Where does rent hit young people the hardest?published at 06:48 British Summer Time 3 October 2018
Search our interactive map of Britain to see where rent is judged as "unaffordable".
Read MoreWhere does rent hit young people the hardest?published at 06:48 British Summer Time 3 October 2018
Watch: Cloudy evening with chance of rainpublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 2 October 2018
This evening is staying cloudy with the chance of light rain or drizzle. Minimum Temperature of 11C/52F.
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Worcestershire sign Wessels from Nottspublished at 16:01 British Summer Time 2 October 2018
Relegated Worcestershire sign batsman Riki Wessels from Nottinghamshire on a three-year deal.
Read MoreCampaign to shame bad parkers outside schoolspublished at 14:56 British Summer Time 2 October 2018
People are being asked to name and shame drivers who park dangerously outside schools.
West Mercia Police want residents in Bromsgrove, Rubery, Alvechurch, Wythall and Hagley to send them pictures of any vehicles they see parked in a way which could pose a risk to children, vulnerable people or other road users.
As part of Operation Lollipop, the Safer Neighbourhood team have set up a dedicated email address for people to use.
Company drops forest cabin planspublished at 14:30 British Summer Time 2 October 2018
A company behind plans to create more than 60 holiday cabins in Mortimer Forest in Herefordshire says it's pulled the scheme, due to some "challenging practical issues".
Forest Holidays says it's no longer in a position to bring forward a planning application for the holiday lets.
Image source, GoogleThe Forestry Commission says it respects the company's decision, but says without the cabin site and money it would have brought in, it can no longer go ahead with planned improvements to the woodland area.
Dead motorcyclist was Hereford manpublished at 13:58 British Summer Time 2 October 2018
Police say a motorcyclist killed in a crash in Hereford on Sunday morning was a local man in his 30s.
His blue Kawasaki bike hit a parked car on Ryelands Street just before 06:00 and he was pronounced dead at Hereford Hospital.
Image source, GoogleWest Mercia Police say the man's next-of-kin have been informed, but haven't released his name.
Football club's tribute to river death studentpublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 2 October 2018
West Brom have expressed their sorrow over the death of student Thomas Jones.
The 18-year-old Baggies fan, from Bromsgrove, had not been seen following a night out in Worcester last week.
Image source, Family handoutPolice earlier confirmed a body pulled from the River Severn on Friday was that of the missing University of Worcester student.
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End of twitter postRiver body identified as missing studentpublished at 12:35 British Summer Time 2 October 2018
University of Worcester student Thomas Jones' death is being treated by police as unexplained.
Read MoreBody confirmed as that of missing studentpublished at 11:40 British Summer Time 2 October 2018
BreakingA body recovered from the River Severn in Worcester on Friday is that of missing 18-year-old Thomas Jones, West Mercia Police have confirmed.
The death is being treated as unexplained and a post mortem examination is being carried out.
Image source, Family handoutThe force said specially trained officers are supporting his family.
The University of Worcester student vanished after a night out in the city on Wednesday, 19 September.
Safety inspection delays trainspublished at 11:23 British Summer Time 2 October 2018
BBC News TravelA safety inspection of the track between Worcester and Droitwich Spa has resulted in disruption for trains travelling between these stations, the National Rail website reports., external
Train services may be cancelled or revised.
Disruption is currently expected until at least 12:30.
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End of twitter postRoad transport has been ordered.
In the papers: Arson attack was shoplifter's 'revenge'published at 11:16 British Summer Time 2 October 2018
Here are three headlines from today's Worcester News:
- Arson attack was shoplifter's 'revenge', external
- PCSOs retreat to car after drunken man threatens violence, external
- Cricket fan recognised after 80 years of support, external
Fundraising set up for Thomas Jones memorialpublished at 09:16 British Summer Time 2 October 2018
Almost £5,000 has been raised , externalfor a memorial to Worcestershire teenager Thomas Jones who went missing over a week ago.
The 18-year-old University of Worcester student vanished after a night out in the city on Wednesday, 19 September.
Image source, Family handoutA body was recovered in the River Severn at South Quay in the city on Friday, police said.
A candlelit vigil was held on Sabrina Bridge for the teenager at the weekend.
Thomas's friend, Harley Heatherington, says he has now launched the appeal so that the money is there for when the family are ready.
Pirates bring in Worcester forwardpublished at 08:29 British Summer Time 2 October 2018
Cornish Pirates sign back-row Zac Xiourouppa from Premiership side Worcester on a dual-registration deal.
Read MoreWatch: Cloudy and breezy startpublished at 07:18 British Summer Time 2 October 2018
Cloudy and breezy with some patches of drizzle around this morning, but feeling fairly warm, and mainly dry for this afternoon. High today of 16C (60F).
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Video: What's the weather got in store?published at 18:30 British Summer Time 1 October 2018
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BBC WeatherIt should be a clear evening to begin with, before cloud moves in threatening to bring light rain and drizzle with lows of 8C (46F).
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Parents 'overwhelmed' by vigil held for Thomas Jonespublished at 18:10 British Summer Time 1 October 2018
The parents of student Thomas Jones say they're "overwhelmed" by the turnout at a candlelit vigil held for him.
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End of twitter postThomas Jones, 18, disappeared in the early hours of 19 September after a night out during his first week at the University of Worcester.
West Mercia Police said a body had been recovered in the River Severn at South Quay in the city on Friday, although it hasn't yet been formally identified.
Floral tributes continue to be left at the Sabrina Bridge site in Worcester.
Worcester taken over by new consortiumpublished at 17:35 British Summer Time 1 October 2018
Premiership club Worcester Warriors are taken over by a four-man consortium led by ex-Swindon Town chairman Jed McCrory.
Read MoreIn the papers: Hundreds join vigilpublished at 17:11 British Summer Time 1 October 2018
These are some of the headlining stories on the Worcester News website:
- Hundreds join vigils for Tom Jones in Worcester and Bromsgrove, external
- Work on controversial Diglis mural gets underway, external
- VAT fraudster conned £57K from taxpayers, external
Prison disorder began at 'morning unlock'published at 15:53 British Summer Time 1 October 2018
A disturbance at HMP Long Lartin highlights problems within the prisons system, a union claims.
Read MorePark welcomes birth of baby rhinopublished at 14:27 British Summer Time 1 October 2018
The birth of the southern white rhino is the third at West Midland Safari Park in as many years.
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