Worcestershire

Middlesex post their highest-ever first-class total while there is an innings victory for Essex in the County Championship.

The motorcyclist is also seriously injured in the crash in Kington, Herefordshire, paramedics say.

David Venables faces trial following the discovery of wife Brenda's remains 37 years after disappearing.

Herefordshire actor John Challis' tour is cancelled due to ill health, promoters say.

Worcestershire legend Daryl Mitchell is to retire at the end of the season - after 19 years' service.

England will play at four Premiership grounds in October and November's women's internationals.

England World Cup winner Heather Fisher announces her playing retirement at the age of 37.

Bristol Bears start their Premier 15s campaign with a 38-21 victory over West Country rivals Exeter Chiefs.

Psychologists say men need to be part of a group in order to vent their feelings and emotions.

Worcestershire release batsman Riki Wessels from his contract because they want to give more chances to young players.

Eighteen staff at Valefresco, near Evesham, have tested positive, Worcestershire County Council said.

The whereabouts of Jesse Richards's remains are a mystery 12 years after his death.

Worcestershire trounce Essex by a record 182 runs, Leicestershire lose to Warwickshire and Gloucestershire beat Durham with two balls to spare in the One-Day Cup.

Connie McGrath has gone from staying on the sofa to a "ball of energy" in months.

Ryan Harris' tried to appeal so he could help search for his father-in-law but was refused.

Sale Sharks sign prop Nick Schonert on a three-year deal following his departure from Worcester.

Great Britain's men secure another gold in the Olympic pool with a dominant victory in the 4x200m freestyle relay in Tokyo.

Hampshire's Nick Gubbins hits an unbeaten 131 before taking four wickets, as Ryan Patel and Ed Pollock also make One-Day Cup tons.

The new barriers for Bewdley follow the breaching of temporary defences twice in 12 months.

Network Rail releases footage to warn parents of the dangers during summer holidays.