Hereford and Worcester News
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Three held on suspicion of murder of woman found dead
Two women and a man are arrested at a property in Worcestershire.
Entire till stolen in brazen shop raid
Two robbers seized the till when a worker refused to hand over cash.
Hospital starts using AI to treat stroke patients
The software helps decide whether a patient needs an operation or medication to remove a blood clot.
Council given more time to send levelling-up plans
Worcester City Council says the additional time will be used to develop proposed projects further.
Rugby club plans upgrades after new lease granted
The club's previous lease at Spring Lane Playing Fields made it impossible to access funding.
Man arrested after woman dies in three-car crash
Police arrest a 23-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
May Fairs return to continue 900 year tradition
Thousands of people are expected to attend the two fairs over the course of six days.
Police launch scheme to boost women's safety
Officers say they can assess the safety concerns raised and work with partners to try and fix them.
Grieving mum's death raises concerns over hospital
Kath Brace, 32, took her own life after being granted leave from a psychiatric hospital.
Asparagus paraded through train by 7ft vegetable
Passengers witness the surreal sight of fresh asparagus being transported by a towering vegetable.
London Marathon runners raise £65,000 for charity
Runner Will Dean said it was "really humbling" to see how many people had been affected by dementia.
Couple suspected of selling drugs through fence
Police say a number of people arriving at the address have admitted to being there to buy drugs.
Marmalade-maker wins international competition
Stephen Snead's marmalade-making began in 2017 - now he has won two global awards for his creations.
What do voters want from West Mercia's next PCC?
Shoplifting, women's safety and more visible policing are among the issues raised by voters.
Health boss dresses as nun for football match
Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam donned a habit to watch Boston United take on Hereford.
Brown to remain with relegated Kidderminster
Kidderminster promise a "reset" after agreeing a new two-year deal for boss Phil Brown following relegation from the National League.
Central Sparks sign Webb as overseas player
Central Sparks add Australian batter Courtney Webb to their squad as an overseas player for the summer.
Durham beat Worcs to earn first win of season
Durham earn their first County Championship victory of the season by defeating Worcestershire by 185 runs with a day to spare at Kidderminster.
Barnet 4-1 Kidderminster Harriers
Barnet prepare for the National League play-offs with a final-day drubbing of already-relegated Kidderminster.
Central Sparks ease to win over Blaze
Sophia Dunkley leads South East Stars to a thrilling final-over victory against champions Southern Vipers as the Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy returned.
The Hereford poet who went viral
Meet Catherine Vaughan, whose poem's success spawned a collection and a novel.
The Malvern cook supported by Jamie Oliver
Meet Suki Pantal, who moved to Worcestershire in 2014, and is releasing her debut book!
The podcast about dogs made in the West Midlands
Meet Jo and Vicky, from Redditch and Solihull, whose latest venture has gone global!
Meet Bewdley's newest cheeky monkeys
We're at the West Midlands Safari Park, who are unveiling six rare Pygmy Marmosets.
Staunton's Sue raises over £60,000 at marathon
Sue from Herefordshire has Alzheimer's and couldn't run the London Marathon herself.
Worcester man ?experimented on without consent?
Andy contracted Hepatitis C and HIV when he was five years old.
Worcester record store saved by customer
The history of Market Hall Records in The Shambles was at risk, until Mick stepped in!
Graffiti 'nightmare' in Worcestershire
We're in Droitwich as local people say it's making a mockery of where they live.
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.
Nurse who stole more than £100k from patients jailed
He forged the signature of an elderly woman who was incapable of holding a pen, say police.
Four hurt as runaway horses bolt across London
The horses, one bleeding heavily, caused chaos in central London as they collided with traffic.
Victim's mum condemns 'abhorrent' police message
Emma Webber pens a letter criticising an officer who wrote a graphic post about the Nottingham attacks.
Meet the cyclist who cleans road signs as a hobby
John Edwards is on a mission to make signs in Shropshire sparkling clean.
Gross failures in nurse's care before death - inquest
An inquest jury finds there were "missed opportunities" to prevent the death of Lily Lucas.
Plane makes emergency landing due to bird strike
A flight from Newcastle to Cape Verde diverted to Manchester due to a bird strike, TUI says.
'Nudey knits' in café window censored after complaints
The figures, made to raise money for charity, triggered complaints and online debate in Shepton Mallet.
Drug driver jailed over student's hit-and-run death
University of Huddersfield student Oliver Pryde was an aspiring maths teacher, his family say.
School rated inadequate takes Ofsted to court
A Dunstable school given an inadequate rating by watchdog Ofsted begins a High Court challenge.
John Barnes banned as company director over taxes
John Barnes Media Ltd failed to pay £190,000 in taxes despite a turnover of over £400,000.
Tributes to 'inspiring' baroness who has died
Baroness Massey of Darwen has been described as "a great campaigner for the rights of others".
Man who ran length of Africa reaches fundraising target
Russ Cook, nicknamed ?Hardest Geezer?, crossed the finish line in Tunisia after 352 days on 7 April.