Never stand by, says bullied teen's mumpublished at 12:37 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
The mother of a 17-year-old boy who took his life because of online bullying urges others not to ignore the issue.
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Assault and dangerous driving arrest by badger cull officers
Cash machine raided at Herefordshire garage
Overrunning bridge work brings rush-hour jams in Worcester
Pupils put questions to the Archbishop of Canterbury
Updates on Friday 7 October 2016
Never stand by, says bullied teen's mumpublished at 12:37 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
Latest: Thousands expected for racecourse reopening; 'big cat' sightings reported to police; man 'can't take driving test on steam roller'published at 12:30 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
Phil Maiden
Reporter, BBC Hereford & WorcesterToday's headlines include:
- At least 4,000 people are expected at Hereford Racecourse today as it reopens after a four-year break
- More reported sightings of a big cat in south Worcestershire, this time around Upton-upon-Severn
- A man has been told he can't take a driving test on his steam roller because it doesn't have rubber tyres
Football: Hereford FC eyeing up targetpublished at 12:10 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
Hereford FC, external manager Pete Beadle says he's hoping to further add to his squad in the coming week or so.
Westfields' striker Jamie Molyneux became the latest player to join the Edgar Street squad when he signed on Tuesday and Beadle says they're eyeing up another target.
Quote MessageWe're hoping to speak to another player this week, one that we're waiting to get the all-clear to speak to and not sure if it'd be in before the weekend. But... once we can speak to him, we can look to get him in as soon as possible."
Pete Beadle, Hereford FC manager
'Big cat' sightings reported to policepublished at 11:48 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
Phil Maiden
Reporter, BBC Hereford & WorcesterThere have been more reported sightings of a big cat in Worcestershire, this time in Upton-upon-Severn.
West Mercia Police, external said it had been handed footage which was claimed to show evidence of a big cat and had received three reports of sightings of a leopard-like creature in the area.
Peter Webb, a former mayor of Upton, hasn't seen the creature himself but says that did not mean others were not right.
Quote MessageI know that there are two people who have got businesses up on the Ham and they both say that they've seen something and they're convinced themselves. I think you've got to believe something is going on but whether it is in fact a black panther or not, who knows?"
Peter Webb, Ex-Upton mayor
Church to receive estimated £1.3m of lottery moneypublished at 11:28 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
A 1,000-year-old church in Herefordshire is to receive an estimated £1.3m of lottery money to ensure its survival.
Image source, Google MapsSt James, external church in Wigmore has played host to many kings and queens over the centuries, but last year its future was looking uncertain until a group of villagers got together to try to find ways to keep it open.
The Wigmore Centre Community Interest Company has now received £170,000 to start installing state-of-the-art facilities.
Addiction charity sets up permanent base in market townpublished at 11:03 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
An alcohol and drugs treatment service has announced its new base in Ross-on-Wye, external.
'Everything set' for racecourse reopeningpublished at 10:41 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
BBC Hereford & Worcester are at Hereford racecourse to cover the reopening
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End of twitter postWorcester girl Georie Gibbs making huge strides six-months after life-changing surgerypublished at 10:20 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
Playing on a slide, using a scooter or chasing after her big sister - one year ago these were things Georgie Gibbs could only dream of.
Latest: Thousands expected for racecourse reopening; 'big cat' sightings reported to police; mum wants more leukaemia awarenesspublished at 10:00 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
Phil Maiden
Reporter, BBC Hereford & WorcesterToday's headlines include:
- At least 4,000 people are expected at Hereford Racecourse today as it reopens after a four-year break
- More reported sightings of a big cat in south Worcestershire, this time around Upton-upon-Severn in recent weeks
- More needs to be done to make people aware of the signs and symptoms of leukaemia says Worcestershire mother
BBC Sunday Politics: 'Midlands Engine' and Shropshire's hospitals under the spotlightpublished at 09:36 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
BBC Sunday Politics in the Midlands is looking at the idea of a "Midlands Engine" to rival the "Northern Powerhouse" and asking what is behind the PR slogans.
It's also delving into the ongoing row over Shropshire A&E services and asking if the county needs two emergency departments.
Image source, Conservative Party/BBCThe guests on the sofa this week will be the Conservative MP for South Staffordshire, Gavin Williamson, and the Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, Emma Reynolds.
On the hunt for an Unsung Heropublished at 09:27 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
BBC SportDo you know a local sports volunteer who deserves some much-needed recognition? It's time to let us know.
Now in its 14th year, the BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero award celebrates people from around the UK who volunteer their time and efforts to help people participate in sport.
You can nominate until 23 October and the winner will be announced at BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
Last year, 92-year-old Alec Davies from Worcester St John's cycling club was named the West Midlands Unsung Hero.
Media caption, BBC Midlands Sport Unsung Hero 2015
Staff at Youthcomm Radio, in Worcester, fed up with repeated attempts to hack its systempublished at 09:07 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
A hacker has been repeatedly targeting Worcester's Youthcomm Radio, attempting to break into its website and even temporarily taking the station off the air, external.
Champion jockey 'delighted' at return of jump racing to Hereford Racecoursepublished at 08:51 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
Tim Race
Producer, BBC Hereford & WorcesterHorse racing's reigning champion jockey, Richard Johnson, has welcomed the return of jump racing to Hereford Racecourse, where he rode his first winner.
Thousands are expected to be at the site today for the first meeting in four years - the course closed after a dispute between ARC Racing and Herefordshire Council over its future.
Image source, Getty ImagesFour meetings are scheduled for this season and Richard Johnson says it has "got great memories for me".
Quote MessageYou get to a point, though, where you think it won't reopen, but I'm delighted it is coming back."
Richard Johnson, Champion jockey
Latest: Thousands expected for racecourse reopening; 'big cat' sightings reported to police; mum wants more leukaemia awarenesspublished at 08:32 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
Phil Maiden
Newsreader, BBC Hereford & WorcesterThis morning's headlines:
- At least 4,000 people are expected at Hereford Racecourse today as it reopens after a four-year break
- Six months after reported sightings of a big cat in south Worcestershire, police say they've received three reports of sightings around Upton-upon-Severn in recent weeks
- A Worcestershire mother says more needs to be done to make people aware of the signs and symptoms of leukaemia
Watch: Weather forecast for Herefordshire and Worcestershirepublished at 08:14 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
Alexandra Hamilton
BBC WeatherYou can also get a latest forecasts at any other time from the BBC Weather website.
Media caption, Alex Hamilton
Good morning from today's Herefordshire and Worcestershire live pagepublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
Welcome to the Local Live service for Herefordshire and Worcestershire on Thursday 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.
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 5 October 2016
We'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.
Watch: The weather for tonight and tomorrowpublished at 17:59 British Summer Time 5 October 2016
Shefali Oza
BBC Midlands TodayYou can also get the latest weather forecasts at any other time from the BBC Weather website.
Media caption, Shefali Oza
Police hunt escaped prisonerpublished at 17:58 British Summer Time 5 October 2016
Police are hunting a man who escaped HMP Hewell last Thursday.
Wayne Madlen, 45, has been serving a prison sentence for burglary and theft and is known to have links to Bilston, Wolverhampton and the West Midlands region.
Image source, West Mercia PoliceHe is described as 5'11" to 6" tall, with hazel-coloured eyes, a bald head and a distinctive tattoo of a black panther on his right bicep.
Cause of Worcester death remains unknownpublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 5 October 2016
The police say they still don't know what caused the death of a man in Worcester.
The body of 48-year-old David Jones was found at a property on Tolladine Road in the early hours of Monday and a post-mortem examination has been unable to determine what happened.
Det Ch Insp Ian Wall, who is leading the investigation, added that at this time no further action will be taken against a 46-year-old woman who was originally arrested on suspicion of murder.
