Three wildfires hit Birmingham as drought fuels blazes
Three large wildfires hit Birmingham on Sunday, including an eight-crew blaze at Barr Beacon nature reserve, as drought conditions fuel tinder-dry grass
Category : Health
NHS invites over-65s for shingles vaccine
The NHS is now inviting people born before 1961 to receive the shingles vaccine after a rule change made 65-year-olds eligible for two doses.
UK Heatwave: Met Office Forecasts 31C With Amber Alert
The Met Office forecasts 31C in London on Monday, as a UKHSA amber heat health alert comes into force for four English regions between August 3 and 5.
Two Helicopters Collide Fighting Greece Wildfires Rescue
Two helicopters collided in Greece while battling wildfires, prompting a search and rescue operation for four crew members near Psatha, Attica.
Therapy Dogs Bring Joy to Young Patients at St Aubyn Centre
Three beloved therapy dogs are lifting spirits and reducing anxiety among young patients at the St Aubyn Centre in Colchester, thanks to volunteer Claire Taylor.
Drone footage shows scale of Perry Hall playing fields fire
Drone footage captures the devastation after a huge grassland fire tore through Perry Hall Playing Fields in Birmingham, with six fire crews at the scene.
Grassland fire in Great Barr prompts emergency response
A large grassland fire broke out in Great Barr, Birmingham, prompting a response from West Midlands Fire Service. No injuries were reported.
Six Fire Crews Respond to Birmingham Blaze
Six fire crews are tackling a blaze in Birmingham, with emergency services on the scene and residents advised to avoid the area as a precaution.
Why we must make a noise about sound pollution
A new study of over 3 million people links road noise to Parkinson's disease, while EU data says noise pollution causes 66,000 premature deaths each year.
Birmingham Wildfire: Smoke Over Perry Hall Playing Fields
Large grassland fire breaks out at Perry Hall Playing Fields in Birmingham at 12.45pm on Sunday, August 2, sending plumes of smoke across the city.
Chiron Retrograde: What It Means for Every Zodiac Sign
Chiron retrograde begins this week, prompting all 12 zodiac signs to reassess their lives. Find out what the stars have in store for your sign.
Woman's Hair Earns Compliments After £15 Supplement
A woman in her late 40s says hairdressers constantly compliment her hair after taking a £15 iHerb collagen supplement fans call indispensable. Here's why it works.
Six crews tackle garden blaze in Birmingham cul-de-sac
Six fire crews tackled a blaze in the gardens of a Birmingham cul-de-sac. No injuries were reported, and the cause is now under investigation.
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Fire Crews Respond to Tree Fire in West Midlands Park
Fire crews have responded to a tree fire in a West Midlands park, with emergency services attending the scene. More details to follow shortly.
Woman, 39, launches hair oil firm after perimenopause
After doctors dismissed her perimenopause symptoms, Walsall teacher Estel Jennings created her own hair oil business that sold out at the NEC.
Diet changes can combat depression and anxiety, experts say
Leading scientists reveal how simple dietary changes using everyday foods like yoghurt and whole grains can help treat depression and anxiety, often outperforming antidepressants.
Dad With Brain Injury Shows Recovery After Thailand Accident
Ethan Lacey, 20, from Castle Vale, has shown a 'massive step forward' by nodding to nurses and responding to his daughter's painting after a catastrophic brain injury in Thailand.
Paedophile on hunger strike at HMP Stafford begged to die
A convicted paedophile at HMP Stafford died after refusing food and fluids, telling staff to leave him alone to die in peace, an ombudsman report found.
Takeaway fined £8,000 over mouse droppings
Birmingham's Original UK Fried Chicken was fined £8,000 and its director penalised after mouse droppings were found across the Alum Rock Road takeaway.
Six fire crews tackle late-night Birmingham garden blaze
Six fire crews are tackling a late-night blaze in several gardens in West Heath, Birmingham, after an alert just after 10.30pm. Residents told to avoid area.
Family feared death as earthquake hits Italian holiday villa
A family on holiday in Italy feared they were 'going to die' when a 4.7-magnitude earthquake rocked their villa in Pozzuoli, leaving walls cracked and debris everywhere.
Four Crews Fight Tree Fire at Meriden Adventure Park
Firefighters are battling a blaze in the trees at Meriden Adventure Park, with West Midlands Fire Service telling people to avoid the area while crews work.
Motorcyclist Dies in Crash; Police Appeal for Info
A motorcyclist has tragically died following a crash in Birmingham, and police are now appealing for any witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage to come forward.
Early Sugar Rationing Tied to Lower Dementia Risk
Cutting sugar before age two could reduce dementia risk by up to 23%, a study of 64,737 people from wartime rationing suggests.
West Midlands Weather: UV 7, High of 24C
Birmingham faces a UV index of 7 and highs of 24C today. Hour-by-hour forecast shows warm dry weather with health advice to seek shade and wear sunscreen.
MMA Sessions Help Flintshire Pupils Gain Confidence and Calm
Mixed martial arts sessions are boosting confidence and mental health among Flintshire secondary pupils, with schools reporting better attitudes and learning.
Girl, 8, meets stem cell donor who saved her life
An eight-year-old West Midlands schoolgirl has finally met the German stranger whose stem cell donation saved her life after two years of anonymity rules.
Incline Treadmill Walking: Boost Fitness at Home
Discover why adding an incline to treadmill walking can transform your fitness routine, plus tips for choosing the right machine on Amazon.
Burnham's £100 Monthly Social Care Levy Plan Explained
Workers earning £39,000 could pay £100 a month under Andy Burnham's proposed social care levy, with rates rising with age.
Walsall man, 45, killed in three-car crash after taking drugs
A 45-year-old painter and decorator died at the scene of a three-car crash in Walsall after taking cocaine and cannabis, an inquest opening heard.
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