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Updates on Friday 16 June
Redditch United's manager Darren Byfield has confirmed Danny Jackman is to join as a player-coach at Valley Stadium.
Image source, EmpicsThe former Kidderminster Harriers and Worcester City midfielder is set to make the move next season.
A motorcyclist has died after hitting a tree near Pershore yesterday afternoon.
Paramedics attended to the man in his 40s on Woollas Hill following a 999 call at about 17:15.
A spokesman for the ambulance service said the man was treated and taken to Birmingham QE Hospital by air ambulance.
A Hereford charity is appealing to the community to help boost its chance, external of receiving a £25,000 grant to make a difference to the lives of cancer sufferers in the county.
Front-line police officers and firefighters will be protected if a plan to replace the fire authority goes ahead, West Mercia's Police and Crime Commissioner says.
A consultation has been launched, external that could see PCC John Campion take over the running of the fire services in Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
He said the change could save £500,000 in "governance" alone, as well as merging back-office functions such as HR and finance.
Image source, West Mercia PCCHe said job losses behind the scenes were possible, but would not affect front-line officers and firefighters.
Quote MessageOur fire authorities have laid some good foundations, but it's clear to me that our communities are not getting the most effective, efficient services they could."
John Campion, West Mercia PCC
Two men have been charged with the murder of Brett Rogers.
Read MoreWorcestershire's cricketers were yesterday beaten by nine wickets inside three days by Glamorgan at New Road.
Worcestershire were bowled out for only 129 in their second innings with Tom Fell top-scoring with 33.
This left Glamorgan needing only 16 to win, which they knocked off for the loss of only one wicket.
It is a rare loss in what has been a fantastic start to the season for the home side.
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Worcestershire Seconds return to Championship action tomorrow against Derbyshire at the start of a three-day fixture at Stourbridge County Cricket.
John Campion says police and fire services would share more back-office functions and information.
Read MoreWatch out hayfever sufferers - it's not going to be a good week in general as the pollen levels look to be between high and very high for most of the UK.
You can check the latest levels at any time by going to the BBC Weather website and then selecting your area of the country.
Worcester MP Robin Walker has revealed his new wish list, external - including getting £70m to dual Carrington Bridge and a bigger A&E.
Gavin Kermack
Reporter, BBC Hereford & Worcester
West Mercia's Police and Crime Commissioner could take control of the fire services in Herefordshire and Worcestershire and Shropshire, as a consultation about the proposals is launched today. , external
John Campion says the move would save the taxpayer £4m a year.
Image source, Shropshire Fire & Rescue / Hereford & Worcester FireThe proposed changes would see John Campion become the Commissioner for Police, Fire and Crime in Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.
Mr Campion says that by disbanding the two local fire and rescue authorities he could help drive forward collaboration between the police and fire services, particularly with back office efficiencies.
The consultation on the proposals will run until mid September.
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter
After a bright start, some light rain could move in, but bright spells are also possible with highs of 18C (64F).
Latest weather for the West Midlands
Stephanie Barnard
BBC Local Live
Welcome to the start of a new week. A rather gloomy start to Monday but it's set to get brighter through the day - a more detailed forecast shortly.
I'll be bringing you all the latest news, sport, travel and weather for Herefordshire and Worcestershire between now and 18:00.
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