Armistice Day services take place across counties
Centenary of Rotherwas munitions factory marked
Historic memorials granted listed status
Worcestershire's Tom Kohler-Cadmore wins award for fastest century
Updates on Friday 11 November
Dozens of homes in the area are without electricity this morning.
Forty-one properties with the WR53 postcode in Worcester and 31 in Hereford are affected, according to Western Power Distribution, external.
Seven properties are without power in Blackwell near Bromsgrove.
Image source, Western Power DistributionWorcestershire's Moeen Ali is closing on a century as he helps England recover from the loss of three cheap wickets.
A short time ago England were 287-4, with Joe Root just falling on 124.
You can follow all the action here.
Image source, Getty ImagesHere's some of the stories we're looking at in the newsroom today:
- Crosses are laid at Hereford Cathedral to commemorate 4,000 men from the county who died in two world wars
- Worcestershire's Moeen Ali is closing in on his century at the first test in India
- Power cuts leave homes in Hereford and Blackwell without power
David Lumb
BBC Birmingham
Redditch's Matchborough First School Academy continues to be rated as "good", according to watchdog Ofsted, external.
Inspectors visited the school last month.
Quote MessageThe leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. You promote a 'no excuses' culture and ensure that all pupils, regardless of any barriers to their learning, become well-rounded."
Usha Devi, Ofsted inspector
People will be able to pay their respects to those from Herefordshire who died in the world wars, with a special Field of Remembrance at the Cathedral.
Four hundred crosses, with poppies attached, are being laid today to represent the 4,000 men from the county who died.
It's the second year the Royal British Legion has laid a field of remembrance at the cathedral and the organisation says one area is reserved for people to plant a cross in memory of any loved one who's died in war.
A woman has told how she was kept on a trolley in a cramped hospital corridor, external for more than a day.
Here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning:
- A special field of remembrance is being laid at Hereford Cathedral
- The history of the police force in Worcester is the subject of a new book released this weekend
Kay Crewdson
BBC weather presenter
A cold and cloudy morning with showery rain, sleet and some wet snow (mostly over higher routes in the north).
Temperatures around 4C (39F).
Weather for the West Midlands.
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Here's an artist's impression of the hub that would form part of the £100m student complex proposed by the University of Worcester.
The hub would include a cafe and launderette.
Image source, Nicholas Hare ArchitectsHere's some of the stories we've been looking at this afternoon:
- A former Worcestershire schoolboy jailed after a double murder in Hong Kong, apologises to his victims
- Fences will be put up and holes dug to try and stop badgers damaging graves in a Bromsgrove cemetery
- Hereford FC confirms it has handed out banning orders to three fans following trouble at recent matches
A woman was robbed at gunpoint shortly after she got off a bus in Redditch, police have revealed, external.
The victim was made to hand over her handbag, black purse and a mobile phone as she walked down a path leading to Fownhope Close.
It happened just before 23:00 on Saturday. The victim reported that the suspect was carrying a gun.
Image source, GoogleThe University of Worcester has submitted plans, external for a £100m student complex.
The scheme would be built on land north of Oldbury Road and include 1,540 student rooms, a "student hub" with a cafe and launderette, academic buildings and parking.
People have until next Friday (November 18) to comment on the plans.
Image source, Nicholas Hare ArchitectsThe mother of a woman murdered by a former Worcestershire schoolboy has said her pain and agony will never go away.
Rurik Jutting has been sentenced to life in prison for the killings of Sumarti Ningsih and Seneng Mujiasih.
Ms Ningsih's mother Suratmi called Jutting an "evil man".
'Rurik Jutting is an evil man'
Work to stop badgers damaging land near graves in Bromsgrove Cemetery will start next Tuesday, the council says.
The badgers' main sett is close to the cemetery and they have dug a number of holes.
Inspections by Worcestershire Wildlife Consultancy have already taken place to monitor the activity of the badgers, following complaints from a grave owner.
Bromsgrove District Council, external plans to install a fence to stop the badgers going near the graves.
Image source, GoogleQuote MessageThis will encourage the badgers to relocate from the cemetery where they have been causing some distress to grave owners. If the badgers are left to dig more tunnels it could make the ground unstable and it could collapse in the future.”
Councillor Roger Smith, Bromsgrove District Council
Kay Crewdson
BBC weather presenter
Some rain moving in from the west this afternoon. It'll feel colder too. Lows of 4C (39F).
Kay Crewdson has your forecast
Hereford FC has confirmed, external three supporters have been banned from attending matches at Edgar Street for the rest of the 2016-17 season.
Image source, GettyClub officials have served the orders as part of their work with West Mercia Police.
Two of the bans relate to incidents at the FA Trophy tie at Salisbury on Saturday, 8 October, while the third follows problems at the home game against Paulton Rovers on Tuesday, 11 October.
Former Hereford United youngster Jarrod Bowen has signed a two-year contract extension at Premier League club Hull City.
The striker recently made his Premier League debut for the Tigers against Watford at Vicarage Road.
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