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Vanessa Pearce
BBC News
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Aston Villa end a run of three successive Premier League defeats as they beat Newcastle United to ruin Steve Bruce's return to Villa Park.
Read MoreThe film Blue Story is still banned from the 91 UK and Ireland Vue cinema locations.
Read MoreBoris Johnson says the service will remain open in Telford amid fears of a downsizing.
Read MoreWe'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 07:00 tomorrow, but keep an eye out here for more updates this evening and into the morning.
Local Democracy Reporting Service
Here are some of the stories the Local Democracy Reporting Service has been covering in Worcestershire:
Image source, GoogleWe've had some great photos in today from our local BBC Weather Watchers of autumn leaves and a superb one of a squirrel.
First, the squirrel - from user Grum in Ellesmere:
Image source, GrumPlus these two are from users Laura and Glenn in Delph, Dudley and Fiona D in Staunton-on-Wye, Herefordshire:
Image source, Laura and Glenn
Image source, Fiona D
Tom Edwards
Reporter, BBC Hereford & Worcester
A man's told the BBC he doesn't trust his local council to fix the drains near his home after it nearly flooded for a second time in 18 months.
Image source, Eric FlavinEric Flavin, 73, who has terminal cancer, spent six months in temporary accommodation after his home in Wythall, Worcestershire, was hit by flash flooding in May last year.
But, during the heavy rain earlier this month, he says a drain near his home filled up again and he and his family spent nearly six hours bailing filthy water out of his front garden to stop it coming into his house.
"We haven't got over it now, we're both absolutely ridden with a cold and a cough and we can't be doing this, five-and-a-half hours in the pouring rain. With all due respect, nobody seems to be listening," he said.
Mr Flavin said Worcestershire County Council told him before the latest incident it had solved the problem.
The local authority says it's investigating what went wrong.
Cheshire Live - Crewe
The headlines from the Cheshire Live - Crewe website:
Vue and Showcase have dropped the movie, while Odeon is pledging "security" around screenings.
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Lee Thomas
Newsreader, BBC Radio Stoke
A former independent book shop in Stoke-on-Trent looks set to become a bookmakers.
Image source, GoogleWebberley was in business for more than 100 years on Percy Street, Hanley, before closing in January 2016.
Now, Irish gambling firm Boyle Sports has applied for permission from the city council to turn it into a betting shop. , external
The local authority's yet to make a decision.
Vue Cinema said it stood by its decision to withdraw Blue Story citing 25 "significant incidents" in 16 cinemas during a 24-hour period of the film opening.
"This is the biggest number we have ever seen for any film in a such a short time frame."
The decision was "not one taken lightly or without careful consideration," it added.
Image source, BBC Films / Paramount PicturesThe cinema chain has pulled the film after seven police officers were injured during a brawl at Birmingham's Star City complex, with Showcase also dropping the movie.
"This decision is not, as some have alleged, based on biased assumptions or concern about the content of the film itself," it said, describing it as a "fantastic film with a very powerful message".
Quote MessageDespite a range of precautionary measures in place, including increased security, removal of late-night showings and reduced screenings of the film, the decision to withdraw Blue Story in its entirety was made on Saturday evening on grounds of safety alone. While we are disappointed that these are the actions we have had to take, we hope it is understandable that we cannot, and will not, take any risks with regard to the welfare and safety of our staff and our customers. Unfortunately, the actions of a significant few have spoiled the opportunity for others, but we stand by our decision to withdraw the film from our schedule indefinitely."
Statement from Vue Cinema
Allen Cook
BBC News
A lorry driver's been fined after driving on the M6 with a windscreen so cluttered, they couldn't clearly see the motorway ahead, police have said.
Image source, Cheshire PoliceThey tweeted this photo, external of the inside of the HGV's cab, saying it was stopped at Sandbach, in Cheshire.
The force said the accessories on the windscreen also prevented a clear view of the front mirror.
Allen Cook
BBC News
When Oswestry Town's players take to the field tonight in their non-league game with Stockport Town, they may well be facing a former international and Premier League player.
Image source, Getty ImagesRobbie Savage announced at the weekend he'd signed for Stockport in the 10th tier of English football and is expected to the named in the squad for tonight's game.
The 45-year-old had retired in 2011 after playing for sides including Crewe and Birmingham and winning 39 caps for Wales.
Oswestry Town don't appear to be fazed though, tweeting they are looking forward, external to some "tasty challenges" tonight with the tough-tackling midfielder.
A woman whose sister was murdered features in a film raising awareness of domestic abuse.
Read MoreAn investigation's continuing into the death of a man who was reportedly crushed by a lorry at a fresh fruit supply firm.
Image source, GoogleMark Buttery died on Tuesday at Primafruit, in Evesham, Worcestershire, the firm's confirmed.
The Health and Safety Executive said it was investigating the death along with West Mercia Police.
On its website, Primafruit said , externalit supplies fresh fruit, including grapes, pineapples and melons, to Waitrose.
Coventry Live
Some of the Coventry Live headlines today include:
Coventry's first Asian Lord Mayor has died, it's been announced.
Image source, Coventry City CouncilSucha Singh Bains served virtually continuously as a councillor since he was first elected in 1990, said the city council.
Apart from a brief two-year absence he represented the people of Upper Stoke for the Labour Party, serving as Lord Mayor in 2003-2004.
Leader of the Council, Councillor George Duggins, said: “Sucha was a good friend and a wonderful councillor who cared very deeply about the people of his ward and of the city.
“He worked tirelessly and he was an example to all councillors. I came to the council shortly after Sucha and he was always a great friend and great source of advice."
The 83-year-old died after a long battle with illness, it added.
Rebecca Wood
BBC Midlands Today
There will be some dry and clear spells later but feeling mild with lows of 7C (45F).
Latest weather for the West Midlands
Rachel Smith, 87, died three weeks after being found "lifeless", the nurse's trial hears.
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