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The mother of three children murdered by the family lodger said she is still fighting to keep him in jail.

David McGreavy, who was jailed for the murders in Worcester in 1973, is being considered for release by the parole board. 

She said McGreavy should stay in prison.

We'll be back with our usual mix of news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 tomorrow, but keep an eye out here for more updates this evening and into the morning.

Shefali Oza
BBC Midlands Today

There are warnings of heavy downpours, which should clear up this evening, although it will stay muggy.

Lows tonight of 12C (53F)

Nicola Goodwin
Reporter, BBC Hereford & Worcester

I watched as the Flying Scotsman made its way across the River Wye in Hereford this afternoon.

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It is estimated there are 63,000 unpaid carers in Worcestershire - many caring for more than 50 hours a week for friends or relatives with a serious illness, disability or addiction, external.

Mary Rhodes
Presenter, BBC Midlands Today

Leading figures from the Leave and Remain campaigns in the West Midlands debate the issues around the EU referendum in front of a studio audience.

Join us this Sunday from 22:35 on BBC One.

Trevor Owens
Sports Editor, BBC Hereford & Worcester

Evesham United's appeal against the decision to transfer them from the Southern League to the Northern Premier League for next season will now be heard at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday, 14 June.

The hearing was initially scheduled for Tuesday, 21 June but this has now been brought forward by a week.

The Robins had been planning for life in the Southern League Division One South and West but Cinderford Town then declined their promotion place and so Evesham were told they would have to transfer leagues.

But the Worcestershire club has appealed on the grounds Cinderford were late in making their decision and the Robins had already started their summer recruitment in the belief they would be playing in the Southern League.

Plans for 1,200 new homes in Hereford have been unveiled. 

Hundreds of people have objected to the proposals to build the new estate, a primary school and community centre between Kings Acre, Three Elms and the Roman Road. 

A building application by The Church Commissioners for England is due to be submitted at the end of July and the designs can be seen at Whitecross High School this evening.

Here are some of the stories we're looking at this afternoon:

- The mother of three children who were murdered in Worcester 43 years ago says every time their killer is up for parole, it doubles the emotional strain on her and her family

- A 55-year-old man has been taken to a specialist burns unit after a fire near Honeybourne Airfield

- Plans for 1,200 new homes on the edge of Hereford go on show

The deadline for registering to vote in the EU referendum has been extended, the government has said.

Cabinet Office minister Matt Hancock said the government would legislate to extend the cut-off until midnight on Thursday.

Image source, Dan Kitwood

It follows a computer glitch which left some people unable to sign up before the original midnight Tuesday deadline.

The Electoral Commission urged people to sign up, external until the end of Thursday in order to vote on 23 June.

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Hereford FC's chairman Jon Hale says it's vital the club builds on the momentum gained during its dream debut season.

Midfielders Rob Purdie and Joe Tumelty became the latest players to agree new deals with the club, taking the total of signed-on players to 14. 

Hale said the Midland League and Cup double and FA Vase final appearance had given the Bulls a springboard and they need to make the most of it.

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Hundreds of limited edition tankards have been produced by a Malvern porcelain company, external to mark Worcester’s spectacular birthday celebrations for the Queen.

The mother of three children who were killed by a man known as the "Monster of Worcester", says she has "tried to commit suicide" because she "can't cope with it all".

Dorothy Ralph is upset that David McGreavy, who was sentenced to life in prison for murdering her children at her former home in Worcester in 1973, could be released on parole.

"Life should mean life," she said. 

"I have been fighting for eight, nine years to keep him in. Why should I keep fighting?"

A farmer says the collapsed Eastham Bridge near her home is a "logistical nightmare". 

Local residents are facing a 10-mile trip to avoid it.

Celia Adams' family have land either side of the bridge near Tenbury Wells and said: "We farm close to the river. Today we're shearing but obviously can't get stock across".

The Grade II listed bridge collapsed two weeks ago and locals are now putting up a banner in the village demanding for it to be replaced. 

Image source, Ryan Parkes, Tenbury Wells

Some of the stories we're looking at this afternoon: 

- Severe blaze in Honeybourne under control but up to 60 firefighters remain at the scene

- Collapsed Eastham Bridge causing farming problems

- In rugby, Worcester Warriors announce their senior academy squad

Basking in the sun, Christmas may be the last thing on your mind. But the festive spirit is in the warm Worcester air.

Bookings for the Victorian Christmas Fayre, external are now open.

Last year, visitors to the attraction contributed over £8m to the local economy, according to the city council.

Trevor Owens
Sports Editor, BBC Hereford & Worcester

Worcester Warriors have named their Three Pears Senior Academy squad for the 2016-17 season and it includes seven new faces.

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Will Butler, Tom Dodd, Ben Fowles, Kailus Hutchinson, Joe Morris and brothers Afeafe and Navarre Haisila Lokotui will all join the Sixways set-up. 

The Haisila Lokotui brothers, who are English-qualified, will arrive from Australia, having played at age-group level for Melbourne Rebels and for Melbourne Storm in Rugby League. 

Roads around the Honeybourne trading estate remain open as usual, the county council says.

About 60 firefighters are at Honeyboure Airfield Trading Estate near Evesham following a "severe" blaze.

Explosions were reported to Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue at about 09:22.

Crews from Gloucestershire and Warwickshire also helped tackle the fire, which was brought under control by 12:15.

The fire service said crews will remain there for a "considerable amount of time to cool the cylinders and for damping down" the area.