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
BBC Sport
Worcestershire's Moeen Ali is one of two spinners in the England side to take on South Africa in the first Test at Lords.
The game is England's first under new captain, Joe Root.
You can follow the game on the BBC Sport live page.
Image source, Getty ImagesA major expansion of Malvern Hills Science Park could create 750 new jobs, as well as a 300-home estate.
BBC Hereford & Worcester has learned that QinetiQ is on the verge of selling acres of unused land to allow the science park to double in size.
Image source, GoogleDavid Chambers, the leader of Malvern Hills District Council, says the development would be a major economic boost.
Quote MessageIt's going to be so good for the existing science park, which I would just reiterate is one of the few real science parks in the country - so it's something we're really excited about."
David Chambers, Leader, Malvern Hills District Council,
The Met Office say isolated thunderstorms today could bring intense downpours, bringing the threat of sudden flooding of roads and homes.
Heavy rainfall is likely to be isolated though, with many places staying dry.
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Worcester Warriors' England centre, Ben Te'o, has again been named among the replacements for Saturday's final British and Irish Lions Test match against the All Blacks in Auckland.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Lions head coach Warren Gatland has named a completely unchanged squad for this, the third and deciding Test after his side won last Saturday's meeting 24-21.
A police and crime commissioner and councillors have expressed concerns over a fresh set of diversions around new roadworks on the M5.
At the end of July, repair work will begin on the Oldbury viaduct between junctions 1 and 2, with Highways England encouraging drivers to use the M42 when heading to or from the M6.
Image source, Getty ImagesWest Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion says the works will "impose another 12 months of strain on our communities, businesses and environment and this is not justifiable".
Quote MessageIt seems clear that this issue should be owned and contained within Birmingham and the Black Country, but it currently feels like the problems that will be caused are being shunted to Worcestershire."
John Campion, Police and Crime Commissioner
Alex Hamilton
BBC Weather
After a warm and bright start to the day there's the chance of thunderstorms which could bring heavy downpours.
In between any rain will feel very warm in the sunshine with highs of 28C (82F).
Latest weather for the West Midlands
Jerry Chester
BBC News Online
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Brintons carpets has been sold to Argand Partners, which is based in New York and San Francisco.
Read MoreWe'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.
Trevor Owens
Sports Editor, BBC Hereford & Worcester
Worcestershire's director of cricket, Steve Rhodes, says Tom Fell is "a quality cricketer who is very much part of our future".
The batsman has signed a new two-year contract.
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A report into stalking, the research for which was done at the University of Worcester, shows victims of harassment and stalking are being left at risk because of failings by police and prosecutors in England and Wales.
The report, external contains some shocking figures.
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BBC Midlands Today
After a sunny day for most of us, here's how your night is looking along with tomorrow morning.
You can also get the latest forecasts for your part of the West Midlands via the BBC Weather website.
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BBC News Travel
The work will be carried out on the A488 between Bromsgrove and Kidderminster.
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The Kidderminster-based carpet manufacturer has been sold to an American private equity firm.
Just in time for a Met Office yellow warning of rain for the region, the Environment Agency has been out clearing blockages on the River Stour.
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Brintons, the Kidderminster-based carpet company, has been bought by a private equity company.
The Carlyle Group says it has sold the company to Argand Partners, which is based in New York and San Francisco, for "an undisclosed sum".
Brintons, which also has a factory in Telford, recently announced that 60 jobs were to go at its Kidderminster plant.
Argand Partners said it was attracted by "Brintons’ leading market position" and its "long history of selling award-winning carpets".
Quote MessageTo find such qualities in an iconic brand like Brintons was rare. Supported by our investment and growth strategies we look forward to partnering with the Brintons’ management team to build an even stronger business in the future.”
Tariq Osman, Argand Partners
Victims 'being failed' by unrecorded crimes or poorly run probes by police and prosecutors, report says.
Read MoreWest Worcestershire's MP has urged local people to have their say on long awaited plans to double Carrington Bridge, external.
BBC News England
A report by the University of Worcester which shows that victims of harassment and stalking are being left at risk because of failings by police and prosecutors has led to calls for changes to the way reports are handled.
Crimes were sometimes not being recorded, said a report by, external the Inspectorate of Constabulary, and the Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate.
It also said too many investigations were poorly run and failed to give victims legal protection.
Image source, ThinkstockThe report calls for:
A mysterious sea of small polystyrene balls, external has appeared on a trading estate in Droitwich.
