Quick thinking stops Redditch fridge fire becoming severe blazepublished at 09:15 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
Quick thinking stopped a severe fire in a static caravan, external in Redditch this morning from being a lot worse, fire crews report.
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Updates on Friday 23 June 2017
Quick thinking stops Redditch fridge fire becoming severe blazepublished at 09:15 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust still 'inadequate'published at 08:55 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
The NHS Trust that runs Worcestershire Royal, Kidderminster and the Alexandra hospital in Redditch has been rated as "inadequate" by government inspectors.
The new judgement by the Care Quality Commission means the three sites will remain in special measures until a further review is carried out.
Image source, PAThey were first rated inadequate in 2015.
The inspectors were worried about patients being treated in corridors, had particular concern with the leadership and a shortage of consultants.
Anti-terrorism unit closes off Kidderminster roadpublished at 08:35 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
An area of Kidderminster was cordoned off last night as West Mercia Police were assisting the West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit. , external
The cordon in the Merton Close area of the town was in place for two hours.
Image source, GoogleIt follows the arrest on Sunday night by counter terror police of a 23 year-old man in possession of knives and an axe near an army reserve centre in Kidderminster.
His motives aren't yet known and it's not clear if the two incidents are linked.
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End of twitter postVideo: Your 50-second weather forecastpublished at 08:19 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenterAnother warm and sunny day but expect some cloud to build, with highs of 28C (82F).
Media caption, Latest weather for the West Midlands
Welcome to our live updates for the daypublished at 08:04 British Summer Time 20 June 2017
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We'll be bringing you all the news, sport, travel and weather as it happens.
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Coles proves hot for Kent at New Roadpublished at 18:55 British Summer Time 19 June 2017
Matt Coles makes 47, then takes two wickets as Kent hit back on a hot day of ups and downs against Worcestershire.
Read MoreTarmac melts as UK temperatures soarpublished at 18:10 British Summer Time 19 June 2017
Blue skies and hot sunshine continue as temperatures reach 32C (91F) in west London.
Read MoreOur live coverage across the daypublished at 18:01 British Summer Time 19 June 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.
Three dogs left in hot carspublished at 17:58 British Summer Time 19 June 2017
West Mercia Police is urging you not to leave your dogs or any pets in vehicles in the warm weather. There have been three reports of dogs being left in cars today alone.
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Image source, RSPCAFootball: City boss 'pleased' about full back's returnpublished at 17:56 British Summer Time 19 June 2017
Trevor Owens
Sports Editor, BBC Hereford & WorcesterWorcester City's joint manager John Snape says he's pleased Shabir Khan has returned to the club for pre-season training.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe 31-year-old full back has been blighted by injury, but Snape says he still has the appetite for the game and is keen to prove he still has what it takes.
Quote MessageI've spoken to him a couple of times over the summer and he wants to come in and see how he gets on really. He says he's up for it pre-season and we'll both take an honest review come the start of August."
John Snape
Man burgled Regency Court Care Home in Bromsgrovepublished at 17:47 British Summer Time 19 June 2017
A teenager has been jailed, external for burgling a Bromsgrove care home housing 32 people with dementia.
Water levels in reservoirs 'healthy' in heatwavepublished at 17:41 British Summer Time 19 June 2017
Water levels at reservoirs serving Herefordshire and Worcestershire are at a healthy level, external, water firm Severn Trent says, despite the current heatwave hitting the country.
Image source, ThinkstockThe company's given no indication of needing to restrict what people use, despite saying that they had a "very dry winter".
However Severn Trent is still urging people to save water were possible, taking showers instead of baths and using water butts to collect rainwater.
Weather: The West Midlands forecast for tonight and tomorrowpublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 19 June 2017
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenterIt's been "hot, hot, hot" for us today across the region but will it be pleasant to sleep in and what's ahead tomorrow? Here's the latest.
You can also keep up-to-date with the BBC Weather website.
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Cricket: Kent toil in the heat against Worcestershirepublished at 17:16 British Summer Time 19 June 2017
Matt Cole
Sports Editor, BBC Radio KentKent have again relied on their tail to add respectability to their first innings score.
At 139-7 when Darren Stevens went for a characteristically combative 39, Worcestershire’s seamers seemed ready to deliver the coup de grace their excellent work deserved.
A 79-run partnership between Adam Rouse (34) and Matt Coles (47*) held them up in entertaining fashion, and got Kent to their first bonus point.
19-year-old Josh Tongue has again impressed with the ball, adding 3-47 so far to his career best six-wicket haul from the Pears’ previous game against Glamorgan.
With some variable bounce and life, this pitch is far from the New Road “road” many predicted at the start, and any score north of 275 is starting to look like a decent total.
Rail firm refuses to back amputee's bidpublished at 17:15 British Summer Time 19 June 2017
Dominic Preece's arm had to be amputated after he fell from a platform next to a moving train.
Read MoreAnti-terror police not looking for anyone else after Kidderminster arrestpublished at 17:00 British Summer Time 19 June 2017
Caroline Gall
BBC News OnlineCounter-terrorism police say they are not hunting for anyone else in relation to an arrest near a TA centre in Kidderminster at the weekend.
A 23-year-old was found with knives and an axe on Sunday night.
He remains in custody and police said his motives were not yet known.
Image source, GoogleOfficers said there was nothing to indicate a threat to the premises on Birmingham Road.
The man's motives are not yet known and he remains in custody.
Quote MessageI understand that this will be extremely concerning for the residents of Kidderminster but I would like to reassure you that at this time we believe the suspect was acting alone and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident."
Assistant Chief Constable Martin Evans, West Mercia Police
Ross residents warned of power cutpublished at 16:41 British Summer Time 19 June 2017
Homeowners in Ross-on-Wye and the surrounding areas could be without power until later this evening.
Western Power Distribution has apologised for the inconvenience and say it hopes to restore all supplies by 18:00.
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End of twitter postConsultation launches on new 'poo penalties'published at 16:31 British Summer Time 19 June 2017
Dog owners living in the Wyre Forest could be fined up to £100 pounds if they don't carry poo bags with them.
It's part of the district council's plans to grant new powers to civil enforcement officers.
The authority has launched a consultation on the proposals, which also include penalties for failing to put a dog on a lead when asked to.
Hereford hosts Armed Forces Week ceremonypublished at 16:05 British Summer Time 19 June 2017
Nicola Goodwin
Reporter, BBC Hereford & WorcesterHundreds of people have attended a ceremony in Hereford city centre to mark the start of Armed Forces Week.
The event saw members of the army and their families join dignitaries to celebrate the men and women of the armed forces community.
Children from two local schools performed songs and read a poem about their parents.
Quote MessageIt's so important that we recognise the achievements of the armed forces, the sacrifice that every member of the armed forces makes but also the sacrifice which the families make in [their] support."
Colonel Andy Taylor, Rifles County Colonel for Herefordshire
Man had axe and knives near Army basepublished at 15:52 British Summer Time 19 June 2017
Police say the arrested man's motives 'are not yet known'.
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