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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Leisure centre reopens after evacuation
The venue confirms the site will reopen on Friday "for all activities" following a security alert.
College raises concern over rail disruption
Hereford Sixth Form College says upcoming cancellations will affect students' education.
Murder charge after man found dead in home
Following Jamie Gawler's death, his family say he was a "true gentleman".
Paths leading to £16m footbridge almost 'impassable'
A runner who regularly runs on The Severn Way says the path to the Kepax Bridge is "impassable".
'Wildfire pollution is making me consider moving'
Danny Meigh from Worcester lives in LA, near one of the areas worst-affected by the wildfires.
Sainsbury's to close six cafes in West Midlands
The planned closures are announced as part of the supermarket firm's drive to save £1bn in the UK.
'My defibrillator campaign got 30 devices fitted'
Paramedic Kerry Woods initially set out to install just one device in her hometown of Evesham.
Ricky Gervais tribute after After Life dog dies
The German shepherd, born in Herefordshire, played Brandy in three seasons of the Netflix comedy.
'Remember the alternative and book your smear'
Laura Waudby, who recovered from cervical cancer, urges others not to delay booking an appointment.
Children were put in harmful situations - Ofsted
Compass Fostering West was inspected by Ofsted after safeguarding concerns were raised.
'Our ladies run club has become a support hub'
Girlies That Run, based in Hereford, started in January 2024 and has become a community for women.
Murder arrest after body found in home
A man, 42, was arrested on suspicion of murder in south Wales on Saturday.
Driver killed after car crashes into hedge
West Mercia Police say the crash happened at Upper Hill in Bush Bank on Tuesday evening.
Redditch's Glasspool & partner Cash into doubles quarters
Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool, plus fellow Briton Henry Patten and his Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara, are through to the Australian Open men's doubles quarter-finals.
GB win World Cup bobsleigh silver in Innsbruck
Pilot Brad Hall leads Great Britain's four-man bobsleigh team to second place in Innsbruck, Austria, in the latest round of the World Cup.
'Bobsleigh gold medal was best moment of my career'
Arran Gulliver says the win is a dream come true, especially over the German team on their home turf.
Bewdley's Woodhouse beats ninth seed Heta at Worlds
Reigning champion Luke Humphries and previous winners Gerwyn Price and Peter Wright win to move into the fourth round of the PDC World Darts Championship.
Worcestershire re-sign Dwarshuis for T20 Blast
Worcestershire re-sign Australia left-arm pace bowler Ben Dwarshuis for the entire T20 Blast in 2025.
'Huge new sport' has landed in Worcester
Hyrox is one of the fastest growing sports globally, and could become an Olympic event.
Secret Herefordshire
Around 9,000 men fought at Mortimer's Cross, between Kingsland and Aymestry.
Secret Worcestershire
The nearly 300-year-old building was once a workhouse, a hotel, and hosted Lord Nelson.
Girlies That Run: 'Building our own Hereford community'
The city's first female running group is celebrating a year of uniting local women.
Kepax Bridge footpaths ?not up to scratch?
It was built at a cost of £16million, but locals are 'dismayed' at 'impassable' pathways.
Hundreds pay respect at Redditch?s candlelit vigil
Marcus Meade was shot dead by police officers on Christmas Eve.
Worcester gym: ?We need a men?s only space?
Phil Newbury will run sessions designed for men to open up and talk.
Netherlands man has stag do at Bromsgrove Sporting
Vincent was brought out as a club mascot and the crowd sang songs for him!
Redditch foursome to take on 'World's Toughest Row'
Matt, Kevin, Robert and Thomas will set off from the Canary Islands to Antigua.
Meet Worcestershire's guide dog puppy raisers
Guide Dogs is looking for around 20 more puppy raisers across Worcestershire.
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
Trains off and schools shut as Storm Éowyn hits
The North East and Cumbria is under an amber weather warning for wind as Storm Éowyn hits.
'Evil' Southport killer jailed for minimum 52 years
Axel Rudakubana is handed a life sentence for killing three girls and attacking 10 other people.
Hair loss drug finasteride 'biggest mistake of my life'
Some online sites prescribe a potentially risky hair loss drug without consistent safety checks, BBC finds.
Rolls-Royce strikes £9bn nuclear submarine deal
A deal for nuclear submarine reactors is agreed between the Ministry of Defence and Rolls-Royce.
Man arrested on suspicion of Plymouth murder
Paul Antony Butler, 53, was arrested in Liskeard in Cornwall and remains in police custody.
Paranormal guides wanted at former prison
The former Shropshire jail is now used as a tourist attraction and a location for TV dramas.
MP calls for harsher sentence for Southport killer
Axel Rudakubana, 18, was jailed for a minimum of 52 years for the murders of three girls.
Me and girls were easy prey, says survivor
Dance class leader Leanne Lucas, who survived the Southport attack, gives her victim impact statement.
Southport families 'kept us going' - lead detective
Det Ch Insp Jason Pye speaks of the trauma faced by investigators in the case.
'A pin-drop that changed our lives': What Southport victims' families told the judge
A court hears from the parents of two of the girls killed and other victims of Axel Rudakubana.
'I knew I was running for my life': How the attack unfolded
Survivors of the horrific incident have recounted how the deadly incident played out.
Travel disruption and power cuts amid Storm Éowyn
A number of roads have also been blocked or closed amid high winds.
Source: BBC News
