Dave Throup, Area Manager for the Environment Agency said it was "such good news". The city council says athletes from Birchfield Harriers can use track and field facilities at Wyndley Leisure Centre in Sutton Coldfield.Dozens of firefighters are battling a severe fire in Birmingham this evening.They urged people to avoid Bournville Lane, Mary Vale Round and the surrounding area.M42 Worcestershire southbound severe disruption, at J1 for A38 Birmingham Road.M42 Worcestershire - M42 lane closed on exit slip road southbound at J1, A38 (Bromsgrove), because of a breakdown. Follow the latest news for Bewdley in Worcestershire, England, UK - Local news and information in your area ... Fire crews called after car engine fire and swan trapped in fishing line. The station in Dog Lane is … Dave Throup, Area Manager for the Environment Agency said it was "such good news". Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer.

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The number of people testing positive for coronavirus in Sandwell has fallen, according to new figures.But data from Public Health England shows there were 66 new cases in the week up to 31 July. Traffic is coping well.M5 West Midlands southbound severe disruption, from J3 for A456 Quinton Expressway Halesowen to J4 for A38 Halesowen Road Bromsgrove.M5 West Midlands - One lane closed on M5 southbound from J3, A456 (Halesowen) to J4, A38 (Bromsgrove), because of a breakdown. "We're all quite annoyed, very anxious, lots of sleepless nights just having to wait really, not knowing or being able to do anything about it. You can unsubscribe at any time. Bewdley Bridge, Stourport Road/Beale’s Corner are shut (A456 by pass is open); Severnside flood defences now in place in Bewdley. Traffic is coping well.A4112 Herefordshire both ways severe disruption, between Woonton Court Farm and Raddle Bank House.A4112 Herefordshire - A4112 in Stockton blocked in both directions between the Woonton Court Farm junction and the Raddle Bank House junction, because of a fallen tree.The acclaimed 18th Century actress Sarah Siddons is honoured with a blue plaque in Worcester.Permanent flood defences for the Worcestershire town of Tenbury Wells are a step closer, now funding has been secured.Some 130 properties were hit by flash flooding during Storm Dennis in February, when the River Teme and a nearby brook burst their banks.Estimated to cost £5m- £6m, the defences are understood to consist of a wall around the town's church yard and along the river bank, as well as earthen bunds.When complete, they are expected to protect about 70 homes and 140 businesses.After £4.9m was set aside by the government in July, Malvern Hills District Council and Worcestershire's Local Enterprise Partnership have agreed to meet the remaining costs. Drivers are being urged to follow a diversion with the road only accessible to the recycling centre.A search is continuing at a quarry today after reports a 17-year-old boy had gone into the water. "Exam body Pearson said it was working closely with the college to get the remaining results to students as soon as possible.Some students at Heart of Worcestershire College in Redditch are still waiting for their results.Warwickshire chief executive Stuart Cain tells BBC CWR he hopes Edgbaston could be allowed as many as 8,000 fans for T20 Finals Day on 3 October.A Birmingham entertainment hotspot will be partly pedestrianised under a Covid-19 bounce-back plan.Outdoor play areas in Wolverhampton will reopen from Monday, the city council's said.Playgrounds in England were closed in March to contain Covid-19 but If rates of infection started to rise, the authority added, it would "be left with no alternative but to close them again”.Operators face a mammoth task to put in new safety guidelines ahead of welcoming back children.Extra help's being drafted in by a local authority to cope with the volume of complaints about the councillors' behaviour.Sandwell Council is currently dealing with nine live complaints, some of which date back to 2019. Traffic is coping well.M6 West Midlands southbound severe disruption, at J9 for A461 Wood Green Road.M6 West Midlands - M6 lane closed on exit slip road southbound at J9, A461 (Wednesbury), because of a breakdown. SCORES of Bewdley residents marked the end of an era as they gathered to watch the final drill at the fire station.

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Low: 17C/63F.You can keep up-to-date on the latest forecast for your area by going to theKiran Carlson and Billy Root lead Glamorgan to 181-2 on day two in reply to Worcestershire's formidable 455-8 at New Road.Centuries from Jake Libby and Brett D'Oliveira take Worcestershire to 309-3 against Glamorgan on day one despite three wickets for Michael Hogan.Police are investigating claims of "wilful neglect" involving two homes in Worcestershire.All-rounder Ed Barnard, fast bowler Josh Tongue and batsman Jack Haynes sign new deals with Worcestershire.Paramedics Deena Evans and Michael Hipgrave were injured during a welfare check in Wolverhampton.Plenty of sunshine around and it will be mainly dry and fine with just the chance of a few showers this afternoon. Low: 11C/52F.Get an up-to-date forecast for your area at any time by going to the Test trains are being run by Severn Valley Railway as the heritage railway prepares to reopen after months of closure due to Covid-19.The railway, which runs between Shropshire and Worcestershire, says it is introducing new cleaning regimes and people will have to pre-book tickets as part of their measures to cope with coronavirus.Officials add they are only expecting to get close to breaking even in the first month, but hope to build up the money coming in over future months and hope to be "somewhere near normal" by the end of the year.There'll be outbreaks of showers today, with gusty winds, and the rain could be heavy at times with a small chance of thunder and lightning.
Get the latest news in the Bewdley area from BBC News. BBC Local News - Get the news that's local to you ... More than 100 firefighters are at the fire which is sending black smoke across Birmingham. Figures for the seven days to 24 July showed 96 cases. "The Fire Engine and Environmental Protection Unit were both relocated to the new station on the Stourport Road, Kidderminster from where they will respond from today." Low: 11C/52F.You can keep up-to-date on the forecast for your area by going to An investigation into racist abuse on social media targeted at teenage footballer Jude Bellingham is now The 17-year-old played his final game for Birmingham City on Wednesday Bellingham described the post on Twitter as "disgusting" and added: "Times have to change.