NHS Manager Jailed for £123k Fraud
A Dudley NHS manager who swindled over £123,000 from the health trust to feed his gambling addiction has been jailed for two and a half years. Read the full story of the fraud.
A Dudley NHS manager who swindled over £123,000 from the health trust to feed his gambling addiction has been jailed for two and a half years. Read the full story of the fraud.
MPs are set to question DWP officials over the WASPI women scandal after the Ombudsman raised 'serious concerns' about delays to promised remedial action. Read the latest.
Persimmon Homes Essex staff have raised over £7,700 for the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust through skydives and events. Discover how the community supports this vital life-saving service.
New research reveals a plant-based diet with specific probiotics can slow PSA progression in low-risk prostate cancer. Experts also highlight lifestyle's crucial role in managing risk and outcomes.
Miller Homes has donated £1,000 to Apex Charitable Trust to support vital men's mental health and wellbeing sessions in St Helens. Discover how the funding will make a difference.
Young people in Bolton aged 16-25 can apply for a free, intensive 12-week course run with the fire service. Gain qualifications, work experience and confidence. Apply now.
Essex is set to open two new Mental Health Urgent Care Units in Harlow and Colchester by summer 2026, providing rapid, therapeutic support in crisis and easing pressure on A&E.
Boots has launched four exclusive wellness bundles targeting gut health, sleep, energy and skin. The bundles, curated using data from 250,000 quiz responses, feature brands like Free Soul and Absolute Collagen.
Emergency services freed a woman from a three-car collision at the Bromford Lane junction in Oldbury. The road was closed for hours. Read the latest on the incident.
Dudley Zoo launches urgent fundraiser after Storm Goretti destroys Flamingo Falls enclosure. The zoo's 21 flamingos are safe, but repairs will cost over £75,000. Donate to help rebuild their habitat.
Northorpe Hall Child and Family Trust launches a volunteer drive on January 27 to recruit mentors for young people. Find out how you can make a lasting difference.
The National Trust and InYourArea are giving away 60,000 free family day passes. Claim yours via the app for access to 500 historic properties across England, Wales, and NI. Offer ends Jan 20.
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity celebrates four decades of providing unique, family-led care for those facing childhood illness. Find out how you can support their vital work as demand grows.
A former Sandwell Hospital theatre practitioner has been removed from the register after a tribunal found he sent a colleague pornographic messages and gifts. Read the full details of the misconduct case.
Stef Scurr credits the Margaret Oates Mother and Baby Unit with saving her life from severe postnatal depression. Her story led to a new campaign for better perinatal care. Discover her journey.
Dudley MP Sonia Kumar calls for an external audit, alleging the council planned to close Ladies Walk Centre. Council leader Patrick Harley denies the claims. Read the full story.
A Rochdale charity secures £74,685 to expand its creative 'Blissful Bumps' programme, offering vital mental health support to expectant parents. Discover how this initiative is building a stronger community.
Essex County Council invites residents to share views on the new Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026-2029. Consultation focuses on jobs, housing, and community health. Have your say by February 3.
Dudley Council proposes fee increases for services like pest control and cremation to add £2.5m to its budget. Key votes set for January and February 2026.
A new Neko Health clinic offering 360-degree body scans is launching in Birmingham. Founded by Spotify's CEO, it screens for health risks instantly. Here's what you need to know.
Opera legend Sir Bryn Terfel launches a call for entries to find Wales's unsung social care heroes. Nominations for the 2026 Wales Care Awards close on January 31.
Eliz Hussein of Visiting Angels North Kent has been named Caregiver of the Year for the South East, celebrated for her exceptional compassion and dedication. Discover her inspiring story.
Plans to transform Wolverhampton's empty Marks & Spencer into over 70 apartments get green light. The historic Dudley Street store closed last year after nearly a century.
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust celebrates 70 years of conservation, 50 years of Rutland Water reserve, and 30 years since osprey reintroduction. Discover their journey and 2026 events.
Dudley Council's taxi committee has stripped licences from private hire drivers for serious offences including driving bans and failing to declare convictions. Read the full report on the crackdown.
A fire at Queen's Medical Centre's Emergency Department forced an evacuation on Friday night. The department was fully operational by Saturday afternoon with no casualties.
A Slough volunteer group, Living in Harmony, provides free holistic support for managing long-term conditions. Join their community sessions focusing on mind, body, and spirit. Call 07846312831 for details.
A mother-of-three pleads for help after builders left a vital extension for her disabled son unfinished and 'riddled with damp' for two years. Read her story.
Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport partners with local organisations to provide essential support and supplies for homeless patients this winter, tackling the critical link between health and housing.
Dudley Council outlines major regeneration projects for 2026, including a new bus station and Metro link, while confirming council tax will rise by 4.9%. Explore the key developments.