Arrow XL's warehouse in Worcester was totally destroyed in a blaze last year.
Low stocks and high demand for straw have combined to push prices to historic highs.
A team of firefighters faced a team of soldiers in a gruelling 32-hour match at Worcester's Sixways stadium.
Local voting is set to present the biggest test of public opinion since June's general election.
From livestock to arable our soggy Spring is causing a real headache for farmers.
Matt Renshaw's debut ton helps Somerset to a probable first-innings lead despite Ed Barnard's maiden five-wicket haul.
Scum-half Michael Dowsett will leave Worcester Warriors at the end of the season to continue his career in Japan.
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