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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Concerns raised about woman days before her death
A social worker warned of the risk to Natasha Ashby's life, a pre-inquest review hears.
Maternity safety campaigner backs national inquiry
Bereaved mum Rhiannon Davies says she believes families are finally being heard by government.
Search continues for hand grenades found in canal
Officers are appealing to the person who found five hand grenades to come forward.
Motor rally opposed over landscape harm concerns
The popular Hills Ford Stages are set to be held in Herefordshire in September.
Powerchair footballers competing on world stage
Chris Gordon, from Kidderminster, is a player coach for one of the two teams representing England and says they want to show they "are the best" powerchair football club.
More than 50,000 miles covered in bike hire scheme
Beryl says riders in Worcester have made tens of thousands of journeys since launching a year ago.
'Stunning art brings our town to life'
Droitwich Spa's five murals across the town are inspired by people, memories and stories of the town.
Which local festivals can I go to this summer?
The West Midlands is home to dozens of festivals which host music, entertainment and food.
Man arrested after woman hit by car mounting kerb
A 27-year-old woman has life-threatening injuries after a car mounted a kerb in Worcester.
Brother vows 'never again' after 21-hour charity walk
Ashley Southall completes a 21-hour walk more than 50 miles to raise money in honour of his sister.
Your photos: Cathedral, cattle and composer
Take a look at some of the West Midlands' best pictures from the past seven days.
Search for suspected hand grenades found in canal
Police say a magnet fisher found seven devices, but only two were left on the bank.
How do you repair a heritage railway landslip?
Contractors and structural engineers are working to have the line ready to reopen on 25 July.
How do zoo animals keep cool in a heatwave?
Zoos and rescue centres are turning to paddling pools, ice lollies and more to keep animals cool.
Mum haunted by daughter's death as driver jailed
Lily-May Vaughan's mother tells the court that after her death "my whole world fell apart".
Doctor Who and Red Dwarf props to be auctioned
A science fiction museum in Herefordshire, is selling its collection after its owner retired.
Residents to be consulted on green belt homes plan
Bromsgrove District Council says it will seek people's views on its plans for 9,000 new homes.
How did my MP vote on assisted dying?
Check whether your MP voted for or against the assisted dying bill.
Man admits kicking officer during Villa Park clash
Police say Dawid Dembler carried out a "cowardly attack" on a PC during violence by Legia Warsaw fans.
Surrey take control against Worcestershire
Surrey claim four Worcestershire wickets late on day two to take control of the County Championship game at New Road.
How British pair became kings of Queen's - Second Serve
British pair Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool create history at Queen's - your weekly Second Serve column.
GB's Glasspool and Cash win historic Queen's doubles title
Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool become the first all-British pairing to win the men's doubles title at Queen's in the Open era.
T20 Blast: Jacks stars as Surrey & Somerset win
South Group leaders Somerset win again, but North Group leaders Northamptonshire lose on a busy Friday of T20 Blast action
Draper into first Queen's semi as Fearnley's run ends
Jack Draper fulfills a childhood dream by reaching his first Queen's semi-final with a three-set victory over American Brandon Nakashima.
School play costume letter goes viral
Redditch mum Claire said her son's school asked for very specific costume elements.
When Ed Sheeran performed in Worcester, twice
The megastar is one of the thousands who have taken to the iconic Marrs Bar stage.
Evesham's refugee wedding of the year
Milena moved to Worcestershire in the early days of the war, and met Steve soon after.
One year of 'Beryl bikes' in Worcester
Kate Justice went to Beryl's 1st birthday celebrations and had a little go for herself.
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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Man charged with murder of woman after gas blast
Annabel Rook was found stabbed following a gas explosion at her home in north London.
The story behind the largest maternity review in the NHS
The review followed hundreds of baby deaths and injuries at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust.
Wrongly jailed sub-postmistress upset by £60k fees
The victim of the Horizon scandal says she does not know what further work her solicitor has done.
Family tell of 'pain' a year on from son's killing
Ellis Cox, 19, was shot in June last year and a fresh appeal has been launched to find his killer.
Motorway reopens after woman dies in crash
Police appeal for witnesses following the major crash between junctions 16 and 17 on Sunday.
Major fire sees buildings evacuated and trains halted
The large fire is at the former Hotspur Press printing works in Manchester city centre.
Coldplay call inviting rapper to appear at concerts 'surreal'
Coldplay star Chris Martin personally called Chiedu Oraka to ask him to support the band in Hull.
Cars parked on roundabouts by heatwave beachgoers
Cars were abandoned on pavements, double yellow lines and roundabouts near the seafront.
Drummer has cardiac arrest on festival stage
Lionel Duke fell ill as the band were supporting Sting during Liverpool's On The Waterfront festival.
Mosques urge PM to lead Iran-Israel de-escalation
The Sparkbrook Islamic Centre and the Green Lane Masjid, are among those expressing "deep concern".
Fifth large snake found dumped in woodland
The 16ft (5m) long reticulated python is one of five discovered abandoned in North Lincolnshire.
Inside the doer-upper with starting bid of £1,000
The property in Burngreave does not boast many - or indeed any - of the mod cons a buyer may want.
Source: BBC News
