One dead in burning cars motorway crashpublished at 15:38 British Summer Time 10 July 2017
Seven have been injured in the M42 collision in which three cars burst into flames.
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Funeral for former Hereford MP Paul Keetch
Some people still without water in Bewdley
Police taking more 999 calls than New Year's Eve
Racehorse trainer Mercy Rimell dies
Charity criticises restrictions on IVF in Worcestershire
Updates on Friday 7 July 2017
One dead in burning cars motorway crashpublished at 15:38 British Summer Time 10 July 2017
Woman sexually assaulted by man on bikepublished at 15:28 British Summer Time 10 July 2017
A woman has been sexually assaulted by a man on a bike , externalas she was walking home in Worcester.
The woman who's in her 40s was grabbed inappropriately from behind as she walked on Bath Road in the early hours of Sunday 2 July.
He then rode off towards the Anchor Inn on Diglis Road, where he was later seen outside.
Image source, GoogleEnglish wine sales break all recordspublished at 15:10 British Summer Time 10 July 2017
English wine producers enjoyed a bumper year in 2016, with sales totalling £132m - up 16% on the year before.
Research by Funding Options also found 64 new producers obtained licences to produce wine in 2016 - another record for the industry.
Bev Haywood from Astley Vineyard near Stourport says they regularly sell out because demand for English wine is growing.
Image source, Astley VineyardQuote MessageThe English public is much more open-minded these days. When it comes to English wine they say, 'OK I'll give it a go,' and then, 'this is really good,' with surprise in their voice."
Bev Haywood, joint owner of Astley Vineyard
Quote MessageThe English wine industry is not only gaining traction amongst domestic consumers, but is now being ranked with wines from traditional white wine-producing countries such as France and Germany.”
Conrad Ford, Founder of Funding Options
Fears for fruit and veg pickingpublished at 14:01 British Summer Time 10 July 2017
Some fruit and vegetable farmers say they are already struggling to recruit enough overseas staff due to fears over Brexit and a weak pound making picking less lucrative when converted into euros.
Media caption, Fruit farmers warn of acute staff shortages after Brexit
Man caught drug driving said crash took place after he sneezedpublished at 13:21 British Summer Time 10 July 2017
A 29-year-old who was caught driving with cocaine in his system said he lost control of his car because he sneezed. , external
Worcestershire firm could move abroad after Brexitpublished at 13:03 British Summer Time 10 July 2017
A BBC Investigation has found that one of the UK's biggest fresh vegetable producers is threatening to move production abroad from Worcestershire, if Brexit results in labour shortages or adverse trade conditions.
G's Fresh in Evesham uses about 3,000 foreign workers mainly drawn from around Europe.
The company has told the Panorama programme that it can't recruit seasonal British workers in enough numbers and is worried about losing its pickers when Britain leaves the European Union.
Bike event could be re-routed following complaints by traderspublished at 12:31 British Summer Time 10 July 2017
The organisers of a major cycling event are considering making further changes to the route, following complaints from rural communities in Worcestershire.
Traders in Ombersley and the surrounding villages are angry that the A4133 will be closed for more than seven hours during the Velo Birmingham race on 24 September.
Image source, GoogleQuote MessageI think there's been a complete lack of consultation. I think the council have largely underestimated the feeling about this. On paper, it looks a great event and nobody wants to be a kill-joy. It's fabulous that money is going to be raised for charity, but you don't need to turn the Worcestershire countryside into gridlock in order to do that."
Colin Broomfield,, Owner of Broomfields Farm Shop in Holt Heath near Ombersley
CMS Active who're organising the event have confirmed that whilst they're listening to complaints about the route, anyone affected by road closures would not be compensated.
Woman pulled from burning car by off-duty ambulance workerpublished at 12:09 British Summer Time 10 July 2017
An off-duty ambulance worker has been praised for pulling a woman from a burning car in Worcestershire.
The technician was in traffic just behind a fatal crash involving a lorry and four cars on the M42 shortly before 21:00 on Sunday.
The woman was treated for minor burns and an arm injury and taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.
Quote MessageAn off-duty technician... immediately went to assist upon seeing the collision and with the help of bystanders, managed to pull a woman from one of the burning cars. The quick-thinking actions of those who rescued the woman undoubtedly saved her from suffering far more significant injuries."
West Midlands Ambulance spokesperson
After fire crews put out the fires, one person was found dead in a burnt out car. Two others were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Your photos: Fantastic sunsetspublished at 11:48 British Summer Time 10 July 2017
There were some amazing sunsets across Herefordshire and Worcestershire last night. Thanks to BBC Weather Watchers HappySnapper71 in Eaton Bishop and Toppo in Doddenham for these great photographs.
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Image source, ToppoCar hits crowd - 'injuries not life threatening'published at 11:22 British Summer Time 10 July 2017
Image source, OtherGloucestershire Police first heard of the incident shortly after 9pm last night.
A report was received of a car which had "lost control and collided with a parked vehicle and a number of pedestrians".
"Some of the pedestrians were injured and attended hospital. Their injuries are not believed to be life threatening," added a force spokeswoman.
"Investigations continue and anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting incident 541 of 9 July."
A man from Worcestershire has been reported for dangerous driving.
Worcester fitness instructor's remarkable recovery from being 'a prisoner in my own body'published at 11:11 British Summer Time 10 July 2017
It isn't a surprise to discover 58-year-old Steve Breakwell first became interested in sports and physical activity when he was a young lad growing up in Worcester, external.
Car loses control and hits spectatorspublished at 10:57 British Summer Time 10 July 2017
One pedestrian was taken to hospital and two others were treated at the scene.
Read MoreCar ploughs into pedestrians - three injuredpublished at 10:48 British Summer Time 10 July 2017
Media caption, Watch: Car loses control and crashes into pedestrians
Three people were injured last night when a car crashed into a group of spectators watching a gathering of vehicles.
It happened at the Kingsditch Trading Estate in Cheltenham - as first reported by Gloucestershire Live, external.
Footage posted on social media showed a red car apparently losing control and hitting the crowd.
A 28-year-old man from Worcestershire has been reported for dangerous driving.
Bus users in Stourport bombard councillor with complaintspublished at 10:41 British Summer Time 10 July 2017
Alistair Binney
Reporter, BBC Hereford & WorcesterA Stourport Town Councillor says he's been inundated with complaints about poor bus services in and around the town.
Diamond Buses, which operates about 30 different routes in Worcestershire, received a formal warning from the West Midlands' Transport Commissioner in January for services failing to run on time.
Councillor Rob Lloyd says there's been a notable decline in reliability and punctuality over the summer.
Image source, Wyre Forest District CouncilQuote MessageWe've had several issues with Diamond Buses in the last couple of years, but it seems to have escalated since a meeting we had with the company about two months ago. I put a comment on social media for the public to put written complaints to me direct so I could go back to the bus company. I've had about 70 since June 14."
Rob Lloyd, Stourport Town Councillor
Diamond Buses say they've invested in new GPS enabled ticket machines, which allow them to monitor their services more closely and as a result they've found customer perception of unreliability is incorrect.
Gloucestershire's batsmen 'let off the hook'published at 10:13 British Summer Time 10 July 2017
Dave Bradley
Cricket commentatorWorcestershire bowling coach Matt Mason says his team let Gloucestershire off the hook on the opening day of the County Championship match at Cheltenham.
Gloucestershire will resume this morning on 343 for 8, but at one time yesterday they were 139 for 5.
Jack Taylor led the Gloucestershire fightback with an unbeaten century, and Ed Barnard was the pick of the Worcestershire attack with four wickets.
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageHe [Ed Barnard] ran in with a lot more vigour, he hit the pitch hard, got good rewards for bowling a really good line and length as simple as that. It was great to see him finally get those four wickets and I hope he can get one more and get his first five wickets because he hasn't got one in first class cricket yet and he deserves one."
Matt Mason, Worcestershire bowling coach
Moeen excels as England celebrate victorypublished at 09:25 British Summer Time 10 July 2017
Worcestershire's Moeen Ali produced a man of the match performance as England celebrated a 211-run win over South Africa.
Off-spinner Moeen took 6-53 for match figures of 10-112 as well as making 87 with the bat in the first innings.
He described it as "the best all-round performance of my career".
Quote MessageIt was a great wicket and I was trying to attack the batters as much as possible and it worked out well. I learned a lot in India it helped my mindset a lot and it worked out well. It is almost like a fresh start for me with a new captain."
Moeen Ali
Video: Your 50-second weather forecastpublished at 08:24 British Summer Time 10 July 2017
Mel Coles
BBC Weather presenterAfter a bright and clear start it will become cloudier with the chance of some showers this afternoon and highs of 21C (70F).
Media caption, Latest weather for the West Midlands
Blind student on 'smartphone zombies'published at 00:16 British Summer Time 10 July 2017
Matt Odgers on navigating city streets and how fitness changed his life.
Read MoreTaylor hits ton in solid Glos startpublished at 18:41 British Summer Time 9 July 2017
Jack Taylor hits an unbeaten 118 as Gloucestershire reach 343-8 on the first day against Worcestershire at Cheltenham.
Read MoreRecords, a tie & 78 sixes - T20 Blast round-uppublished at 22:53 British Summer Time 7 July 2017
The opening round of the 2017 T20 Blast sees Yorkshire make a record 227-5, a thrilling finish at Chelmsford and a tied match.
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