Live updates for Herefordshire and Worcestershire have finished for the day but we'll be back from 08:00 on Wednesday with the latest news, sport, travel and weather.
Watch: Latest weather for Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Alexandra Hamilton
BBC Weather
It will be a mild night, with further outbreaks of rain which may turn heavy at times. Perhaps a little drier further east towards the end of the night.
Special report: Farmer on why he wants to leave the EU
Patrick Burns
Political editor, Midlands
With all of Cannock Chase stretching out across the horizon, Lower Drayton Farm in Staffordshire is what's known in the trade as a mixed farm. But there's nothing mixed about farmer Ray Bower's views on the European Union: he says there's nothing to fear from Brexit.
Mr Bower (pictured) says farming alone is no longer enough to pay the bills and has joined the growing number who are convinced it's a case of diversify or bust.
Even those EU farm payments worth up to £3bn a year to British agriculture are seen here as a diminishing asset.
BBCCopyright: BBC
Yesterday, though, in our first special report on this issue, a Warwickshire farmer, Adam Quinney, told the BBC the EU did not deserve the blame for so-called "red tape" which would still be necessary even if Britain voted to leave.
Latest: Jailed for church thefts; D-Day veterans honoured; castle for sale
Gavin Kermack
Reporter, BBC Hereford & Worcester
Here are some of the main stories we are looking at in Herefordshire and Worcestershire:
- Two veterans from Worcestershire have been awarded France's highest bravery medal for their role in the D-Day landings
- A castle dating back to Norman times is up for sale in Herefordshire
- A Worcestershire B&B has beaten nearly 2,500 others to be named AA Guest Accommodation of the Year for England 2016
Redditch loan shark sentenced to eight months in prison
A woman from Redditch has been jailed for eight months after she pleaded guilty to three charges connected to illegal money lending.
BBCCopyright: BBC
Donna Whyte, 43, of Aldington Close, Redditch, was prosecuted by England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT), working in partnership with Worcestershire Regulatory Services Trading Standards team and West Mercia Police.
IMLT say she had around around 50 regular victims, often with multiple loans each and charged 50% interest.
Quote Message: Loan sharks are a blight on our communities... and preying on those in serious financial need." from Simon Wilkes Worcestershire Regulatory Services
Loan sharks are a blight on our communities... and preying on those in serious financial need."
Top French bravery medal awarded to two D-Day veterans
Two World War Two veterans from Worcestershire were awarded the highest French bravery medal today.
BBCCopyright: BBC
William Brotherton, 91, from Offenham, and William McGough from Willersey were presented with the Legion d'Honneur at Evesham Town Hall at 14:00.
Great Whitley church named among top Georgian buildings
I'm enjoying watching... the rain today at the Swalec Stadium.
Worcestershire's hopes of gaining their first County Championship win of the season appear to have been dashed by the weather in Cardiff.
Getty ImagesCopyright: Getty Images
There's been no play so far today. The umpires were to make an inspection at 15:15 but the rain has returned.
Glamorgan are 42 for 4 in reply to Worcestershire's 456 for 6 declared.
Man charged after robbery in Worcester
A man has been charged after a robbery in Hill Street, Worcester on Sunday afternoon, police say.
The 20-year-old is accused of robbery, possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, assaulting a police officer, driving with no insurance, driving without a licence and driving dangerously.
He is due to appear at Worcester Magistrates' Court later today.
Latest: Concern over school asbestos; top medal for D-Day veterans; ruined castle for sale
Gavin Kermack
Reporter, BBC Hereford & Worcester
Here are some of the main stories we are looking at in Herefordshire and Worcestershire:
- Labour calls for all asbestos to be removed from schools
- Two World War Two veterans from Worcestershire are today being awarded the highest French bravery medal
- Ruined castle up for sale in Herefordshire
A model way to celebrate final day
Hereford FC are bringing out a limited edition Subbuteo set ahead of their trip to Wembley.
The commemorative edition contains 16 Hereford FC players and only 25 sets are being made.
Getty ImagesCopyright: Getty Images
International call up for Warriors prop
James Johnston will be playing in internationals against Georgia, Fiji and Tonga as Samoa look to book their place at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Labour councillors are calling for all remaining asbestos to be removed from Worcestershire schools.
BBCCopyright: BBC
At the moment about 900 council-owned buildings, including schools, are known to have asbestos in them.
The county council says asbestos only becomes dangerous when it gets damaged over time and is disturbed, and is otherwise a low risk to public health.
No dog heartache for pensioner
A Worcester widower has been told he can't have a dog in his retirement home, despite letters from his doctor saying one would stop him feeling lonely.
John Cuthbert, 87, lives at The Firs in Kempsey. He had a dog until March but it died after being hit by a car.
Quote Message: I walked my dog a lot and I'm missing that - I'm 87 and I don't enjoy walking without a dog." from John Cuthbert
I walked my dog a lot and I'm missing that - I'm 87 and I don't enjoy walking without a dog."
The home owner, Fortis Living, says it has changed its policy over dog ownership because of the shared communal areas.
Sats test leaked online by 'rogue marker'
BBC News Education
A grammar, punctuation and spelling test being taken by 600,000 children aged 10 and 11 in England has been leaked online - with the Department for Education blaming a "rogue marker".
A DfE source blamed an "active campaign by those people opposed to our reforms to undermine these tests".
BBCCopyright: BBC
The Sats answers appeared for four hours on Monday night on a password-protected website.
Live Reporting
Jerry Chester
All times stated are UK
Get involved
BBCCopyright: BBC BBCCopyright: BBC BBCCopyright: BBC View more on twitterView more on twitter Getty ImagesCopyright: Getty Images J at Severn RidgeCopyright: J at Severn Ridge Getty ImagesCopyright: Getty Images View more on twitterView more on twitter BBCCopyright: BBC BBCCopyright: BBC Chris and GinnyCopyright: Chris and Ginny
Latest PostOur live coverage across the day
Live updates for Herefordshire and Worcestershire have finished for the day but we'll be back from 08:00 on Wednesday with the latest news, sport, travel and weather.
Watch: Latest weather for Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Alexandra Hamilton
BBC Weather
It will be a mild night, with further outbreaks of rain which may turn heavy at times. Perhaps a little drier further east towards the end of the night.
Highs of 16C (61F). More from BBC Weather.
Special report: Farmer on why he wants to leave the EU
Patrick Burns
Political editor, Midlands
With all of Cannock Chase stretching out across the horizon, Lower Drayton Farm in Staffordshire is what's known in the trade as a mixed farm. But there's nothing mixed about farmer Ray Bower's views on the European Union: he says there's nothing to fear from Brexit.
Mr Bower (pictured) says farming alone is no longer enough to pay the bills and has joined the growing number who are convinced it's a case of diversify or bust.
Even those EU farm payments worth up to £3bn a year to British agriculture are seen here as a diminishing asset.
Yesterday, though, in our first special report on this issue, a Warwickshire farmer, Adam Quinney, told the BBC the EU did not deserve the blame for so-called "red tape" which would still be necessary even if Britain voted to leave.
More on Midlands Today from 18:30 on BBC One.
Popular Raft Race cancelled
Kidderminster Shuttle
The Arley to Stourport Raft Race has been cancelled due to insufficient entries.
Latest: Jailed for church thefts; D-Day veterans honoured; castle for sale
Gavin Kermack
Reporter, BBC Hereford & Worcester
Here are some of the main stories we are looking at in Herefordshire and Worcestershire:
- Two veterans from Worcestershire have been awarded France's highest bravery medal for their role in the D-Day landings
- A castle dating back to Norman times is up for sale in Herefordshire
- A Worcestershire B&B has beaten nearly 2,500 others to be named AA Guest Accommodation of the Year for England 2016
Redditch loan shark sentenced to eight months in prison
A woman from Redditch has been jailed for eight months after she pleaded guilty to three charges connected to illegal money lending.
Donna Whyte, 43, of Aldington Close, Redditch, was prosecuted by England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT), working in partnership with Worcestershire Regulatory Services Trading Standards team and West Mercia Police.
IMLT say she had around around 50 regular victims, often with multiple loans each and charged 50% interest.
Top French bravery medal awarded to two D-Day veterans
Two World War Two veterans from Worcestershire were awarded the highest French bravery medal today.
William Brotherton, 91, from Offenham, and William McGough from Willersey were presented with the Legion d'Honneur at Evesham Town Hall at 14:00.
Great Whitley church named among top Georgian buildings
Have you ever been to St Michael's Church in Great Whitley?
The Grade I listed building in Worcestershire has made it into Historic England's list of top Georgian Buildings.
Cricket: No play yet at Cardiff
Dave Bradley
Cricket commentator
I'm enjoying watching... the rain today at the Swalec Stadium.
Worcestershire's hopes of gaining their first County Championship win of the season appear to have been dashed by the weather in Cardiff.
There's been no play so far today. The umpires were to make an inspection at 15:15 but the rain has returned.
Glamorgan are 42 for 4 in reply to Worcestershire's 456 for 6 declared.
Man charged after robbery in Worcester
A man has been charged after a robbery in Hill Street, Worcester on Sunday afternoon, police say.
The 20-year-old is accused of robbery, possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, assaulting a police officer, driving with no insurance, driving without a licence and driving dangerously.
He is due to appear at Worcester Magistrates' Court later today.
Your pictures: View from Severn Stoke
BBC Weather Watchers
This picture was taken from Severn Stoke by BBC Weather Watcher J at Severn Ridge.
You can send in your photos to us by email, tweet us on @bbchw or message via Facebook.
Civic society seeks imaginative proposals to save Malvern's old hospital
Worcester News
Malvern Civic Society is calling for imaginative proposals to help preserve the town's old hospital.
Latest: Concern over school asbestos; top medal for D-Day veterans; ruined castle for sale
Gavin Kermack
Reporter, BBC Hereford & Worcester
Here are some of the main stories we are looking at in Herefordshire and Worcestershire:
- Labour calls for all asbestos to be removed from schools
- Two World War Two veterans from Worcestershire are today being awarded the highest French bravery medal
- Ruined castle up for sale in Herefordshire
A model way to celebrate final day
Hereford FC are bringing out a limited edition Subbuteo set ahead of their trip to Wembley.
The commemorative edition contains 16 Hereford FC players and only 25 sets are being made.
International call up for Warriors prop
James Johnston will be playing in internationals against Georgia, Fiji and Tonga as Samoa look to book their place at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Calls for asbestos to be removed from schools
Labour councillors are calling for all remaining asbestos to be removed from Worcestershire schools.
At the moment about 900 council-owned buildings, including schools, are known to have asbestos in them.
The county council says asbestos only becomes dangerous when it gets damaged over time and is disturbed, and is otherwise a low risk to public health.
No dog heartache for pensioner
A Worcester widower has been told he can't have a dog in his retirement home, despite letters from his doctor saying one would stop him feeling lonely.
John Cuthbert, 87, lives at The Firs in Kempsey. He had a dog until March but it died after being hit by a car.
The home owner, Fortis Living, says it has changed its policy over dog ownership because of the shared communal areas.
Sats test leaked online by 'rogue marker'
BBC News Education
A grammar, punctuation and spelling test being taken by 600,000 children aged 10 and 11 in England has been leaked online - with the Department for Education blaming a "rogue marker".
A DfE source blamed an "active campaign by those people opposed to our reforms to undermine these tests".
The Sats answers appeared for four hours on Monday night on a password-protected website.
It is the second time in three weeks a primary school exam has been published.
Your pictures; Bluebells in the wood
Jerry Chester
BBC News Online
This picture of bluebells in the woods at Chaddesley Corbett in Worcestershire was taken by BBC Weather Watchers Chris and Ginny.
I'd love to see your photos of Herefordshire and Worcestershire - you can email, tweet us on @bbchw or message via Facebook.
Kidderminster model Iskra Lawrence highlights importance of body-positivity
Kidderminster Shuttle
A model from Kidderminster who made international headlines for shaming an online troll who claimed she was "fat" is set to promote body-positivity in a campaign across Midlands schools.