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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Santa visits help charity reach record total
The club usually raises between £8,000 and £9,000 but this year it raises a total of £10,300.
Disruption expected due to 'essential' gas upgrade
Project manager Mick Gallavin admits the disruption caused by the work is "not ideal".
Days left to choose preferred primary school
The date by which people need to apply is 15 January - late applications can be less successful.
Your photos: Snow falls across the West Midlands
There has been a light dusting of snow across the region, along with freezing temperatures.
Asparagus used to predict 2026 political 'carnage'
Jemima Packington says the world of politics is going "to be carnage" in 2026.
Why elections in Redditch could be postponed
Redditch Borough Council will hold an extraordinary meeting over shelving the vote.
Snow and ice warning for West Midlands
Temperatures are expected to remain low, with the UK Health Security Agency upgrading its alert.
Hereford celebrates 500th Parkrun
Hereford's upcoming New Year's Day park run is going to be "special one", according to organisers.
West Midlands Big New Year Quiz - test your knowledge
So, 2025 was a packed year for West Midlands news. Fancy answering a question from each month?
Loughnane sets record with 222nd winner of 2025 on New Year's Eve
Teenage jockey Billy Loughnane, who grew up in Worcestershire, has broken the record for the most wins in a calendar year.
We feel closer to him in Australia - Josh Baker's parents on dealing with loss
Josh Baker's parents tell BBC Sport how watching England in Australia is helping them with their loss.
Hotel plan for Debenhams site would 'boost tourism'
The former Worcester shop could become a 63-bed hotel.
Surprise Robert Plant gig 'just amazing'
Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant surprised music fans with intimate performance in Hereford
Photographers reveal their perfect moments of 2025
Photographers regularly sharing images on Instagram pick their favourite shots.
Ambulance trust receives cash for 23 more vehicles
More than 500 ambulances are being distributed across England, the government says.
We feel closer to him in Australia - Josh Baker's parents on dealing with loss
Josh Baker's parents tell BBC Sport how watching England in Australia is helping them with their loss.
Pears sign all-rounder Swanepoel on red-ball deal
Worcestershire bring in South African all-rounder Beyers Swanepoel on a red-ball contract for the 2026 County Championship season.
Most Worcester fans 'happy' to be in Champ - Mulcahy
Most Worcester Warriors fans are "just happy to have the club back" and are not concerned over an immediate Prem return says supporters trust chairman Marcus Mulcahy.
Flowers named new Bromsgrove Sporting manager
Ex-England goalkeeper Tim Flowers is named manager of seventh-tier Bromsgrove Sporting and starts his role on 15 December.
Worcester sign former Exeter centre Hendrickson
Champ side Worcester Warriors sign former Exeter Chiefs centre Tom Hendrickson who makes an immediate debut against Cornish Pirates.
Everard says Warriors 'improving each week'
After starting the second block of Champ games with a nine-try win at Cambridge, Worcester Warriors head coach Matt Everard says the side is steadily improving.
Worcester sign Spandler, Cowan and Miell on loan
Worcester Warriors agree loan deals for Bath pair Jasper Spandler, who returns to the club, Tom Cowan and Leicester Tigers' Cameron Miell.
Keith Brymer Jones celebrates Hereford contestant
The Great Pottery Throwdown judge says Bill is one to watch for the show's latest series.
New Year honour for a Worcestershire athlete
Sam Hayer from Bromsgrove is a former Commonwealth weightlifter, who's been awarded a BEM
Redditch's Ashes hero
Friends and family say bowler Josh Tongue's performance was 'a dream come true'.
Redditch craftsman goes viral
Third-generation Worcestershire woodturner Steve Jones has clocked views in the millions.
Malvern: Home of the newest calendar craze?
Kevin says his calendar is dedicated to the 'spectator sport' of 'driving in Malvern'.
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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Two people pulled from sea as searches continue
Emergency services and HM Coastguard are at the scene in the East Yorkshire resort.
Man shot twice and killed by police named
Tony Keeble died on Sunday after being shot in the chest and abdomen, the IPOC says.
Multiple crashes on A-road as cold weather hits
Police say multiple vehicles "slid off" a stretch of the A-road due to the icy conditions.
Man thanks 'amazing people' who helped wife and daughter hit by tractor
Gerry Rogerson's wife was trapped under tractor and daughter was catapulted into metal railings.
Bright blue 'paint' appears in waterway
The Environment Agency confirms the unnatural colour of the water has been caused by paint or ink.
Men remanded after pensioner killed in hit-and-run
Retired dental surgeon Tom Wallace was hit in Gillingham on Monday and carried on top of the car.
Karting champion Maisy, 16, aims for F1 top spot
Sheffield's Maisy Creed sets her sights on the F1 Academy after being crowned a karting champion.
Police staff assaulted after incident at airport
Two sergeants and a custody officer are taken to hospital after they were assaulted on New Year's Day.
YouTube beekeeper died from sting while not wearing hat, coroner rules
A coroner says amateur beekeeper Alan Ransom died of anaphylactic shock after a sting.
CCTV shows thieves stealing £10k of trading cards
The shop's manager has described the New Year's Day raid as "devastating".
Ten fire crews tackle warehouse blaze
Firefighters urge people living near the site of the blaze in Sheffield to keep windows closed.
Crowds brave cold to keep Scrambling tradition
More than 50 children take part in the annual scramble for sweets in Driffield town centre.
Source: BBC News
