Racegoer headbutted hole through wall at pubpublished at 13:26 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2017
A racegoer who was out celebrating winning with his friends headbutted a hole through the wall of a Hereford pub, a court heard., external
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Storm Doris clear-up - 250 trees brought down
Rise in the number calling child sex images helpline
Woman kept from Egyptian husband by income rules
History of wartime munitions factory documented
Updates on Friday 24 February 2017
Racegoer headbutted hole through wall at pubpublished at 13:26 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2017
Rugby: Warriors make new signingpublished at 13:06 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2017
Trevor Owens
Sports Editor, BBC Hereford & WorcesterWorcester Warriors have confirmed the signing of the Jersey Reds tight-head prop Simon Kerrod.
The 24-year-old, who has previously represented the Sharks in South Africa's Currie Cup, will join Warriors ahead of the 2017-18 season, the club says.
Gary Gold, director of rugby, said: "Simon is a powerful scrummager who likes to get around the park.
"He is a promising prop and we're looking forward to trying to help him reach the top of his game at Warriors."
Image source, Worcester WarriorsMore than 100 fridges dumped in a residential streetpublished at 12:25 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2017
More than 100 fridges have been dumped in a residential street in Birmingham, says the council., external
Image source, Birmingham City CouncilThe authority says it received a call from the public reporting "six fridges" at Ithon Grove in Kings Norton but on arrival found 110.
Image source, Birmingham City CouncilAnyone with information is urged to contact the council's flytipping team., external
Playing Cupid for cowspublished at 12:07 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2017
Mark Elliott
Reporter, BBC ShropshireCattle breeding is going high tech - dairy farmer Kim Petty, from Richards Castle, is bringing in pioneering equipment from New Zealand to work out when a cow's ready to mate.
He's won the right to distribute the Flashmate kit in the UK.
A device is glued on the cow near the base of its tail and will monitor if other cows have been "riding", a sure sign the cow is in season.
It will then flash red for up to 26 hours giving the optimum time for artificial insemination.
Parking charge changes for Herefordpublished at 11:59 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2017
Herefordshire Council is to implement changes to some Hereford city centre car parks from Monday 27 February.
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End of twitter postNurse's delight that man who 'died' 27 times is on the mendpublished at 11:35 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2017
An off-duty nurse credited with saving the life of a man from Wednesbury says he's glad to have been able to help.
Ray Woodhall was playing walking football in Kidderminster when he had a heart attack and then, at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, 27 cardiac arrests.
Brad Wright, who had been watching the match, insisted on calling an ambulance for Ray when he complained of chest soreness.
Quote MessageIt would be wonderful and meet up and have a drink. I'm just really pleased that he's OK and since it happened I've been trying to find out how he was doing. It's great news to hear he's OK."
Brad Wright, Nurse
Retiring policeman refused permission to keep dogpublished at 11:22 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2017
Mark Elliott
Reporter, BBC ShropshireA retiring West Mercia Police dog handler has been refused permission to keep the dog he works with, despite a petition set up asking the force to reconsider.
Sergeant David Evans, 59, has been told he will have to pass PD Ivy - a Malinois cross German Shepherd - on to another handler to continue working.
West Mercia Police says it's in the best interests of the dog and the force.
Image source, Jennie EvansChief Constable Anthony Bangham said sometimes dogs at the end of their working lives retired with their handlers, but there was an "obligation to spend public funds wisely and ensure best value from all our resources".
Quote MessageAlthough the dogs live with their handlers and have close relationships with them, they are not family pets. They belong to the force and are highly valued resources. PD Ivy is very young and has many years service ahead of her."
Anthony Bangham, Chief Constable of West Mercia Police
When is a ditch not a ditch?published at 10:47 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2017
Nicola Goodwin
Reporter, BBC Hereford & WorcesterIt could be 900 years old and may have played a part in the Civil War - now the secrets of a ditch in Hereford are about to be uncovered.
A £10,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund will be used to investigate the Row Ditch on the edge of Bartonsham Meadows which is on the Historic England's At Risk register.
The scheduled ancient monument could even once have formed part of Offa's Dyke.
Media caption, When is a ditch more than a ditch?
County ins & outs 2017published at 10:20 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2017
With the 2017 county season here, keep up to date with the latest signings, departures and rumours ahead of next season.
Read MoreTop Tory backs completion of northern relief roadpublished at 09:58 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2017
A leading politician has revealed how he expects Worcester's Northern Relief Link Road to be complete, external "at some stage in the future" - insisting the county council's leadership does want it to happen.
Your pictures: Beautiful Ross-on-Wyepublished at 09:28 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2017
Here's a lovely picture of Ross-on-Wye this morning courtesy of BBC Weather Watcher Terry Gorsley.
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Image source, Terry GorsleyNHS trusts targeting £60m savingspublished at 08:59 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2017
Gavin Kermack
Reporter, BBC Hereford & WorcesterPlans to save more than £60m from NHS services in Herefordshire and Worcestershire by 2021 have been highlighted in a report by the think tank the Kings Fund.
The two counties are one of several regions where NHS bosses are considering cutting beds in community hospitals, alongside beds in acute hospitals, like the Alex and the Worcestershire Royal.
Image source, Science Photo LibraryYesterday, figures showed the Wye Valley NHS Trust in Herefordshire faces an end-of-year deficit of £37m, while Worcestershire Acute faces a deficit of just under £35m.
NHS trusts across England ran up deficits totalling about £900m in the nine months to December, despite extra funding from the government.
The trusts hope to be able to claw back some spending by the end of the financial year.
Police grants for groups working with young peoplepublished at 08:39 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2017
Alex Seftel
Journalist, BBC ShropshireGrants worth £600,000 are to be set aside for projects aiming to keep young people safe and away from crime in the West Mercia area.
The funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion will be available for charities and organisations running schemes.
Some of the funds will also be earmarked to help improve road safety awareness among young drivers.
Image source, PCCVideo: Will you need your umbrella today?published at 08:20 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2017
After a cloudy and mild start, cloud will thicken into the afternoon and things will become breezier, with some rain and highs of 13C (55F).
You can find a detailed forecast for your area here.
Media caption, Latest weather for the West Midlands
Good morning - welcome to our live updates for the daypublished at 08:01 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2017
Welcome to Herefordshire and Worcestershire Live on Tuesday morning.
We'll be bringing you all the news, sport, travel and weather as it happens.
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Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 20 February 2017
Live updates for Herefordshire and Worcestershire have finished for the day but local stories will be added automatically through the night.
Hereford roadshow: 'Be clear on cancer'published at 17:50 Greenwich Mean Time 20 February 2017
Nicola Goodwin
Reporter, BBC Hereford & WorcesterShoppers in Hereford are learning how to spot the early signs of cancer. , external
Nurses from Public Health England are in the Maylord Shopping Centre for two days answering questions as part of the Be Clear on Cancer campaign.
Image source, Science Photo LibraryQuote MessageSometimes tummy troubles, particularly those which are lasting for over three weeks can be a sign of cancer - [we are] encouraging people to visit their GP because early diagnosis makes it more treatable and improves survival."
Dr Musarrat Afza, Public Health England spokesperson
Child refugees in France: 'We have the capacity to support them'published at 17:40 Greenwich Mean Time 20 February 2017
A Worcestershire charity worker, who's helping unaccompanied child refugees in France, has criticised the government's handling of their asylum applications.
The government has faced a backlash after it emerged only 350 unaccompanied children will be taken, under what's called the Dubs Amendment.
Overnight, the Home Office said it could consider reviewing some asylum claims on behalf of unaccompanied children who are currently refugees in France, if they have family links in the UK.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageI think it's a bit ridiculous that we've got thousands of vulnerable children living in really difficult situations - extremely horrific situations - that we could be doing something about, that we could open our doors to. We have the capacity to support them and I think we should be leading by example and doing that."
Kirsty Fraser, Malvern trustee of the charity People in Motion
Video: Your 50-second weather forecastpublished at 17:30 Greenwich Mean Time 20 February 2017
Another mild night is in store across the region, with some rain and drizzle and lows of about 10C (50F).
Media caption, Sara Blizzard has your forecast
Tuesday's non-league actionpublished at 17:15 Greenwich Mean Time 20 February 2017
Listen to live BBC local radio commentary from Tuesday's action in the National League and National League North.
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