An emergency medicine doctor who graduated in the 1990s has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Leicester for dedicating her spare time to improve emergency care for children worldwide.
Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana underwent knee ligament surgery on Tuesday and will be sidelined for nine months after suffering an ACL rupture at the World Cup.
A community sports day in Market Harborough features celebrity football matches, live music, and family entertainment to raise awareness for prostate cancer. Walking football tournaments for over-50s and signed shirt auctions are highlights.
Martin Lewis warns that Andy Burnham's £45 VAT cut on electricity bills may only result in £20 savings for households due to rising energy price cap.
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Liz Norton, head of learning and development at Church Farm Care, has received a Chief Nurse Adult Social Care Gold Award from the Department of Health and Social Care for her decade-long contribution to adult social care.
State pensioners receiving Pension Credit will get an automatic £150 energy bill discount under the Warm Home Discount scheme for 2026-27, confirmed by Andy Burnham's government.
Sawarn Kaur, 81, had her left leg amputated after New Cross Hospital delayed removing a blood clot post-surgery. She has instructed lawyers Irwin Mitchell to secure specialist care.
The Labour government will remove VAT from electricity bills from October 1, reducing costs to £879 based on forecasts, though Martin Lewis warns the benefit may be offset by rising price caps.
The average Brit spends 12 years of their life on morning routines, with showering, breakfast, and commuting taking the most time, according to a new study.
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Pat McFadden has been reappointed as DWP Secretary by new PM Andy Burnham, signalling welfare cuts and reforms to PIP as the Timms Review finds the system 'not fit for purpose'.
A 92-year-old former RAF medic is calling on more people to join health research, highlighting its importance for advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care.
Summer Rose Miles, 17, from Bestwood Park, suffered a sudden brain haemorrhage at 17 weeks pregnant, dying hours before her gender reveal party. Her baby was born sleeping.
New PM Andy Burnham will announce cost of living measures on Tuesday, starting with a VAT cut on energy bills, as he chairs first cabinet meeting.
Wayne Domeney, a convicted paedophile who claimed ties to royalty, died of pneumonia in prison. An ombudsman report found his clinical care was substandard.
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Age UK reveals over 2.1 million unpaid carers in the UK are 65+. Linda, in her 70s, cares for her 104-year-old mum Dorothy in Leicester, with vital support from Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland.
Dr Amir Khan advises anyone over 40 to buy a home blood pressure monitor, as high BP often has no symptoms but can cause serious damage. The NHS defines high BP as 140/90 or higher in clinic.
Channi's Indian Restaurant in Birmingham was closed by court order after a severe cockroach infestation posed an imminent risk of e-coli and salmonella.
Two Birmingham GP surgeries, Queslett Medical Centre and Dr Kulshrestha Summerfield Family Practice, scored 97% patient approval, ranking among the best in the UK in the 2026 GP Patient Survey.
A proposal has been lodged to convert a family home in Shirley into a care home for two children. Residents can comment until August 14.
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The Bondi Body v2 IPL machine offers salon-grade laser hair removal at home. This review covers its features, effectiveness, and value compared to professional treatments.
A simple five-minute gift card trick can save shoppers up to £100 a year on their weekly food shop by buying discounted supermarket gift cards from resale sites.
NHS urges Essex parents to check child vaccinations ahead of new school year. Mobile van in Chelmsford offers catch-up clinics. 1 in 5 primary school starters not fully protected.
Andy Burnham delivered his first speech as Prime Minister, hinting at changes to PIP disability benefits amid ballooning costs and a surge in mental health claims.
Andy Burnham supports Rachel Reeves' plan to shield state pensioners from income tax if they rely solely on DWP payments, affecting up to three million older people.
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Jesy Nelson shares an emotional update on twin daughters Ocean and Story, revealing Story's scoliosis diagnosis and both girls' upcoming surgery, as she opens up in a new documentary.
Sue Browne, a diabetes specialist nurse at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, won the Rising Star Award at the 2026 Diabetes Nursing Awards for creating a free online Directory of Diabetes that standardises treatment across the Trust.
Ella Morton, 19, is raising awareness and funds for brain tumour research after her brother Tyler died from a glioblastoma just weeks after diagnosis.
Southend Hospital's new day-case procedure lets kidney patients start home dialysis without surgery, using local anaesthetic. 81-year-old Neil Rumbol benefits, continuing to care for his cat.
A 72-year-old disabled man was publicly humiliated by a First Bus driver who wrongly refused his wheelchair attachment. First Bus has apologised and will retrain drivers.
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Clifton Medical Centre in West Bromwich ranked among the lowest-rated GP surgeries in England, with only 39% of patients rating it good or very good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey.
