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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
End of an era for Debenhams as final shops set to close
The department store will disappear from high streets on 15 May after more than two centuries.
West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner election 2021: The candidates standing
The election was due to take place in 2020 but postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
'Outpouring of support' for vandalised Avoncroft Museum
Avoncroft Museum near Bromsgrove was closed on Sunday and Monday when 180 visitors were expected.
Covid: What's the roadmap for lifting lockdown?
Northern Ireland is the latest part of the UK to lift some of the restrictions designed to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Covid: Restaurants and pubs are reopening, but what are the rules?
Northern Ireland follows England, Scotland and Wales in allowing venues to reopen outdoors.
How many people can I have a drink with? And other questions
We answer some of your questions about England's roadmap out of lockdown, and other Covid-related issues.
What is a Covid passport and what are the UK's plans?
The government is considering how people could prove they are unlikely to transmit Covid.
UK holidays: When and where can I go.... and who with?
The rules on having a holiday in the UK have been relaxed - but restrictions remain.
Scott Andrews: Worcester Warriors sign Cardiff Blues prop on loan
Worcester Warriors sign ex-Wales prop Scott Andrews on loan from Cardiff Blues until the end of the season.
County Championship: Essex frustrated by Worcestershire batsmen
Essex have to settle for a draw on the final day at Worcestershire after being frustrated by the home batsmen.
Harri Doel: Worcester Warriors to sign Scarlets' Wales Under-20 winger
Worcester Warriors sign Wales Under-20 winger Harri Doel for the 2021-22 season following a successful trial.
Owen Williams: Worcester sign Wales stand-off from Japanese side Red Hurricanes
Worcester Warriors make Wales international fly-half Owen Williams their ninth signing for the 2021-22 season.
Sione Vailanu: Worcester Warriors sign Wasps number eight for 2021-22
Worcester Warriors sign Wasps number eight Sione Vailanu on a two-year deal, starting from next 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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Mayra Zulfiqar shooting: Police had been warned before killing
Mayra Zulfiqar asked for protection in Pakistan less than two weeks before she died, the BBC learns.
Dalian Atkinson: Ex-footballer 'grabbed father's throat' before police call-out
PC Benjamin Monk denies murdering Dalian Atkinson, who died shortly after being Tasered in 2016.
Animal rescuers use mother duck YouTube video to save ducklings
Rescuers used footage of a mother duck's call to lure the young birds to safety at a busy roadside.
Brownhills pram crash: Man denies killing two-week-old baby
Ciaran Morris was struck as he was being pushed by his parents on Easter Sunday.
Ilford worshippers pelted with eggs in ?Islamophobic' attack
Five people were hit with eggs in an "appalling" attack outside the Ilford Islamic Centre.
Wakefield Rottweiler has surgery after eating 30 PPE gloves
Rambo the Rottweiler is treated by vets after eating a box of gloves in the back of his owner's car.
Esa Juwara: Serial rapist attacked Birmingham sex workers
Esa Juwara raped five women, punching one so hard during an attack she lost a tooth.
Bolton Abbey: Cyclist bridge ban 'dangerous'
Cyclists say they are being forced to take a dangerous diversion around the Bolton Abbey estate.
Fishmongers' Hall: Probation 'unaware of MI5 probe into Usman Khan'
A probation officer says he did not know about an MI5 probe into Usman Khan, who killed two people.
Liverpool cafe finds menu from 1913 during refurb
It features a selection of popular dishes from the time including grilled kidneys and boiled fowl.
Made of Steel comic: Artist dad inspired by 'bolshie and brave' daughter
Jim Connolly hopes his strong characters show young girls gender "shouldn't hold them back" in life.
Sir Paul McCartney honoured by Royal Mail stamps
Royal Mail says the stamps are "a fitting tribute" to a "much loved and revered musical icon".
Source: BBC News
