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Updates on Friday 12 August 2016
It was a beautiful day at Herefordshire Country Fair yesterday.
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An inquest has found that a man from Redditch was discharged from hospital just hours before he took his own life.
Christopher Srebniak's family had taken him to see his GP and to A&E at the Alexandra hospital after he suffered from a mental breakdown.
However, he was assessed by a doctor as being at low risk of suicide and sent home in the early hours of the morning.
Just a few hours after that diagnosis, the 53-year-old took his own life in his living room.
We're awaiting a response from the NHS trust that runs the hospital.
The greatest sporting event is under way and today there is a chance an athlete from Worcestershire may scoop a medal.
Olympic hopeful, Alison Young from Bewdley, is competing in the sailing.
Image source, British SailingAlison is hoping to top her performance at London 2012 where she finished fifth.
Upmarket UK crisp maker Tyrrells agrees to be bought by US snacks firm Amplify in a £300m deal.
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Kate West
Journalist, BBC Hereford & Worcester
Here are some of the stories we're looking at this afternoon:
- An inquest has found a man from Redditch was discharged from hospital just hours before he took his own life.
- West Merica are continuing to investigate allegations that fox cubs were killed at the kennels of the South Herefordshire hunt.
- A horror movie written and produced in North Worcestershire has won an US film award.
Two goals from Lee Hughes helped Worcester City to a 2-2 draw at home to Harrogate Town in their opening match of the season at the Victoria Ground.
City twice led in the game, but the Yorkshire club came up with a late goal to ensure they went home with a point.
Meanwhile, Kidderminster Harriers opened their Vanarama North season in fine style on Saturday when they were 6-1 winners at Curzon Ashton.
Harriers had the game won by half-time when they led 5-0.
Sara Blizzard
BBC Weather
Today will be mostly dry and bright across Herefordshire and Worcestershire with some sunny spells, although a few showers might develop by the afternoon.
Maximum Temperature: 20C (68F).
The weather for the West Midlands with Sara Blizzard.
The number of parents in Herefordshire and Worcestershire fined for taking their children on holiday in term time has risen significantly since last September.
Fines totalling almost £55,000 were issued in the last school year across both counties.
Parents face either a £60 penalty fine or in the most serious cases a criminal conviction.
However, campaigner and founder of Parents Want A Say Craig Langman says the rise proves the rule is a waste of time.
Join the revolution for Pudsey this year by being part of the BBC Hereford & Worcester choir to celebrate one of the most successful musicals of all time.
Singers will have a day to learn a medley of songs from Les Miserables.
It's happening on Saturday 12 November at The Chateau Impney Hotel, Droitwich.
Please e-mail jointherevolution@bbc.co.uk for an application form.
West Mercia Police are continuing to investigate allegations that fox cubs were killed at the kennels of the South Herefordshire Hunt at Wormelow.
A 37-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman from Hereford and a 37-year-old man from Abergavenny have had their bail extended until next month.
They have been arrested by police on suspicion of animal cruelty - no charges have yet been brought against them.
Stroke patients in Worcestershire are to benefit from a brand new service, external to help them make the best possible recovery and live their lives to the full.
The chance to live on an island could be closer to home than you think when a unique property in Worcestershire goes on sale next month.
Osier Island, which is next to the River Avon near Pershore, is expected to generate a lot of interest from bidders having been featured in the property section of a number of national newspapers.
Image source, Knight FrankThe one-bedroom home is on the market for £190,000 but is expected to sell for much more.
There were long tailbacks of traffic in Evesham after reports of two groups fighting in the road, external.
Kate West
Journalist, BBC Hereford & Worcester
Here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning:
- Parents have been fined almost £55,000 in the last year for taking their children out of school
-A man from Worcester is due in court today accused of installing hidden cameras in his workplace
- A zombie film written and produced in north Worcestershire scoops USA film award
A warning if you're you're planning to travel on the train between Droitwich Spa and Worcester Shrub Hill.
Network Rail staff are upgrading signalling equipment.
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A zombie film written and produced in north Worcestershire using local actors has just won a USA film award.
The Snarling scooped Best Horror at Gen Con in Indianapolis.
Image source, Pablo RaybouldThe film is now getting interest from as far as Australia.
The writer, Pablo Raybould, from Redditch, hopes it will put the West Midlands back on the UK film map.
Worcestershire's promotion chances took a hit at the weekend, as they went down to a 10-wicket defeat at Kent.
After resuming on 213-6 in their second innings, still trailing Kent by 27 runs, the visitors added seven before Matt Coles removed Ben Cox (39).
Darren Stevens (3-31) then cleaned up the tail as Worcestershire were all out for 251, leaving Kent 12 runs to win.
Image source, Rex FeaturesHere are some of the stories we're looking at this morning:
- Parents have been fined almost £55,000 in the last year for taking their children out of school
- A man from Worcester is due in court today accused of installing hidden cameras in his workplace
- A zombie film written and produced in north Worcestershire using local actors has just won a USA film award
There aren't too many reported problems on the roads this morning.
Having said that, traffic is queuing on the A449 in Worcester at M5 J6 / Warndon Way. It's slow on all approaches to the roundabout.
The are also delays on the A4440 at Broomhall between the A38 and A44, in the roadworks area.
Today will be mostly dry and bright with sunny spells, although a few showers might develop through the middle part of the day.
Maximum Temperature: 20C (68F).
The weather for the West Midlands from Sara Blizzard.
