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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Moeen Ali visits his new portrait in Birmingham park
The England star captains Birmingham Phoenix in cricket's newest tournament.
Rail services face cuts as staff self-isolate
Operators say they may have to run fewer trains as more employees are hit by the "pingdemic".
Tokyo Olympics: Twins keep running in the family
The Tooby twins were 1980s running stars - now one of their sons has qualified for the Olympics.
What does a future-proofed home look like?
The technology exists to make homes more resilient to extreme weather, but it can be expensive.
Shrewsbury PC dismissed for sexual assaults
James Walters was accused by four colleagues including one who said he exposed himself in a car.
Covid: Which children are being vaccinated and why?
Hundreds of thousands of children at higher risk from coronavirus infection will be offered a Covid vaccine in the UK.
Why you shouldn't get a second Covid jab too early
A government scientific advisor tells Newsbeat why four weeks is too soon between Covid jabs.
Beta coronavirus variant: What is the risk?
There are fears that this version of coronavirus, first identified in South Africa, is
Covid rules: How can the clinically vulnerable stay safe?
As social-distancing and other Covid rules end in England, how can people who were shielding stay safe?
What are the rules and guidance for face masks and coverings from 19 July?
Masks are no longer compulsory in England, but remain necessary in Scotland and Wales.
Enville CC - Celebrating 200 years of cricket at oldest Midlands ground
Enville, officially the oldest cricket club in the Midlands, celebrates its 200th birthday.
Championship return fixtures confirmed
Somerset's bid for a first County Championship title will resume against Nottinghamshire when the second phase of the competition gets under way.
Worcs miss out on quarter-final spot as Foxes win - T20 Blast round-up
Birmingham Bears, Hampshire Hawks and Sussex Sharks seal quarter-final spots with big wins in the T20 Blast
Bears win crunch Pears derby - T20 Blast round up
James Vince keeps Hampshire's T20 Blast qualification hopes alive while Somerset and Yorkshire seal their places in the last eight.
County Championship: Rob Yates misses out on ton but Bears draw with Pears to book Division One place
Rob Yates misses out on a ton on 88 and Pieter Malan makes 77 as Warwickshire draw with Worcestershire to secure a place in Division One.
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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Esther Dingley: Partner informed of 'remains' find in Pyrenees
Esther Dingley disappeared on a solo walk near the France-Spain border in November.
Harry Dunn: US files motion to keep Anne Sacoolas job details secret
The US government urges a court to keep details of Anne Sacoolas' State Department job under wraps.
Open water: Swimmers urged not to take chances
It is thought 28 people have lost their lives in open water during the recent hot weather.
Goole WW2 bomb: M62 closed as Army prepares to detonate device
Army bomb experts will carry out a controlled explosion of the device, found on a new housing estate.
Fatuma Kadir: Parents' plea to find missing Bolton schoolgirl, 11
The parents of Fatuma Kadir, who travelled from Manchester to London by train, say they are in "shock".
Coronavirus: Mum urges 'get jab' after son hospitalised
Aiden's mum says it "infuriates" her when parents presume their children will not get ill.
Cornwall beach dog dies after swallowing fish hook
Terrier Mabel was taken to an animal hospital but suffered a ruptured artery in an operation.
Lightning destroys roofs as storms end heatwave in southern England and Wales
Southern Britain is hit by torrential rain but there's a sunny start to school holidays further north.
Duxford air show 2021: First flying displays in almost two years
All air shows at the Imperial War Museum venue were cancelled in 2020.
Romsey industrial estate blaze involving 35,000 tonnes of waste
Residents near the blaze at Yokesford Hill Industrial Estate are advised to shut their windows.
Newcastle's Mining Institute reopens after £8.9m revamp
The former Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers and will host events and exhibitions.
Covid: North East gets five-week government support to slow growth
From Monday extra help will be given to the region to ramp up testing and vaccine rollouts.
Source: BBC News
