As IBS Awareness Month begins, nutritionist Dr Lucy Williamson shares essential strategies to manage gut inflammation and prevent irritable bowel syndrome through diet, stress management, and homemade ferments.
Grant Learmont, 40, thought his back pain was muscular but was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. He's now raising awareness that the disease can affect younger people.
A West Midlands woman developed a severe measles rash resembling chemical burns, requiring removal of her contraceptive patch, which resulted in an unexpected pregnancy. Jayne Walmsley, 37, shares her shocking story to raise awareness about the resurgence
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust alerts the public to a six-day industrial action by junior doctors in early April 2026, urging use of alternative services and assuring emergency care will be protected.
Experts warn that four common medications, including cancer treatments, could run out in days or weeks due to supply chain pressures exacerbated by the Middle East conflict.
A 14-hour weather warning has been issued for strong winds and potential travel disruption over the Easter weekend due to Storm Dave, though the West Midlands, Birmingham, and Shropshire are expected to escape the worst.
The Met Office warns of 90mph winds this Easter weekend, urging households to prepare for power cuts by gathering essential items like torches and batteries before 6pm on Saturday.
West Midlands Fire Service temporarily closed Station Street in Birmingham to remove a precarious sign from the 116-year-old Electric Cinema, which has been shut since 2024 and is showing signs of decay.
Mersey Mind Project, a Wirral-based charity, is inviting more local men to join its free weekly sessions, including football therapy, fitness boot camps, and peer support groups, to tackle isolation and improve wellbeing.
Tens of thousands of junior doctors in England will walk out for six days from April 7 after last-minute negotiations with the government broke down, disrupting NHS services nationwide.
A journalist tried MOGU's Lion's Mane mushroom coffee as an alternative to regular coffee and discovered significant improvements in sleep quality while maintaining mental clarity throughout the day.
Parents across the UK have been issued a critical warning after nine additional toy products were discovered to contain cancer-causing asbestos. Smyths Toys has initiated a product recall for several 'Dig Products' excavation kits, which safety regulators
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A major fire at a Birmingham scrapyard on Lifford Lane has been confirmed as accidental by fire investigators. Up to 80 firefighters battled the blaze, which caused a large smoke plume and affected a nearby timber yard.
Drivers under 30 on the Personal Independence Payment scheme express horror as Motability introduces compulsory black boxes in vehicles, citing safety and cost concerns.
The Labour government has announced a freeze on NHS prescription charges, keeping the cost at £9.90. This move aims to support millions with the cost of living and ensure access to essential medication.
Personal finance expert Rebecca Wilson urges DWP claimants earning over £35,000 to opt out of Winter Fuel Payments to avoid monthly £33 repayment bills.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces NHS will begin testing over 400,000 newborns for spinal muscular atrophy following campaign by former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson.
The Keskine IPL Hair Removal Handset offers salon-quality hair reduction at home for £199, cutting lifetime costs from thousands to a one-time investment with ice-cooling tech and smart modes.
The Met Office has issued yellow wind warnings for Scotland, Northern Ireland, and parts of England and Wales, with snow possible over northern hills and temperatures dropping to -5°C.
Moya Cole Hospice organized a week of activities to emphasize the crucial role of nutrition and hydration in palliative care, supporting patient comfort and health.
Rap star Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to a New York hospital after falling 'very ill' during a performance of Moulin Rouge on Broadway, with her condition currently being evaluated.
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A significant fire erupted at a scrapyard and timber yard on Lifford Lane in Kings Norton, Birmingham, with 60 firefighters responding to control the blaze and issuing safety warnings to residents.
A significant industrial fire has broken out in Birmingham's Kings Norton area, with residents reporting an explosion and thick black smoke visible up to 15 miles away. Emergency services are on scene.
George Bean, a 26-year-old electrician from Cockermouth with ADHD, anxiety, and depression, is using his experiences to support others through a podcast and a Three Peaks challenge for veterans.
Sixty firefighters are tackling a massive blaze at a scrapyard on Lifford Lane in Kings Norton, with thick black smoke spreading across Birmingham. Residents are urged to close windows and doors.
A massive fire at a scrapyard on Lifford Lane in Kings Norton has spread to a timber yard, with explosions reported and 12 fire engines deployed.
A significant fire at a scrapyard on Lifford Lane in King's Norton has drawn a massive emergency response, with around 60 firefighters tackling the blaze. Residents are urged to close windows and avoid the area due to heavy smoke and traffic disruptions.
Sixty firefighters are battling a significant blaze at a scrapyard on Lifford Lane, with smoke spreading across south Birmingham and the city centre. Residents are urged to keep windows and doors closed.
A significant fire has broken out near Lifford Lane in Cotteridge, Birmingham, with residents reporting an explosion and thick black smoke visible for miles. Emergency services are responding.