BBC Hereford and Worcester

This morning's headlines include:

- A mother of two from north Worcestershire was killed by a tumble dryer which caught fire when it wasn't even turned on, an inquest has heard 

- An inquest into the death of a teenager who was pulled from the canal in Worcester is due to take place today 

- Environmental health experts are examining pieces of chicken from a takeaway in Hereford after a customer complained that they were infested with fly eggs

A house and island on the River Avon in Worcestershire, which can only be accessed by boat, are being sold at public auction.

BBC Travel

Roadworks through on the southern ring road in Worcester are causing delays this morning. 

There are delays eastbound on the A4440 Broomhall Way between the A38 and St Peter's Drive. 

Welcome to the Local Live service for Herefordshire and Worcestershire on Tuesday morning. 

We'll be bringing you all the news, sport, travel and weather as it happens. 

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Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust has defended its staff's treatment of a Redditch man who killed himself just hours after he was discharged from hospital.

Christopher Srebniak, 53,  told his family he was thinking of killing himself, he then went to his GP as well as doctors at the A&E at the Alexandra hospital. 

It was there he was assessed as being of low risk of suicide and sent home, but hours later he killed himself.

The NHS trust says it takes mental health issues very seriously and that, during the inquest, there had been no criticism of the care he received at the Alexandra Hospital.

A defective tumble dryer caused a house fire that killed a mother of two in her bedroom, a coroner rules.

We'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 tomorrow, but keep an eye out here for more updates this evening and into the morning.

Sara Blizzard
BBC Weather

There will be a few isolated light showers around this evening, but most places will remain fine and cool with some pleasant sunshine to end the day. 

It'll be dry and clear overnight, and turning noticeably chilly.

Tomorrow, it'll be a dry and bright day with a fair amount of sunshine. Highs of 20C (68F).

The writer of a Worcestershire horror movie says he's proud to put a Midlands stamp on the production. 

Pablo Raybould hopes The Snarling will put the West Midlands back on the UK film map. 

Image source, Pablo Raybould

The film which was shot in north Worcestershire using local actors has just scooped a USA film award. 

Stourbridge News

Two former Redditch prison officers complained they were unfairly sacked, external after a prisoner, known to be an escape risk, got away after threatening to stab them.

People power has helped save Evesham Abbey Bell Tower.

The structure in Abbey Park has been on the Historic England At Risk Register but after a four-year appeal locals raised £500,000 to restore it.

It's not only olympic athletes hoping for glory today. 

A Worcestershire man broke two lumberjack records at the Timbersports British Championships.

Image source, Rob Chatley

Rob Chatley got record times in both the standing block chop and the underhand chop. 

Rob has been competing for over 17 years and says his passion for the sport comes from his dad who was also a British lumberjack champion. 

Alice Porter
Reporter, BBC Hereford & Worcester

Here are some of the stories we are looking at this afternoon: 

- Crisp company Tyrrells, based in Herefordshire, is bought by a US food firm in a deal worth £300m

- A new graffiti arts project goes on display in Worcester's Gheluvelt Park in a bid to bring archives to life

- A Worcestershire man sets two new national records in the Timbersports British Championship

Two shipping containers have been installed in Worcester's Gheluvelt Park today, as part of a project to bring to the city's archives to life through street art.

Image source, Rob Hedge

Aerosol street artist Mohammed Ali has painted and sprayed the containers to give people a new perspective on hundreds of years of local history. 

The containers also have immersive art from eight other artists in their interiors. 

The installation will be in place until Sunday.

The owner of a unique property in Worcestershire says she will be very pained to leave her island home. 

Helen Osborne has been forced to sell the house as she is going through a divorce. 

Image source, Knight Frank

The quirky cottage sits on Osier island which is next to the River Avon near Pershore. 

It's on the market for £190,000 but is expected to sell for much more. 

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Two former Redditch prison officers complained they were unfairly sacked, external after a prisoner, known to be an escape risk, escaped after threatening to stab them.  

A man from Worcester, accused of installing hidden cameras in his workplace, has had his court case adjourned to allow psychiatric reports to be prepared.

Paul Hunt, 43, of Magdala Court, is charged with two counts of voyeurism and installing the equipment. 

Alice Porter
Reporter, BBC Hereford & Worcester

Here are some of the stories we're looking at this afternoon: 

- An inquest finds a man from Redditch was discharged from hospital just hours before he took his own life

- A man from Worcester, accused of installing hidden cameras in his workplace, has his court case adjourned so they can wait for psychiatric reports

- A horror movie written and produced in north Worcestershire wins a US film award.  

A tractor trailer has overturned spilling its load at Worcester's Ketch roundabout. 

Police are currently dealing with the incident. 

Worcester News

A bid to dual Worcester's Carrington Bridge has received a significant breakthrough after the government agreed to cough up £500,000, external.