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Worcestershire batsman Joe Clarke says Leicestershire's reaction to him being called back after being given out motivated him.

Hats off to Alicia Kelly of the Worcester News who has been live blogging the opening of a new Aldi store, external in - you guessed it - Worcester today. 

And hat tip to Mikey Smith of the Mirror for drawing it to our attention. Well worth a read.

Demerit points, though, for the more than two-hour gap in between "A lady in the queue went to the toilet in McDonalds and left her shopping trolley behind to "bagsy" her place in the queue" post and "Here's the moment Aldi opened its doors".

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Joe Clarke hits a controversial ton after being recalled to the crease in Worcestershire's victory over Leicestershire.

A woman has won the right to be buried next to her dead partner after a four-year legal battle against his children.

Tracey Onslow has just been announced as West Mercia's new Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner.

She was put forward by PCC John Campion and was confirmed in the post today by the police and crime panel, made up of local councillors across Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Ms Onslow, a local councillor in the Wyre Forest, said she looked forward to "getting out and meeting people" and helping to deliver a "more secure, reformed and reassured West Mercia".

Image source, West Mercia PCC

The four-day-week post comes with a £40,000 salary - a £10,000 saving on her predecessor, who was full-time - the PCC's office said.

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Solihull Moors boss Marcus Bignot talks about the ups and downs of making it in football - as player and manager.

Middlesex defeat Yorkshire by an innings to go top of Division One - relive Wednesday's action as it happened.

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Leicestershire remain on top despite Joe Leach and Ed Barnard rescuing Worcestershire from a possible innings defeat.

Teachers from across the West Midlands gathered in the centre of Birmingham today for a rally as part of their one day strike. 

The National Union of Teachers called the action in protest over school funding, pay and workloads which the government describes as "unnecessary."

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An ex-MEP urges jurors to consider why she would have falsely claimed expenses shortly after being warned of similar allegations about a colleague.

A man has quit his own computer business after saying exposure to wireless technology made him ill.

Richard Kimberley from Kidderminster says that due to electro hypersensivity he has taken to living in a van with aluminium shields to guard against mobile phones and similar devices.

He says that as a result his health has improved, but he has had to walk away from a job dependent on technology.

He will now focus on helping people battle symptoms linked to a condition that is not medically recognised in the UK.

An ex-MEP who denies making fake expense claims would empty a handbag full of receipts and leave them for staff to deal with, she told a jury.

Nikki Sinclaire is accused of claiming for car journeys across Europe, when she flew for less money than claimed.

Image source, PA

Expenses were dealt with by staff who knew passwords for her email and credit cards, she told Birmingham Crown Court.

Ms Sinclaire, who was UKIP MEP for the West Midlands until 2014, denies fraud and misconduct in public office.

Somerset draw with Pakistan and Stevie Eskinazi hits a career-best 157 for Middlesex - relive Tuesday's action as it happened.