Successful Dementia Friends session held at care homepublished at 13:33 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2017
Worcestershire volunteers have gained a better understanding of dementia , external follow a free Dementia Friends session.
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Updates on Friday 24 March 2017
Successful Dementia Friends session held at care homepublished at 13:33 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2017
Dementia centres hailed a success but new fears over future funding published at 13:09 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2017
A pilot project to help families cope with dementia across three counties is being haled a success by researchers.
The project, carried out by academics at the University of Worcester, has looked at various centres, including two in Herefordshire and Worcestershire showing some real success.
Image source, Getty ImagesPeople using the centres says it's given them a better quality of life, reduced their feelings of isolation, and also helped those who care for them.
Over the last few years, researchers have been studying two pilot projects in Leominster and Droitwich, to see if they can help those living with dementia and their families.
But now there's concern about how they will be funded. The centre based in Leominster has had its funding dropped by the local authority for the pilot and has been taken on by Alzheimer's UK, who also fund the pilot in Droitwich.
New Safari Academy to launch at West Midland Safari Parkpublished at 12:40 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2017
Staff at West Midland Safari Park are preparing to launch their new , external Safari Academy, which will open this summer.
'Help save the curlew' by keeping dogs on leadspublished at 12:16 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2017
Dog owners in Hereford are being asked to keep their pets on leads to play a part in saving the disappearing curlew.
The rare birds have been nesting on the Lugg Meadow, on the edge of the city of Hereford, for centuries but the breed is now at such a risk that it's been moved on to the UK Birds of Conservation Concern red list.
Image source, RSPBAndrew Nixon, from the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, is calling on dog walkers in the area to keep their pets on leads to stop nests being disrupted, which can be detrimental during this nesting season.
Sport headlines: Eden waves goodbye to Sixways; Harriers head to Tamworth published at 11:48 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2017
Trevor Owens
Sports Editor, BBC Hereford & WorcesterHere are the top sport stories we're looking at this morning:
- Fly-half Tiff Eden is leaving Worcester Warriors after four years, for a move to Nottingham Rugby at the end of the season
- Kidderminster Harriers head to Tamworth this evening looking to keep up their chase for a play-off place in Vanarama North
- Worcester City are also in action this evening as they host Brackley Town at the Victoria Ground
Call for more support for young cancer suffererspublished at 11:19 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2017
A young woman is full of praise for the treatment she received , external after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer.
Man rescued from riverpublished at 10:55 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2017
A man has been rescued from the River Severn in Worcester city centre in the early hours of this morning.
Five police cars, an ambulance and river rescue vehicle were at the bridge near New Road.
Police say the man was safely pulled from the water and treated by paramedics.
Strength and conditioning key to Warriors' successpublished at 10:33 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2017
Worcester Warriors' director of rugby, Gary Gold, says increased focus on the strength and conditioning side of the game is starting to pay dividends for the squad.
He believes this, combined with high intensity training sessions, has played a major part in the club's recent improved performances.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageI'm not necessarily sure the original preparation was at this level of intensity.... It certainly seems that we've a good response from the guys over the last couple of weeks."
Gary Gold , Worcester Warriors' director of rugby
Worcester's £12m 'Green Skywalk' on the rockspublished at 10:11 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2017
Plans for an eye-opening 1,000-metre long walkway, external to transform Worcester's skyline are officially on the rocks, it has emerged.
Rail delays between Redditch and Birminghampublished at 09:46 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2017
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local LiveServices between Redditch and Birmingham New Street are delayed due to a train fault.
The train operator London Midland warns passengers to expect delays and cancellations to its services.
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End of twitter postFamily raise £1k for missing persons charity after depression death published at 09:27 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2017
BBC Midlands TodayMore than £1,100 has been raised by a family for a missing person's charity who helped them following the drowning of a Worcestershire man.
Stephen Woolley, who was 55, disappeared in December after battling depression.
His body was recovered from the River Severn earlier this month.
Stephen's wife, Caro,l has set up a fundraising page for the charity Missing People.
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End of twitter postHereford school 'continues to be good', Ofsted saypublished at 09:09 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2017
A Hereford school has been praised by Ofsted inspectors, external who have said it 'continues to be good'.
Community dementia centres 'could improve lives'published at 08:45 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2017
Nicola Beckford
Reporter, BBC Midlands TodayA major international study into dementia, carried out in Worcester, has found creating special meeting centres in the community can significantly improve lives.
The research, led by academics at The University of Worcester, involved people living with the illness from the surrounding area.
They looked into the impact of two pilot projects in Leominster and Droitwich, which provide emotional and practical support to families.
Watch: What's the weather got in store?published at 08:24 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2017
Alex Hamilton
BBC WeatherAfter a bright and sunny start, cloud building over the day with some showers possible later - highs of 9C (48F).
You can find a detailed forecast for your area here.
Media caption, Latest weather for the West Midlands
Tuesday: Live updates for Herefordshire and Worcestershirepublished at 08:00 Greenwich Mean Time 21 March 2017
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local LiveGood morning. Blue skies and sunshine but still feeling rather chilly - what a grand spring morning.
I'll be bringing you all the latest news, sport, travel and weather for Herefordshire and Worcestershire between now and 18:00.
If you'd like to get in touch you can email , tweet us on @bbchw, external or message via Facebook, external .
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2017
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.
Beating the bug: Herefordshire the best in West Midlands for tackling MRSA published at 17:51 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2017
Four years without a case of hospital-aquired MRSA infection in Herefordshire's hospitals has put the Wye Valley Trust top in the West Midlands for fighting the infection, and second across England.
MRSA is a potentially lethal bacterium which causes infections in humans and is difficult to combat because it has developed a resistance to certain antibiotics.
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus - MRSA - usually strikes in hospitals, where conditions suit it. The government has imposed new hygiene standards in hospitals to try to stem its growth.
Image source, Science Photo LibraryQuote MessageOur staff members continue to play a vital role in reducing hospital-acquired infections and are encouraged to challenge each other if they feel proper infection control processes are not being followed. This is a great achievement, but the challenge remains and we’re not resting on our laurels.”
Lucy Flanagan, , Director of Nursing and Quality
Infections occur where there is opportunity for MRSA to get into the body, such as at surgical wounds or where a catheter or needle is inserted.
Wife of British man to be deportedpublished at 17:48 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2017
Rob Bristow says his wife will be left homeless if she is forced to return to the Philippines.
Read More£3.3m price tag for Kidderminster shop paradepublished at 17:42 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2017
A parade of shops in Kidderminster is being sold for more than £3 million. , external
Dementia carer welcomes stress-free supermarket check-outpublished at 17:32 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2017
A Kidderminster woman, whose husband has dementia, says a new special supermarket checkout for people with the condition will make a big difference.
The town's branch of Tesco is opening a lane that aims to be slower and calmer for people who may find the experience of shopping stressful or confusing.
Anita Fenton thinks other stores will soon copy the idea.
Image source, PAQuote MessageI think they all should. Obviously Tesco is the forerunner of it, but I think others will soon follow when they realise how important it is for people with dementia."
Anita Fenton,, Husband has dementia
