Dudley traders fear transport works will kill town centre
Businesses in Dudley report trade down 70% as major transport projects cause gridlock. Traders fear shoppers won't return after 'catastrophic' delays. Read the full story.
Businesses in Dudley report trade down 70% as major transport projects cause gridlock. Traders fear shoppers won't return after 'catastrophic' delays. Read the full story.
New data reveals a worrying increase in under-18s receiving treatment for substance abuse in Dudley, mirroring a national trend. Experts point to online drug access and school policies as factors.
Shoppers are raving about an £11 spot cream from Boots, with dramatic before-and-after results. The Breakout Hack product uses patented medical tech and is now 25% off.
Claire Nutter, 48, is raffling her family home to fund life-saving immunotherapy in Germany after UK treatments failed. Tickets are £5 via Raffall. Help buy her more time.
Katie Price opens up about her recent weight loss, denying using injections and explaining it's due to recovering from IVF and a foot injury. Her family has expressed concern.
Official figures reveal NHS waiting lists have dropped to their lowest point in two years, with over 312,000 fewer patients waiting. Health Secretary Wes Streeting says 'change people can actually feel' is underway.
UK police are increasing roadside drug-driving checks using new saliva tests. Experts warn drivers of major law changes, including a lower drink-drive limit. Stay informed to avoid fines.
Indi Powell, 18, survived a glioblastoma after US treatment. She now campaigns for more UK clinical trials funding, as only 5% of brain cancer patients get trial access. Support the cause.
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.
Former surgeon and Solihull MP Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst proposes a new law to teach all children emergency life-saving skills, including how to treat catastrophic bleeding from stabbings.
Plans for a new Urgent Treatment Centre at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield have been confirmed to tackle 'inadequate' facilities, but local councillors raise significant parking concerns.
Author Rachel Reid reveals the global hit TV adaptation of 'Heated Rivalry' is funding her access to top Parkinson's disease specialists, transforming her treatment after a two-year battle.
A Leicestershire mum supports a new £2.6m brain tumour research centre in Nottingham, three years after losing her son to glioblastoma. The centre aims to find a cure for the aggressive cancer.
A popular hair smoothing treatment is causing issues for users, leaving hair greasy and limp. Experts explain what 'hair botox' really is and how to avoid disappointing results.
Boots sells an Aveeno body cream made from Greek yoghurt and oatmeal for £8.49. Dermatologists recommend it for 48-hour dry skin relief. Shoppers praise its fast absorption.
TV personality Calum Best shares heartbreaking news of his mother Angie's colon cancer diagnosis. He has launched a GoFundMe to fund her specialist treatment. Read the full story and find out how to help.
A visit to Birmingham's Minworth sewage plant reveals the shocking items wrongly flushed, causing 30,000 blockages yearly. Discover the 'three P's rule' to help.
Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell, 38, reveals her aggressive brain tumour has grown back 3cm. She faces surgery, radiotherapy, and chemo. Read her emotional health update.
TV doctor and Strictly Come Dancing star Dr Punam Krishan shares her breast cancer diagnosis, urging others to trust their instincts for early detection.
Methotrexate is a primary rheumatoid arthritis drug. Learn its serious side effects, when to call NHS 111 or 999, and crucial safety precautions for UK patients.
Singer Peter Andre reveals he required urgent dental treatment after a drunk fan accidentally kicked a microphone into his teeth during a performance. Read his full story.
Boots' Mediheal toner pads are reduced to £18.70, with shoppers raving they 'work wonders' for acne and sensitive skin. Discover the must-have skincare product.
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.
Dudley Council announces major waste collection changes from April 2026, including weekly food waste pickups and new bins. Get ready for the switch.
A collision has forced the closure of A459 Dudley Street in Sedgley, Dudley, in both directions. Drivers are warned of significant congestion. Avoid the area.
Preston Mahon, former security for One Direction and Leona Lewis, may lose his leg without a £30,000 private operation. NHS will not intervene until it's life-threatening.
Jason Revill, 28, was caught with drugs worth £50,000 in Norwich. He asked officers for 'one last line' before being detained. Read the full court report.
A major UK trial is investigating if metformin, a cheap diabetes medication, can stop the growth of deadly abdominal aortic aneurysms, offering new hope to thousands of patients.
Kiely Welsh, 37, launched a drunken attack on his mother-in-law's car and sent abusive messages. He received an 18-month community order and must wear an ankle tag.
Angel Madu, 39, an NHS nurse, faces her last Christmas after a lump she thought was from breastfeeding became terminal stage four cancer. Her family races to fund £75k treatment in Mexico.