Hereford Times

Some of the Hereford Times headlines today are:

• Worker attacked boss at job meeting, external
• Police seek man over Hereford attack, external
• Drivers warned of Herefordshire roadworks, external

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene at Solihull Riding Club, the ambulance service says.

England's cricket world cup-winning squad hails from across the country and around the globe.

The New Saints have arrived in Kosovo for their Champions League second-leg tie against Feronikeli.

The Oswestry-based club qualified for the Champions League after winning their eighth successive league title.

The side conceded two late away goals in the first leg finishing 2-2 to hand the Kosovan side an advantage going into tomorrow's second leg.

Stoke-on-Trent Live

Some of the headlines on the Stoke-on-Trent Live website today are:

• Stoke-on-Trent 'nightmare neighbour', 37, has been found dead in her prison cell, external
• Man was unconscious when he was rescued from burning car, external
• Major changes to parking at the Royal Stoke from TODAY, external

Cricket clubs have been paying tribute to players involved in England's World Cup win at Lord's yesterday.

Warwickshire's Chris Woakes was voted among the team of the tournament by readers of BBC Sport.

The England seamer was described by his home club as "approachable, humble and the sort of player who’d probably mutter an embarrassed apology as he sent your middle stumping cartwheeling towards the boundary".

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Although Birmingham-born Moeen Ali didn't play in Sunday's final, he was a "key part of the team which climbed to number one in the world," said Worcestershire's chief executive Matt Rawnsley.

“He won his 100th cap during the tournament and congratulations to him for his contribution".

"He will be a very proud man," he added.

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You can follow more live reaction on the BBC Sport live stream.

Jewellery with an estimated value of over £15,000 has been taken from an address in Essington, Wolverhampton.

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It's believed the items were taken from an address on Hough Way on 16 June.

A 31-year-old woman, arrested on suspicion of theft, has been released under investigation.

All students are offered free train tickets to a university open day, after fears of excessive cost.

Worcestershire trail by 87 runs going into the third day of their County Championship match against Durham at Chester-le-Street

The Pears were bowled out for 151 in their first innings and the home side resume this morning on 26 without loss.

Coventry Live

Some of the headlines on the Coventry Live website today are:

• Fearsome Walking Dead-style weapons found in Coventry car, external
• 'Hateful racism' headstone in Coombe Country Park blasted, external
• Single mum given Universal Credit of 'zero pounds', external

The Specials should be granted the freedom of Coventry, a city councillor has said.

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The band, originally formed in the city and known for hits such as Ghost Town and Too Much Too Young, have just completed a run of sell-out nights set among the cathedral ruins.

Ed Ruane said the band is as important and relevant now as they were 40 years ago.

"I know how much The Specials mean to Coventry and I think it's time that the city should pay them back in some form of public recognition of what they've done for Coventry over the years," he said.

Defeated heavyweight boxer Nathan Gorman will "come back stronger" according to promoter Frank Warren.

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The Nantwich boxer was knocked out by Daniel Dubois in the fifth round of Saturday night's heavyweight title fight.

"I told him we're with him," said Warren, "and we'll bring him back in the autumn."

"I hold my hands up, he was the better man," said Gorman. "I will have to come again and I'm sure I will."

BBC News Travel

A fuel spillage has closed one lane of the M6 northbound at J6, on the exit slip road to the Aston Expressway, in Birmingham.

About 400 litres of diesel is being cleared from the road, said Highways England.

The parents of a boy in need of a stem cell donor say they're determined to get as many people as possible to sign up to be tested.

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About 17,000 people have registered after a campaign for Finley Hill, from Belbroughton, Worcestershire who has a rare and life-threatening immune system disorder and needs a transplant.

Finley's mum Jo said she has been spending "every waking minute" to organise donor drives.

More than 11,000 signed up with charity DKMS after Finley appeared on ITV's This Morning.

The roof of a house was damaged in a fire in Stoke-on-Trent on Sunday.

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Crews were called to Rectory Road, Shelton, shortly after 13:00.

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The fire spread to a neighbouring property but was stopped from reaching a third, said Staffordshire Fire service.

Properties in the street were evacuated, it said, but no-one was hurt.

Birmingham Live

Some of the Birmingham Live headlines today are:

• Man, 51, killed by train hours after returning from family holiday, external
• Off-road biker tries to run down cop in night of violence, external
• Traffic chaos warning as UK's biggest summer getaway begins, external

"Significant queues" are expected when people take to the roads for the start of the school holidays on Friday.

Long queues are possible on the M40 between Warwickshire and Oxfordshire and the M5 through Worcestershire as travel peaks.

The RAC has warned of delays of up to 90 minutes on some roads over the weekend.

Traffic data company Inrix predicted the busiest period would be between 11:00 and 18:45 on Friday.

Congestion will continue until Monday, with the M6 between Birmingham and Wolverhampton predicted to see speeds down to 17mph in the afternoon.

Durham lead by 87 runs after tearing through Worcestershire's batting line-up at Chester-le-Street.

Essex paceman Peter Siddle takes 5-33 to help the hosts build a lead as Warwickshire are bowled out for 161.

Traffic is expected to peak on Friday as holidaymakers share the roads with commuter traffic.