A report commissioned by Worcestershire County Council has considered savings if councils merge.

New figures on fly-tipping show a rise in reported incidents in Worcestershire and a fall in Herefordshire.

Approval by the planning inspector for 214 homes in Redditch was given following a public inquiry.

Redditch Borough Council says it cannot afford to fight a developer's appeal to build 214 homes.

The money will fund a team of seven new officers who will deal with the problem in council housing.

Labour wins overall control on the borough council, with the Conservatives losing 11 seats.

The district's first all-out election in a generation allows voters to shape the future of where they live.

Redditch council leader Matt Dormer says he feels violated after his house was targeted.