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Updates on Friday 23 June 2017
Rebecca Wood
BBC Midlands Today
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Daryl Mitchell & Joe Clarke both make centuries as Worcestershire score 401-6 to beat Kent at New Road.
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Dave Bradley
Cricket commentator
They've done it! Worcestershire have pulled off the third highest run chase in their history.
Ed Barnard drives his first ball to the boundary to get the Pears over the line.
But the story of the innings was all about Daryl Mitchell and Joe Clarke. Mitchell struck a brilliant 142, Clarke finishes 110 not out to go with a first-innings' century.
It's been a cooler day in Herefordshire and Worcestershire after the heatwave but there's still been some blue summer sky around for our BBC Weather Watchers.
Here are two of the photos they've uploaded today, from users Mikesnapper in Lower Broadheath and Postman Les in Bromyard.
Image source, Mikesnapper
Image source, Postman LesTheresa May is promising that the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire, and people like them, will not be forgotten.
Residents had long been warning about their fears over the safety of Grenfell Tower.
Communities Secretary and Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid said: "For far too long their voices fell on deaf ears.
"If nothing else, let the legacy of Grenfell be that such voices will never ever be ignored again."
A public meeting is to be held over fears beds and the eye clinic will close at Evesham Community Hospital. , external
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Worcestershire singer Harry Styles' stepfather Robin Twist has died aged 57 after a "long cancer battle".
The Redditch-born pop star acted as the best man at Robin's wedding to his mum, Anne Cox, in Cheshire, in 2013.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe family has released a statement saying: "Harry's stepfather, Robin Twist, sadly passed away this week after a long battle with cancer. The family asks for privacy at this time."
#RIPRobin has been trending on Twitter and fans have been paying tribute.
Robin and Anne had just celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary.
Dave Bradley
Cricket commentator
Worcestershire have reached tea at New Road as they close in on what, at the start of play, looked an unlikely victory.
Chasing 399 to win, Joe Clarke and Daryl Mitchell added 162 runs in the afternoon session without losing a wicket, leaving them 326-2.
They head for a bite to eat knowing they'll only need 73 with eight wickets left when they go back out.
A collection of lingerie once worn by the Duchess of Windsor - and belonging to a Worcestershire family is going on display to raise money for St Richard's Hospice in Worcester.
It will then go on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The underwear and other items belonged to Wallis Simpson.
Wallis Simpson is famous for causing the abdication crisis when Edward VIII abdicated to marry her.
Dave Bradley
Cricket commentator
Worcestershire have clawed their way back into their County Championship match against Kent at New Road.
Set a daunting 399 to win after a double century from Joe Denly, they lost Brett D'Oliveira early on.
But from 52-1, they currently stand 277-2, with Darryl Mitchell on 104 and Joe Clarke 63.
The home side need 122 more runs to win, with eight wickets in hand.
The site of a former derelict pub in Worcester has been transformed into supported living quarters for people with mental health problems.
Image source, GoogleThe site acquired by Bromford
Housing association Bromford has spent £1.7m revamping the old Cavalier Tavern site, which was demolished in May last year after falling into disrepair.
The new development has 13 one-bedroom apartments, as well as a communal area, an office and car parking. The tenants living there will get employment advice and training to help them find work.
Thousands of people are expected to visit Upton-upon-Severn in the next four days for the town's annual Jazz Festival.
The festival is in its 32nd year and will see 40 bands and more than 50 concerts taking place.
This year, acts from Holland, Sweden and Switzerland will join performers from across the UK.
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A new report is suggesting that five West Midlands hospital trusts have higher than expected rates of stillbirths and neonatal death.
Birmingham Women's, Royal Wolverhampton, Sandwell and West Birmingham, the Dudley group and Worcester Acute trusts are highighted by researchers as having higher than expected still births and mortality rates up to 28 days after birth in 2015.
NHS England says it's focusing on four key areas tackling stillbirth.
A Worcestershire MP is meeting with the fire service today to seek reassurances over tower blocks after the Grenfell fire tragedy.
Wyre Forest MP Mark Garnier's talks - with Herefordshire and Worcestershire Fire and Rescue Service - come as Theresa May confirms that tests carried out in response to the Grenfell blaze have found "combustible" cladding on a number of high-rises around the country.
Image source, AFPCouncils in England estimate that 600 buildings have similar cladding to Grenfell Tower.
Wychavon and Malvern Hills District Councils have taken the step of contacting a contractor that fitted cladding to properties in both areas - they say it is different to the material used on Grenfell tower and is "low risk".
Worcester's tower block in St John's also uses different cladding. No councils in Herefordshire or Worcestershire have flagged up any concerns about high rises following the fire.
Former environment secretary and Midlands MP Owen Paterson says the issue of getting enough seasonal workers to UK farms has always been an issue.
A BBC survey has found that British salad and fruit producers are having trouble recruiting pickers. More than half say they don't know if they'll have enough migrant workers to harvest their crops.
Many growers blame the weak pound and uncertainty over Brexit.
Quote MessageThere's no doubt we do need to have a scheme which can bring in targeted skilled workers whether they are fruit pickers or eye surgeons."
Owen Paterson
A new app will offer information, help and support , externalto people in Herefordshire to help them avoid suicide.
Dave Bradley
Cricket commentator
That's lunch at New Road and Worcestershire have just lost another wicket.
Moeen Ali has gone lbw to Shah for 63.
The home side are now 164-2 and need another 235 to win.
Dave Bradley
Cricket commentator
Worcestershire have recovered after an early wicket on the final day of their County Championship match against Kent at New Road.
Yesterday, the visitors posted a daunting 474 all out in their second innings, a lead of 398, thanks to a career-best 227 from Joe Denly.
Image source, Getty ImagesWorcestershire opener Brett D'Oliviera went for 27. They're currently 164-1.
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Emma Simpson
Business correspondent, BBC News
Fruit and vegetable growers in the Midlands are warning that uncertainty over Brexit will lead to a shortage of seasonal workers.
It's thought 80,000 pickers are needed in the UK annually - the majority come from Eastern Europe.
Many growers blame the weak pound which has reduced their workers' earning power, as well as uncertainty over Brexit, according to a BBC survey.
Fruit farmers warn of acute staff shortages after Brexit
A suicide prevention app is being launched in Herefordshire this week.
The 2gether NHS Foundation Trust covers Herefordshire and Gloucestershire, and say the Stay Alive app will offer advice and information for people who think about suicide and those who care for them.
Image source, 2gether NHS Foundation TrustIt'll be officially launched at a conference this Friday.
Quote MessageThe content is completely free and is available online and offline, so is always there for the user, whenever they are feeling vulnerable."
Sally Ashton, Clinical Continuous Improvement Lead
