BBC Hereford & Worcester

Say thank you to someone who makes life better where you live – nominate them now for a BBC Hereford & Worcester Make a Difference Award 💜 See a full list of categories and our terms: bbc.in/3OuGihU Nominations are open until 5pm on 31 March 2026.

Police officers are facing "unacceptable risks" amid an increase in the number of assaults, according to a senior officer. Read more 👉 bbc.in/3NrjXli

Three police officers are being investigated after a man was shot and killed at his home on Christmas Eve. Read more: bbc.in/4t3HFTu

Misconduct inquiry after man shot dead by police bbc.in/4sFvmx4

The cost of refurbishing a former children's care home to Worcester to provide respite care for vulnerable adults has more than doubled, council figures show. Read more 👉 bbc.in/40XYeV1

The £800,000 funding will be invested into the National Wildlife Crime Unit and the National Rural Crime Unit. More here: bbc.in/4tan5Bc

A gamer from Hereford who took non-league side Kings Park Rangers (KPR) to Premier League glory online helped them win a game in real life. Find out more 👉 bbc.in/4uVEcIA

Enterprise Academy in Malvern would provide much-needed specialist places for children and young people with autism, the county council said. Find out more ➡️ bbc.in/4lRHhVK

FM26 gamer helps football team win in real life bbc.in/4sBUnsQ

The artwork, which depicts various local buildings and landmarks, has been installed at the entrance to The Arches, opposite Worcester Foregate train station. Read more ➡️ bbc.in/3PovEK9

Police face 'unacceptable risks' as assaults rise bbc.in/41BpNUh

"The choir has brought us all together - we're all really close now and we've all got someone to lean on someone to talk to." Listen here: bbc.in/47HCbpB

A number of pregnant stray dogs are being picked up from the streets in Worcestershire, putting pressure on kennels and rescue services as they give birth to their litters. Read more 👉 bbc.in/4rWMGfI

An ex-police officer and federation secretary who used colleagues' money to pay for holidays has been jailed. Read more ➡️ bbc.in/4bOcAML

Pregnant dogs being abandoned in county bbc.in/4lSMEUR

The pump track at Perdiswell Leisure Centre is the second in Worcester, following one that opened at Battenhall Park in 2024. More here: bbc.in/47htYbq

Additional investment to help tackle rural crime announced by the government has been welcomed by West Mercia police chiefs. Read more 👉 bbc.in/4bDZzFi

Investment to tackle rural crime welcomed by PCC bbc.in/3Q0jA1G

Sir Keir Starmer has criticised Reform UK over its running of Worcestershire County Council - accusing Nigel Farage of a "U-turn". Full story: bbc.in/4ssqgnG

"We are NHS-trained. We have been trained within the NHS for the last three years. We want to serve. NHS trusts want to recruit us, they just don't have the money to do so." Read more here: bbc.in/4lOpwGY

'No good choice' for GPs as child mental health demand 'skyrockets' bbc.in/47iSjh2