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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Woman in court over Cradley stab death
Laura Van Marle, 40, is charged with the murder of a 69-year-old woman.
Worcester police contact parents over men-in-car reports
The West Mercia force is distributing letters via schools to soothe concerns about pupils' safety.
Birmingham hospital operations cancelled due to bed shortage
A lack of staff is thought to be one of the main reasons intensive care is running at full capacity.
Worcestershire hospital trust moves out of special measures
Inspectors previously called on bosses to improve the safety of its emergency care departments.
Covid-19: What has it meant for the 'busiest' trains?
Data for autumn 2019 shows 22% of passengers into London were standing. That was before Covid-19 struck.
Covid-19 restrictions: 'South Asian weddings should have 400 guests - not 15'
British Asian weddings are traditionally lavish affairs that tend to have hundreds of guests.
Coronavirus: Working from home 'costs central London £2.3bn'
More than £500m per month was lost to businesses who rely on office workers, research suggests.
Coronavirus: Delays to trials 'prolong trauma' for victims
One woman says she has "not been able to properly live" while her accused waits to stand trial.
Coronavirus infection: Is there a North-South divide in England?
Half of people in northern England are facing additional restrictions - but no-one in the South.
Coronavirus: Rugby Players' Association calls for financial help from government
The Rugby Players' Association calls for a government-backed rescue package to save the game during the coronavirus pandemic.
Steelbacks, Foxes & Sharks into last eight - T20 Blast round-up
Northants, Leicestershire and Sussex secure the last three T20 Blast quarter-final places in the final round of group games.
Worcester Warriors: GJ Van Velze and Will Butler suffer season-ending injuries
Worcester Warriors forward GJ Van Velze has shoulder surgery, and centre Will Butler is to see a a specialist about his ankle injury.
Glos win to qualify for T20 last eight, as Worcs beat Northants
Central Group leaders Gloucestershire are the first side to reach the T20 Blast quarter-finals after beating Birmingham Bears, while Northants lose at home to Worcestershire.
Premiership: London Irish 25-40 Worcester Warriors
Francois Hougaard and Ollie Lawrence both score twice as Worcester run in six tries to beat struggling London Irish.
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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Matiu Ratana: Officer's partner pays tribute to 'gentle giant'
The partner of Sgt Matiu Ratana who was shot in Croydon says he had an "infectious smile and big heart".
North East households mixing 'against the law'
The ban on households mixing in indoor settings will be enforceable by law and subject to fines.
Kirsten Richards walks for hours to deal with her grief
Husband Mark Richards had retired from the police force two years before his terminal diagnosis.
Arena attack families query emergency response
The families of victims of the Manchester Arena bomb want to know if lives could have been saved.
Lorry driver admits causing deaths of two men on Sheffield M1 'smart motorway'
Jason Mercer and Alexandru Murgeanu died after a three-vehicle collision on the M1 near Sheffield.
Claudia Webbe: Leicester MP charged with harassment
Claudia Webbe, the Labour MP for Leicester East, is due to appear in court in November.
Police stand-off as man pours petrol inside Blackpool bank
Nearby buildings have been evacuated and people are being asked to avoid Church Street in Blackpool.
Sneinton skull find ?might be linked to historical murder?
The suspected human remains could be linked to the murder of Kevin Kennedy in 2012, police say.
Walcott: Clean-up operation after village hit by sand storm
Sand put down to stop flooding and coastal erosion blows off the beach in high winds.
Kevin Dundon 1980 ferry disappearance: 'Bad things happened on boat'
The brothers of a man who disappeared from a ferry 40 years ago say they always suspected foul play.
Covid: Manchester Metropolitan students 'feel completely neglected'
Manchester Metropolitan University students worry about food and mental health as they self-isolate.
Covid-19 deaths pass 1,000 in Birmingham hospitals
The biggest trust in England confirms the number of deaths with "great sadness".
Source: BBC News
