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    Severe disruption: M5 Worcestershire southbound

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    M5 Worcestershire southbound severe disruption, between J7 for A44 Worcester and J8 for M50.

    M5 Worcestershire - One lane blocked on M5 southbound between J7, A44 (Worcester) and J8 M50, because of a breakdown.

    To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

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    Severe disruption: M5 Worcestershire southbound

    BBC News Travel

    M5 Worcestershire southbound severe disruption, at J8 for M50.

    M5 Worcestershire - M5 entry slip road closed and it's slow southbound at J8 M50, because of vehicle fire.

    To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

  4. New chief constable is confirmed

    The new Chief Constable of West Mercia Police has been officially confirmed at a Police and Crime Panel.

    Pippa Mills, currently deputy chief constable with Essex Police, will take on the role.

    “I am impressed with her vision to deliver improvements in policing for our communities," the force's police and crime commisioner said.

    John Campion also extended his gratitude to the outgoing chief constable, Anthony Bangham, who announced his plans to retire in March.

    Pippa Mills and PCC John Campion

    Ms Mills said “I am incredibly proud to have been confirmed as the first Female Chief Constable of West Mercia Police."

    She said she looked forward to beginning the role from September.

    The West Mercia force covers Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

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    Severe disruption: M50 Gloucestershire westbound

    BBC News Travel

    M50 Gloucestershire westbound severe disruption, from J1 for A38 to J2 for A417.

    M50 Gloucestershire - One lane closed on M50 westbound from J1, A38 (Tewkesbury) to J2, A417 (Ledbury), because of a lorry having a tyre changed. Traffic is coping well.

    To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time