Fire 'consumes' lorry bearing woodchipspublished at 14:16 British Summer Time 16 August 2016
A two-lorry fire that closed a busy dual carriageway has been made worse by the woodchips one was carrying.
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Fire 'consumes' lorry bearing woodchipspublished at 14:16 British Summer Time 16 August 2016
Royal Mail stamp honours Capability Brown landscapepublished at 14:11 British Summer Time 16 August 2016
Berrington Hall in Herefordshire is one of eight Capability Brown landscapes featured in a special set of Royal Mail stamps released today.
Image source, Royal MailIn 1778, Capability Brown supplied a landscape plan for Thomas Harley at Berrington Hall, just outside Leominster, and worked in partnership with his son-in-law, the architect, Henry Holland Jnr.
Quote MessageWe are honoured and delighted to have been chosen to have the wonderful surroundings at Berrington Hall on a stamp.”
David Bailey, General manager at Berrington Hall
Fish rescue under way as river dries outpublished at 13:53 British Summer Time 16 August 2016
Fish are being rescued from the River Teme at Leintwardine, north Herefordshire.
According to the Environment Agency, they've been stranded in pools as the river dries out.
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End of X postPicture: Fire crews tackle lorry blazepublished at 13:38 British Summer Time 16 August 2016
Both carriageways of the A449 northern link road just outside Worcester have been closed by a lorry fire.
Here's a photo from the council of crews at work.
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End of X postPicture: A449 remains closed after lorry firepublished at 13:33 British Summer Time 16 August 2016
The northern ring road just outside Worcester has been closed since the fire broke out at about 11:30 near junction six of the M5.
The fire service told us no one was trapped and it was unaware of any serious injury.
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End of X postYour pictures: Lorry fire closes roadpublished at 13:29 British Summer Time 16 August 2016
A lorry fire has closed two lanes of the A449 northern link road, near junction six of the M5, just outside Worcester.
This photo was taken from a stationary vehicle.
Image source, @F8PhotographyLorry fire: One casualty taken to hospitalpublished at 13:27 British Summer Time 16 August 2016
One casualty has been taken to the Worcestershire Royal Hospital after a lorry fire just outside Worcester, the ambulance service says.
The A449 northern link road has been closed in both directions near junction six of the M5, just outside Worcester since about 11:30.
A fire service spokesperson says fire control has told them that no-one has been trapped and they are not aware of anyone being seriously injured.
Picture: Lorry fire closes link roadpublished at 13:24 British Summer Time 16 August 2016
The A449 northern link road just outside Worcester is closed in both directions near J6 of the M5 after a lorry fire.
Emergency crews were called at 11:30. This photo comes from BBC Hereford & Worcester's Tammy Gooding.
A fire service spokesperson says fire control has told them that no-one has been trapped and they are not aware of anyone being seriously injured.
Parents of Jason Westcott pay touching tribute to 'our best friend'published at 13:19 British Summer Time 16 August 2016
The heartbroken parents of Jason Westcott have paid a touching tribute to their son following a court verdict, external.
On BBC Midlands Today from 13:30: Midlands holiday 'staycations'published at 13:05 British Summer Time 16 August 2016
BBC Midlands TodayA record number of us are expected to holiday in the UK this year, according to a number of tourism surveys.
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The scene in Kingsbury
This lunchtime on Midlands Today from 13:30 we're looking at why it appears an increasing number of holidaymakers are camping or caravanning in the Midlands.
Watch: Weather for Herefordshire and Worcestershirepublished at 12:45 British Summer Time 16 August 2016
Kay Crewdson
BBC weather presenterWidespread warm sunshine all day again with hardly any cloud and a light warm southeasterly breeze.
You may want to put sunscreen on if you are planning to go outside - highs of 25C (77F).
You can read a full forecast on the the BBC Weather page.
Media caption, The latest weather for the West Midlands
Latest: Lorry fire closes link road; microlight crash; £2m council house salepublished at 12:31 British Summer Time 16 August 2016
Here are some of the main stories we are looking at in Herefordshire and Worcestershire:
- A lorry catches fire closing both carriageways of the Worcester northern ring road
- Pilot of a microlight taken to hospital with serious leg injuries after an emergency landing in a field
- Former council offices in Hereford could be sold to a housing association for £2m
Microlight emergency landing: Pilot taken to specialist trauma centrepublished at 12:24 British Summer Time 16 August 2016
The pilot of a microlight which made an emergency landing in a field in Worcestershire sustained "a serious leg injury" and was also suffering from chest pain, the ambulance service says.
It received multiple 999 calls reporting a crash landing in a field off Holy Cross Lane between Clent and Belbroughton, at around 19:45 last night.
The injured man was taken to the specialist trauma centre at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
Travel: Collision closes two lanes of the M5published at 12:07 British Summer Time 16 August 2016
BBC TravelTwo lanes are closed on the M5 northbound between J8 (M50) and J7 (Worcester south) after a crash involving a caravan. More from BBC Travel.
In the background of this picture from the Central Motorway Police Group, you can see the smoke from the lorry fire on the A449.
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End of X postUPDATE: Lorry fire outside Worcesterpublished at 11:59 British Summer Time 16 August 2016
West Midlands Ambulance Service says it was called at 11:30 to reports that two lorries had crashed, and one was on fire, on the A449 northern link road near J6 of the M5.
Travel: Lorry fire on the A449published at 11:51 British Summer Time 16 August 2016
BBC TravelA lorry is on fire on the A449 northern link road in Worcester, leading to J6 of the M5, causing severe congestion in the area. More from BBC Travel.
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End of X postTravel: Lane closed on the M5 southboundpublished at 11:36 British Summer Time 16 August 2016
BBC TravelA broken-down vehicle has closed one lane of the M5 southbound between J9 (Tewkesbury) and J10 (Cheltenham) causing severe delays. More from BBC Travel.
Football: Harriers and City in actionpublished at 11:15 British Summer Time 16 August 2016
Kidderminster Harriers will look to get back to winning ways when they head to Nuneaton Town. Harriers won their opening match of the season but have since lost and then drew their two matches at Aggborough.
Worcester City will go in search of their first league win of the season tonight when they host Gloucester City in a derby game at the Victoria Ground.The City boss Carl Heeley is hoping to have experienced defender Sam Oji available as his international clearance should be through in time for tonight's match
University research gets European awardpublished at 10:58 British Summer Time 16 August 2016
The support the University of Worcester gives to its researchers has been recognised by the European Commission.
Image source, University of WorcesterThe university has been given an HR Excellence in Research award for supporting researchers' career development and management.
Quote MessageWe have excellent research and researchers in impactful areas such as dementia studies, adult mental health, atmospheric science, biomedical science and domestic violence and abuse."
Dr John-Paul Wilson, University of Worcester
Your pictures: Hay bales in the sunpublished at 10:46 British Summer Time 16 August 2016
Jerry Chester
BBC News OnlineIt's likely to be another scorcher today. Thanks to Lynette for this picture of hay bales in the sun, taken in Worcestershire.
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