Over 600 people protest Walsall NHS Trust's plan to close Hollybank House stroke unit. Trust cites £500k upgrade costs, proposes moving services to Wolverhampton. Campaigners fear loss of local care.
Discount retailer Poundland is shutting 14 more shops by February, with clearance sales now on. This follows 19 earlier closures as part of a major restructuring. Read the full list of locations.
The NHS warns of an unprecedented winter flu wave, with hospitalisations 56% higher than last year and no sign of a peak. Health leaders urge the public to get vaccinated and use services wisely.
Discount retailer Poundland announces 68 store closures across December and early 2026, affecting around 1,000 staff. Full list of locations and reasons behind the restructuring revealed.
The NHS faces an 'unprecedented flu wave' with hospitalisations 56% higher than last year. Health chiefs urge eligible people to get vaccinated now to protect themselves and ease pressure on hospitals.
The NHS faces an unprecedented winter flu wave with record hospitalisations. Health chiefs urge eligible people to get vaccinated now to protect themselves and the health service.
Poundland is shutting around 30 branches as part of a major restructuring. See the full list of locations closing in December and January, including Melton Mowbray and Bexhill.
Fast food chain Leon faces potential site closures following an £8 million pre-tax loss. Founder John Vincent outlines a major overhaul to return to its core values and become 'Earth's favourite fast food'.
New GP Patient Survey data exposes the Birmingham surgeries with the highest 'very poor' ratings. See if your local practice is on the list of patient concerns.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust has surpassed its cancer treatment target for two consecutive months, showing a 15% year-on-year improvement. Read about the positive trajectory.
Poundland is closing five more shops across the UK this month, launching 'everything must go' sales. Find out the full list of locations and closing dates here.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust reports a £31.2m deficit, £17.1m worse than planned, driven by rising staff pay costs. A financial recovery plan is underway.
Ambulances face significant handover delays outside busy Birmingham hospitals, impacting crew wellbeing. Discover the latest data and the new plan to tackle the crisis.
Construction restarts on Berwick's £35m community hospital with a new interim contractor after Merit's administration. The NHS trust reassures the community on progress.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends tax relief for home workers' expenses from April. Discover how this budget change impacts you and what it means for the future.
Discover how Nazila Husanovic-Gladwyn uses her lived experience to support families and improve mental health services at Essex NHS Trust. Learn about this vital role making a real difference.
West of England business leaders warn Rachel Reeves' Budget will dampen investment and job creation. Read the full reaction from the region's key industries.
Met Office forecasts reveal 32 counties in England will avoid this weekend's Arctic blast. Midlands, Southeast, and Southwest set for a frosty but snow-free period. Get the full forecast.
A new Met Office forecast reveals the 32 English counties set to avoid this weekend's Arctic blast and snow. Discover which areas will be spared and the detailed weather outlook.
The Met Office warns of potential snow in six northern counties this weekend as temperatures plummet. Discover which areas are affected and the latest forecast.
West of England leaders endorse a proposed tourist tax on overnight stays to fund transport and local projects. Find out how this could transform the region's visitor economy.
Lincolnshire's Danny Melville crowned Referee of the Year at 2025 England Squash Awards. Discover his journey from local tournaments to international competitions and his ambitions to reach the top.
Troy Deeney agrees with Thomas Tuchel that Morgan Rogers is undroppable after his match-winning double for Aston Villa against Leeds. The pundit suggests he should be England's No. 10.
The UK is set for a deep freeze as temperatures plummet below 0°C, with significant snowfall expected across Scotland and Northern England. Discover the latest weather maps and forecasts.
Grace Richardson, 20, makes history as the first openly gay Miss England winner. The student overcame school bullying to claim the crown in Wolverhampton.
Drivers in Oxford now face paying over £10 to park for less than an hour due to a new £5 daily congestion charge. Discover how this impacts visitors and local businesses.
Discover which once-popular baby names from the 1970s are now endangered in England and Wales. See how naming trends have shifted over 50 years and where your name stands.
New data reveals nearly half of Birmingham's neighbourhoods are highly deprived, as the Midlands features heavily in England's top 50 poorest areas list. Discover the full rankings.
Miss England contestants swap glamour for work attire to prove women can be academic, ambitious and feminine. Vote now for your favourite finalist via the Miss England App.
South Staffordshire community projects including a memorial garden and outdoor gym receive £125k government funding boost from UK Shared Prosperity and Rural England Prosperity Funds.