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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Murder charge after man stabbed to death in Charfield
Marcus Dunkerton was found by officers at Thames Close, Charfield, on Friday, police say.
Lumberjill wins British Women's Championship
Zoe Penlington, from Powys, said she worked hard to take home the top spot at the contest.
Kidderminster police station evacuated over suspicious package
West Mercia Police said bomb disposal experts were called after the package was delivered.
Impact of rail strikes to be felt through weekend in West Midlands
West Midlands Trains says it will be running a "very limited service" until Monday.
Barry Manilow surprises punters at Romsley country pub
The Copacabana and Mandy singer lunched at The Swallows Nest pub in Romsley on Tuesday.
Birmingham Panorama: Fly-tipping at National Trust site
Car tyres, loft insulation and bin bags are blighting the site in Frankley, a community group says.
Kempsey murder accused claimed Fred West was responsible
David Venables, 89, is accused of murdering his wife and dumping her body in a septic tank in 1982.
Task force to monitor Worcestershire bus services
The group will hear the concerns of bus companies and passengers as some services face the axe.
Pershore woman determined for full life after fan accident
Rachel Pighills says she will be disabled for life after the surgery but hopes to learn to adapt.
?I commute to work by kayaking down a Welsh river?
Business owner George Bullard, 33, has been travelling to the office in a kayak since 2015.
Dormice pawprints found at Worcestershire nature reserve
Harmless traps using ink and water revealed the mammals' pawprints, a wildlife trust says.
PC killer David Bieber attacked prison officer with metal bar
David Bieber attacked an officer with a metal bar leaving her in fear of her life at HMP Long Lartin.
England v South Africa: Issy Wong replaces Emily Arlott in Test squad
Uncapped fast bowler Issy Wong replaces Emily Arlott in the England squad for the one-off Test against South Africa starting on Monday.
T20 Blast: Birmingham Bears beat neighbours Worcestershire; Essex beat Surrey, plus round-up
Adam Hose's second T20 ton helps Birmingham Bears beat Worcestershire, while South Group leader Surrey lose again to Essex Eagles.
T20 Blast: Surrey suffer first defeat as Essex, Hampshire, Notts & Yorkshire all win
Surrey are beaten by Sussex as the T20 Blast South Group leaders suffer their first defeat, while Lancashire stay top in the North Group.
Worcestershire: Pakistan paceman Mohammad Hasnain joins Pears on red-ball deal
Pakistan paceman Mohammad Hasnain joins Worcestershire for the Pears' final six matches of the County Championship season.
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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Hajj travellers unable to fly due to ticket delay
Some British Muslims who booked pilgrimages to Mecca could not fly after problems with a new system.
Woman dies in hospital after Ilford attack
The victim suffered severe head injuries in what police describe as a "horrific assault" in Ilford.
Cycling: TfL to begin issuing fines to drivers in cycle lanes
New powers will allow TfL to enforce infringements in a similar way to bus lanes.
Stansted Airport: Driver gets stuck trying to avoid parking fees
The motorist's "bad day" continued when he was found to be disqualified and had his car seized.
In pictures: Glastonbury 2022
Thousands of people are attending the event which has returned for the first time in three years.
Bexleyheath sinkhole to take up to six weeks to repair
The road's collapse caused "extensive damage" to services, including sewers, officials say.
Dorset contest sees competitors eat stinging nettles
The annual World Nettle Eating Contest is described as "quintessentially Dorset" by organisers.
Murder charge after man stabbed to death in Charfield
Marcus Dunkerton was found by officers at Thames Close, Charfield, on Friday, police say.
Crowland WWII Buffalo LVT on show after restoration
The landing craft had lain buried for 74 years before it was unearthed by volunteers.
Alderford swimming lake closed after algae found
People who recently used the lake in Whitchurch are urged to get medical advice if they feel unwell.
TikToker faces up to chronic illness
Cat Ray has been sharing her experience of living with Behcet's disease on TikTok and through her own podcast.
Great Get Together: Jo Cox charity run returns after pandemic
A weekend of community events, including a charity run, took place in honour of murdered MP Jo Cox.
Source: BBC News
