Transplant boy discharged from hospitalpublished at 12:22 British Summer Time 3 May 2018
Bone marrow from his mother and father were mixed in the pioneering surgery.
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Transplant boy discharged from hospitalpublished at 12:22 British Summer Time 3 May 2018
In the news: Dog theft woman hires detectivepublished at 12:16 British Summer Time 3 May 2018
The Worcester News has these headlines today:
Doctor Who debut script sells for £6,200published at 12:04 British Summer Time 3 May 2018
The script for the first episode in 1963 belonged to the show's first Doctor, William Hartnell.
Read MoreCyclist seriously injured after car overturnspublished at 12:02 British Summer Time 3 May 2018
Two cyclists have been injured, one seriously, after a car overturned, destroying their bikes.
Image source, West Midlands Ambulance ServiceThe incident happened yesterday evening at about 20:45 outside New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton.
Image source, West Midlands Ambulance ServiceThe cyclists were found "some distance from their bikes", said the ambulance service.
A woman in her 40s suffered suspected fractures to an arm and a leg and a man, in his 50s, had multiple lacerations and bruising to his legs.
“The driver of the car was not seen by ambulance staff", a spokesperson said.
RAF 100 baton relay continuespublished at 11:51 British Summer Time 3 May 2018
BBC ShropshireA baton relay to celebrate 100 years of the RAF heads through Shropshire today.
The specially designed baton is visiting 100 sites associated with the RAF in 100 days, ending at Horse Guards Parade on 10 July.
Today, the baton is going from Shawbury on a bicylcle to Atcham, then by canoe to Jackfield and then by bike to RAF Cosford.
Early wicket for Warwickshire in Derbyshire clashpublished at 11:42 British Summer Time 3 May 2018
Play's under way at Edgbaston between Warwickshire and Derbyshire in Division Two of the County Championship.
Image source, Warwickshire County Cricket ClubThe Bears are fielding and have already taken a wicket, Chris Wright dismissing Ben Slater for 16, leaving the visitors 28-1.
You can follow play on the BBC Cricket website or via BBC local radio commentary.
Warwickshire seek second win in County Championshippublished at 11:31 British Summer Time 3 May 2018
Warwickshire host Derbyshire today in the County Championship, looking to build on their first win in Division Two.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Bears started off life after relegation with a draw at home to Sussex but then beat Northamptonshire by an innings in their last match.
We'll keep you updated here but you can also follow action on the BBC Cricket website or via BBC local radio commentary.
Warriors 'will miss' O'Callaghan influencepublished at 11:24 British Summer Time 3 May 2018
Trevor Owens
Sports Editor, BBC Hereford & WorcesterWorcester Warriors will miss the influence of Donncha O'Callaghan in the future, according to prop Nick Schonert.
Image source, Getty ImagesO'Callaghan bowed out of professional rugby union at the end of the side's 44-13 win over Harlequins.
The match also confirmed Worcester a fourth successive season in the Premiership with a game to spare.
Quote MessageHe knows how to push people's buttons, to get the best out of people. For example, some people like a pat on the back, others like a kick up the backside and he found that balance really well."
Nick Schonert, Worcester Warriors prop
In the papers: Hospitals' consultation to last 14 weekspublished at 11:16 British Summer Time 3 May 2018
These are among the main headlines on the Shropshire Star's website today:
Man charged over ambulance attackpublished at 11:07 British Summer Time 3 May 2018
A wing mirror was broken off and mud thrown at the side of the ambulance.
Read MoreTerror arrest following 'bomb' probepublished at 11:01 British Summer Time 3 May 2018
A 20-year-old is held after police examination of items seized during a search in Coventry.
Read MoreUncle denies murdering 11-year-oldpublished at 11:01 British Summer Time 3 May 2018
A man has denied murdering his 11-year-old niece at a court hearing in Wolverhampton.
Image source, Family HandoutJasmine Forrester was found injured at a house in Kent Road in the city in February, and died in hospital hours later.
Her uncle Delroy Forrester, 51, of Lower Villers Street, Blakenhall, Wolverhampton appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court this morning.
Doctor Who first script sells for £6,200published at 10:44 British Summer Time 3 May 2018
An original script of the first episode of Doctor Who has sold for £6,200 at auction in Dudley.
It was owned by the first actor to play the role, William Hartnell, and features his hand-written notes.
Image source, Aston's AuctioneersThe episode was first broadcast in 1963, introducing William Hartnell as the Doctor.
The seller's grandfather discovered the script whilst refurbishing William Hartnell's flat, said Aston's Auctioneers.
Man dies after crash between lorry and carpublished at 10:41 British Summer Time 3 May 2018
Vicky Breakwell
BBC Hereford and WorcesterAn elderly driver who suffered serious injuries in a crash involving his car and a lorry has died in hospital. , external
The man, aged in his 80s, was driving his Astra on the A491 Sandy Lane near Bromsgrove on Tuesday night.
Man charged after ambulance damagedpublished at 10:28 British Summer Time 3 May 2018
BreakingA man's been charged in connection with vandalism to an ambulance in Telford., external
Image source, West Midlands Ambulance ServiceThe vehicle was punched and kicked on Monday in Wildwood while staff were inside treating a patient.
The 21-year-old from Wantage, Telford's been charged with criminal damage to a motor vehicle and will appear before magistrates at a date yet to be set.
In the papers: School criticised over bully claimpublished at 10:23 British Summer Time 3 May 2018
Stoke-on-Trent LiveThe Stoke-on-Trent Live page is covering these stories today:
Terrorism arrest after electronic items examinedpublished at 10:11 British Summer Time 3 May 2018
The arrest of a 20-year-old on suspicion of committing terrorism offences follows the examination of electronic items and documents seized from an address in Brookside Avenue, Coventry last week, police said.
The property was subject to extensive searches for several days by bomb disposal officers, and eight homes were evacuated.
A controlled disposal of a substance on scrap land was also carried out.
Ch Supt Mike O’Hara, from Coventry Police, said: "This is a complex inquiry that remains subject of a thorough investigation. The searches and evacuations were essential for officers and EOD to enable them to conduct their work and keep local people safe."
Man arrested on suspicion of terrorism offencespublished at 10:03 British Summer Time 3 May 2018
BreakingA man from Coventry has been arrested on suspicion of committing terrorism offences, police say.
The 20-year-old had previously been detained under the Explosives Act last Tuesday.
Driver admits causing death of mum, 30published at 09:58 British Summer Time 3 May 2018
Tyler Kendall pleaded guilty to causing the death of Vikki Jones by dangerous driving.
Read MoreNew driver walks away after flipping carpublished at 09:48 British Summer Time 3 May 2018
A man who was driving a car that crossed all lanes of a major road before hitting barriers and flipping on to its roof, escaped with only minor injuries.
Image source, CMPGThe 18-year-old and his 19-year-old passenger were travelling on the inbound carriageway of the Aston Expressway in Birmingham before the crash, shortly after 23:00 last night, the Central Motorway Police Group said.
The vehicle hit the barriers of the slip road on the outbound carriageway before ending up on its roof.
The driver had only passed his test last December, CMPG tweeted., external
The passenger was taken to hospital suffering chest pains.
Image source, CMPG
