Hereford incident 'no longer abduction investigation'
Ram raiders hit two premises in Worcester
Call for more action on rural burglaries
Cathedral given national award as a place of learning
Updates from Friday 2 September
It's a beautiful day across Herefordshire and Worcestershire - perfect weather to get out and explore the countryside.
Thank you to TenburyPhil for sending in this wonderful picture of a shimmering spiderweb in Tenbury Wells.
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Francesca Osborne
Journalist, BBC Hereford & Worcester
The government has confirmed that it's begun culling badgers in more areas of England to prevent the spread of TB in cattle.
Seven new licences have been granted, covering parts of Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Cornwall, Devon and Dorset.
Image source, ThinkstockWyre Forest firefighters were kept busy this bank holiday Monday after responding to a number of fires across the district, external.
Ged Scott
BBC Sport
Worcestershire County Cricket Club is mourning the loss of one of its most faithful servants, following the death of supporters association chairman Ken Mills after a long battle against cancer.
He was only the third chairman in the history of the WCCSA, which was has since raised close to an estimated £7m in 65 years since being formed in 1951.
Image source, ThinkstockHe was made an MBE for his services to cricket.
Francesca Osborne
Journalist, BBC Hereford & Worcester
After battling back from cancer, an Evesham man is paddling more than 60 miles down the River Avon to raise money for charity.
Lifeboat volunteer Mike Dennick is hoping to raise cash for the RNLI, the south Worcestershire flood rescue team and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Image source, Mike DennickMike admits the journey so far has been pretty tough, but he's determined to keep going.
A quiet space for those with a connection to a Hereford hospice, external has been unveiled.
A charity run in memory of a Worcester student killed in a terror attack in Tunisia has already drawn more than 500 entrants, external.
A 27-year-old Worcester man who was "the apple of his grandma's eye" stole £50 from her after he had been drinking, external.
BBC Travel
There's very slow traffic on the A441 Birmingham Road in Hopwood, at the Lea End Lane junction in the roadworks area.
Congestion goes to the B4096 Longbridge Lane junction and to the Ash Lane junction.
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