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Princess Anne has made an appearance at Worcester Racecourse, as guest of honour for celebrations to mark its 300th anniversary, 31 years after she rode a winner there herself.
The day has also featured the return of the Worcester Grand Annual race after an 85-year absence.
The 14-horse race was won by Bestwork, ridden by JJ Burke.
A litter of police dog puppies have been given the names of England's World Cup stars.
The week-old springer spaniels unveiled by West Midlands Police are; Kane, Vardy, Ashley, Alli, Jordan, Rose, Dier and Delph.
Image source, West Midlands Police
Image source, West Midlands PoliceThe force used to give its litters names starting with the same letter and says this is the first time it has gone with a theme instead.
Stratford-on-Avon District Council hopes to keep Wellesbourne Airport as a working airfield.
Read MoreWork to demolish derelict garages, homes, an underground car park and other buildings has finished in part of Wolverhampton., external
Image source, Wolverhampton City CouncilLand has been cleared from the Chervil Rise area of Heath Town to make way for a new housing development.
The city council says it has now appointed architects for the project to build 300 new homes for sale and rent, which will include new council homes.
The authority says it's now looking for a contractor to start the first phase of 30 new council homes on land off Hobgate Road, Tithe Croft and Tremont Street.
Shefali Oza
BBC Midlands Today
We've had another warm, sunny day across the West Midlands - here's how tonight and then tomorrow is looking:
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Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke
A teenager has suffered a broken foot after a suspected hit-and-run crash in Stoke-on-Trent today., external
Image source, GoogleThe collision happened on Victoria Road, Fenton, police say, near Fenton Baptist Church.
They say the driver didn't stop at the scene and the injured 19-year-old needed hospital treatment.
Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke
There's no evidence at the minute to suggest two large fires in the Staffordshire Moorlands are arson, according to police., external
Drone footage captures Staffordshire Moorlands blaze
Firefighters are still tackling fires on moorland outside Leek and at woodland near Alton, days after first being called to the moorlands.
Staffordshire Police adds that, while it doesn't have evidence to show the fires were deliberately started, "this can’t be ruled out".
Staffordshire Fire Service says one firefighter was injured while working on the Alton fire, was checked over in hospital and is now recovering at home.
A Kings Heath swimming pool which was forced to close after a break-in has now re-opened after a clean-up.
The Cocks Moors Woods Leisure centre had to shut because there was broken glass scattered on the floor.
Image source, Cocks Moors Woods FitnessThe leisure centre used the opportunity to clean the grouting and tiles while the pool was drained.
A donation box has been set up in Leek, so people can leave food and drink for firefighters who have been dealing with wildfires in the Staffordshire Moorlands.
Earlier this week the fire service called on people not to approach firefighters while they were battling grass fires in potentially dangerous conditions.
Image source, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue ServiceThe Red Cross has now installed a donation box at Leek fire station.
The fire service says it's extremely grateful for the show of support from members of the public and says if it gets more donations than needed they'll go to other good causes.
Nick Knowles, from the BBC's DIY SOS show, has praised workmen in Bromsgrove who have given up their time again to help a good cause.
This time they're converting the home of 34-year-old Johanna Lane to allow her sister Karis, who has cerebral palsy, to move in.
The presenter said it was hard to choose which projects to take on, but it was clear this one would allow a family to stay together.
Quote MessageThis area has always been really giving and really supportive. We've done many builds here and some of the builders are back for their fifth go on our programme. Which, when you think is nine days out of their life each time they do it, that's a lot of time to give up when you're not earning."
Nick Knowles, DIY SOS
A Red Arrows Hawk jet has been installed next to the Lady Godiva statue in Coventry city centre.
It's there as part of celebrations to mark 100 years of the RAF.
A three-day event is being held in Broadgate, with demonstrations, a cathedral service and a civic reception.
There will also be displays of other aircraft at Coventry airport.
West Brom defender Craig Dawson hands in a written transfer request amid interest from Burnley, Everton and West Ham.
Read MoreAn x-ray machine that sat in its box for months at Ludlow Community Hospital, is finally going to be installed.
The equipment was bought at the start of the year with the help of £158,000 from the hospital's league of friends, but staff had to wait for permission to unpack it from the owners of the building, NHS Property Services.
The Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust said now work to make the necessary alterations to the building will start once contractors are appointed.
Quote MessageWe have been in almost daily dialogue with NHS Property Services to get to the position we are now in, and are delighted to be able to confirm that we will soon be able to begin work."
Jan Ditheridge, Chief executive of Shropshire Community Health Trust
AFC Telford United say they've reluctantly agreed to sell winger Elliott Newby to Chorley FC for an undisclosed fee.
The club said he "has proven to be a popular figure at the football club so it’s hugely disappointing that we announce he will be leaving us".
Image source, Tim RobertsAnd it said despite going "above and beyond" to convince him to stay, he decided to leave to be closer to home.
The body of a man has been found at a property in Stoke-on-Trent - detectives and forensics teams are currently at the scene.
Police say they were called to Tierney Street in Northwood just before 13:30 this afternoon, following the discovery.
Image source, Staffordshire PoliceThe man's death is being treated as unexplained, and anyone with information is being asked to contact officers.
The Environment Agency says it has rescued more than 500 salmon and trout from the upper Teme.
Water levels have fallen in the hot weather and some sections are now completely dry.
Image source, Dave ThroupIt said other stretches of the river were also "drying out fast" so staff would go out again tomorrow.
Steve Hermon
Journalist, BBC WM
Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves says he's refreshed and ready to take on the Premier League after signing a new and improved contract.
Image source, ReutersThe 21-year-old joined Wolves from Porto last summer for what was a Championship record fee of about £16m and the new deal runs until 2023.
With that sorted, Neves told Wolves TV he's now turning his attention to getting ready for his season in England's top flight.
Quote MessageIt's very good to be back with the boys. We had time to rest, I had a very good time on my holidays so now, let's prepare for the Premier League."
Ruben Neves, Wolves midfielder
The number of rough sleepers camping by the river in Worcester has almost doubled over the past couple of weeks.
There are now nine tents on grass opposite the cathedral, but talks are taking place with a number of agencies, to find them somewhere else to settle.
Image source, GoogleNotts Outlaws host the Birmingham Bears in the T20 Blast – listen to BBC local radio commentary.
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