Sam Harvey now works at the London Electric Vehicle Company, while a holiday rep headed back to Hereford last year.
Sam Harvey now works at the London Electric Vehicle Company, while a holiday rep headed back to Hereford last year.
Liam Treadwell is remembered at a special raceday to honour the Grand National-winning jockey on the anniversary of his death.
Tulbahadur Pun was credited for saving actress Joanna Lumley's father's life in Burma in 1944.
West Mercia Police is appealing for anyone who may have seen Albert Antonio Bartlett on 12 June.
Liberty Aluminium Technologies employs 250 people across sites in Coventry, Witham and Kidderminster.
Sam Harvey now works at the London Electric Vehicle Company, while a holiday rep headed back to Hereford last year.
Liam Treadwell is remembered at a special raceday to honour the Grand National-winning jockey on the anniversary of his death.
Tulbahadur Pun was credited for saving actress Joanna Lumley's father's life in Burma in 1944.
West Mercia Police is appealing for anyone who may have seen Albert Antonio Bartlett on 12 June.
Liberty Aluminium Technologies employs 250 people across sites in Coventry, Witham and Kidderminster.
Liam Treadwell is remembered at a special raceday to honour the Grand National-winning jockey on the anniversary of his death.
Tulbahadur Pun was credited for saving actress Joanna Lumley's father's life in Burma in 1944.
People living within the West Mercia Police force area have been urged to save 999 calls for genuine emergencies, as the force reveals some of the reasons residents rang this week.
In one instance, someone called the emergency line to report being unable to find their house keys, it said.
The force, which covers Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, said people should use 999 only where there is a risk of harm or a crime in progress.
Express and Star
A few of the early headlines from the Express and Star today:
A pop-up Covid-19 vaccine clinic is open at Worcester’s Guildhall.
The site is open between 10:00 and 16:00 on Friday, offering over-18s first doses of the vaccine without any need to book.
Anyone who wants to get the jab just has to bring photo ID.
It will also be open on Sunday.
A49 Herefordshire both ways severe accident, between Westhope turn off and Bodenham turn off.
A49 Herefordshire - A49 in Dinmore closed and queues in both directions between the Westhope turn off junction and the Bodenham turn off junction, because of an accident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Herefordshire Council is to invest £6m in projects to support the recovery of its local economy and communities following the Covid-19 pandemic.
It is part of the economic and wellbeing recovery plan agreed by its cabinet on Thursday.
The plan focusses on support for businesses who have been affected by the pandemic, and promotion of tourism in the region, incentives for people to return to towns and cities, plus some refurbishment works.
There will also be support for people to return to work and opportunties for people to improve their health and wellbeing.
Councillor David Hitchiner, the leader of the council said: “This additional £6m investment recognises there is more we need to be doing now to support economic and wellbeing recovery in the county.
"Our focus areas are based on what our residents and businesses tell us is important and our understanding of what our county needs for a successful and sustainable future."
BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester
A milestone in the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine in Herefordshire and Worcestershire is expected to be reached this weekend, when the one millionth dose is administered.
As part of the drive to get the vaccine to as many people as possible, a walk-in clinic is opening in Worcester today.
As part of the nationwide Grab a Jab weekend, anyone over 18 who hasn't yet had their first dose can turn up at the Guildhall without an appointment between 10:00 and 15:30 on Friday and Sunday.
Another walk-in clinic is operating at the Artrix in Bromsgrove between 14:00 and 18:00 on Saturday, while people in Herefordshire are being encouraged to book a slot at one of the county's vaccination centres.
The NHS in Herefordshire and Worcestershire says it's "vital" for all adults to get a jab before the scheduled lifting of restrictions next month.
There's an appointment system running in Herefordshire, including at Elgar House. People who haven't had their jab are being encouraged to use the national NHS booking line.
Travel agents in the West Midlands have given a mixed reaction to changes to the UK's green travel list.
Spain's Balearic Islands, Madeira, Malta and Barbados are among the places added to the list by the transport secretary.
People entering the UK from 16 places will not have to quarantine from 04:00 on 30 June, Grant Shapps confirmed.
Mel Sallis runs Journeys à la Carte in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, and said the expansion of the list is generally good news for her industry.
"I am confident with the Balearic Islands, Malta and Madeira, it is just going to be a case of looking at each country on an individual basis," she said.
But Dawn Scase, from Rediscover the World near Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, said the changes by the government do not go far enough.
"It is getting further and further into the summer and the big hitters like Italy, Spain, Greece, are just not on there and people are not going to go," she said.
Today across the West Midlands we're expecting sunshine and variable cloud, along with a few isolated showers.
Further sunny spells later on, but there is a small risk of heavy, possibly thundery, showers developing in places. Highs of 18C (64F).
Tonight it will continue cloudy and dry across most areas, although there is a continued risk of a few heavy showers developing in places during the first half of the night.
Lows of 10C (50F).
By Stephanie Miskin
BBC News, West Midlands
M50 Gloucestershire eastbound severe accident, between J1 for A38 and M5 J8.
M50 Gloucestershire - One lane closed and it's slow on M50 eastbound between J1, A38 (Tewkesbury) and M5 J8, because of an accident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Fleece from grazing sheep has been turned into a temporary artwork on the banks of the River Avon.
It has been hand-rolled into individual balls and then laid out over several days at Avon Meadows, Pershore, Wychavon District Council said.
Artist Kate Raggett made the work and the local authority has urged people to view it without touching or disturbing the fleece.
They said the artwork will be left to naturally disintegrate and disappear into the grass as it grows.
BBC Midlands Today
The former England, Wolves and Crewe footballer and blood cancer survivor Geoff Thomas, from Worcestershire, is leading a group of amateur cyclists taking on the Tour de France.
The group's aiming to raise more than £1m for blood cancer charity Cure Leukaemia.
Mr Thomas, from Worcestershire, has been appointed an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for his work raising money for cancer charities.
Among the 18 riders is Tim Marshall, from Cheltenham, who said he had had to do plenty of training.
Quote Message: The best way I can describe it is a keen walker agreeing to climb Everest. That's the way I would sort of describe my cycling ability. so I have done quite a bit of cycling before, but nothing on the scale to set me up for this, so I've had to put a lot of training in to even give this a go." from Tim Marshall Cyclist, The Tour 21
BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester
Worcester Wolves have pulled out of the British Basketball League (BBL).
They joined Britain's top division in 2006, but the board decided the loss of gate revenue and sponsorship as a result of of Covid-19 made it unsustainable.
Managing director Mick Donovan said: "The club is more than just the BBL team and we've other got responsibilities to other people as well."
He also said it was a "sad day" and he felt sorry for the "loyal fans more than anybody".
By Frank Keogh
BBC Sport at Worcester
BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester
Bars, pubs and cafes in Bewdley will be allowed to put out tables and chairs along the riverside again.
There has been outdoor seating along Severn Side North for years, but earlier this year Worcestershire County Council objected, arguing the road was too narrow.
Following criticism from traders and the Wyre Forest MP Mark Garnier, the local authority has now backed down and said the tables and chairs could remain for the time being.
A cyclist has died after coming off his bicycle in Worcestershire.
The 71-year-old was found on a grass verge at the side of the road in Hollowfields Road, Hanbury, between 14:25 and 15:25 on Saturday.
CPR and first aid was administered, but sadly he died at the scene.
West Mercia Police has asked anyone who saw the man riding along the road on his Trek bicycle to contact the force.
BBC Midlands Today
The life of Grand National-winning jockey Liam Treadwell will be celebrated at Worcester Racecourse today.
Treadwell, who rode 100-1 shot Mon Mome to win the 2009 National, was found dead at his Shropshire home last June.
A coroner recorded a verdict of misadventure after the 34-year-old's inquest heard he died after taking a cocktail of drugs.
His family will be at the racecourse today along with Mon Mome.
There will also be fundraising for the Injured Jockeys Fund and the brain injury charity Headway.
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