White tiger Tubs dies at safari parkpublished at 17:14 British Summer Time 3 September 2020
The 16-year-old big cat died "after a short illness", West Midland Safari Park says.
Read MoreWhite tiger Tubs dies at safari parkpublished at 17:14 British Summer Time 3 September 2020
Kit sponsor aims to tackle mental health stigmapublished at 14:16 British Summer Time 3 September 2020
Kidderminster Harriers' new kit carries the logo of mental health charity, Kaleidoscope Plus Group.
Read MoreEnglish MP blames Welsh businesses for Wye pollutionpublished at 10:41 British Summer Time 3 September 2020
Hereford's MP Jesse Norman has said pollution in the River Wye is coming from Wales.
The Environment Agency said it was working to address concerns about phosphate levels in the river, but Mr Norman has denied poultry farmers in Herefordshire are to blame.
Image source, UK ParliamentConservative Mr Norman said the problem was originating in the upper Wye and that he had "been engaging closely with Powys Council and with local MPs there and with Natural Resources Wales".
But he said: "We haven't seen the same energy and the same take-up there."
The Environment Agency said larger poultry farms were regulated to ensure run-off was minimised and did not get into the water to harm fish, insects, birds and mammals.
Quote MessageA lot of the run-off in Powys is coming down and essentially you're getting a beggar-my-neighbour situation in which Herefordshire is having to pick up the tab
Jesse Norman, Conservative MP for Hereford
What's the weather got in store?published at 08:16 British Summer Time 3 September 2020
It will be a cloudy day with patchy rain but also some sunny spells with highs of 20C (68F).
This was the scene earlier in Newport, Shropshire, as taken by BBC Weather Watcher Bing-Lilly.
Image source, Bing-LillyRural crime team recover stolen diggerpublished at 18:45 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
Police have recovered a stolen mini-digger after it was reported missing.
It was believed to have been taken from farm land in Ewyas Harold, Herefordshire, in the early hours of Sunday.
Image source, West Mercia PoliceWest Mercia Police's rural crime team , externalhave made three arrests relating to the theft and they remain in custody.
PC Sarah Smith said: "We are so pleased for the owner that we have recovered the mini digger."
Watch: Parents and children happy to be backpublished at 17:26 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
BBC Midlands TodayAfter all the hard work and preparation, it was a relief for Matthew Carpenter to see a successful return for two of his classes today.
He's the headteacher at Baxter Academy in Kidderminster and he said 95% of the pupils were back today, enjoying what was as close to a normal school setting as they could manage.
Some parents and children spoke to us when they arrived this morning.
Media caption, Parents and pupils said they felt safe returning to school this morning
'We've checked, checked and double-checked'published at 11:01 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
The headteacher at Baxter Academy in Kidderminster says he's been into every classroom ahead of the big reopening and "we've checked, checked and double-checked".
Years seven and 12 are back today, with the rest of the pupils returning tomorrow and Matthew Carpenter said: "It's been a lot to do, considering we've got nearly 80 classrooms."
Mr Carpenter explained the school had been split into zones for each year, installed lots of hand sanitiser dispensers, removed excess furniture, turned around desks to face the same way and introduced a one-way system.
He said he felt "excited" to be back but "nervous" in case there was another virus peak.
Image caption, Matthew Carpenter says he has been around every classroom with the school dog, Bunsen
Headteacher: 'We've got purpose again'published at 10:41 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
The headteacher of a primary school in Droitwich says it feels like "our building is coming back to life".
Emma Rowe from Cutnall Green Primary described the atmosphere during lockdown as "eerie" and that this morning, for pupils' return, "we've got purpose again and everybody's got a little bit more bounce in their stride, slightly wider smiles".
Image source, Cutnall Green PrimaryShe added: "some of the staff are nervous because they want this to go really, really well for their children."
New park to remember WW2 bombing victimspublished at 09:39 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
Local Democracy Reporting ServiceA planned park to remember the victims of a Second World War bomb attack is set to get £17,000 towards the project.
A German bomber killed seven people and injured another 50 when it hit the Meco works on Bromyard Road, Worcester, on 3 October 1940.
The seven were the only people to die in an attack on Worcester during the war.
The park, with a memorial, is set to be created in the St John's area, with the £17,000 coming from the city council.
The plans also include a new boardwalk over some areas that are prone to flooding and an orchard.
Weather: Some rain expected this afternoonpublished at 08:12 British Summer Time 2 September 2020
We're forecast a dry start to the day, but our first September showers are expected this afternoon.
And for most of us it should be mild with light cloud, and temperatures up to about 17C (63F).
Image source, Ray TranterPublic swimming pools to reopen next weekpublished at 16:28 British Summer Time 1 September 2020
Herefordshire's public swimming pools will reopen next week for the first time since March.
People will be able to book slots for lane swimming in the Halo-run pools at Ross-on-Wye, Ledbury and Leominster and lessons will resume in a few weeks' time.
Image source, GoogleHereford swimming pool will remain closed until next year as it's being repaired after being badly damaged by flooding in February.
Around the web: Motorist ran red light in front of policepublished at 15:59 British Summer Time 1 September 2020
Here are three stories from the Worcester News today:
- Motorist ran red light in front of police, external
- Festival secures James Blunt for 2021 event, external
- Youths found trespassing on train tracks, external
Man bailed after suspected chemical attackpublished at 14:54 British Summer Time 1 September 2020
A man who was arrested following a suspected chemical attack in Ross-on-Wye has been bailed.
He arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after reports a man was injured when a chemical substance was thrown at him on Thursday.
The suspect, who is in his 50s, has to return to Hereford police station on 18 September.
Your photos: Blue skies around the West Midlandspublished at 13:17 British Summer Time 1 September 2020
The arrival of September has brought with it beautiful blue skies, and BBC Weather Watchers in Shrawardine, Newport and Hereford have been capturing them in all their glory.
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Image source, Sunchaser'I still imagine me with hair'published at 09:19 British Summer Time 1 September 2020
Two girls talk about their experiences of working with a charity to donate hair and what it means to them.
Read MoreMan dies in motorway crashpublished at 09:00 British Summer Time 1 September 2020
A man in his 30s died in a crash yesterday morning which closed the M50 in one direction for most of the day.
West Mercia Police said it happened at 00:20 near Ledbury.
The eastbound side of the motorway was closed for more than 12 hours between Ledbury and Tewkesbury.
Weather: Some sunshine forecastpublished at 08:16 British Summer Time 1 September 2020
August might have been a wash-out, but September is kicking off with sunshine, light cloud and temperatures up to 18C (64F).
It should be mild overnight too, with temperatures falling to around 11C (52F), but some rain is forecast tomorrow.
Image source, JulesMidlands Live: Breaking news and local storiespublished at 07:33 British Summer Time 1 September 2020
The latest news, sport, travel and weather across the West Midlands and south Cheshire.
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