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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Herefordshire patient's 150-mile round-trip to dentist
Colin Lawson was on a waiting list for two years - so crossed the border to his old surgery in Wales.
Covid: Leominster's Swan Brewery to shut due to economic challenges
The business says it has been hard "to be able to plan for a sustainable future".
Bromsgrove tech company gets £5m to help African farming
The investment in Aceleron's special batteries will help "unlock a sustainable future for all".
Covid: Upton-upon-Severn school keeps face masks rule
The government has removed the restriction but a Worcestershire head teacher says she wants to wait.
Hereford could become a '20-mile-an-hour city'
The council says it is looking at redesigning the city to be more accessible by foot.
Women's Ashes: England's Sarah Glenn on nails, social media and being a positive influence
Sarah Glenn has suffered social media abuse for being England's 'Glamour' - now she wants to prove that playing cricket is not a barrier to being true to yourself.
On-demand buses part of 'transformational' new service plan
A free scheme trialled in Bromsgrove could be rolled out if government funding is secured.
Driver hit by lorry on M5 in Worcestershire remains critical
The driver of a lorry which hit a man after he stopped on the hard shoulder is arrested.
Tonga Tsunami: Rugby's Sione Vailanu and Malakai Fekitoa wait for news
The players say they are struggling to communicate with family in Tonga since the tsunami hit.
'World first' vegan violin created using berries and pears in Malvern
Wild berries, steamed pear and local spring water have been used to create the instrument.
Chaddesley Corbett: Woman in 70s injured by van
She sustains "significant" injuries in the crash in Chaddesley Corbett, Worcestershire.
Evesham children use bicycle bus to cut town's air pollution
The vehicle is being used to take children to an after school club by a community group.
Herefordshire Council's top officials set to have pay frozen
The authority is also looking to give front-line care staff a £500 bonus under pay plans.
Centuries-old Dewsall bells to ring again after repairs
The oldest bell at St. Michael's and All Angels in the tiny village of Dewsall dates from 1324.
Appeal over refusal of Worcester golf course homes plan
Worcester City Council planners have twice rejected the plans for the former Tolladine golf course.
Extra County Championship games in June & July as fixtures released
More County Championship matches will be played in June and July following calls for more red-ball cricket in mid-summer.
Premier 15s: Worcester v Wasps postponed and Exeter claim last-gasp win
Exeter claim Premier 15s victory against Harlequins with the last kick of the game as Worcester v Wasps is postponed moments before kick-off.
European Challenge Cup: Worcester Warriors 23-34 RC Toulon
Triple European champions Toulon score four tries - including one from Cornell Du Preez - to ease to victory at Worcester.
FA Cup fourth round: Kidderminster v West Ham to be broadcast on BBC One
The BBC will show the FA Cup fourth-round tie between Kidderminster Harriers and West Ham United live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup games postponed in December have been cancelled
Seven matches across the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup which were postponed in December because of French government travel restrictions are cancelled.
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
Roeburndale bridge collapse: Three arrested over man's death
Three men are arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after a fatal bridge collapse.
London violence: Children as young as 10 fear being stabbed
Thirty teenagers were stabbed to death in London last year. What can be done to save lives in 2022?
Moorfields Eye Hospital gives woman, 88, UK's first 'bionic eye implant'
A microchip has been implanted into her eye to tackle dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Britishvolt: Electric car battery plant gets millions in funding
Britishvolt says the money unlocks huge private investment for a protect that will create thousands of jobs.
North East fishing trade hit by mystery shellfish deaths
Adrian Noble says something has "killed everything along the coast" and is calling for compensation.
Pastor Mick: Duke and Duchess show support for Burnley charity
Prince William and Catherine visit a Burnley charity set up during the pandemic to help those in need.
National Archives exhibition reveals 'Roaring Twenties' reality
In a post-pandemic, post-war nation, the 1920s were far from glitzy or glamourous for most people.
Beverley Scott murder: Daughter killed mum and hid body under stairs
Cassandra Scott is jailed after stabbing her mother and concealing the body at the home they shared.
Colin Slater: Notts County tributes planned for sports commentator
Former BBC sports broadcaster Colin Slater died earlier this month at the age of 87.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach: Super fans snap up Big One track
Blackpool Pleasure Beach enthusiasts are paying up to £450 for a piece of the Big One's track.
Covid: School appeals to students to keep wearing masks
A head teacher says about 60 students and 10 staff are absent due to Covid-19.
Dog rescued from mudflats using sausage dangled from drone
Millie was in danger of drowning as the tide rose on mudflats near Emsworth.
Source: BBC News
