Guide dog 'saves' blind footballerpublished at 17:10 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2017
Nathan Edge and his dog Hudson are in line for a national 'Friends for Life' award at Crufts.
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Plane toilet arsonist forced Mayday call
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Bid to restore historic walkway at station
Updates on Friday 10 March 2017
Guide dog 'saves' blind footballerpublished at 17:10 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2017
Wildlife funding for Herefordshire lakepublished at 16:51 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2017
Claudia Berry
Producer, BBC Hereford & WorcesterA Herefordshire lake has been awarded £241,000 to improve the habitat for wildlife.
The nature reserve at Bodenham Lake, external has been given grants by both the European Regional Development Fund and the Heritage Lottery Fund to create shallower banks and encourage reed beds to establish.
There'll also be a new bird hide and pond-dipping station.
Image source, Herefordshire Wildlife TrustQuote MessageThis is such an exciting project. We have the opportunity to create a fantastic habitat for wildlife and over the coming years we hope to see species such as ospreys and bearded tits breeding at Bodenham Lake."
Sophie Cowling, Lugg Living Landscape Officer
Image source, Herefordshire Wildlife TrustReed bed habitat is essential for many wetland species, including bearded tits, bitterns and reed warblers, but is becoming increasingly scarce across the UK.
Floating islands will also be launched for birds to nest in safety, away from predators, while an osprey platform will be erected in the hope that the birds will stop there during their migration and even breed at the site.
Driver caught doing 110mph after overtaking police carpublished at 16:32 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2017
Jerry Chester
BBC News OnlineThe driver of an Audi R8 is facing court action after being caught speeding at 110mph on the M5 at Bromsgrove, police say.
Central Motorway Police say the driver was pulled over after overtaking an unmarked police car.
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End of twitter postHerefordshire's car parks 'ready for the new pound coin'published at 16:12 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2017
Council car parks across Herefordshire have been adapted to accept the new pound coin, which comes into circulation on 28 March.
Of the council's 65 ticketing machines, 45 had to be adapted to take the new 12-sided coin, at a cost of £4,275.
Image source, GoogleWorcester City Council says its car parks are also ready for the changeover - machines in 14 car parks had to be adapted at a cost of £14,500.
Two die after crash near Stourportpublished at 15:49 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2017
A man and a woman have died their car collided with another car near Stourport , external on Friday evening, police say.
The driver of one car, a man in his 30s, died after the collision on the A451 Great Witley to Dunley Road, shortly before 16:30.
A woman in her 40s, who was a passenger in the same car, died a day later, after being flown to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.
Image source, GoogleA woman in her 80s, who was driving the second car, is in a stable condition in Worcestershire Royal Hospital with serious leg and wrist injuries.
Driver to go on trial after police officer knocked downpublished at 15:29 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2017
A 46-year-old man will go on trial in June after a police officer was hit by a car near Evesham last month.
He denies grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving and will appear at Worcester Crown Court on 26 June.
Travel: Gritters out as temperatures droppublished at 15:08 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2017
BBC News TravelYou can find out which roads have been gritted using the online maps produced by Herefordshire Council, external and Worcestershire County Council, external .
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Rugby: 'A massive team effort'published at 14:48 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2017
Trevor Owens
Sports Editor, BBC Hereford & WorcesterWorcester Warriors and their fans are feeling more confident of avoiding relegation, after they beat Bristol 41-24 at Sixways yesterday .
Bryce Heem scored two tries in the bonus-point win - a result that takes Warriors seven points clear of Bristol at the foot of the table.
Scrum-half Francois Hougaard was named man-of-the-match.
Image source, BBC SportQuote MessageThere will always be the pressure of a huge derby like that, but I think the guys did well, a massive team effort... We've got the week off so and come back next week ready to start over."
Francois Hougaard, Warriors' scrum half
Worcester News front page: What is that vile stenchpublished at 14:27 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2017
Mystery surrounds a chemical smell which is blighting the lives of a group of Worcester residents, external .
Image source, Worcester NewsTravel: Rail services south of Shrewsbury remain suspendedpublished at 14:08 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2017
BBC News TravelTrain services between Shrewsbury and Hereford are still suspended after a train hit a person on the line near Craven Arms this morning.
Teenager 'rugby tackled and punched' after stepping on a dogpublished at 13:53 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2017
A 14-year-old boy travelling on a train in Worcestershire has been rugby-tackled to the ground and punched, after he accidentally stepped on a man's dog , external , police say.
The boy apologised to the dog owner as soon as he realised what he'd done, but the man became aggressive and assaulted him.
Image source, British Transport PoliceBritish Transport Police are asking for help in tracing the man suspected of carrying out the attack on a train between Stourbridge Junction and Hagley at 08:35 on 9 January.
Worcester car parks ready for the new pound coinpublished at 13:34 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2017
Claudia Berry
Producer, BBC Hereford & WorcesterAll 14 of Worcester City Council's car parks , external have been adapted to accept the new one pound coin, ready for its introduction on 28 March.
The ticketing machines have been adapted to accept the new 12-sided coin as well as the old one, at a cost of £14,500.
Drivers already have the option to pay for their parking and extend their stay using their mobile phone and a credit or debit card.
Image source, Worcester City CouncilQuote MessageOur officers have been preparing behind the scenes for several months, and everything is now in place for customers to use the new one pound coin right from the first day of introduction in our car parks."
Geoff Williams, Worcester city councillor
School trips cancelled after minibus theftpublished at 13:04 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2017
Phil Maiden
Reporter, BBC Hereford & WorcesterA Worcestershire primary school is being forced to cancel trips for pupils after its minibus was stolen.
The vehicle was taken from Hartlebury Church of England Primary at the weekend - it had been bought last year to replace one that was burnt out.
Image source, GoogleThe school says it's already had to cancel a trip to a sports festival today and another planned day out in Stratford next week is also likely to be called off.
Tuesday's non-league actionpublished at 12:44 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2017
Listen to live BBC local radio commentary from Tuesday's action in the National League and National League North.
Read MoreSlideshow: Weekend double rainbowspublished at 12:40 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2017
There were some spectacular double rainbows over the weekend - here are some captured by BBC Weather Watchers.
Thanks to Kohutek69, JefD, Happy snapper, Annie's Scenes and Snap happy.
Media caption, Slideshow: Weekend double rainbows
Parliament debates high heels petitionpublished at 12:22 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2017
An academic from the University of Worcester says the case of a woman who was punished for refusing to wear high heels at work is a clear example of sexism.
A petition against workplaces dictating women's footwear, started by Nicola Thorp who was sent home for refusing to swap her flats for heels, will be debated in Parliament today.
Social historian, Maggie Andrews, says women's appearance shouldn't be prioritised over their professional abilities.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageThe high heel is a bit like the Victorian corset, if that makes sense. It's something that's actually not good for women's health, but which sort of produces a sexualised and I suppose idealised version of what women should be."
Maggie Andrews, social historian
Construction work on £10.3m Bromsgrove Leisure Centre reaches milestone point published at 12:02 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2017
Excitement is building for the opening of the state-of-the-art £10.3 million Bromsgrove Leisure Centre , external as construction work reached a milestone ‘topping out’ stage.
Upton 'rallies round' after RSPCA burglarypublished at 11:42 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2017
A national charity has praised a Worcestershire town for rallying round after its shop there was burgled.
The RSPCA shop in Upton-upon-Severn, external lost stock in a theft this week and posted about it on the town's Facebook page.
Staff in the shop were then amazed to be inundated with donations of goods and cash from local people.
Image source, GoogleQuote MessageThe people of Upton are really wonderful... and we thank them very much for their support and generosity. We really rely on the shops - the one in Upton and the other in St John's in Worcester. They are our main source of income to run our new rescue and re-homing centre at The Holdings."
Geraldine Haynes, RSPCA Worcestershire
Travel: Upton's New Street to reopen at 14:00published at 11:17 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2017
New Street in Upton upon Severn will reopen at 14:00 today after the road has been swept following the opening of the flood gate.
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Image source, Environment AgencyCounty ins & outs 2017published at 10:57 Greenwich Mean Time 6 March 2017
With the 2017 county season here, keep up to date with the latest signings, departures and rumours ahead of next season.
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