Munitions factory anniversary markedpublished at 13:13 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2017
An event is held 100 years after the Worcester factory opened.
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Munitions factory anniversary markedpublished at 13:13 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2017
Bridge base installed after collapsepublished at 16:34 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2017
The structure is being built to replace a Grade II listed bridge that collapsed in Tenbury Wells.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
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In pictures: Friday sunsetpublished at 17:50 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local LiveThanks to Paul Wilde for sharing these photos which he took this afternoon.
What a difference a day makes - this time yesterday the winds were causing havoc, today, everything is still.
Image source, Paul WildeThis was taken on Bredon Hill at Hanbury Churchyard.
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Behind the scenes at Hereford FC: It's like 'the opening of a horror film' published at 17:40 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
Hereford FC face Swindon Supermarine at home tomorrow.
Ahead of kick-off the club have tweeted a short video, external of the journey from the dressing room to the dug out.
We couldn't help but laugh at one of the replies "that heavy breathing is scary!!" - the club's response: "It's the opening to a forthcoming horror film".
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End of twitter postHere's what fixtures are coming up this weekend:
- Kidderminster Harriers are at home to Stockport County
- Worcester City face an away trip to Vanarama North's bottom club, Altrincham
- Redditch United head to Cinderford Town
- Hereford will have a home game against Swindon Supermarine
- Evesham United welcome Slimbridge to the Jubilee Stadium
Watch: Weekend weather forecastpublished at 17:30 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
Rebecca Wood
BBC Midlands TodayCloud will thicken overnight bringing outbreaks of light rain and drizzle and a strengthening breeze . As a result, it will be much milder and should stay frost free for all - lows of 4C (39F).
Tomorrow will be a largely cloudy, damp and windy day.
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Hunt for crowbar wielding robberspublished at 17:25 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
Police are hunting crowbar wielding robbers who raided a store in Kidderminster , external
Rugby: Three changes to Warriors line uppublished at 17:12 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
Trevor Owens
Sports Editor, BBC Hereford & WorcesterWorcester Warriors have made three changes to their starting line up for tomorrow's Aviva Premiership trip to Northampton Saints.
All three are in the pack where Niall Annett, Phil Dowson and Sam Lewis (pictured left to right) come in - among those missing out is Chris Vui who has picked up a knock in training this week.
Image source, Getty ImagesIn pictures: History of munitions '200 million bullets' factory published at 16:50 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local LiveThis weekend marks 100 years since the opening of the Blackpole munitions factory where 200 million rifle rounds were produced during World War One.
The site, which is now Blackpole East industrial estate, was once home to hundreds of men and women during two World Wars.
Image source, Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology ServiceThe photo below was taken in the "case shop" on 30 June in 1919 - wooden barrells are placed in the middle of the aisles labelled "bullet".
Image source, Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology ServiceThe archive team at Worcester City Council are looking for volunteers to help discover the factory's history.
A special party will be held at The Hive in Worcester, external on Saturday where people can sign-up.
Image source, Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology ServiceThank you to Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service for the images.
Tour Series returning to Redditchpublished at 16:30 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
It's been confirmed that the UK’s favourite cycle race series is coming back to Redditch. , external
Worcester Wolves take part in BBL action tonight on the BBCpublished at 16:04 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
BBC SportBritish Basketball returns to BBC Sport this evening for the second leg of the BBL Trophy semi-final as Worcester Wolves host Plymouth Raiders.
In the first leg, Plymouth beat Worcester 96-78 but can Worcester bring it back on their home turf? Worcester need to win the leg by 19 points to advance to face either Leicester Riders and Cheshire Phoenix in the final on 19 March in Glasgow.
Image source, BBC SportCoverage is live from 19:30 across the BBC Sport website, app and selected Connected TVs.
To watch online click here and to learn more about the BBC's coverage of the BBL and WBBL click here.
Six Nations 2017: Ben Te'o to start for England against Italy published at 15:36 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
BBC SportBen Te'o will make his first start for England in Sunday's Six Nations match with Italy.
Te'o, who's 30, moved to Worcester at the start of the season from Leinster, and has won five caps as a replacement, but has been named at outside centre for the meeting with the Azzurri.
Image source, Getty ImagesFollow coverage of the Six Nations: England v Italy at Twickenham on Sunday from 15:00 on BBC Sport and BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra.
Crowdfunding campaign launched as man prepares to take walking hockey to Australia published at 15:00 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
Walking hockey is set to go global after interest from Australia and New Zealand was received following a successful pilot scheme in Bromsgrove. , external
Bike challenge to raise money for college for the blindpublished at 14:42 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
The Mayor of Hereford is among hundreds of people spending the next 24 hours on a bike to raise money for the city's Royal National College for the Blind.
Jimmy Kenyon is taking part in the entire annual 24-hour spinathon at The Point.
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End of twitter postStorm Doris: 'Community rallied together'published at 14:26 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
The clear-up operation the day after Storm Doris continues in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Hundreds of homes are still without power across the two counties and further travel disruption is expected.
Worcestershire's Highways Manager said minor roads and paths will be cleared today and thanked members of the public who helped during the bad weather yesterday.
Image source, Worcestershire County CouncilQuote MessageIt really got going around mid-morning and it didn't really stop until 19:00. It was a very busy day... The priority was to keep main roads clear. It was really great to see the community come out and help too, bringing the best out of people."
Jon Fraser, Worcestershire's Highways Manager
Micro brewery moving to new premisespublished at 14:08 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
The owners of a Worcester brewery are expanding their business by opening up a pub.
The mother and son team, Alex and Wendy Pope, who are behind Pope's Brewery, are moving from a warehouse near Blackpole to their new venture at the Paul Pry at the Butts. , external
Image source, Pope's BreweryAlex says the new site means they're able to diversify and keep up with the competition.
Road closure as bridge work continuespublished at 13:59 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
The A443 at Eastham will be closed from 19:00 in preparation for bridge replacement work to be carried out this weekend.
Four giant steel beams are ready. A crane will be put in place over the weekend ready to install them
According to the council the bridge is due to open to traffic sometime in the spring.
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End of youtube videoHarriers hope to get promotion push back on trackpublished at 13:31 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
Trevor Owens
Sports Editor, BBC Hereford & WorcesterKidderminster Harriers head into tomorrow afternoon's home game with Stockport County looking for the win they need to get their promotion push back on track.
But they know it will be tough - Stockport are unbeaten in the league since 19 November.
It looks as though they are looking to the history books for inspiration...
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End of twitter post'What's gone wrong at Westfields'published at 13:06 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
Westfields manager Sean Edwards says his players have to realise , external that the season is nine months long after conceding their title hopes are over.
In pictures: Ferrai driver has a (very) bad day in Doris Storms published at 12:40 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local LiveA picture tells a 1,000 words, they say...
Image source, @alitwonkThis bright red supercar got rather soggy yesterday as Storm Doris swept over the country. How it got there we're not sure, but it's safe to say it shouldn't be submerged in water.
@alitwonk tweeted a series of photos, external of the Ferrai spotted in Kings Caple near Ross-on-Wye.
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Image source, @alitwonkBut this says it all....
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