M5 Worcestershire northbound severe disruption, between J6 for A449 and J5 for A38 Droitwich.
M5 Worcestershire - One lane closed and slow traffic on M5 northbound between J6, A449 (Worcester) and J5, A38 (Droitwich), because of a broken down vehicle.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe disruption: M5 Worcestershire northbound
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M5 Worcestershire northbound severe disruption, at J6 for A449.
M5 Worcestershire - M5 lane closed on exit slip road and slow traffic northbound at J6, A449 (Worcester), because of a broken down vehicle.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Lack of supplies spurs on Atlantic rower
A Herefordshire woman is 15 days into her challenge to become the fastest woman to row solo across the Atlantic.
She wants to complete the challenge in in a world record time of 45 days, 11 days less than the current record.
But she phoned home to say supplies are running low.
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Quote Message: I'm trying not to count down the days but it is hard. Hoping that I don't run out of loo roll, I forgot to pack myself enough loo roll so I need to get to Barbados quick." from Kiko Matthews Atlantic rower
I'm trying not to count down the days but it is hard. Hoping that I don't run out of loo roll, I forgot to pack myself enough loo roll so I need to get to Barbados quick."
M5 Worcestershire northbound severe disruption, between J6 for A449 and J5 for A38 Droitwich.
M5 Worcestershire - One lane closed on M5 northbound between J6, A449 (Worcester) and J5, A38 (Droitwich), because of a broken down vehicle. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Banksy-style mural appears in entrance to bar
This Bansky-style cavemen carrying a glass and a bottle of wine, has appeared in the entrance to a bar in Upton-upon-Severn in Worcestershire.
People in the town aren't convinced the mural on The Old Butcher's Shop wine bar is genuine, but a CCTV camera across the street might provide the answers.
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Severe disruption: M5 Worcestershire southbound
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M5 Worcestershire southbound severe disruption, between Frankley Services and J4 for A38 Bromsgrove.
M5 Worcestershire - One lane closed on M5 southbound between Frankley Services and J4, A38 (Bromsgrove), 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
Rights of way campaigners say they are disappointed at the recent closure of Langdale Woods.
The Three Counties Agricultural Society, which says it has made the move to carry out a "full safety review" following recent storm damage, disputes their claim for public access.
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The society also explained it has to close the wood for "essential maintenance work" sometimes, as it works to restore the land, which was once a military training area with trenches.
It recently had a bid to build 50 holiday lodges rejected by Malvern Hills District Council and the campaigners have suggested the closure was in response to that decision - something the society denies.
Money to improve CCTV cameras
An extra £135,000 is going to be spent to improve CCTV cameras in south Worcestershire.
It follows an agreement by West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion to give £65,000 a year to Wychavon District Council, with the remaining money spent on running costs.
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The council has been responsible for the cameras for the last 18 years and says more than 700
requests were made for footage of incidents in 2017.
Woodland closed for full safety review after storm damage
The owner of Langdale Woods near Malvern has closed it off to the public, saying it needs to carry out a full safety review.
The Three Counties Agricultural Society says it's necessary because of recent storm damage to the trees.
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Campaigners have been trying to establish a right of way for walkers through the wood.
Quote Message: The Society, like other landowners, is entitled to close its property to the public. On this occasion the area is closed for a full safety review. We have significant duty of care concerns and do not want to take a risk with people’s safety." from Three Counties Agricultural Society
The Society, like other landowners, is entitled to close its property to the public. On this occasion the area is closed for a full safety review. We have significant duty of care concerns and do not want to take a risk with people’s safety."
Further arrest over Hereford murder
Another man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing in Hereford.
Robert Eacock, who was 33, died in hospital on 29 January after being stabbed in Commercial Street the previous day.
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A 31-year-old man from Dudley, arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, is being held in police custody.
Anthony
Boyd, 22, from Willenhall, has been charged with Mr Eacock's murder and is due to appear at Worcester Crown Court on 5 March.
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of the day is looking and you can always get the latest forecast for your area by going to the BBC Weather website.
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Council approves tax rise of nearly 5%
Council tax will be going up by 4.94% from April in Worcestershire, adding roughly £57 a year to average band D bills.
The Conservative group on Worcestershire County Council voted for the rise after a bid by the Liberal Democrats and Greens to increase it by 6% was rejected.
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Charge over man's city centre stab death
A 31-year-old is charged with conspiracy to commit murder in connection with Robert Eacock's death.
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Severe disruption: M5 Worcestershire northbound
M5 Worcestershire northbound severe disruption, between J6 for A449 and J5 for A38 Droitwich.
M5 Worcestershire - One lane closed and slow traffic on M5 northbound between J6, A449 (Worcester) and J5, A38 (Droitwich), because of a broken down vehicle.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Envelope update
Severe disruption: M5 Worcestershire northbound
M5 Worcestershire northbound severe disruption, at J6 for A449.
M5 Worcestershire - M5 lane closed on exit slip road and slow traffic northbound at J6, A449 (Worcester), because of a broken down vehicle.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Lack of supplies spurs on Atlantic rower
A Herefordshire woman is 15 days into her challenge to become the fastest woman to row solo across the Atlantic.
Kiko Matthews is travelling 3,000 miles from Grand Canaria to Barbados, to raise money for King's College Hospital in London for the treatment they gave her after she was diagnosed with a condition called Cushing's.
She wants to complete the challenge in in a world record time of 45 days, 11 days less than the current record.
But she phoned home to say supplies are running low.
Facebook post shows inmate's attack
The Prison Service says it is "urgently" working to remove the footage from social media.
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Severe disruption: M5 Worcestershire northbound
M5 Worcestershire northbound severe disruption, between J6 for A449 and J5 for A38 Droitwich.
M5 Worcestershire - One lane closed on M5 northbound between J6, A449 (Worcester) and J5, A38 (Droitwich), because of a broken down vehicle. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Banksy-style mural appears in entrance to bar
This Bansky-style cavemen carrying a glass and a bottle of wine, has appeared in the entrance to a bar in Upton-upon-Severn in Worcestershire.
People in the town aren't convinced the mural on The Old Butcher's Shop wine bar is genuine, but a CCTV camera across the street might provide the answers.
Envelope update
Severe disruption: M5 Worcestershire southbound
M5 Worcestershire southbound severe disruption, between Frankley Services and J4 for A38 Bromsgrove.
M5 Worcestershire - One lane closed on M5 southbound between Frankley Services and J4, A38 (Bromsgrove), 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
TA base suicide vest scare man jailed
Daniel Bebb-Jones loaded a fake bomb vest with screws and nails and armed himself with other weapons.
Read moreHomecoming parade for Mercian Regiment troops
A homecoming parade will be held for soldiers from the Mercian Regiment who have been serving in Iraq for the last six months.
Members of 2nd Battalion have been training Kurdish and Iraqi troops to fight the Islamic State group.
The regiment, which draws troops from the West Midlands, will hold the parade in Chester.
Arrest over man's city centre stab death
A 31-year-old is suspected of conspiracy to commit murder in connection with Robert Eacock's death.
Read moreRights of way campaigners unhappy at wood closure
Rights of way campaigners say they are disappointed at the recent closure of Langdale Woods.
The Three Counties Agricultural Society, which says it has made the move to carry out a "full safety review" following recent storm damage, disputes their claim for public access.
The society also explained it has to close the wood for "essential maintenance work" sometimes, as it works to restore the land, which was once a military training area with trenches.
It recently had a bid to build 50 holiday lodges rejected by Malvern Hills District Council and the campaigners have suggested the closure was in response to that decision - something the society denies.
Money to improve CCTV cameras
An extra £135,000 is going to be spent to improve CCTV cameras in south Worcestershire.
It follows an agreement by West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion to give £65,000 a year to Wychavon District Council, with the remaining money spent on running costs.
The council has been responsible for the cameras for the last 18 years and says more than 700 requests were made for footage of incidents in 2017.
Woodland closed for full safety review after storm damage
The owner of Langdale Woods near Malvern has closed it off to the public, saying it needs to carry out a full safety review.
The Three Counties Agricultural Society says it's necessary because of recent storm damage to the trees.
Campaigners have been trying to establish a right of way for walkers through the wood.
Further arrest over Hereford murder
Another man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing in Hereford.
Robert Eacock, who was 33, died in hospital on 29 January after being stabbed in Commercial Street the previous day.
A 31-year-old man from Dudley, arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, is being held in police custody.
Anthony Boyd, 22, from Willenhall, has been charged with Mr Eacock's murder and is due to appear at Worcester Crown Court on 5 March.
In the papers: Public help PC catch violent shoplifter
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Here's how the weather is looking
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter
Another chilly start to the day.
Here's how the rest of the day is looking and you can always get the latest forecast for your area by going to the BBC Weather website.
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Council approves tax rise of nearly 5%
Council tax will be going up by 4.94% from April in Worcestershire, adding roughly £57 a year to average band D bills.
The Conservative group on Worcestershire County Council voted for the rise after a bid by the Liberal Democrats and Greens to increase it by 6% was rejected.