Kidderminster Shuttle

A fire broke out near Blakeshall this morning., external

Two Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service crews from Kidderminster attended the scene just after 4.30am this morning.

A confidential helpline, designed to help those who've looked at sexual images of children online, has received calls from 40 people across Herefordshire and Worcestershire over the last 12 months.  , external

The Stop It Now helpline, external , which is run by the Alvechurch based Lucy Faithfull Foundation, was set-up to help offenders gain access to the help they need to address their problem.

Image source, Stop It Now

Across the West Midlands the number of calls to the helpline has gone up by more than a third, when compared to the previous year. 

The majority of homes affected by power cuts in Redditch have had their supplies restored, according to the energy supplier Western Power., external

A number of properties remain affected but this is expected to be rectified this afternoon, the company say.

A climber who died in hospital after suffering serious injuries in a fall in the Cairngorms is named by police.

A new project is hoping to find out more about the Blackpole munitions factory which opened in Worcester a century ago.

Hundreds of workers produced 200 million rifle rounds there during the World War One and the buildings now form part of the Blackpole East industrial estate. 

The council is looking for volunteers to help record the history of the building - taking photos and making physical notes about the area.

In the wake of Storm Doris, buses are still replacing the Cross City trains which normally run between Lichfield and Redditch via Birmingham.

Here's a reminder of the affected stations on the route; those from which passengers can catch a bus; and the prognosis that the situation is unlikely to get any better today:

The national wheelchair basketball champions are wheeling themselves onto treadmills for up to eight hours today in a bid to raise money. , external

The team, from the University of Worcester, are doing a 111 mile challenge (the distance between Worcester and Manchester) to raise money to pay for the British Wheelchair Basketball University Championships, which takes place in Manchester next month.

Image source, University of Worcester

The team are hoping to raise £1,000, to cover the team’s travel and accommodation expenses.  So far they've raised £270 online., external

Malvern Observer

An opera company which is coming to Malvern next month is on the search for a local dog to appear in its production.   , external

Crews have been tackling a "large fire" at a sawmill in Kidderminster overnight.

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said two crews attended to the blaze, external near Blakeshall at about 04:35 this morning.

Image source, H&W Fire Service

BBC Hereford and Worcester

Many across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are still without power this morning in the wake of Storm Doris. 

Nearly 300 properties in Herefordshire and more than 650 in Worcestershire are affected - Western Power Distribution expects most of them to be restored by lunchtime.  , external

Highways bosses at Worcestershire County Council say around 250 trees came down, while the contractors looking after Herefordshire's roads said they've been called to 80 incidents.  

Kevin Pashby
BBC WM

Disruption across the West Midlands continues after Storm Doris yesterday.

Some train services are still affected.

The Cross City Line will be closed all day between Lichfield and Redditch and some services to London are cancelled or delayed.

Due to damage to overhead cables on the railway line between Redditch and Lichfield Trent Valley all lines are closed.

A bus replacement service in operation, warns London Midland., external  

Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter

Cold and bright to start with scattered showers and patchy frost and ice, especially on untreated surfaces.

Most of us will have a fine and cold day with much lighter winds and some spells of sunshine - highs of 8C (46F).

Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live

Welcome to Friday. I'll be bringing you live updates for Herefordshire and Worcestershire between now and 18:00.

I'll have the latest 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 .

We'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 tomorrow. 

Keep an eye out here for more updates this evening and into the morning.    

The fire service have spent the day proving their versatility.

Broad Street in Kidderminster could be closed overnight due to unsafe buildings. 

Shefali Oza
BBC Midlands Today

We're forecast some rain tonight, some of it heavy, but the wind should be easing . Lows of 3C (37F).

BBC Weather Watchers

BBC Weather Watcher swampman shared this picture of a kettle hole pond at Kenchester, Herefordshire, with waves caused by storm Doris. 

Image source, swampman

Rail passengers are being warned to expect more disruption this evening, as workmen battle to clear all the debris off the lines after Storm Doris.

Network Rail says its "orange army of engineers" have been clearing everything from trees to trampolines and chairs from the track, and bags from overhead power lines.

Image source, Network Rail

Virgin Trains and London Midland have both urged customers not to travel if they can avoid it.