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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Man dies after car crash in Redditch
An Audi TT crashed with two stationery cars on Coaster Lane in Redditch.
Third suspected illegal waste site identified
Two sites in Peopleton and Evesham are also being investigated, the Environment Agency says.
Four injured in collision between two cars
Police are appealing to witnesses to the crash on Stourbridge Road on Friday.
Teenager donates hair after sister's chemotherapy
Ellie donates her hair to The Little Princess Trust, which provides wigs to children with cancer.
Your Photos: Christmas lights and swans posing
Take a look at some of the West Midlands' best photos, shared by you, from the past seven days.
MP calls for more action on illegal waste sites
Nigel Huddleston wants more funding for the Environment Agency to tackle the issue.
Council plans to raise tax by more than 5%
Worcestershire County Council says keeping tax "as low as possible" is no longer sustainable.
West Midlands news quiz of the week - test your knowledge
From a Santa dumped by a thief to an adventurer hunting a South Pole record, did you see the news?
Get set for the festive tractor convoys
Tractor fleets decorated with fairy lights are raising funds and building camaraderie.
Children's Christmas presents heading for Ukraine
Shoeboxes containing Christmas presents will travel 2,000 miles to Kharkiv.
Bin worker's funeral prompts earlier collections
Mourners will be attending a church service in Leominster on Friday for Andzie "Stan" Stanik.
Backpacker jailed for four years over deadly drunken e-scooter crash
The 25-year-old had an alcohol level three times the legal limit when she hit 51-year-old Thanh Phan.
Biggest ever cathedral Christmas tree festival
This year's festival at Worcester Cathedral has 100 more trees than the 2024 event.
Independent map shop celebrates 50th anniversary
The store is believed to have one of the biggest map inventories in the UK.
Anger as illegal waste dumps appear near homes
One dump is affecting house prices, with owners saying estate agents' current advice is "don't sell".
Coach firm loses licence after 'worst' inspection
The decision comes after one of the firm's coaches caught fire while transporting students, in 2024.
Section of Berlin Wall now stands in Herefordshire
The installation still bears its original graffiti and once formed part of the wall in north Berlin.
Flowers named new Bromsgrove Sporting manager
Ex-England goalkeeper Tim Flowers is named manager of seventh-tier Bromsgrove Sporting and starts his role on 15 December.
Worcester sign former Exeter centre Hendrickson
Champ side Worcester Warriors sign former Exeter Chiefs centre Tom Hendrickson who makes an immediate debut against Cornish Pirates.
Everard says Warriors 'improving each week'
After starting the second block of Champ games with a nine-try win at Cambridge, Worcester Warriors head coach Matt Everard says the side is steadily improving.
Worcester sign Spandler, Cowan and Miell on loan
Worcester Warriors agree loan deals for Bath pair Jasper Spandler, who returns to the club, Tom Cowan and Leicester Tigers' Cameron Miell.
Worcs start Championship season at Derbyshire
Title-holders Notts will start the 2026 County Championship with an away game against Somerset, while One-Day Cup winners Worcestershire face Derbyshire in their opening match.
How world's best are spearheading British doubles boom
Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool tell BBC Sport about finishing the year as the world's top-ranked doubles pairing - and why British doubles is in such good shape.
Worcester Warriors in 'really good place' - Cruse
Worcester Warriors assistant coach Tom Cruse says the squad have been "brilliant" in the first seven-game block to be second in the early Champ table.
Worcester Warriors
We examine reports that the club haven't submitted an application for promotion.
'It's not what you expect to see in a deer park'
A three-and-a-half metre high section of the Berlin Wall has been put up in Eastnor.
Droitwich's community Christmas tradition
The Droitwich Lions' Santa sleigh has raised nearly £150,000 for charities since 2007.
Crime Next Door
Detective Chief Superintendent Robert 'Bob' Booth is tested by the rarest of crimes.
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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National News Headlines
UK events remember Bondi victims as police step up security in Jewish communities
At least 15 people have been killed and at least a further 42 injured in a shooting during Hanukkah celebrations.
Boy, 15, charged with murder after alley death
Surrey Police received reports of a stabbing near the Wheatsheaf pub, on Kingston Road.
Evri sorry after 80 customers complain to BBC
Customers are frustrated by delays and parcels failing to arrive despite being marked as delivered.
How three pigs will help transform 500 acre royal hunting ground
A historical site dating back to the last Saxon king is being revitalised.
Woman dies and man critically ill after house fire
A 25-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene and the man, in his 60s, has been taken to hospital.
Hundreds march against asylum plan for sixth time
The demonstration on Sunday marks the sixth protest in a row.
Red post box sent to Antarctic - on King's orders
The King sends a Royal Mail post box to the remote station, where letters are seen as a "real lift".
Teacher banned after sending messages to student
Andrew Bennington was working at a college in Scarborough when he sent messages of a sexual nature.
Women in trans rights row 'shocked' by council ban
The women's rights campaigners are accused of "intimidating" behaviour towards councillors.
Four arrests as police stop illegal bike gathering
Social media posts had encouraged people to gather on dirt bikes, e-bikes and quad bikes, say police.
How 100-year-old firm went from Hull to Hollywood
East Yorkshire-based Croda developed a treatment for a rare disease ? a story retold by Hollywood.
Tractors shine as 170 join a very merry motorcade
The Wolds Truck and Tractor Run visited the Driffield area in aid of blood cancer charities.
Source: BBC News
