NHS Manager Jailed for £123k Fraud
A Dudley NHS manager who swindled over £123,000 from the health trust to feed his gambling addiction has been jailed for two and a half years. Read the full story of the fraud.
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Mum sheds 13 stone after ditching £420 weekly takeaway habit
A mum-of-two from Wolverhampton swapped a £420 weekly takeaway addiction for gastric sleeve surgery, losing 13 stone and reversing her type 2 diabetes. Read her incredible transformation story.
Mum loses 13 stone after £60 daily takeaway habit
A mum from Wolverhampton who spent £60 a day on takeaways and weighed over 23 stone has transformed her life after weight loss surgery in Turkey. She reversed her type 2 diabetes and is now planning a bikini holiday.
From grief and addiction to helping others heal in Birmingham
Birmingham mum Lucy Cole lost both parents in a month, battled addiction, and now helps others heal as a grief recovery specialist. Discover her inspiring journey.
Gaming Arcades in Dudley's Poorest Areas Raise Harm Risk
A BBC study reveals Dudley's two licensed Adult Gaming Centres are in the UK's most deprived areas. GambleAware warns this clustering doubles the risk of gambling harm for locals. Read the full report.
Michael Owen becomes Casino.org brand ambassador
Football legend Michael Owen partners with Casino.org as their exclusive UK & Ireland affiliate ambassador for 2026, citing the platform's commitment to player safety.
Yardley Wood father died in cold home without toilet or heating
Tributes paid to 'gentle giant' Valin Blake, found dead in Birmingham home with no heating or toilet. Family demands investigation into why he wasn't sectioned.
Wayne Lineker reveals near-death year of addiction and pneumonia
Wayne Lineker details his harrowing 2025, including a 60-day bender, rehab, and chronic pneumonia that nearly killed him twice. The brother of Gary Lineker shares his journey to six months sober.
Homeless Birmingham dad yearns for daughter he hasn't seen
A Birmingham father sleeping rough in the city centre opens up about his battle with addiction and his desperate longing to see his daughter again. Read his story and the latest homelessness data.
Nationwide blocks accounts for 72 hours in gambling first
Nationwide introduces a 72-hour cooling-off period for gambling blocks, joining a new industry lab to tackle rising gambling harm. Support is available 24/7.
Most tattooed UK man, 69, quits after running out of space
Keith Gordon, one of Britain's most tattooed men, ends his 17-year ink journey as he's 'run out of space' and has 'been there, done it'. Discover his story.
Katie Price's vaping addiction sparks family health fears
Katie Price's family are 'very worried' as the star admits vaping addiction, sharing a chilling lung X-ray. Concerns are heightened by her mother Amy's terminal lung condition. Read more.
Man, 30, found dead in Midlands home in drug-related death
A coroner has ruled the death of 30-year-old Jason Brierley, found in his Wolstanton bedroom, was drug-related. Discover the full inquest findings and the impact on his family.
24-hour casino approved despite crime and harm warnings
Sandwell Council approves 24-hour casino operation on Bearwood Road despite police warnings of increased crime and public health concerns about significant harm to community.
Peer worker transforms mental health care with lived experience
Dan Buck draws on his 20-year mental health journey to support patients at EPUT's secure unit. Discover how lived experience workers are revolutionising inpatient care in Essex.
Jack Osbourne on father Ozzy's legacy and addiction
Jack Osbourne opens up about his complex relationship with late father Ozzy, revealing how addiction shaped their family and his I'm A Celeb tribute. Read the full emotional story.
John Whaite reveals steroid addiction battle
Strictly's John Whaite breaks down in tears revealing his five-year steroid addiction that made him suicidal. The Bake Off winner vows to 'choose life' in emotional social media confession.
Rachel Reeves apologises for election betting scandal
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has written a formal apology letter after placing a £20 bet on the election date, calling it a 'serious error of judgement' that damaged public trust.
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