Carson Wishart
Journalist, BBC Hereford and Worcester

Here are some of the stories we are looking at this evening: 

- Two lanes on the M5 southbound at junction 6 could remain closed until about 18:00 after a crash closed two lanes of the motorway earlier

- A man described as vulnerable by police fell from a ledge at Gullett Quarry in Malvern.

- A man from Kidderminster has been jailed for 14 months after being found guilty of operating a cannabis factory in a former World War Two bunker in Worcestershire. 

Four Worcestershire athletes have been selected to compete at the 2016 School Games - a national multi-sport event for the UK's elite young athletes.

This year 14-year-old Abigail Watkins, from Worcester, will be representing Wales in fencing.

Image source, Jenny Watkins

Previous competitors include Rio success stories Olympic gold medallist and world-record breaking swimmer Adam Peaty. 

A man described as vulnerable by police has fallen from a ledge at Gullett Quarry, in Malvern. 

The emergency services were called to the quarry at 22:30 on Friday. 

Police negotiators were at the scene when the man, in his 30s, fell from the edge of the quarry. 

He was treated by paramedics before being taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. 

The government's announced the company running the next West Midlands Rail franchise will have to have room for another 20,000 passengers. 

Current operator Govia, which owns London Midland, wants to run the franchise again after it expires next year.

Another company, Dutch-owned West Midlands Trains Ltd, has also been shortlisted. 

The government says both firms must set out how they'll provide more trains and more space for passengers. 

The 300th anniversary of the baptism of the "Shakespeare of gardening" was marked today with three hours of bell ringing. 

Capability Brown designed the gardens and parkland at Croome Court, where St Mary Magdalene Church stands.

Brown, who was baptised 300 years ago, also demolished the original parish church, but the bells were used in the new one, which were heard today.  

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Two lanes are closed on the M5 Southbound at J6 for Worcester. 

It's causing queuing traffic.

A man who allowed more than 800 cannabis plants to be grown in a former nuclear bunker is jailed.

Worcester Warriors' home fixture with Wasps has been moved to 4 December as it has been selected for live television coverage.

The match, which kicks-off at 15:00, sees Sixways hosting a second West Midlands derby since Wasps' move to Coventry.

Image source, Getty Images

It is the fourth occasion Warriors will feature on BT Sport before Christmas, following live games against Saracens, Gloucester Rugby and Newcastle Falcons. 

Francesca Osborne
Journalist, BBC Hereford & Worcester

Kemp Hospice, in Kidderminster, has commissioned ceramic butterflies to raise funds for its Forget Me Not appeal.  

Only a third of its money comes from the NHS, so it's hoped the project will raise vital funds to allow the hospice to continue supporting families and patients. 

The butterflies, which have been made by a Worcestershire artist, are painted, glazed and then fired in the kiln for 24 hours.     

They will be on display at Bodenham Arboretum until 11 September.

Chris and Sandra Corbin have been busy pulling pints for locals at the Cross Keys in Withington for 45 years.

And to mark the special occasion they've had a beer brewed in their honour.

The tongue in cheek "Life Behind Bars" beer is described as sweet and hoppy.

And what's the secret of their success? 

Well pub-goers say it's a "really good boozer" with no frills and just plenty of drinking and socialising. 

The BBC was given access to tour a nuclear bunker near Kidderminster in Worcestershire just days before police discovered a cannabis factory on the site.

Worcestershire Supporters' Association's long serving chairman Ken Mills has died at the age of 77, after a long battle against cancer. 

Ken oversaw the purchase of New Road by the association for the county in 1977 from Worcester Cathedral for £30,000 and was involved in many other projects.

Image source, Worcestershire County Cricket Club Supporters Association

Director of Cricket Steve Rhodes said: "Ken has been an amazing person for Worcestershire County Cricket Club.

"To be chairman for over 40 years is an amazing achievement and his memory - and the role of the association - will live on and on."

Francesca Osborne
Journalist, BBC Hereford & Worcester

More on the man who has been jailed for operating a cannabis factory in a former World War Two bunker in Worcestershire.

Wayne "Sid" Robinson, 48, from Kidderminster, was arrested after the factory was discovered in the Drakelow tunnels.

The cannabis had an estimated street value of £78,000.

Hereford FC have boosted their squad with the signing of striker Jake Sinclair. 

The 21-year-old - the younger brother of Celtic's Scott Sinclair - started his career at Southampton but has most recently been playing for Frome Town FC. 

Alice Porter
Reporter, BBC Hereford & Worcester

Here are some of the latest stories we are looking at this afternoon: 

- A man from Kidderminster has been jailed for 14 months after being found guilty of operating a cannabis factory in a former World War Two bunker in Worcestershire

-The government has confirmed it's begun culling badgers in more areas of England - including parts of Herefordshire - to prevent the spread of TB in cattle

-The bells of a church in Worcestershire are ringing for three hours today to celebrate the life of the man who designed it

Francesca Osborne
Journalist, BBC Hereford & Worcester

The bells of a church in Worcestershire will ring for three hours today to celebrate the life of the man who designed it. 

Capability Brown designed the park where St Mary Magdalene Church stands, just above Croome Court. 

Image source, National Trust

Brown, who was baptised 300 years ago, demolished the original parish church but the bells were used in the new one, which will be heard today. 

Worcestershire County Cricket Supporters Association chairman Ken Mills MBE dies.

Nicola Goodwin
Reporter, BBC Hereford & Worcester

A couple from Herefordshire are celebrating 45 years of running their pub by having a beer brewed in their honour. 

Chris and Sandra Corbin, from the Cross Keys at Withington, took over the pub in 1971 from Sandra's parents. 

To mark their anniversary, Wye Valley brewery has produced a special ale called Life Behind Bars.  

Badger culling is rolled out to more parts of England, in a bid to tackle bovine TB.

A man is due to be sentenced at Worcester Crown Court this morning after being found guilty of attempting to grow cannabis in a former world war two underground bunker. 

Wayne "Sid" Robinson, 48, from Kidderminster, was arrested after a cannabis farm was discovered in the Drakelow tunnels.

He had already pleaded guilty to having a shotgun and ammunition.