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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Flood water breaches temporary Bewdley defences
Homes along the River Severn in Bewdley flood as barriers are overwhelmed by rising water.
Fifteen Worcester care home residents die after Covid-19 outbreak
More than 30 staff members at Perry Manor nursing home have also tested positive for coronavirus.
Hereford residents rescued by boat after more flooding
Families are moved by boat, with warnings in place in Worcestershire and Herefordshire.
Lockdown entrepreneur Ben Gulliver urges others 'never give up'
Ben Gulliver saw a chance to make money, selling items people struggled to get in the pandemic.
Neil Parkinson: More arrests over Cotheridge car body find
Two men are suspected of conspiracy to murder over the death of Neil Parkinson.
HMP Hewell: Self-harming among inmates remains 'stubbornly high'
Almost half of all medical callouts account for self-harm incidents, prison monitors say.
Organic food shipping system is a 'nightmare' post-Brexit
One of the UK's biggest health food firms has sent no organic products to Ireland since Christmas.
Did we see a Christmas coronavirus spike?
Christmas gatherings were cut back but was there still an impact on Covid cases?
Coronavirus: What powers do police have if people break Covid rules?
Coronavirus lockdown rules are changing across the UK, but who is responsible for enforcing them?
Covid: Are lockdown rules changing? Public Health England answers your questions
Public Health England answer questions about vaccinations, shop workers and lockdown.
Covid: What are the UK's lockdown rules and when will they end?
People across the country are being urged to "double down" and stick to the lockdown rules.
Covid: What is the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine?
A second coronavirus vaccine - from Oxford University/AstraZeneca - has been approved.
National League North & South campaigns suspended
National League North and National League South are suspended for two weeks amid discontent over funding.
National League: Latest Covid-19 funding package to be offered as loans
National League clubs are dealt a major blow after being told future funding from the government will be issued as loans.
Duncan Weir: Scotland fly-half to rejoin Glasgow from Worcester
Scotland fly-half Duncan Weir says a return home and long-term deal were "too good to turn down" after agreeing to rejoin Glasgow Warriors from Worcester next season.
Melani Nanai: Worcester Warriors full-back likely to miss rest of season
Worcester Warriors full-back Melani Nanai is likely to miss the rest of the season with a torn hamstring.
Heineken Champions Cup and European Challenge Cup suspended temporarily
European rugby organisers confirm that the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cups are temporarily suspended.
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
Keon Lincoln murder probe: Second teenager arrested
Keon Lincoln was attacked by a group of youths in the Handsworth area of Birmingham.
Covid: Police injured breaking up Chelsea party with '200 people'
Police uncover a string of late-night "incredibly selfish" parties in Kensington and Chelsea.
Covid: Gap between Pfizer vaccine doses should be halved, say doctors
Delaying second Pfizer doses to give more people their first is "difficult to justify", says BMA.
Chelmsford diabetic alert dog is a 'miracle lifesaver'
Chloe Johns says Ruby is her "best friend" who makes her feel "happy and safe".
Elderly woman 'gagged' by burglars claiming to deliver food
Five men forced their way in to the elderly woman's home and cut jewellery from her wrist.
Flood water breaches temporary Bewdley defences
Homes along the River Severn in Bewdley flood as barriers are overwhelmed by rising water.
Oliver Voysey raises £35,000 for Lake District Calvert Trust
Oliver Voysey, who has a severe brain injury, is raising money for a Lake District activity centre.
South Shields woman feared 'losing lips' after botched filler
Emma got the injection in July from a woman advertising on social media.
Salisbury hospital nurse assault accused in court
Cameron Mackay is accused of attacking a nurse at Salisbury District Hospital.
Covid: South Tyneside housebound patients given vaccine jab
About 1,500 people will receive vaccine jabs from community pharmacists visiting them at home.
Hampshire karate star Thomas Klemz ranks second in the world
Karate star Thomas Klemz celebrates reaching number two in world rankings for his age group.
Covid-19: Grandmother returns to St Albans wedding venue for jab
A former grand house, golf clubhouse and nightclub has been converted to a vaccination centre.
Source: BBC News
