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Updates on Friday 4 November
Here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning:
- A Kidderminster man has been bailed after being arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill and of committing criminal damage
- A Worcestershire rugby player dies during a match
- A former flood victim from Worcestershire releases a new guide to help protect homes
A former flood victim from Worcestershire is warning of the dangers of cowboy builders and salesman, external trying to sell flood protection equipment.
Mary Dhonau, who was recently given an OBE for her campaigning for flood protection, has published a free new guide, external on how people can protect their homes from flood water.
Quote MessageThere are a lot of cowboys out there. Within this guide we've only put products that we know are from bona fide firms, that have got a good website and a good financial reputation."
Mary Dhonau, Author and flood expert
New techology is being used to track potential environmental problems in Herefordshire.
The Environment Agency is attempting to reduce the effects of soil runoff on local farms, which can lead to water pollution, and contribute to drought and flooding, external.
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Children across Worcester are helping to design a giant piece of artwork for the city's new swimming pool at Perdiswell.
Pupils from Perdiswell Primary School, Tudor Grange Primary School, Heart of Worcestershire College and RGS Worcester have all taken part in workshops to create the eight-metre-high piece.
About 100 children, aged from eight to 18, have been working with Eric Klein Velderman of the Cantoo design agency to produce colourful images for the building’s frontage - expected to represent a modern version of stained glass windows.
Image source, Worcester City CouncilQuote MessageWe began with some initial water explorations - dropping ink into water and filming the resulting swirls with our phones, exploring pattern and light reflection from water, looking at colour.”
Eric Klein Velderman, Designer
Racing is under way at Hereford.
It's the second event at the course since it reopened and there are seven races on today's card.
Today's going is good; good to firm in places.
A woman killed in a car crash outside a garden centre in Kidderminster died accidentally, a coroner has ruled.
Naomi Twaite, 83, died when she pulled out at Hodge Hill Nursery on the A456 and collided with another car in June.
Image source, Google mapSome of the stories we're looking at this lunchtime:
- Tributes are paid to a Worcestershire rugby player, who died during a match
- There's no planned takeover of Herefordshire's hospitals, despite moves to hand senior roles to bosses in Warwickshire, an NHS trust says
- A woman died accidentally in a car crash outside a garden centre in Kidderminster, a coroner rules
An Evesham woman who's discovered her father was a World War II spy says she's incredibly proud of the work he did.
Rosalie Daubney knew that Major Basil Dykes had served in the 7th Worcestershire Territorial Regiment at Dunkirk, but she's since found out he went on to work for MI5.
He returned to work as a solicitor in Ledbury, but never gave away any secrets about his spy work to his family.
Rosalie was reading about British agents in France shortly after the country's liberation, when she saw her father's name linked to a sting operation.
Quote MessageHe spoke fluent French and we knew he applied for a job after Dunkirk at the suggestion of a friend, but he signed the Official Secrets Act and that was the end of that."
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live
From Creepy Crewe to Killerminster - the train operator London Midland has gone all out to mark Halloween this year.
Horrorford (Hereford) - Spookford-upon-Avon (Stratford-upon-Avon), Liverpool Slime Street (Liverpool Lime Street) and Werewolverhampton (Wolverhampton) are just some of my favourites.
Top marks for creativity!
Image source, London Midland
Sara Blizzard
BBC Weather
A dry day ahead with some sunny intervals. Highs of 14C (57F).
The latest weather for the West Midlands
This great shot of Worcester Cathedral comes from Dave Bright of Bright Skies Video, external.
We'd love to see your photos of the area - you can email us, tweet us on @bbchw, external or add them to Facebook, external.
Image source, Dave Bright, Bight Skies VideoA rugby player has died, external while playing in a match in Redditch.
Chris Partridge, 58, suffered a suspected heart attack two minutes into yesterday's game between Woodrush and Redditch.
It was organised to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Woodrush's first-ever match, which was also against the same opponents.
In a statement on its website, Woodrush said Mr Partridge was given support by first aiders and ambulance crews.
Mr Partridge leaves a partner, Jackie, who was watching the match and three children.
Former referee Chris Guy paid tribute in a Facebook post published by the North Midlands RFU, external, describing Mr Partridge as someone who "never lost the love of the game".
Quote MessageHis enthusiasm was infectious. My sincere sympathies to Woodrush RFC and to Chris’s family in their devastating loss."
Steve Guy, Former North Midlands referee
Sarah Falkland
BBC Midlands Today
An elderly war veteran has made an emotional appeal for his stolen medals to be returned in time for Remembrance Day.
John Roberts, 91, known to his friends as Jack, had six medals taken from his home in Worcestershire on Wednesday.
A war veteran appeals for the return of his stolen medals
A man from Kidderminster has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill and commit criminal damage, external.
Police were searching for the man in the town on Saturday morning, when they found him in a tree in OIympian Court.
Officers worked with paramedics and the first service for several hours to get him down safely.
The man, who's 31, has been bailed until the beginning of November while investigations continue.
Here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning:
- A Worcestershire rugby player has died on the pitch during an anniversary game
- A Kidderminster man has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill and commit criminal damage
- The trial of a former Worcestershire schoolboy, accused of murdering two women in Hong Kong, has heard he suffers from a number of a personality disorders
An International animal charity has thanked shoppers in Worcestershire for their generosity after they donated £2,600 in street collections this year.
Animals Asia was set up to save bears and other animals from cruelty in China and Vietnam.
It raised £388.35 during its latest collection in Kidderminster on Saturday.
Image source, Animals AsiaQuote MessageAnimals Asia was founded in 1998 to protect and rescue moon bears, who are kept in tiny cages and appalling conditions in China and Vietnam, so they can be used for the agonising extraction of bile from their gall bladders for use in Chinese medicine."
Christine Coldrick, Worcestershire Co-ordinator for Animals Asia
Malvern town centre traffic lights are being updated.
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Burial space in Redditch is running so low, there may be no more room for graves by 2019.
The borough council is trying to solve the problem by carrying out tests on a possible site in the town today and tomorrow.
Councils are not obliged to provide cemeteries, but most see them as important resources for the community.
Image source, Redditch Borough CouncilQuote MessageA cemetery is important on so many levels - to commemorate people and for burials. They're also well-maintained, well-protected greenfield sites."
Mike Burkinshaw, Redditch Borough Council's Bereavement Services Manager
The head of Wye Valley NHS Trust is expected to step down soon, with plans in place for health bosses from south Warwickshire to take on his role and two other senior posts.
Richard Beeken insists he's still in charge for the time being.
The BBC has also learned that Wye Valley's Chairman Museji Takolia filed for bankruptcy during the summer, shortly before unexpectedly standing down.
The process for the south Warwickshire trust's involvement in Herefordshire has attracted criticism from the local MP, Jesse Norman, among others.
In National League North, Kidderminster Harriers ran out 0-1 winners at Stockport County, while Worcester City hammered Altrincham 3-0 at the Victoria Ground.
In the FA Trophy, Redditch United are through after a 3-1 win over Cambridge City, but Evesham United face a replay at Frome Town after a 1-1 draw at Jubilee Stadium.