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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Couple did not argue over money, murder trial told
Mohamed Samak denies stabbing his wife Joanne Samak to death in Droitwich Spa in 2024.
'Rik Mayall gave me glorious creative moments'
Elton says his new autobiography helped him deal with some of the grief around Mayall's death.
'Baby loss memorial garden is a sanctuary'
Opened in July, it will be part of a special event at Hereford Cathedral to remember babies who died.
Hospital chiefs ask for £2m over new homes plan
Acute trust bosses have major concerns over 1,500 homes planned in Kidderminster.
Man jailed for taxi driver knifepoint robbery
Paul Sheward, 38, has been sentenced to seven years and four months in prison.
New arts centre will support young creatives - CEO
Dr Hannah Phillips says Scala, which is to open in 2026, will offer workshops, festivals and films.
MP's anger as flood defences cash deadline missed
Dame Harriett Baldwin MP says the Environment Agency failed to finalise the Tenbury Wells scheme.
Tunisia attacks victim remembered with scholarship
The Joel Richards Scholarship is set up by the University of Worcester, after he was killed in 2015.
Safer streets scheme to begin at five schools
Herefordshire Council says concerns raised by locals prompted the need for the initiative.
Work to begin on £2m flood prevention scheme
Ponds will be created to store flood water and allow new homes to be built, the council says.
'Gritters ready to go' - council prepares for winter
Worcestershire County Council's gritting season is about to start.
Woman charged with carrying out racist assault
She is charged with four counts of assault and due to appear in court later this month, police say.
'Bike bus gives the school run back to kids'
There are 16 routes in Worcester, serving 12 schools, with at least one ride every day of the week.
'Warriors will learn from every win and defeat'
After slipping to their first defeat of the new Champ season, Worcester head coach Matt Everard says his developing squad will learn from every result.
GB Winter Olympic medal hope banned for two years
Team GB's Arran Gulliver will miss the 2026 Winter Olympics after receiving a two-year doping ban.
Worcester 'needed' tough Coventry test - Everard
Returning Worcester Warriors "needed" the challenge of their hard game against Coventry, says head coach Matt Everard.
Worcestershire bowler Darley signs new deal
Worcestershire seam bowler Harry Darley signs one-year contract extension with the club.
Cockroft wins third gold as Pembroke defends title
Multiple world champions Hannah Cockroft and Dan Pembroke add two more golds to Great Britain's medal tally at the World Para Athletics Championships.
This year?s cider ?sweeter than ever?
A Herefordshire grower says his apples' sugar levels are at a ?once in a generation? high.
Worcester Warriors
Groundsman Jeff Green tended the pitch even whilst the club went bust.
Tenbury 'let down' over scrapped flood funding
MP Harriett Baldwin says the Environment Agency has put on hold 'vital' funding for homes.
How do they get the gritters ready?
Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the 36 lorry operation of Worcestershire Highways.
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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Ex-funeral director admits 36 fraud charges but denies other offences
Robert Bush denied 30 counts of preventing lawful burials but admitted fraud charges.
XL bully owner pleads guilty over dog attack death
James Harrison Trimble-Pettitt was charged over the death of Ian Price, just hours before a ban was announced.
Friend 'heard silence then screams', court told
Emma Cowley was on the phone to Ms Whyte when she heard a "terrified, in-pain scream", jurors hear.
Luxury goods resale website owes sellers thousands
The owner of Hardly Ever Worn It has been ordered to pay seven claimants in county court judgements.
McCann friends left 'disturbed' by alleged stalker
David and Fiona Payne were with the McCann family on the night Madeleine disappeared in 2007.
Ten new inquiries into police handling of abuse
The Independent Office for Police Conduct investigates South Yorkshire Police's handling of cases.
'Rik Mayall gave me glorious creative moments'
Elton says his new autobiography helped him deal with some of the grief around Mayall's death.
Major delays on M5 due to lorry fire
Firefighters are asking people in the nearby area should keep their windows and doors shut.
Case dropped for Met officer who shot unarmed man
The misconduct proceedings involving W80 came after years of legal battles over the case.
Police inquiry after mosque targeted with graffiti again
Epsom Islamic Centre say they are "saddened" that the mosque was targeted for the second time.
Coroner's fears over police first aid training
A West Yorkshire coroner says she has " significant concerns" over training received by officers.
French rules target ice used in seafood exports
Packaging for scallops being taken to France are causing issues, officials say.
Source: BBC News
