In the papers: Hunt for site to house new veteran hubpublished at 14:18 British Summer Time 18 October 2018
These are a few of the stories featuring on the Hereford Times website today:
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In the papers: Hunt for site to house new veteran hubpublished at 14:18 British Summer Time 18 October 2018
Former village primary school sold offpublished at 14:06 British Summer Time 18 October 2018
Local Democracy Reporting Service
Kerry AshdownA primary school in the Staffordshire Moorlands that was closed when it had just seven pupils has been sold off by the county council.
Image source, GoogleFlash Church of England Primary School shut in 2012 because the authority couldn't afford to keep it open with failing student numbers.
Instead, it found alternative schools for the pupils.
Now, the council's agreed to sell it for an undisclosed amount.
Huge hay bale blaze 'was arson'published at 13:56 British Summer Time 18 October 2018
A large fire which destroyed hay bales in Shropshire's being treated as arson., external
Image source, Shropshire Fire ServiceFire crews spent most of Tuesday night trying to stop the blaze in Shawbury, near Shrewsbury, from spreading to nearby hedgerows.
Today, the service says it believes it was started deliberately.
HGV crash closes M5 lane in roadworks areapublished at 13:51 British Summer Time 18 October 2018
BBC News TravelA crash involving a lorry and a car has closed one lane of the M5 northbound in the West Midlands.
The crash happened between J2 and J1, on the elevated section of the M5, close to the ongoing Oldbury Viaduct works.
Congestion is already back to J3.
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End of twitter postPlea to India in campaign to stop A&E closurepublished at 13:43 British Summer Time 18 October 2018
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Reporter, BBC ShropshireHospital and council bosses from Telford have met with representatives from India today in Birmingham to try and recruit more doctors and nurses, external from the country.
Image source, GoogleThey say it's to try and help prevent the temporary closure of the Princess Royal Hospital's A&E department overnight.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust says it's concerned problems with visas may be hampering their recruitment.
The trust says it's asked the Indian Consulate if it can help provide any staff., external
Burglar absconds from prisonpublished at 13:33 British Summer Time 18 October 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsPolice are hunting a convicted burglar who has absconded from an open jail., external
Image source, West Mercia PoliceSam Branigan, 27, went missing from HMP Hewell Grange, Tardebigge, near Redditch, on 10 October, West Mercia Police said.
He was serving an eight-year sentence for burglary and assault offences.
The force says he has links to the Sandwell and Dudley areas.
Teenager arrested after girl hurt with knifepublished at 13:23 British Summer Time 18 October 2018
Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokeA teenage boy has been arrested after a teenage girl needed hospital treatment for a knife wound. , external
Police say they were called to reports of groups of children gathering on Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire last night.
Image source, GoogleOfficers say the 15-year-old suffered a minor injury and the 14-year-old boy's been released under investigation.
In response, the force says they've introduced a dispersal order for 48 hours for the village, meaning officers can "move on" groups of two or more people they think want to cause trouble.
In the papers: Closure threat for nightclubpublished at 13:15 British Summer Time 18 October 2018
These stories are on the Worcester News website today:
Trampoline park firm praises emergency servicespublished at 13:03 British Summer Time 18 October 2018
Crews are expected to remain at the scene of a fire that has ravaged a trampoline park, for the rest of the day.
Image source, Warwickshire Fire Service
Image source, Warwickshire Fire ServiceRed Kangaroo trampoline park was empty at the time the fire broke out and the company praised emergency services for getting to the scene "promptly" after being contacted by their security company.
"The support received from the emergency services and the local community has been fantastic and we are very thankful for the actions and goodwill already received," it said.
Customers with future bookings will be refunded, it said.
Care home to close despite campaignpublished at 12:54 British Summer Time 18 October 2018
James Pearson
Political reporter, BBC Hereford & WorcesterConservatives in charge of Worcestershire County Council have rubber-stamped plans to close a care home,, external just eight months after voting to save it.
Image source, GoogleFirst opened in 1975, The Grange in Kidderminster has helped those who need short-term recovery after they leave hospital.
It had been hoped the building could be turned into a dementia-care facility, but the plans have been judged too expensive.
The county council's cabinet met this morning to approve the decision and it's now set to close at the end of March.
Police speed camera worker sackedpublished at 12:44 British Summer Time 18 October 2018
A member of staff with West Mercia Police has been sacked for claiming to have carried out speed enforcement when he hadn't., external
The offence happened in June when the force says the man, based in Telford, falsified a statement.
It says no members of the public were affected but the man was dismissed for gross misconduct after a hearing found the allegations were true.
Worcester Valkyries pair named in England squadpublished at 12:28 British Summer Time 18 October 2018
BBC SportTwo Worcester Valkyries players have been named in England's squad for the autumn internationals.
Image source, Getty ImagesHooker Lark Davies and wing Lydia Thompson (pictured) are among the 28 players.
England begin against USA on 9 November and also face Canada and Ireland.
Fire-ravaged trampoline park 'will reopen next year'published at 12:14 British Summer Time 18 October 2018
A trampoline park, destroyed in a severe fire overnight said it hopes to reopen next year.
Image source, Warwickshire Fire ServiceUp to 70 firefighters were called to the Red Kangaroo park, in Exhall, after fire broke out at about 02:00.
A statement from the company said the building would require "compete replacement" and likely to remain closed for at least six months.
"Please keep an eye on social media and our website for updates on when we will reopen next year," it said.
The business opened in February of this year, and was targeted by burglars after less than a week, who stole catering equipment and ransacked the business.
Body found in alley 'not suspicious'published at 12:04 British Summer Time 18 October 2018
Hazel Morgan
Journalist, BBC Radio StokeThe death of a man whose body was found in an alleyway in Stoke-on-Trent is no longer being treated as suspicious.
Police say he was pronounced dead at the scene when they arrived on Portland Street, Hanley, just after 05:00.
Fire rips through trampoline parkpublished at 11:59 British Summer Time 18 October 2018
Up to 70 firefighters have been battling the blaze at the family attraction.
Read MoreVehicle hits bridge delaying rail servicespublished at 11:50 British Summer Time 18 October 2018
BBC News TravelA vehicle has hit a bridge between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton, affecting rail services.
Trains are having to run at reduced speed through the stations, causing delays, said West Midlands Railway.
In the papers: Trampoline park destroyedpublished at 11:40 British Summer Time 18 October 2018
Coventry LiveSome of today's headlining stories on the Coventry Live site are:
- Red Kangaroo trampoline park destroyed by fire, external
- Hooded thug assaults man in unprovoked street attack, external
- Drug addict attacked mum and partner with lump hammer, external
'Terrifying ordeal' as knife-man threatens shop workerpublished at 11:30 British Summer Time 18 October 2018
Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio StokeA woman's been subjected to a "terrifying ordeal" when a masked man, armed with a large knife, robbed an off-licence., external
Image source, GooglePolice say she was working at the Bargain Booze store on Hungerford Road, Crewe, Cheshire, on Tuesday night when he came in and threatened her, demanding cash.
He then fled on foot with money from the till and officers say the woman's been left very shaken.
Quote MessageShe was subjected to a terrifying ordeal and we are determined to catch the offender and bring him to justice."
Det Sgt Steve Smith, Cheshire Police
Changes to taxi rules proposed including CCTV in cabspublished at 11:18 British Summer Time 18 October 2018
Local Democracy Reporting Service
Carl JacksonA proposal to allow taxis and private hire vehicles to only operate in the area they are licensed is to be considered by councillors in Birmingham.
It's one of more than 30 recommendations, published by a government group, including CCTV in cabs, and regular criminal record checks, to be discussed at a meeting next week. , external
Other recommendations include mandatory child sexual exploitation training and a stipulation that drivers must be able to speak and write in English.
Changes in legislation could cause a "significant increase" in administration time to implement checks, said the council's licensing chief.
Wolverhampton has seen protests recently with drivers calling on the authority to tighten rules around who gets permission to carry passengers.
Gun and ammunition found in housepublished at 11:08 British Summer Time 18 October 2018
Louise Hancock
Newsreader, BBC WMA hand gun and three live bullets have been found by police during a search of a house in Oldbury.
Officers made the discovery at an address yesterday morning.
A 31-year-old man has been charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition and is due before Dudley Magistrates' Court today.
