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Hereford's link with the SAS, based at Credenhill, is the reason the city was chosen as the site for a simulated helicopter crash.

The exercise at Rotherwas yesterday was designed to give the RAF and emergency services the chance to test how they'd deal with a possible crash or terrorist attack.

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The best of village life was celebrated in Wigmore, external – with the likes of fruit and veg, cakes and artwork all on display at this year's show.

Worcester City Council, external has highlighted an initiative in Gheluvelt Park.

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Worcestershire will today attempt to round off their season in style by winning the County Championship Division Two title.

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Their promotion to Division One was confirmed yesterday when Northamptonshire were bowled out in their first innings at Leicestershire.

Worcestershire are in a strong position to beat Durham at New Road today.

After bowling out the visitors for 208 in their first innings, bad light ended play early on day three with Worcestershire on 157-3, that's a lead of 284 runs.

Play is due to resume at 10:30 and there will be full commentary on 738 AM and online here from BBC Hereford & Worcester.

Worcestershire's captain, Joe Leach (pictured), says their success this season has rewarded them for sticking to their principles.

Organisers of the Velo Birmingham cycling event, which passed through Worcestershire, say parts of the route in that county were targeted by protesters who threw metallic objects on to the road.

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The sportive saw 15,000 cyclists pass through places including Bewdley, Stourport and Ombersley, causing road closures for most of Sunday.

John Ridgeon, from CMS Active, which organised the event, says some people took their protests too far.

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Hereford, external are up to fourth in the Southern League Premier Division table after they won 3-0 at Frome Town last night.

First-half goals from Garyn Preen, John Mills and Keyon Reffell saw the Bulls through to what was their seventh successive victory in all competitions.

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Budget retailer Wilko will create more than 70 new jobs, external when it opens its doors at Worcester's new £20 million Cathedral Square in November.

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Unions representing council workers in the Wyre Forest are warning they could take industrial action, following the district council's decision to impose a four-year below inflation pay deal.

While Independent, Labour and Liberal Democrat councillors all voted against the 4.5% rise over four years, the deal was pushed through by Conservatives, who've so far failed to reach agreement with unions.

Representatives from the GMB and Unison say they'll keep negotiating, but some council workers, such as facilities manager Ben Elsie, say it's time for walkouts.

Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter

After a misty and foggy start for some, it should be a dry and bright day with some sunny spells and highs of 18C (64F).

We'll bring you the latest news, sport, travel and weather throughout the day.

Worcestershire still hope to secure the Division Two title after clinching their sixth County Championship promotion.

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.

Mary Rhodes
Presenter, BBC Midlands Today

In cricket, Worcestershire have been guaranteed promotion to Division One of the County Championship.

Northamptonshire cannot now overtake them.

Worcestershire are playing Durham at New Road and you can see Ian Winter's report on BBC Midlands Today, which starts at 18:30 on BBC One.

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A Fiat 500 car, decorated by artist Tracey Emin, has failed to sell at auction in Leominster.

Auctioneers Brightwells said it did not meet its reserve price.

The car raised £200,000 for charity when it was first auctioned 10 years ago and it's been in a private collection ever since.

Shefali Oza
BBC Midlands Today

We're going to see more rain tonight, some of it heavy, but the forecast looks a lot better for tomorrow. Overnight lows of 14C (57F).

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Mags sent in this photo of some reed beds near Kidderminster.

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And Pix Elated took this image of Leominster. You can also get involved with BBC Weather Watchers.

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Hereford residents may have seen smoke from a helicopter crash, but there was no need to be worried as it was part of an emergency response exercise.

The exercise, near to Chapel Road, Rotherwas, involved the RAF, police, fire and ambulance services, plus the Environment Agency and Herefordshire Council.

A cheque for £20,000 is to be presented to Worcester Cathedral, external to support choir training.

Image source, Dave Bright

Image source, Dave Bright

The award comes from Friends of Cathedral Music, externaland the cheque will be handed over at choral evensong on Sunday.

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A Christmas jobs fair on Thursday will offer unemployed people the opportunity to meet with retailers who are looking to fill seasonal store vacancies, external.

The RAF and emergency services have taken part in a helicopter crash simulation in Hereford today.

The "crash" at Rotherwas was an emergency response exercise rehearsing the region’s civil and military response to such a collision.

The initiative near Chapel Road involved the RAF, police and fire and ambulance services plus the Environment Agency and Herefordshire Council.