Barnard and Fell sign new Pears dealspublished at 14:02 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
Worcestershire all-rounder Ed Barnard and batsman Tom Fell sign new contracts to remain with the county until 2021.
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Barnard and Fell sign new Pears dealspublished at 14:02 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
Naked cycle ride proposed by MP to support hospicepublished at 14:01 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
Allen Cook
BBC NewsAn MP is planning a naked cycle ride to raise funds for a local hospice. , external
Michael Fabricant, who represents Lichfield for the Conservatives, says he's launching a campaign to make it an annual event.
Image source, Michael FabricantHe says he hopes to raise £6m a year to support St Giles Hospice, based in the city.
Mr Fabricant hasn't said when the ride would happen but is urging people to show their support by contacting him on Twitter.
The hospice says it's grateful for his support, saying a naked cycle ride "is definitely one of the more unusual events".
Quote MessageA naked bike ride from Lichfield to Whittington would be a beautiful thing and would uncover all sorts of parts that I've never seen before."
Michael Fabricant, Lichfield MP
Spready Salted or Phillip Snowfield?published at 13:56 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
Spready Salted... Phillip Snowfield... Harry Potter the Ice Stopper... Gritty Gritty Bang Bang... Basil Salty...
Yes, like many other councils across the country, Shropshire Council's after public help to name its gritters., external
Image source, Shropshire CouncilThe authority says it's had more than 500 names suggested since October and has whittled them down to 48 names.
From today, it's now asking people to vote on a final 24, having already named one gritter after Zac Oliver, the four-year-old from Broseley with a rare strain of leukaemia., external
Voting closes this Friday at 09:00, external and the council says the winning names will be announced later that day.
Man 'punched several times in face' in road attackpublished at 13:45 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
A man's needed hospital treatment after being repeatedly punched in the face in an attack., external
He was outside the Taj Mahal restaurant on Bridge Road, Telford, on Saturday afternoon when police say he was assaulted.
Officers say he suffered several injuries to his face.
Referee criticised for giving red card to Stoke City bosspublished at 13:35 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
BBC SportStoke City boss Gary Rowett has questioned whether referees should have the power to dismiss managers after being sent off in the defeat by his former club Birmingham City.
Image source, Getty ImagesChe Adams' 81st-minute far-post strike earned Blues victory over their former manager.
But, just four minutes later, at the other end, Adams appeared to keep out Joe Allen's goal-bound effort with his right arm - and Rowett was sent off by referee Roger East for protesting against the decision before being escorted down the tunnel.
Rowett claimed that the incident incited the 28,160 crowd at the bet365 Stadium.
Quote MessageWhat we've done is given the officials extra power to brandish a card at the manager in front of a whole stadium. For me, that incites the game more than a manager trying to articulate he doesn't agree."
Gary Rowett, Stoke City manager
In the papers: Arrests after town stabbingpublished at 13:26 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
Some of the latest headlines from the Hereford Times include:
Beauty spot prepares for potential influx of wild boarpublished at 13:15 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
Vicky Breakwell
BBC Hereford and WorcesterPreparations are being made for the possible arrival of wild boar on the Malvern Hills.
In a report drawn up by the Malvern Hills Trust, , externalofficials say there already large numbers of the animals currently in the Forest of Dean and there is anecdotal evidence of a small number near Newent, 13 miles way.
They say they're going to now start monitoring for wild boar as they reckon the area could support about 60 of them.
But the report adds that, if there turns out to be a large and growing wild boar population in the area, they may have to carry out "active management" which could include culling them.
Petrol station attendant stabbed as driver fleespublished at 13:05 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
Monica Rimmer
BBC NewsA petrol station worker has been stabbed in the arm by a customer, West Midlands Police said.
It happened at Heath Service Station on Lichfield Road, Walsall at about 16:45 on Saturday.
The member of staff, a man in his late 20s, saw a man filling his car. Believing he was preparing to drive off without paying, the worker went and challenged him.
Image source, GoogleThe driver pulled an object from his back pocket, which he used to stab the member of staff in the arm and scrape his head.
He then got into his car and drove off without paying.
The victim suffered a small puncture wound to his arm and a scratch to the back of his head, and was treated in hospital.
The force is appealing for witnesses.
Teacher helps students with stammeringpublished at 12:53 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
BBC ThreeA teacher whose stammered since childhood is running a support group for pupils who also suffer with it.
Maths teacher Abed Ahmed helps students at Washwood Heath Academy in Birmingham.
Today is International Stammering Awareness Day and he was once told he'd never be able to teach due to his speech impediment, but he says he's turned his stammer into a way of supporting children.
Media caption, The teacher who runs a stammer support group for kids who are like him
Richard Helm: Sixth murder arrestpublished at 12:43 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
A sixth man has been arrested in connection with the death of father-of-four Richard Helm.
Mr Helm was stabbed to death in Raven Crescent, in Ashmore Park, Wolverhampton at about 05:15 on 12 October.
Image source, Family handoutThe 37-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
The arrested man, aged 31, remains in custody, West Midlands Police said.
Five men were previously arrested on suspicion of murder, two were released with no further action and three were released on police bail.
Trains cancelled between Birmingham and Rugeleypublished at 12:26 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
BBC News TravelTrain services between Brimingham New Street and Rugeley have been cancelled until this evening.
West Midlands Railway says it's due to an "operational incident" at Tame Bridge Parkway , externaland replacement buses are running between there, Walsall and Rugeley Trent Valley.
The operator says services are cancelled until 18:12 and trains from Wolverhampton to Walsall won't stop at Bescot Stadium and Walsall., external
Lorry and cyclists crash shuts A449 in Worcestershirepublished at 12:18 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
BreakingA main road's shut in both directions in Worcestershire after a crash involving two cyclists and a lorry.
Image source, GoogleWest Mercia Police says , externalofficers were called to the A449 at Hartlebury, between Kidderminster and Worcester, just after 11:00.
Drivers are being warned of delays in the area , externaland are being urged to take alternative routes.
In the papers: Festive event behind car park closurepublished at 12:13 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
Stoke-on-Trent LiveThe Stoke-on-Trent Live website is covering these stories this lunchtime:
Husband pleads guilty to murdering wifepublished at 12:02 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
The body of the 28-year-old mother-of-three was found four days after she went missing in April.
Read MoreBirmingham City Women keeper named player of the matchpublished at 11:55 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
Birmingham City Women keeper Ann-Katrin Berger was named player of the match as her side held Chelsea Women to a goalless draw.
England forward Karen Carney missed the penalty as champions Chelsea Women were held to a third successive away goalless WSL draw.
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End of twitter postCarney's second-half effort was tipped around the post by Birmingham keeper Ann-Katrin Berger after Kerys Harrop was adjudged to have fouled Ji So-Yun.
Berger also saved at the feet of Fran Kirby and tipped over a Ji header as Chelsea created the better chances.
Birmingham finished the game with 10 players after Hayley Ladd was sent off.
Van crashes through shop window blocking roadpublished at 11:42 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
A road's been blocked in the centre of Shrewsbury after police say a delivery van crashed through a shop window.
Image source, West Mercia PoliceOfficers say it happened on Wyle Cop just before 11:00 and the vehicle appears to have hit the Bottega store.
Shrewsbury Police tweeted, external to say the route would be shut "for a while" to remove the van and check the building for structural damage.
Image source, West Mercia Police'Inspirational' teachers score top markspublished at 11:28 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
A drama lecturer and sign language teacher are among 13 gold winners at the annual awards.
Read MoreYour pictures: Stunning sunrisepublished at 11:20 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
Here's a couple of gorgeous pictures sent in by BBC Weather Watchers.
Marguerite sent in this incredible sunrise pic taken in Ellesmere, Shropshire.
Image source, MargueriteAnxiousJens took this picture in Solihull - it's amazing how the light has been caught, casting the tree into shadow.
Image source, AnxiousJensAttempted murder charges after teen stabbedpublished at 11:08 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
BreakingVicky Breakwell
BBC Hereford and WorcesterTwo men have been charged with attempted murder after an 18-year-old was stabbed in Hereford on Friday night.
The victim needed hospital treatment after police were called to Addison Court near Edgar Street.
Today, the force says a 32-year-old and a 33-year-old, both from Hereford, were charged with attempted murder and robbery.
The 33-year-old was also charged with possession of a knife.
In the papers: Man 'reversed into bailiff'published at 11:06 British Summer Time 22 October 2018
Some of the headlines appearing on the Worcester News website today include:
