Animal cruelty arrests in hunt inquirypublished at 21:19 British Summer Time 10 June 2016
Two people are arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty in connection with an investigation at a hunt.
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Updates on Friday 10 June 2016
News, sport, travel and weather updates to resume at 08:00 on Monday
Animal cruelty arrests in hunt inquirypublished at 21:19 British Summer Time 10 June 2016
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 10 June 2016
That's it for live updates for Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
We'll be back on Sunday as BBC Midlands Today covers a EU Referendum debate - Better In or Out on BBC One at 22:30.
We'll be bringing you comprehensive updates from the debate and you can have your say on social media.
In the meantime, have a good weekend and we'll have more news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Monday.
Bulls pitch in good shape for next seasonpublished at 17:51 British Summer Time 10 June 2016
The pitch at Hereford FC's Edgar Street ground is "coming along nicely".
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End of twitter postTravel: Worcester lane closures for river flotillapublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 10 June 2016
Toni McDonald
Breakfast presenter, BBC Hereford and WorcesterThere will be lane closures on each side of the river bridge in Worcester on Saturday for spectators to watch the Queen's birthday flotilla.
The event starts at 13:00, however lane closures will be put on at about 10:00 and are likely to be removed around 15:00.
Watch: Weekend weather forecast for Herefordshire and Worcestershirepublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 10 June 2016
Rebecca Wood
BBC Midlands TodaySome brief clear intervals are possible, but on the whole it will be generally cloudy with some showers, particularly during the evening when they could be heavy at times.
Feeling muggy, with lows of 14C (57F).
Latest headlines: Teen jailed for grooming boys online; police chief constable applicants to face questions from young peoplepublished at 17:27 British Summer Time 10 June 2016
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local LiveThe top stories in the newsroom this afternoon include:
- A teenager from Hereford who groomed and abused young boys online has been sentenced to four years in jail
- Applicants bidding to be the new chief constable of West Mercia will have to face an interview panel made up of young people
- A man has suffered serious injuries after falling from a moped this afternoon
Chief Constable candidates to give presentation to panel of young peoplepublished at 17:23 British Summer Time 10 June 2016
Andy Giddings
BBC Local LiveMore on the plans to involve young people in the recruitment of the next West Mercia Chief Constable...
The Police and Crime Commissioner's office says a panel of around nine young people, representing Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire will be chosen and the candidates will have to give a presentation to them.
Afterwards the young people will get to ask the candidates questions and the feedback from those presentations, and similar presentations to other groups like the fire service and mental health groups, will help the PCC make his decision.
'It will take time' to temporarily replace collapsed bridge, says councilpublished at 17:16 British Summer Time 10 June 2016
A replacement bridge over the River Teme could take six months to build, the council has said.
Residents in Eastham are facing 10 mile (16km) detours after a Grade II listed crossing collapsed and have been told it will take six months for a temporary replacement to be installed.
Quote MessageWe have to work with Malvern Hill District Council, Natural England and the Environment Agency so it will take time. We have to link the bridge to the road and all of these things will take time I'm afraid."
Councillor Marcus Hart, Worcestershire County Council
Teenager jailed for grooming boyspublished at 17:06 British Summer Time 10 June 2016
A teenager from Hereford who groomed and abused young boys online has been sentenced to four years in jail.
Thomas Pryce, 19, was studying for his A-levels at Hereford Sixth Form College when he was arrested for setting up fake profiles where he pretended to be a girl to encourage boys to send him explicit pictures.
In February he admitted 29 offences at Birmingham Crown Court.
He will also be on the sex offenders register for life.
Better in or better out? Join us on BBC One this Sundaypublished at 16:49 British Summer Time 10 June 2016
Mary Rhodes
Presenter, BBC Midlands TodayThis Sunday, BBC One in the West Midlands will broadcast Better In or Out? A BBC Midlands Today referendum special.
In favour of leaving the EU will be Gisela Stuart MP, former CBI boss Lord Digby Jones and Bill Etheridge MEP.
And as part of the remain campaign Tristram Hunt MP, Jason Wouhra and Harriett Baldwin MP will join us.
Body found in canal near Weavers Wharfpublished at 16:28 British Summer Time 10 June 2016
A body of a man has been pulled out of the canal, external near to the Weavers Wharf retail park, police have confirmed.
Man arrested on suspicion of child neglectpublished at 16:06 British Summer Time 10 June 2016
Alistair Binney
Reporter, BBC Hereford & WorcesterA 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect in Worcester last night.
West Mercia Police say they were called to Crookbarrow Road in Norton at about 21:00 after concerns were raised about three children at a property there.
Railway station reopening announcement 'weeks away'published at 15:51 British Summer Time 10 June 2016
Network Rail says it is set to announce the opening date of Bromsgrove railway station by "the end of June".
Speaking to BBC Hereford & Worcester, Richard Dugdale, senior sponsor for Network Rail, said they are "weeks away" from an opening date.
Quote MessageIf you look over the fence you can see the evidence of the space which has been created. Great big footbridge and lifts, a long platform to accommodate the trains, 350 car parking spaces - we're going to give two-weeks of notice when it does open so everyone.
Richard Dugdale, Network Rail
MPs in talks following Alex Hospital downgradepublished at 15:38 British Summer Time 10 June 2016
MPs have met with Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt, external following fears Redditch's Alexandra Hospital is set to be downgraded.
Latest headlines: Two people arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty; death of man pulled from canal treated as 'unexplained'published at 15:16 British Summer Time 10 June 2016
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local LiveThe top stories in the newsroom this lunchtime include:
- Two people have been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty in connection with an investigation into the South Herefordshire Hunt
- The death of a man pulled out of a canal, near to Weavers Wharf in Kidderminster this morning, is being treated as "unexplained"
- Police are appealing for witnesses after a six-year-old girl was knocked off her bike in Hereford last night
Car catches fire on Worcester streetpublished at 14:40 British Summer Time 10 June 2016
More details when we get them.
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End of twitter postWatch: 48-hour weather forecastpublished at 14:25 British Summer Time 10 June 2016
Although it will be mainly dry today there is a chance of a shower particularly into this afternoon and into this evening.
Here's Sara with a quick look at the next 48 hour forecast.
Travel: A38 blocked just outside Droitwich Spapublished at 14:09 British Summer Time 10 June 2016
BBC TravelAn accident has blocked the A38 at Copcut, near Droitwich Spa, at the B4090 junction, and there is low traffic in both directions.
Man arrested on suspicion of child neglectpublished at 13:55 British Summer Time 10 June 2016
Classic Cadillac with links to President Kennedy goes up for auctionpublished at 13:39 British Summer Time 10 June 2016
A 1949 classic Cadillac once owned by the Archbishop of Boston is going under the hammer in Worcestershire.
Richard J Cushing, who owned the car, led the funeral of American president John F Kennedy, selling it days after the service.
A 1968 letter in the car's files from Mr Cushing says: "I pray that you may enjoy this possession for many more years and that it will carry you safely where you go".
Image source, H&H ClassicsRichard J Cushing also married John F Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline in 1953, as well leading a prayer at his inauguration in 1961.
The Cadillac 75 Fleetwood Sedan goes up for sale at the Chateau Impney near Droitwich next month, and is estimated to sell between £35,000 and £45,000, say the auctioneers.
