Man in 'enforced amputation' battle diespublished at 11:40 British Summer Time 3 May 2017
Health bosses feared the diabetic man would die within days if he did not have his foot amputated.
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Updates from Wednesday 3 May 2017
Man in 'enforced amputation' battle diespublished at 11:40 British Summer Time 3 May 2017
Land once considered for a travellers site sold to developerspublished at 11:24 British Summer Time 3 May 2017
A patch of land which was once considered for a travellers site has been sold to developers, external.
Lewis given awards at presentation nightpublished at 10:54 British Summer Time 3 May 2017
Worcester Warriors, external flanker Sam Lewis picked up two of the top awards at the club's presentation night at Sixways last night.
Image source, Getty ImagesLewis took the Coaches' Player of the Season award and was also given the Players' Player award.
Veteran forward Donncha O'Callaghan proved to be the fans' favourite taking the Supporters Club Award and the Fans' Player award.
Lucky escape for horses after stable fire started by 'arsonists'published at 10:21 British Summer Time 3 May 2017
Horses kept at stables in Worcester were lucky not to be injured or even killed, external after a hay barn went up in flames in a blaze believed to have been started deliberately.
Politicians woo voters ahead of 4 May pollpublished at 09:58 British Summer Time 3 May 2017
Political parties are taking to the streets in the last day of campaigning ahead of Thursday's local elections.
A total of 4,851 council seats are up for grabs across England, Wales and Scotland on 4 May.
Image source, Getty ImagesThey include seats on Worcestershire County Council - for a full list of candidates visit the council website, external.
The poll will give voters a chance to deliver verdicts on the major parties before the general election, which is being held on 8 June.
Acorns Children's Hospice delighted with renewal of 'critical' grantpublished at 09:18 British Summer Time 3 May 2017
A children's charity has secured its future, external with the renewal of a "critical" grant from the NHS.
Diabetic schizophrenic who defied medical expectations diespublished at 08:56 British Summer Time 3 May 2017
A diabetic, mentally ill pensioner has died 18 months after the High Court ruled he should not be forced into having surgery to save his life.
Over a year ago, Wye Valley NHS Trust asked the Court of Protection - which deals with people who lack the capacity to make their own decisions - to force the man to have his foot removed in September.
At the time, it said he could have died in days.
Image source, GoogleMr Justice Peter Jackson ruled the request for an "enforced amputation" below the knee would have been against the best interests of the patient, who cannot be named.
Lawyers say the man, in his 70s, died a few days ago.
Watch: Latest weather forecastpublished at 08:21 British Summer Time 3 May 2017
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenterIt's shaping up to be another nice morning - find out what the weather has in store.
Media caption, West Midlands Weather
Welcome to our live updates for the daypublished at 08:13 British Summer Time 3 May 2017
Welcome to Herefordshire and Worcestershire Live on Wednesday morning.
We'll be bringing you all the 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.
Bride weds in football kit-inspired dresspublished at 18:24 British Summer Time 2 May 2017
Bronwyn Beale wanted to surprise her West Bromwich Albion-mad fiance.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 2 May 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.
Parish council interested in buying derelict pubpublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 2 May 2017
As we reported earlier, the future of a derelict Worcestershire pub is looking bright after locals expressed an interest in buying it.
Image source, GoogleThe Pheasant Inn, in Welland near Malvern, has been empty for the last 7 years and now its owner owner has put it on the market.
It's prompted the local parish council to express interest in bidding for the pub.
Quote MessageThere's a lot of things happening in the village and to not have a pub right in the centre of the village would be a shame.
Viv Nelson, Chairman of Little Malvern and Welland Parish Council
Listen: One-Day Cuppublished at 17:43 British Summer Time 2 May 2017
Listen to BBC radio commentaries from Wednesday's three One-Day Cup matches, including Yorkshire v Durham on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra.
Read MoreBromsgrove gym-goers urged to try Jedi workout on Star Wars Daypublished at 17:40 British Summer Time 2 May 2017
Weather: Sunshine and light cloud to remain with uspublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 2 May 2017
Rebecca Wood
BBC WeatherThis mix of sunshine and light cloud is set to remain with us into tomorrow and temperatures are forecast to reach 14C (58F) in places.
Media caption, Rebecca Wood has your forecast
Maternity centre handed awardpublished at 17:17 British Summer Time 2 May 2017
A maternity centre at a Worcestershire hospital has been recognised nationally.
Image caption, The Meadow Birth Centre is based at Worcestershire Royal Hospital
The Meadow Birth Centre at Worcestershire Royal won the title of 'National Birth Centre of the Year' at the MaMa Awards.
The unit has helped deliver 1,500 babies since opening its doors two years ago.
One-Day Cup: Northamptonshire v Worcestershirepublished at 17:10 British Summer Time 2 May 2017
Listen to live BBC radio commentary as Northamptonshire face Worcestershire in the One-Day Cup.
Read MoreThe Old Toll House bridge to be redevelopedpublished at 17:10 British Summer Time 2 May 2017
An old toll bridge in Herefordshire is about to undergo a major redevelopment.
Image source, PAImage caption, The bridge at Whitney-on-Wye was built in 1797
It's part of a project to rebuild the original Toll House at Whitney-on-Wye and transform the cottage alongside it into a café and visitor centre.
Quote MessageIt's essential to do this work...the community rely on it...without this essential work the bridge is in danger really.
Maggie Taylor, Owner of Whitney Toll Bridge
Boxing: Joshua has 'the talent' to hold onto titlespublished at 16:51 British Summer Time 2 May 2017
As we reported earlier, Anthony Joshua's trainer says his victory over Wladimir Klitschko was a "tremendous achievement".
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Anthony Joshua catches Wladimir Klitschko with a right hand upper cut in the 11th round
The world heavyweight champion stopped the Ukranian in the 11th round in front of 90,000 fans on Saturday night.
Rob McCracken, who has a family home in Droitwich, says the 27-year-old fighter has the talent to hold onto his unified titles for a long time.
Quote MessageHe's got ability, he's got talent, he's got power and speed and he puts them all together and he totally believes in himself.
Rob McCracken, Anthony Joshua's trainer
School staff plan to run in tribute to pupilpublished at 16:32 British Summer Time 2 May 2017
Workers at a Worcestershire school are preparing to run a half marathon later this month in memory of a pupil.
Anna Wilkinson lost her battle with a brain tumour just before her final year at The Chantry School, in Martley.
Staff are now running the Worcester Half Marathon on 21 May to raise money for The Mockingbird Trust charity set up by Anna's family.
