Summary

  • Risk summit held to ensure hospital's 'patient safety maintained'

  • Man jailed for possessing an offensive weapon in a public place

  • Flood teams on standby for Storm Barbara

  • Facebook campaign for dog missing for a year

  • Updates on Friday 23 December

Live Reporting

Jerry Chester

  1. Funding windfall for Herefordshire Council

    More than £285,000 to help provide housing for people with learning disabilities is being given to Herefordshire Council. 

    It will spend the money on building a state-of-the-art block of flats in Hereford.

    Herefordshire Council officesGoogle

    The council aims to have the complex, fitted with new technologies to help support the adults living there, finished by 2018. 

    Last September, the Department of Health announced that there was a £25m funding pot available and councils across England were asked to bid for a portion of the money.

  2. Weather: Drizzly, cloudy day

    BBC Weather

    A less cloudy day than yesterday, with cloud breaking up to allow bright or sunny spells through the afternoon. 

    It'll be dry for most, although the odd spot of drizzle is possible over higher ground. Highs of  6C (43F).

    Weather map

  3. Travel: Burst water main near Pershore

    There are temporary traffic lights so be prepared for delays while the work is done. More from BBC Travel.

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  4. Your pictures: Animals in weather

    BBC Weather Watchers

    It's no surprise that many of our BBC Weather Watchers enjoy taking photos of nature and wildlife, just as much as the weather.

    You can find a gallery of our favourite animal pictures of the year here.

    Here are a couple taken around Herefordshire and Worcestershire, starting with deer in Ross-on-Wye, taken in October by Terry. 

    Deer in Ross on WyeTerry Gorsley

    Having a "ribbetting" time in the September sunshine, this photo of a frog was taken in Hereford by stefftheneph.  

    Frog in the sunshineStefftheneph

  6. Clothing stolen from store in ram raid

    Thieves have used a vehicle, thought to be a red Land Rover, to smash their way into a store near Evesham and steal clothing, police say.

    West Mercia Police say the theft took place at Outdoor and Country in The Valley retail park, Twyford, at around 02:05 on Monday. 

    The Valley retail park near eveshamGoogle

    A quantity of clothing, including Barbour jackets, was taken during the break in.

    Police say a stolen vehicle was found burnt out in Harvington a short distance away, which may be linked to the raid.

  8. Your photos: Cloudy skies around Herefordshire and Worcestershire

    BBC Weather Watchers

    It's been a cloudy start to the day around the two counties, as you can see from these photos taken by BBC Weather Watchers in Eaton Bishop (top) and Lower Broadheath (below).

    Eaton BishopHappySnapper71
    Lower BroadheathMikeSnapper

  9. Knitted angels say halo

    BBC Hereford and Worcester

    People visiting Malvern today might get a bit of a surprise, as 600 angels are being placed at landmarks across the town. 

    Around 350 knitted white angels will be placed in the town centre, 150 in Malvern Link and 100 in Barnard's Green. 

    They were created as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of the Landsdown Methodist church and as a way of spreading Christmas cheer to the local community.

  10. Worcestershire could get two new train stations under plans

    A consultation will launch this week on the future of transport in Worcestershire, with the possibility of two new train stations coming to the county.

    Site of Fernhill Heath stationGoogle

    One station is possible in the Fernhill Heath area (site of old station pictured above), and another one in Rushwick. 

    The proposals are part of the Local Transport Plan, which also aims to review major traffic junctions and look at increasing capacity on the county's busiest roads.

  11. South Pole skiers reach next target

    Monica Rimmer
    Journalist, BBC Online

    A group of army reservists skiing across the South Pole say they've hit a new milestone.   

    The team are on day 34 of the expedition and have now crossed 88 degrees south. 

    In his latest blog post, Lou commented about the temperature changes, saying "you can really feel the difference" - recent temperatures stand at -35C with the wind.

    Lou RuddLou Rudd

    The team are raising funds for sold ABF The Soldiers Charity, in memory of former Herefordshire soldier Henry Worsley, who died whilst attempting the same route in January.    

    A good day today for the team - we’re just now finishing off the final bits of climbing onto the Polar plateau. We’re at over 8,000ft now and we can see what we hope is the final climb just in front of us."

    Lou Rudd

  12. Latest: Loneliness trial; new cycling centre; funding for people with learning disabilities

    BBC Hereford and Worcester

    The headlines for Herefordshire and Worcestershire this morning include:

    - A trial in Worcestershire that is helping to prevent older people feeling lonely could be adopted nationwide

    - A new cycling performance centre in Evesham will further boost the town's reputation as a hub for the sport, according to local cycle clubs

    - Herefordshire Council is to receive more than £285,000 to help provide housing for people with learning disabilities

  13. Woman to be sentenced over careless driving death

    BBC Hereford and Worcester

    A Hereford woman is due to be sentenced this morning after pleading guilty to causing the death of a man by careless driving. 

    Dawn Jones, 41, from St Andrews Close, has admitted causing the death of George Leslie Jones, who was 58, and a doorman at several nightclubs in the city. 

    The fatal collision took place on the A49 in Moreton-on-Lugg in December 2014. 

  15. Gold medallist invests in Evesham bike scene

    BBC Hereford and Worcester

    A new cycling performance centre announced for Evesham will have a "serious benefit" for bikers in the area, according to a local club. 

    Chris Boardman

    Manufacturers Boardman Bikes, founded by the Olympic gold medallist Chris Boardman, is investing in an 18,000 sq ft (1672 sq m) headquarters in the town's business park.

    The chairman of Evesham Wheelers, Steve Bullen, says it makes Evesham a centre of excellence. 

  16. Loneliness scheme trialled in Worcester to get nationwide roll-out

    BBC Midlands Today

    A trial in Worcestershire that is helping to prevent older people feeling lonely could be adopted nationwide. 

    Lonely lady

    Age UK says about 70,000 older people in the West Midlands suffer from loneliness. 

    The scheme, called Reconnections, is providing one-to-one support for isolated pensioners and getting them involved in community activities.

  17. Watch: Latest weather for the West Midlands

    BBC Weather

    Some misty and murky spots first thing this morning, along with plenty of cloud. 

    However the cloud will break, allowing for some sunny spells in the afternoon. Highs of 6C (43F). 

    Latest weather for the West Midlands

  18. Welcome to BBC Local Live for Herefordshire and Worcestershire

    Monica Rimmer
    Journalist, BBC Online

    We'll bring you the latest news, sport, travel and weather updates from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire throughout the day. 

    If you'd like to get in touch you can email, tweet us on @bbchw or message via Facebook.

  19. Our live coverage across the day

    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. 

  20. On Midlands Today from 18:30: Prison riot, factory closure and teen darts

    Mary Rhodes
    Presenter, BBC Midlands Today

    On Midlands Today this evening we'll be looking at the aftermath of the riots on Friday at HMP Birmingham. 

    Specialist teams leaving the prisonAFP/Getty

    We'll also be at one of the region's main employers which is finally closing this week.   

    And you'll meet a teenage darts player from Stoke-on-Trent who has faced some of the greats after just a year on the competition circuit. 

    Those stories and more from 18:30 on BBC One.