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
Here are a couple of photos taken this morning in Abbey Park, Redditch, by Paul Wilde.
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Image source, Paul WildeIt's Western Power Distribution checking their power lines - they've put a nice big clue on the side of their helicopter.
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Carson Wishart
Journalist, BBC Hereford and Worcester
Here are some of the main stories we are looking at in Herefordshire and Worcestershire:
- Part of estate cordoned off after failed abduction of nine-year-old girl
- University of Worcester is shortlisted for the University of the Year Awards
- Campaigners in Hereford draw up plans to introduce a tram system to help ease congestion in the city
BBC Travel
A broken-down vehicle is blocking an exit slip lane on the M5 southbound at J5 (Droitwich). More from BBC Travel.
Here are some of your thoughts posted on the BBC Hereford & Worcester Facebook page, external on the suggestion that Hereford should have a tram network to ease traffic congestion in the city.
Quote MessageI like it. Hereford has got to be one of the worst cities for traffic I have ever visited. Especially for a smaller city. Obviously due to there being no real ring road."
Joseph Stephens
Quote MessageIn theory this is a good idea..an expensive idea but still a good one. But only if it has more than one town drop off point than Widemarsh Street. No good having a system that encircles the town but hardly penetrates it."
Dave Taylor
An Upton estate agents is almost back to full strength after a car smashed into their office, external, causing around £4,000 worth of damage.
The cathedral is staging a special exhibition about the history of St John's Walk.
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The attempted abduction of a nine-year-old on an estate in Hereford is believed to be "an isolated incident and there is not thought to be any threat to the wider community", police say.
The girl managed to escape after being approached by a man in Saddlestone Circle (pictured) between 20:00 and 20:15 last night.
Image source, GoogleQuote MessageI want to reassure the local community that incidents of this nature are, thankfully, extremely rare and a robust investigation has been launched."
Det Insp Martin Taylor
BBC Sport
At lunch, hosts Essex are only 25 runs behind Worcestershire's first innings total, for the loss of only two wickets.
You can hear full ball-by-ball commentary on BBC Hereford & Worcester's 738AM frequency and online.
A man with special needs was left in an unsuitable care home for almost a year after social workers delayed arranging appropriate care.
Read MoreThe University of Worcester is on a shortlist of six to be named Times Higher Education’s University of the Year.
The winner will be announced during a celebration event in London on 24 November.
Image source, GoogleQuote MessageIt is testament to the very hard work of all the excellent, and highly dedicated staff at Worcester and their unbeatable commitment to providing all students with the best possible experience and education.”
Prof David Green, University of Worcester
Claudia Berry
Producer, BBC Hereford & Worcester
Here are some of the main stories we are looking at in Herefordshire and Worcestershire:
- Police cordon off part of Hereford after reports of failed child abduction
- Plans for a tram network in Hereford put forward
- University of Worcester on shortlist to be named the best in the country
An attempted abduction of a nine-year-old in Hereford is being investigated.
West Mercia Police say the girl was walking along Saddlestone Circle (pictured) when she was approached from behind by a man between 20:00 and 20:15 on Wednesday.
Image source, GoogleThe girl managed to escape unharmed and speak to her mother on her mobile telephone, police say.
Quote MessageIt is thought the man, along with another man, left the scene in the direction of Ross Road in a van. It is thought that the van had been previously parked near the junction with Orchard Avenue."
Det Insp Martin Taylor
James Pearson
Journalist, BBC Hereford & Worcester
Part of the Saxon Hall estate in Hereford has been cordoned off by police after reports of a failed child abduction.
An area around the Staddlestone Circle has been taped off, after reports of an attempted abduction last night, in which a boy is understood to have escaped.
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter
Dry, with some sunny spells mixed in with plenty of cloud this afternoon.
Highs of 21C (70F).
Latest weather for the West Midlands
Kidderminster Harriers' good start to the season will be tested when they take on fellow promotion rivals, external Darlington tomorrow.
Image source, Kidderminster ShuttleHere's a couple of pictures taken on the first day of September by BBC Weather Watchers.
The first was taken in Strensham by Field Basher.
Image source, Field BasherThe second shows some gloriously blue September skies, and was taken in Lyonshall by Johnqa.
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Image source, JohnqaPlans have been put forward for a tram network in Hereford, as a way of easing the city's traffic problems.
Here's the route proposed by transport geographer Gareth Calan Davies from Ledbury.
Image source, Gareth Calan DaviesFour statues of people with connections to Worcester, will be officially unveiled in the Cornmarket today.
It's part of a £500,000 revamp of that area of the city.
Statues unveiled as part of £500,000 revamp.
The four statues are of King Charles II, the Reverend Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy, nicknamed Woodbine Willie, William Shakespeare and his wife Anne Hathaway, whose marriage certificate is held in the city, and Vesta Tilley, the pioneering music hall artist.
Battling Bewdley residents packed a public meeting to launch a fight against a developer’s plans to build almost 200 houses on a patch of countryside, external.
