Ex-surgeon MP calls for schools to teach stab wound first aid
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.
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.
Glasgow City Council will launch an 18-month trial of a 'People First Zone' in early 2026, restricting private vehicles to prioritise pedestrians. Share your views in the consultation.
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.
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.
Marks & Spencer has responded to calls for a town centre comeback, stating it has 'no plans' to return to Sutton Coldfield. Discover why and what's next for the Gracechurch Centre.
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.
West Midlands Police urgently seek public help to find Zafinya, 10, missing from Solihull since lunchtime. Temperatures are set to plummet below zero. Call 999 if seen.
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.
Police are urgently searching for Barry Forrester, 45, missing from Evesham. He has a hand injury requiring medical attention. Call 999 with information.
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.
The NHS issues an urgent appeal for donors as blood stocks run low. Over 2,700 appointments need filling before New Year's Eve to save lives.
Furious shoppers were trapped in gridlocked car parks at the Trafford Centre for over two hours. Read about the traffic hell that caused major delays and a public safety outcry.
Shoppers faced 'gridlock hell' at the Trafford Centre as car park chaos left them stuck for hours. One woman had to direct traffic. Read the full story of the post-Christmas sales nightmare.
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.
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.
Tamworth's £21.65m regeneration project is finished, linking historic sites and creating new spaces for business to boost footfall. See the transformation.
Walsall Council unveils a 15-year framework to regenerate five key areas, including new homes, a relocated arena, and canal kayaking. Discover the full vision for 2026-2040.
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.
A fox with mange was rescued from Pure Gym in Worcester after a three-day operation. Vale Wildlife Hospital staff finally caught the animal on the gym floor. Read the full story.
Love Island star Olivia Attwood reveals shocking results of her festive CO2 laser treatment, leaving husband Bradley Dack and fans stunned. See her recovery journey.
Health leaders in mid and south Essex urge residents to call NHS 111 for urgent dental appointments, avoiding busy emergency departments. New direct booking system speeds up access to care.