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.
Staffordshire firefighters attended over 1,000 extra emergencies this summer as wildfires surged. The chief fire officer warns climate change is now a year-round operational reality. Read the full report.
Faced with long NHS waits, thousands are paying for private MRI, CT and X-ray scans via services like Scan.com for faster results and peace of mind. Discover the costs and patient experiences.
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.
A Sheffield NHS team has won a national nursing award for creating a personalised follow-up service for women with a rare pregnancy-related cancer, focusing on holistic patient support.
Discover the 30 highest-performing primary schools in Birmingham, as ranked by the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Explore the list and see which schools excel in reading, maths, and English.
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 Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 crowns the West Midlands' top state, independent, and comprehensive schools based on latest exam results. Discover which local schools excelled.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 reveals Birmingham's best secondary schools, with state schools showing a remarkable 9.4 place surge. Discover the top performers.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide has ranked the top secondary schools in the West Midlands for 2026. Discover which schools in Birmingham, Solihull, and Stratford made the prestigious lists.
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.
New data reveals a worrying rise in A&E waiting times at Birmingham hospitals, with fewer patients seen within the four-hour target. Read the full report on the trust's performance.
Aston Villa vs Wolves, Liverpool vs West Ham, and Nottingham Forest vs Brighton all start at 2:05pm due to Manchester United's early fixture. Discover the scheduling changes.
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.
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.
City of Liverpool's Niko Dorsz led the medal haul with four golds at the Stockport Metro Meet. Discover all the winners and their impressive personal best times.
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.
Find out exactly when the Maxton Hall season 2 finale drops on Prime Video. Get all the global release times and the dramatic plot details leading up to episode 6.
Patients in Dudley face waits up to 252 days for vital mental health assessments as referrals surge. Council invests £215k to tackle backlog. Read the latest developments.
Discover the exact release times for Stranger Things 5 Volume 1 in the UK and worldwide. Find out when the final season begins on Netflix this November.
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.
Cold hands and feet might indicate Raynaud's, a condition affecting circulation. Learn the symptoms, when to see a GP, and how to manage it effectively.
BBC Breakfast hosts announced guest Danny Burkey's terminal prostate cancer diagnosis, highlighting a new national screening trial aiming to save thousands of lives annually.
One Direction's Louis Tomlinson donates £4,000 to former bodyguard Preston Mahon, who needs life-saving leg surgery after NHS says it cannot intervene. Read the full story.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust celebrates over 150 years of volunteer service and 2,720 years of staff dedication in special awards ceremonies. Read more about the local heroes.