Almost half of fire service call-outs are false alarms
Terrorist incident training centre opens
110-year-old woman puts her long life down to bedtime whisky
Updates from Friday 16 September.
Head coach Matt Gardiner insists Harriers' young guns must consistently live up to Tuesday’s rip-roaring standards, external before getting any big ideas.
Image source, Kidderminster ShuttleEvelyn Southwell was the son of the Canon of Worcester Cathedral and was killed 100 years ago today during the Battle of the Somme.
His memorial window is in the cathedral's cloisters.
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A permanent chief executive is being sought by the trust running the hospitals in Worcestershire following concerns raised by a health watchdog.
The Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust says its last Care Quality Commission inspection highlighted "the instability caused by the number of interim leaders across our organisation".
The trust says once it has appointed a new chief executive it will fill other vacant senior positions.
A 43-year-old man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder, external.
Redditch-born swimmer Claire Cashmore, 28, won silver in the Women's SB8 100m breaststroke last night.
Cashmore had a tremendous start off the platform and was first to the wall at the turn but Canada's Katarina Roxen came back strong to win by a length.
Cashmore, who won two silver medals at London 2012, has three more chances to upgrade to gold later this week.
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Kay Crewdson
BBC weather presenter
Another warm day for many with sunny spells and the risk of occasional thunderstorms towards the end of the afternoon. Highs of 23C (73F).
You can read a full forecast on the the BBC Weather page.
Latest weather for the West Midlands
Nicola Beckford
BBC Midlands Today
On Midlands Today this lunchtime we'll reflect on the region's medal rush continuing at the Paralympic Games in Rio.
Also how one police force is pioneering the use of human psychology to try and prevent and cut crime.
Those stories and more plus your latest weather, on BBC One from 13:30.
A 19-year-old man from Kidderminster has been arrested on suspicion of driving a vehicle dangerously, external after a crash in Shropshire.
West Mercia Police say a man is in a critical but stable condition after a collision involving three pedestrians and an Audi A4 in High Street, Cleobury Mortimer on Sunday.
The 32-year-old sustained head injuries, a broken leg and a broken arm.
The arrested man has been bailed until Monday 24 October.
Here are some of the main stories we are looking at in Herefordshire and Worcestershire:
- Parents protest during Worcestershire County Council meeting discussing changes to the authority's childrens' services
- A teenager from Kidderminster has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a crash involving three pedestrians
- The private medical records of a World Cup winning Worcester ruby player have been leaked online
Worcester Warriors back row Alafoti Faosiliva has been banned for a week after pleading guilty to striking Gloucester's Mariano Galarza.
The 30-year-old, who joined in the summer, was sent off for the incident during the league game on 9 September.
Image source, Getty ImagesA Worcestershire brewer who only turned his hobby of growing hops into a business last year has made it into the Good Beer Guide.
Woodcote Manor Brewery is one of five in Herefordshire and Worcestershire to open within the last year.
Image source, PAQuote MessageIt's lovely to think that people have tried the beer and liked it and hopefully we can grow it more from now on."
William Taylor, Woodcote Manor Brewery
You can find out where the rain and thunder will be on their rainfall radar map, external.
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Worcester Warriors' wing Bryce Heem has signed a new contract to stay at Sixways, external.
The former All Blacks sevens star was the club's player of the season last year, scoring seven tries in 18 appearances,
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageBryce is a top performer who proved himself in the Aviva Premiership last season and having someone of his calibre committing themselves to the journey at Sixways is of huge benefit to the club."
Carl Hogg, Head coach
A disused hospital site in Cookley which became a magnet for metal thieves, external could be transformed into a huge housing development.
James Pearson
Journalist, BBC Hereford & Worcester
About 40 parents have gathered at County Hall in Worcester in a final protest against plans to cut services at children's centres across the county, according to the local authority.
Centres currently provide support for parents, including ante-natal sessions, breastfeeding advice and toddler activities.
Image source, Worcestershire County CouncilWorcestershire County Council says no centres it owns will close, but some of the current services delivered at 11 sites "may stop, be delivered differently or elsewhere".
Some parents say the cuts will damage the chances of a generation of children.
At today's council meeting opposition councillors will call for a 12-month delay before any decision is made.
Although there's a lot of mist and fog about, some people have still enjoyed a spectacular sunrise, as this photo taken in Bromsgrove by BBC Weather Watchers Chris and Ginny shows.
Image source, Chris and GinnyI wonder if the Warriors' scrum-half is allowed to buy cakes for the other players?
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Here are some of the main stories we are looking at in Herefordshire and Worcestershire:
- About 100 parents have gathered outside County Hall in Worcester in a final protest against plans to cut children's services
- A World Cup-winning Worcester rugby player is among five British Olympic stars who've had confidential health records leaked online
- A teenager from Worcester whose new puppy died within days of being picked up is trying to stop others buying their pets online
There's a warning we could be in for more flash flooding today across parts of the West Midlands.
The Met Officer has put out a yellow weather warning for rain as it says there could be thundery showers from 14:00 this afternoon.
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Here are some more pictures of this morning's mist and fog from BBC Weather Watchers.
The first was taken in Bellbroughton by Belle of Bellbroughton and the second in Worcester by 42Shades.
Image source, Belle of Bellbroughton
Image source, 42Shades
