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Updates on Friday 16 June
The fire service in Worcester has held urgent talks with city leaders in response to the London tower block blaze, external.
Image source, Worcester NewsThe sister of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham says she is "absolutely thrilled" a blue plaque honouring him has been unveiled.
It was put on the side of the house in Headless Cross in Redditch where he was born.
Deborah Bonham, a singer in her own right, attended the ceremony and Bev Bevan, drummer with The Move and ELO, was also among those there.
Quote MessageMyself and my family are just absolutely thrilled about it. I just wish my mum and dad and my other brother Michael were here to see it, but they're with John somewhere, so I'm sure they're having a little drink up to it today."
Deborah Bonham, Sister
A court hears a man allegedly indecently assaulted girls in the 1970s and 1980s.
Read MoreWorcestershire captain Joe Leach calls on his side to "rise to the occasion" in Saturday's One-Day Cup semi-final against Surrey.
Read MoreGoalkeeper coach Simon Phillips has agreed to join the Worcester City, external coaching team for the coming season.
Phillips, who's 38, a former coach at youth level with Kidderminster Harriers, has been coaching goalkeepers for 20 years and working extensively in the US, where he was at clubs, colleges and universities.
Quote MessageMy role will not only be to oversee the first team goalkeepers, but also the whole of the youth ranks."
Simon Phillips
A blue plaque has been unveiled on the side of the house in Headless Cross in Redditch where John Bonham, the drummer with Led Zeppelin, was born.
The ceremony was attended by Deborah Bonham, John's sister and a singer in her own right, and Bev Bevan, drummer with The Move and ELO.
Robert Plant, the band's singer, who still lives in Worcestershire, sent a tribute to his former band mate, which was read out at the ceremony.
Quote MessageJohn's legacy and legend extends through the world of music as strongly today as it did 40 years ago. His contribution to the music of Led Zeppelin transformed our songs, taking our performances to a higher, more expressive and dynamic place... He always drove me to greater heights. He will never be forgotten."
Robert Plant
Worcester Warriors' Ben Te'o will start in the latest game of the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand, against the Maori All Blacks.
Maro Itoje starts at lock in an otherwise unchanged pack from the one that beat the Crusaders last Saturday.
Image source, Getty ImagesA racist threatened to "cut the throat" of a man after racially abusing him in a Hereford pub, external.
James Pearson
Political reporter, BBC Hereford & Worcester
Worcestershire County Council has been criticised for allowing a vulnerable dementia patient to be charged thousands of pounds for care she never received.
Her treatment was investigated by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, external.
The ombudsman found the council failed to assess the woman's needs properly and, though she had no ability to manage her own finances, she was then charged thousands of pounds by a care home for a service it never delivered.
After she passed away, the ombudsman found the care home wrongly chased her son for outstanding debts.
The council says it "deeply regrets what's happened" and has agreed to pay the son £1,000, as well as refunding his mother's estate.
Quote MessageHad social workers assessed her needs properly from the outset, much of the distress caused to the family could have been avoided. Instead the council left the woman and her family to deal with the care home alone."
Michael King, Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman
Legendary drummer John Bonham will be honoured today as part of BBC Music Day.
A blue plaque will be unveiled at his birthplace in Headley Cross in Redditch this morning live on BBC Hereford and Worcester.
Image source, Getty ImagesHe was chosen to be honoured after listeners nominated the late musician as someone who deserved recognition.
Having been without a permanent home since 2013, Worcester City Football Club are one step closer to getting their own ground.
Plans have been submitted to the city council, external for a new 4,000-seater stadium.
Image source, Getty ImagesRevised plans for the site next to Perdiswell Leisure Centre were revealed yesterday in Worcester City Council's agenda.
Alex Hamilton
BBC Weather
After a bright start there's the possibility of some light showers around lunchtime, before a warm and sunny afternoon.
The pollen count is expected to be very high and top temperatures expected of 20C (68F).
Latest weather for the West Midlands
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BBC Midlands Today
A £165m plant in Worcestershire that converts waste into electricity has been officially opened.
Join Midlands Today at 18:30 on BBC One for a guided tour.
A blue plaque will be unveiled tomorrow near the birthplace in Headless Cross, Redditch, of the legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham.
It's one of 47 across the country that will honour pioneering musicians, as part of BBC Music Day.
The drummer's grave, at Rushock in Worcestershire, is already a pilgrimage site for music fans.
Image source, EbbskihareDrumsticks, cigarette lighters, dice and bottles of spirits have been left on the rock star's otherwise traditional grave.
A footway has been closed after part of the pavement fell away from the road, external.
Rebecca Wood
BBC Midlands Today
We're expecting another muggy night, but it should be a bit cooler tomorrow, with more cloud around.
We are forecast another muggy night in the West Midlands
BBC Sport
Bromsgrove-based Olympic cyclist Jess Varnish has said she is "relieved the truth is coming out" following a highly critical report into the way the Great Britain cycling team was run.
Her allegations of bullying started the review into the way the team was run.
Jess Varnish
British Cycling lacked good governance at board level, the report said.
A "culture of fear" existed within the team, according to many staff members.
People are being reminded to fit and maintain smoke alarms and to have an escape plan in the wake of the massive blaze at a tower block in London.
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) says its "thoughts and sympathies are with everyone who has been affected by the tragic fire in London".
Image source, ReutersQuote MessageHaving an escape plan in the event of an emergency is vital. We would encourage people to prepare and practice their plan of action and ensure that escape routes are clear, which will help ensure a speedy exit. It is also important that people living in high rise buildings are aware and familiar with the buildings evacuation procedure."
Area Commander Mark Preece, HWFRS
