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Updates from Friday 19 August 2016
Dave Bradley
Cricket commentator
Just one remaining wicket left for Worcestershire as they attempt to salvage the match after a tough first innings against Glamorgan at New Road.
They're currently 364-9, a lead of 247. Jack Shantry was the last wicket to fall, bowled for 29 by Morgan.
Disruption for travellers going to Evesham because of urgent repairs.
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Here are some of the stories we are looking at this afternoon:
- Tributes are being paid to the former Villa player, Dalian Atkinson, who died this morning after being tasered by West Mercia Police
- A funeral is held for a Worcestershire man who died after his boat sank in the Droitwich canal
- People have travelled hundreds of miles to Hereford today to be at the first mass to be held in a historic chapel for more than a century
Bewdley Olympian Alison Young is competing in her final race at Rio today.
The medal race features the top 10 competitors but it's unlikely Alison will scoop a medal as she qualified in eighth place.
Image source, British SailingTrimpley Sailing Club, where Alison first took up the sport, is holding a special social event later today to celebrate her achievements.
The family of Allen Green who died after his boat sank in the Droitwich canal have been paying tribute to him at his funeral today.
His sister, Pamela Hatch, said she still can't believe he's gone and described his death as a "big loss".
Allen was killed last month after his tiller became jammed between lock doors.
The Environment Agency are on the the look out for illegal water abstraction from the river Wye.
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They want people to get in touch about any spray irrigation being taken from Wye so they can check if it's legal.
Worcestershire are gradually building a lead over Glamorgan at New Road - facing a tough challenge to rescue the match after the first innings.
However, there are only two wickets left after Ed Barnard's dismissal.
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Former team mates have been paying tribute to footballer Dalian Atkinson who died after being Tasered by West Merica Police.
Chris Price, from Hereford, played along Atkinson at Aston Villa, said he still can't believe the news.
Image source, PAQuote MessageHe was such a character. Great in the changing rooms and on the pitch."
Chris Price, Former Aston Villa footballer
Alice Porter
Reporter, BBC Hereford & Worcester
Here are some of the latest stories we are looking at this afternoon:
- The former footballer Dalian Atkinson has died after being Tasered by West Mercia Police in Telford
- The funeral of Allen Green who died after his boat sank in Droitwich canal is under way
- Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has apologised after an 85-year-old was left on a trolley in a hospital corridor for 12 hours
The lorry which was causing delays on the M5 southbound has been moved.
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More than £60,000 has been paid out by Herefordshire Council, external over the last three years due to potholes on the county’s roads.
The family of a 85-year old grandmother who was left on a trolley in a hospital corridor for 12 hours say they felt "bullied" by hospital staff after photographing the scene.
Laura Webb took pictures of her mother Barbara Sunpter when she was admitted to Worcestershire's Royal Accident and Emergency department.
Image source, Laura WebbMs Webb says she was told to delete the pictures by hospital staff after she spoke about the family's distressing ordeal, despite only her mother being identifiable.
Worcestershire Acute Hospital NHS Trust say they are very sorry for the way Mrs Sunpter was cared for and with regard to the photographs they have a legal duty to ensure that everyone in a picture has provided their consent.
The burning sky in Worcestershire this morning matches the scorching weather today.
Thank you to our weather watcher Conan for sending in this picture of Chaddesley Corbett.
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The first mass to be held at Rotherwas Chapel for more than a century was so popular most people had to stand outside.
They were expecting about 30 people but there was over 150 people, including a couple from Rome!
Before today it could only be viewed by making an appointment through English Heritage.
But a newly formed Friends of the Chapel group are striving to make the historic chapel, once part of a large estate, more accessible to visitors.
Dave Bradley
Cricket commentator
There's been a delay in the County Championship match between Worcestershire and Glamorgan at New Road.
Ground staff have been called on to repair foot holes at the Diglis end.
Here are some of the latest stories we are looking at his afternoon:
- Former footballer Dalian Atkinson dies after being Tasered by West Mercia Police
- Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust apologises after an 85-year-old was left on a trolley in a hospital corridor for 12 hours
- The first public mass is held at Rotherwas Chapel in a century
Forensic officers in white overalls are going in and out of a house in Telford where a man was Tasered last night by West Mercia Police Officers.
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A man who died after being Tasered by West Mercia Police in Telford is believed to be former footballer Dalian Atkinson.
Police were called to a house at around 1:30 this morning after concerns for the safety of a man.
A Taser was used on the 48-year-old man and after receiving medical help, he was pronounced dead at about 03:00.
Image source, Getty ImagesMr Atkinson played for Aston Villa, Ipswich Town and Sheffield Wednesday.
During a 16-year career, he also played for Real Sociedad and Fenerbahce, winning one cap for England B.
The A44 between Knightwick and Broadwas is closed after a lorry overturned.
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A diversion has been put in place along the A4103 towards Hereford, A487 Newtown cross roads and A49 Hope under Dinmore.
There is an alternative along the B4197 Martley Road (Ankerdine Hill) for light and local vehicles but this is not suitable for HGVs.
Worcestershire Acute Hospital NHS Trust say it is "very sorry" that a 85-year-old grandmother was left on a hospital trolley for 12 hours.
The trust acknowledge Barbara Sunpter's care was "not ideal" and say they are "working hard to improve".
Image source, Laura WebbThey say major building work is currently under way to expand the A&E department at Worcestershire Royal so they can provide a better environment for patients.
