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  • Updates on Friday 12 November

  1. Lake 'at unprecedented low level after dry spring'published at 14:31 British Summer Time 15 July

    The reservoir falls to about 30% of its capacity following one of the driest springs on record.

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  2. Ten sites win Green Flag Awards for park managementpublished at 13:47 British Summer Time 15 July

    The awards recognise and reward good conservation of green spaces across the UK.

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  3. Crewe sign Aston Villa midfielder O'Reilly on loanpublished at 13:41 British Summer Time 15 July

    League Two Crewe Alexandra agree a deal with Premier League Aston Villa to take 21-year-old midfielder Tommi O'Reilly on loan for the 2025-26 season.

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  4. Shame Rapids form did not come sooner - Brookespublished at 13:11 British Summer Time 15 July

    All-rounder Ethan Brookes says it is frustrating that Worcestershire's late run of good form in the T20 Blast did not come earlier in the competition.

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  5. Endangered red panda cub twins born at safari parkpublished at 13:05 British Summer Time 15 July

    Endangered red panda cub twins have been born at the safari park in a milestone moment, keepers say.

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  6. Owners 'heartbroken' as restaurant gutted by firepublished at 13:04 British Summer Time 15 July

    The fire at Furama Palace is deemed accidental as the venue's owners thank people for their support.

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  7. Two men charged after girl injured in hit-and-runpublished at 12:57 British Summer Time 15 July

    The teenager suffered serious leg injuries and is still receiving treatment in hospital, police say.

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  8. 'Disposable barbecue fire could have killed us'published at 12:27 British Summer Time 15 July

    Local Ruth Jones is urging people not to use portable barbecues, especially in woodlands.

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  9. Arrests and illegal off-road bike seized by policepublished at 12:23 British Summer Time 15 July

    Police teams tackle anti-social behaviour while out on patrol in Wolverhampton.

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  10. Water firm fined after sewage plant breaks permitpublished at 12:16 British Summer Time 15 July

    Clehonger sewage plant exceeded permitted ammonia levels seven times in five months, a court hears.

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  11. Girl in union jack couldn't give 'British' speechpublished at 11:49 British Summer Time 15 July

    Bilton School in Rugby apologised after preventing a pupil from making a speech at school while wearing a union jack dress.

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  12. Priest calls out 'entitled' parishioners in poempublished at 11:31 British Summer Time 15 July

    Father Pat Brennan wrote a poem suggesting a clique of parishioners were behind dwindling numbers.

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  13. National park plea in row over protected hillspublished at 11:28 British Summer Time 15 July

    Councillors want a national park to replace the Malvern Hills Trust as new powers are proposed.

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  14. Thousands raised in memory of boy who died in lakepublished at 10:51 British Summer Time 15 July

    Daniel Drewitt, 16, was found in a Powell's Pool at Sutton Park on Thursday after he was reported missing.

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  15. 🎧 Just over three weeks left to go...published at 10:34 British Summer Time 15 July

    With Coventry City's pre-season getting into full swing, BBC Radio CWR's William Oelrich is joined by fans Matt and Danny to talk transfers, upcoming friendlies and the Sky Blues' promotion ambitions.

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  16. Woman in court over Australia e-scooter fatalitypublished at 10:06 British Summer Time 15 July

    Alicia Kemp appears in court accused of causing the death of 51-year-old Thanh Phan in Perth.

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  17. Man dies as car crashes into fences and vehiclepublished at 07:39 British Summer Time 15 July

    Police confirm the death of the 83-year-old driver and urge witnesses to come forward.

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  18. Flats plan for former Wetherspoons approvedpublished at 06:12 British Summer Time 15 July

    The Malthouse on New Road, Willenhall closed to customers in March 2023.

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  19. Chocolate tasters join Cadbury owner's research hubpublished at 06:12 British Summer Time 15 July

    The 48 tasters and high-tech kitchens are shaping the future of brands such as Cadbury and Milka.

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  20. Are taxpayers funding a cost of dying crisis?published at 06:11 British Summer Time 15 July

    Tackling deprivation is crucial in reversing a rise in state-funded funerals, researchers say.

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