Teachers banned for child abuse keep pensions
Exclusive: Over 150 teachers barred for sexual misconduct since 2015, yet none have lost their taxpayer-funded pensions. Calls grow for urgent government action.
Exclusive: Over 150 teachers barred for sexual misconduct since 2015, yet none have lost their taxpayer-funded pensions. Calls grow for urgent government action.
Dorothy Rogers has dedicated 50 years to the NHS at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals. Discover her incredible journey and how she's seen pharmacy evolve.
A Birmingham nurse with a 45-year career has been removed from the register after sharing anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant content on Facebook. Read the full NMC ruling details.
Rafattullah Rustayee, 25, has been imprisoned for 28 months for making and distributing sickening indecent images of children as young as three. Read the full court report.
Dr Saad Khan, a Pakistani-born GP, has relocated to Canada after facing racial slurs from patients in Kettering. He cites a broken system and a desire for a better life. Read his full story.
A Birmingham domestic abuse survivor says she fears becoming a 'statistic' after her violent ex was released from prison. She is urgently calling on the council to rehouse her.
A woman faces a £100 NHS penalty after her HRT pre-payment certificate was used for uncovered medication. The pharmacy accepted it, but the patient is held responsible. Read the full story.
A Bloxwich man admitted to police he had accessed indecent images of children only after his wife left the room. Miroslaw Dobersztajn, 48, received a suspended sentence at Wolverhampton Crown Court.
Clent Nurseries in Stourbridge issues a heartfelt message against customer abuse, reminding patrons that staff are 'people with feelings'. Read their call for a respectful New Year.
The NHS reports flu cases are steadying but hospitals are still extremely busy. Health chiefs warn the service is 'not out of danger yet' as winter viruses circulate. Read the latest figures and advice.
Queen Camilla speaks for the first time about a sexual assault she faced as a teenager on a train to Paddington, revealing how she fought back. Her powerful story emerged during a BBC Radio 4 discussion on domestic abuse.
A senior NHS leader warns winter pressures remain high despite flu cases steadying. Over 3,000 were hospitalised with flu before Christmas. Public urged to get vaccinated and use services wisely.
Jamie-Lee Arrow, daughter of Sweden's 'Skara cannibal', details years of psychological torment. She found closure after a final, chilling meeting with her father. Read her harrowing story of survival.
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.
Rubie Marie was forced to marry a man in his 30s at age 15, suffering daily rape. Now 42, she shares her story to raise awareness and help other survivors of honour-based abuse.
A West Midlands man alleges historical sexual abuse from the 1980s. His trial, delayed until July 2027, highlights a crown court backlog now nearing 80,000 cases. Read how delays are impacting justice.
William Proctor, 75, from Nuneaton, has been sentenced to 24 years for sexually abusing a boy over eight years in the 1990s. Police praise victim's bravery.
Find out which pharmacies in mid and south Essex are open on Christmas Day for essential medicines and advice. Use the NHS 'find a pharmacy' service for urgent help.
Find out which NHS pharmacies are open on Christmas Day in mid and south Essex for essential medicines and health advice. Check times and locations here.
Maternity staff at Swansea's Singleton Hospital rallied to provide Christmas gifts for women in a local refuge, with all 20 tags claimed in under 45 minutes. Discover their heart-warming act of kindness.
Maternity staff at Singleton Hospital, Swansea, showed incredible compassion, buying Christmas gifts for every woman in a local domestic abuse refuge in just 45 minutes. Read about this heart-warming community initiative.
North West construction companies joined forces to assemble festive gift packs for families supported by Cheshire charity MyCWA, bringing hope during the holidays.
Young adults leaving care in England will receive free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment, and eye tests up to age 25. A new pilot also offers paid NHS internships and guaranteed interviews.
Two men lured a 16-year-old runaway in Birmingham before a horrific series of rapes across multiple cities. All four perpetrators have been convicted and await sentencing in 2026.
Strictly Come Dancing finalist Amber Davies shares an emotional Instagram post after missing out on the glitterball trophy and addresses the online abuse she faced throughout the 2025 series. Read her full statement.
Four men have been found guilty of rape, sexual assault, and exploitation of a 16-year-old girl in Birmingham and Walsall. The victim's bravery praised by police.
Four men have been found guilty of raping and sexually exploiting a vulnerable 16-year-old girl in Birmingham, Walsall, and Manchester. The victim's bravery led to a complex police investigation.
NHS workers must link their Uber account to an NHS email by 11.59pm on Dec 21 to claim £30 in festive discounts for rides and food on Christmas Day.
Andrew Davies, a dangerous child sex offender from the Midlands, has been given a lengthy prison sentence for historical abuse spanning 30 years. The judge praised the survivors' bravery.
Staffordshire County Council deployed extra guards after a Reform UK-led meeting was disrupted by protesters demanding resignations over alleged racist social media posts. Read the latest.