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
Police are continuing to hunt two men after reports of an attempted kidnap in Hereford, external.
A nine-year-old girl says two men tried to snatch her on the Saxon Hall estate on Wednesday night.
Image source, GoogleThe victims of a spate of burglaries in rural parts of north Worcestershire say they feel powerless to stop it happening.
BBC Hereford & Worcester has learned of 10 burglaries in recent weeks around the Bromsgrove area and several more around Droitwich.
Adrian Beale's farm in Upper Bentley was targeted for tools and machinery.
Quote MessageThey turned up at one farm with oxy-acetylene equipment so it doesn't matter what locks you put on. They went back to one farm three times to finish the job off. All the farms around here have been done - everybody."
Adrian Beale, Rural crime victim
Ch Insp Edd Williams from West Mercia Police says the levels of crime being reported is increasing nationally, but that doesn't guarantee a crime scene visit.
Quote MessageWhat happens is, upon receiving the report of a crime, it is assessed and if there is no evidential opportunity it is retained and investigated by remotely by our telephone investigation unit."
Ch Insp Edd Williams
Worcestershire's Sascha Kindred, who's on his way to his sixth Paralympic games, says the event is "not about how full the stadiums are".
The swimmer, who's 38, has six Paralympic gold medals to his name.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageIt is about how you embrace it as an athlete and how you make it good for you, not about how full the stadiums are."
Sascha Kindred
Kate West
Journalist, BBC Hereford & Worcester
Here are some of the main stories we are looking at in Herefordshire and Worcestershire:
- The victims of a spate of burglaries in rural parts of north Worcestershire say they feel powerless to stop it happening
- Police continue to hunt two men who tried to abduct a nine-year-old girl in Hereford
- People living by a proposed housing development in Bewdley say the roads next to it won't be able to cope with 195 new homes
Sara Blizzard
BBC Weather
The day will start cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle at first, some of which may be heavy in places. Highs of 19C (66F).
You can read a full forecast on the the BBC Weather page.
Latest weather for the West Midlands
BBC Travel
One lane is closed on the exit slip road northbound at J9 (Tewkesbury) because of a broken-down vehicle. More from BBC Travel.
Jerry Chester
BBC News Online
Welcome to the Local Live service for Herefordshire and Worcestershire on Friday morning.
I'll be bringing you all the news, sport, travel and weather as it happens.
If you'd like to get in touch you can email, tweet us on @bbchw, external or message via Facebook, external.
Tom Westley's career-best unbeaten 238 puts Division Two leaders Essex in total control against Worcestershire.
Read MoreWe'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 tomorrow, but keep an eye out here for more updates this evening and into the morning.
Born in a Worcester slum, Vesta Tilley was a male impersonator who rose to become one of the biggest music hall stars of her time.
She also played a key role in recruiting soldiers in WW1.
Image source, Worcester City CouncilA Stourport man grew cannabis and then sold the drug to fellow pensioners, external, a court heard.
Nick Owen
Presenter, BBC Midlands Today
On Midlands Today this evening we'll hear about developments in the case of a missing hotelier from the region and his family's search for answers.
We'll also hear about one of the last crops to be gathered in this summer's farming harvest is also one of the newest.
Those stories and much more, include the latest sports news and weather forecast, all on BBC Midlands Today from 18:30 on BBC One.
This shot taken in Stoke Prior by BBC Weather Watcher Snap Happy has been chosen as the Editor's Pick of all the photo's submitted today.
You can send me yours to use as well - email, tweet us on @bbchw, external or message via Facebook, external.
Image source, Snap Happy
Shefali Oza
BBC Midlands Today
It will be dry through this evening, but cloud will increase from the north-west.
Showery rain will then arrive soon after midnight, with the odd heavy burst possible. Lows: 15C (59F).
You can read a full forecast on the the BBC Weather page.
The weather for the West Midlands.
The Reverend Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy, better known as Woodbine Willie, was a chaplain in WW1 who became a nationally famous figure for his actions at the front line.
He earned his nickname for his habit of handing out packets of cigarettes to troops.
He was awarded the Military Cross for his bravery, and after the war ended he became a fierce critic of the hardships faced by returning soldiers.
Image source, Worcester City CouncilAll five pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy to steal and money laundering.
West Mercia Police say the five repeatedly contacted a woman in her 80s, who lived in Kington.
Two of the men were jailed and the other three were given suspended prison sentences.
Carson Wishart
Journalist, BBC Hereford and Worcester
Here are some of the main stories we are looking at in Herefordshire and Worcestershire:
- Police investigate the attempted abduction of a nine-year-old girl
- A garden of 1,000 handmade forget-me-nots around a church steeple raises £40,000 for a hospice
- New statues unveiled in Worcester's Cornmarket
It's not certain if the Bard and his bride actually tied the knot in Worcester, but their marriage bond, an official document issued by the Bishop of Worcester, is held by the Worcestershire Records Office.
Image source, Worcester City CouncilThe centre is located on Bridge Street, Leominster (pictured).
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Image source, GoogleKing Charles II had to flee for his life after losing the Battle of Worcester in 1651, which is why his statue is wrapped in a cloak.
The house he fled from still stands in New Street - it would have been next to the city walls at the time of the battle. He spent six weeks on the run, with a price of £1,000 on his head.
Image source, Worcester City Council
