1. Top story: There's a snake in the lake!
2. Today's weather: Mostly cloudy in the morning with some broken cloud later on. Conditions will be fairly humid with a top temperature of 22C.
3. Traffic and travel: Narrow lanes and speed restrictions on the M5. temporary lights at Martin Hussingtree (A38). Droitwich High Street closed due to roadworks. Slow traffic on the A449 at Hartlebury.
4. What's on: Drunken Monkey Rock Festival
5. Picture of the day
Photo of the Worcester Cathedral rescue by Grant Wills via Twitter.
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