Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

No-one is hurt after the equipment exploded in the Kidderminster car park, the fire service says.

The Severn Freewheelers charity say they urgently need more volunteer call handlers.

Care for children and young people has improved at Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, inspectors say.

Dr Julian Berlet was involved in preparing the county's hospitals for a surge in patients.

NHS England said a fifth of patients had to wait more than 12 hours for treatment last month.

Diane Preece waited nine days for surgery despite the recommended treatment time being 36 hours.

The trust running Worcestershire's hospitals says it is having "one of the most difficult" winters ever.

The Care Quality Commission says people are waiting too long for treatment and care.