Watson said the bill was seven times more expensive than their average annual usage.
Just Stop Oil doctor suspended for five months
Dr Sarah Benn was involved in a number of peaceful protests outside an oil terminal in Warwickshire.
Grieving mum's death raises concerns over hospital
Kath Brace, 32, took her own life after being granted leave from a psychiatric hospital.
Uncertainty over services at Four Weddings church
The Diocese of Southwark say there was "no expectation" that St Michael's Betchworth needs to close.
School hammer attack boy 'was sleepwalking'
The jury in the trial in Devon is told it will hear about the science of sleepwalking from experts.
Co-op Live's 'little bumps' expected, project boss says
Moving the opening of the UK's largest arena will "give us time to get it right", the man in charge says.
Zoopla sees surge in seaside homes for sale
The website says more properties are on the market in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Blackpool rock threatened by inferior imports, makers say
Manufacturers want Blackpool rock to get the same status as Stilton cheese and Cornish clotted cream.
Ten fox cubs rescued after den destroyed
The fox cubs were resting underground when a farmer dug up their den.