Blue Badge Railcard Expansion Saves Thousands £126

The Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility has been significantly expanded from March 2, 2026, allowing thousands more people with Blue Badges and other qualifying conditions to save approximately £126 per year on rail travel.

Sheffield Hospitals Earn Gold Status for Orthopaedic Data

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has secured gold level status in the National Joint Registry Quality Data Provider Awards for the third consecutive year, reinforcing its reputation as a leading orthopaedic surgery provider.

Car Fireball Closes West Bromwich Dual Carriageway

A major dual carriageway in West Bromwich was temporarily shut down after a car erupted into a fireball. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, which was determined to be accidental, with no injuries reported.

Motorcyclist Dies in A454 Bridgnorth Crash

A motorcyclist has died following a crash on the A454 in Bridgnorth on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services including an ambulance and air ambulance responded but could not save the man.

Midland Mum Remembered as 'Angel' After Rare Cancer

Katie Nelson, a 49-year-old mother from Penkridge, has passed away from cholangiocarcinoma, a rare bile duct cancer with a 5% survival rate. Her family's donation is already improving patient care at the University of Birmingham.

Dudley's Life Expectancy Gap: North vs South Divide

A stark health inequality in Dudley borough reveals residents in the south live nearly a decade longer than those in the north, with deprivation cited as a key factor. Health chiefs and politicians are meeting to address this gap through community-based h

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