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'.
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.
BBC's Dr Punam Krishan warns about a surge in fake GP calls, AI doctor deepfakes and fraudulent online pharmacies. Learn how to protect yourself from these health scams.
Five-day strike by resident doctors in Birmingham and Solihull saw minimal service disruption. NHS bosses praise planning as 90% of clinical activity was maintained. Read the full story.
A GP explains the crucial symptom differences between common cold, Covid-19 and influenza. Learn to identify each illness and when to seek medical advice.
Dr Amir Khan reveals women face medical gaslighting as symptoms are frequently dismissed. Learn about the gender health gap and how to advocate for proper care.
The NHS issues a plea to avoid hospitals if experiencing vomiting or diarrhoea as a norovirus variant spreads. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.
Ambulances face significant handover delays outside busy Birmingham hospitals, impacting crew wellbeing. Discover the latest data and the new plan to tackle the crisis.
Over 130 people abseiled from King's Mill Hospital, raising more than £36,000 for Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity. The event was a poignant tribute to fundraiser Ken Godber.
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.
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.
Activist Simply Sayo brings her 'It Takes A Village' campaign to Birmingham, urging Black heritage donors to help save lives. Book your appointment now.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils major Budget reforms on taxes, benefits, and NHS funding. Discover the full list of changes affecting your finances and public services.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers Autumn Budget with tax changes, NHS funding and economic reforms. Full breakdown of all major announcements affecting UK households.
A persistent, phlegmy cough could be a sign of COPD. Experts urge anyone with this symptom, especially smokers or over-35s, to see a GP immediately for assessment.
An inquest hears 12-year-old Mia Lucas had treatable autoimmune encephalitis, not just psychosis, before her death in a mental health unit. Read the full investigation.
The NHS urges people with sickness or diarrhoea to stay away from hospitals as a norovirus variant spreads. Protect your community and NHS services.
NHS bosses in the West Midlands urge residents to download the NHS App to ease winter pressure. App usage is below the national average, risking longer waits for care.
Stockland Green and Summerfield health centres in Birmingham will transform into neighbourhood health hubs with GPs, dentists and pharmacists under one roof as part of a national NHS initiative to reduce waiting times.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board faces criticism from 300 senior doctors over recruitment freeze targeting 350 job cuts. Read the full investigation into the healthcare crisis.
East Yorkshire's Premier Modular has been appointed to a £1bn NHS framework, positioning it to deliver vital modular buildings for healthcare and public services across the UK.
Sue Harley from Kings Heath defies incurable blood cancer through innovative drug talquetamab after years of misdiagnosis. Discover how this NHS-approved treatment is transforming lives.