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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Tesco van crew recognised for burning-car rescue
Leo Kuriakose and Ben Rowe were confronted with the burning car while delivering in Worcester.
Members of car key burglary gang jailed
The pair are sentenced after targeting addresses in Worcestershire, Solihull and Leamington Spa.
MP raises concern over 'frightening' flooding
Jesse Norman MP says Ewyas Harold is desperate for help.
The moment 'terrifying' flood hit 400-year-old pub
The Bridge Inn, built in the 16th century, was hit by severe flooding from Storm Claudia
Authority pays £325k for new 'super council' plans
Consultants were asked to draw up proposals to merge the county's councils into one.
MP labels government's migrant plans as 'inhumane'
Ellie Chowns says she is "really worried" by Shabana Mahmood's House of Commons announcement.
Railway mural project divides opinion
Plans to celebrate railway heritage are met with concerns for a bridge's brickwork.
Environment Agency 'confident' in flood defences
The Environment Agency says the flood defences will serve Bewdley for "decades ahead".
Man 'cheated death' after trying to rescue dog
Mr Abrar says his dog is still missing and he is having trouble sleeping since the incident.
Flooded school hopes to re-open within days
Peterchurch Primary School staff say they are dealing with the "major impact" Storm Claudia had.
'Poor' investor response to regeneration scheme
Shrub Hill Quarter in Worcester is seeking outside investment, but there has been little interest.
Flood warnings remain as storm clean up continues
Herefordshire Council is carrying out safety inspections and has sent out cleaning vehicles.
City centre cherry tree to be felled
A replacement for the 40ft tree in St Peter's Street, Hereford, replacement is yet to be confirmed.
Warriors coaches proud of squad's fight
Following their gripping 17-15 comeback win at Caldy, Worcester Warriors' fight and camaraderie is making head coach Matt Everard proud.
Former Hereford boss Addison dies aged 85
Former Hereford United manager Colin Addison - who was in charge when the Bulls beat Newcastle United in the FA Cup in 1972 - dies at the age of 85.
Worcester bring in referee to improve discipline
Worcester Warriors are using an official referee to take charge of training sessions in a bid to improve their discipline.
Worcester 'cohesion and gelling ongoing' - Everard
As Worcester Warriors' newly-formed squad continues to gel, head coach Matt Everard says he has no issue with any match-day 'clunkiness'.
Everard keen to 'take the shackles off' Worcester
Worcester Warriors head coach Matt Everard says he is working on getting his squad to play with more freedom.
'Warriors will learn from every win and defeat'
After slipping to their first defeat of the new Champ season, Worcester head coach Matt Everard says his developing squad will learn from every result.
The end of West Mercia's PCC?
John Campion says a decision to scrap Police & Crime Commissioners is 'rushed'.
Amber warning for Herefordshire & Worcestershire
At least 30-50mm of rain is widely expected, with some places receiving 60-80mm.
Cheers! The song for alcohol-free beer
Ben Gibbs has become the first alcoholic in recovery to win a prestigious writers award.
Secret Worcestershire
Discover how authors CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien found inspiration in Worcestershire.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
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.
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Sister's jealous ex lit fire that killed mum and children, trial hears
Bryonie Gawith and her three children died in the fire at their home in Bradford in August 2024.
Girl, 13, accused of murder 'stabbed woman 143 times'
The trial of the 13-year-old follows the death of Marta Bednarcyzk in Wellingborough in March.
Palestine Action activist hit officer with hammer, jury told
Six Elbit Systems protesters caused "serious damage" to the Israel-based defence firm's UK site.
Grave 'vandalism' turns out to be council's work
A church calls police after finding 25 headstones "pushed over" but it turns out it was the council.
Wetherspoons accused of 'betrayal' over pub crawl
Chain wants to be able to admit Otley Run groups to its pub despite licence banning them since 2021.
Man 'tried to save wife' before both died in flood
An inquest hears Philip Marco was seen carrying someone from his trapped car on a major Liverpool road.
Town's 'diabolical, half-dead' Christmas tree replaced
The market's forlorn fir, branded a "disgrace", is replaced with a healthy one.
Influencer snubs award after trans women excluded
Claire Sharpe says she disagrees with Cycling UK only naming biological women in their top 100 list.
Machete-wielding youths confront group in city centre
Police say an altercation between groups of youths happened "in view of families with children".
Reform council to remove some flags for Christmas
Leader George Finch says the move will allow festive lights to be put up safely.
Tributes paid after death of Holocaust survivor
Holocaust survivor Vera Schaufeld is hailed for her "strength and courage" after her death aged 95.
Tesco van crew recognised for burning-car rescue
Leo Kuriakose and Ben Rowe were confronted with the burning car while delivering in Worcester.
Source: BBC News
