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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Plan for England mixed ability women's rugby team
Worcester Rugby Club wants to create a national mixed ability women's team by 2027.
Markets cancelled as storm brings wind and rain
Markets including Ross-on-Wye and Worcester are cancelled as Storm Amy sweeps in across the UK.
Minor injury unit to run reduced service
The public is advised to use alternative sites and services until Monday.
West Midlands news quiz of the week - test your knowledge
From castle headliners to plaques for poets, how many questions can you get right?
Christmas events in the West Midlands
There are dozens of Christmas events planned for the West Midlands and this is our early guide.
Three men jailed for kidnap and attempted murder
A 28-year-old was left with multiple stab wounds after refusing to hand over £5,000.
Fallen tree causes disruption across train network
It comes ahead of Storm Amy and a Met Office yellow weather warning which covers the West Midlands.
Prospect of council tax hikes, leaked data reveals
People in some parts of Worcestershire could see bills rise by hundreds of pounds.
Sickness bug forces closure of primary school
A "significant number" of staff and pupils have been affected and the school is being deep cleaned.
Startup creates technology to fight cyber attacks
FarX combines voice and facial recognition with artificial intelligence to add extra protection.
Army reserves 'ready to stand by' Nato allies
The 4 Mercian regiment has completed a training exercise with forces in Croatia.
Mott The Hoople bench 'absolutely brilliant'
Mottfest takes place over two days, dedicated to the band which formed in Ross-on-Wye in 1969.
Review after park death finds no police misconduct
The review follows the death of a 34-year-old woman in Cripplegate Park, Worcester.
Man in murder probe remembered as 'beautiful soul'
The family of Joe Miller has been paying tribute to him following his death.
Inquiry into why man was given cancer treatment for 16 years
Jonathan Jones says he was given chemotherapy tablets for 16 years, contrary to NHS guidelines.
Woman found dead was 'one of a kind', family says
The family of Ann Green, who was found dead in Bromyard, describe her as "a wonderful mum".
Second arrest after suspected kidnapping
Officers take another man into custody after reports a man appeared to have been forced into a van.
'Don't struggle with menopause in silence'
Tracy Ricketts, from Bodenham, shares her experience as the Baton of Hope visits Hereford.
Cockroft wins third gold as Pembroke defends title
Multiple world champions Hannah Cockroft and Dan Pembroke add two more golds to Great Britain's medal tally at the World Para Athletics Championships.
A goldfish and games of Guess Who? - Worcester's brotherhood is ready
Matt Everard's man-management has brought Worcester Warriors from nothing to a 34-man band of brothers as they prepare for a league return against Coventry.
Pears getting stronger despite drop - Richardson
Worcestershire head coach Alan Richardson believes his side are in a stronger position now despite relegation from County Championship Division One.
County Championship 2025 team of the season as chosen by you
Check out the best players in the County Championship this season, according to BBC Sport readers.
Bowlers Singh and Hinley to leave Worcestershire
Bowlers Tom Hinley and Yadvinder Singh are to leave Worcestershire with their contracts set to expire.
Tenbury festival cancelled over storm fears
Applefest has announced it can't put on the event due to forecast heavy rain and winds.
Worcestershire's 96 and 95-year-old Park Runners
96-year-old Irene Edge completed her first ever Park Run at Worcester's Pitchcroft.
Multi-million pound revamp for Chateau Impney
Discover proposals for a huge overhaul of the Grade II listed attraction in Droitwich.
Suspected murder in Stourport
A 36-year-old woman has been arrested after a man died on Monday morning.
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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National News Headlines
Hundreds of extra police on streets after synagogue attack
Other forces are boosting Greater Manchester Police numbers following Thursday's synagogue attack.
Teen jailed in Dubai dies after London police chase
Marcus Fakana, who was jailed for having sex with a 17-year-old girl, dies after a pursuit in Tottenham.
'I don't want others to die after ignoring doctors'
Paloma Shemirani, the daughter of a high-profile conspiracy theorist, rejected chemotherapy.
Health scare gives £1m winner a massive wake-up call
After "partying for months" Adam Lopez was diagnosed with a bilateral pulmonary embolism.
More than 400 arrests at Palestine Action protests in London
Demonstrations went ahead despite calls from politicians and police leaders for the protests to be postponed in wake of the Manchester synagogue attack.
Storm Amy sees more than 1,000 homes without power
Most of the properties affected are in the Penrith area, according to SP Electricity North West.
Mascot dreams come true for boy with leukemia
Mason, who was diagnosed with cancer in May, had only returned home after chemotherapy two days before the game.
Tributes to 'caring' and 'courageous' men who died
Tributes are being paid to Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby, who were both killed in the attack.
What we know about synagogue attacker Jihad Al-Shamie
At the time of the deadly attack, Jihad Al-Shamie was on bail after being arrested on suspicion of rape.
I saw evil as he tried to barge into synagogue, rabbi tells BBC
Rabbi Daniel Walker tells the BBC how he held the doors of his synagogue shut as the attacker "body charged" them as he tried to get inside.
'Fate stopped my son-in-law attending synagogue'
Mark Goldstone says his son-in-law's near miss on Thursday "really brought it home" to him.
'My son hides his outwardly Jewish school uniform'
A mum from Manchester says, as a Jewish woman, there is a need to be "looking over your shoulder".
Source: BBC News
