MND Patient Brian West Loses Ability to Type
Retired IT expert Brian West can no longer write or type due to motor neurone disease, two years after completing the London marathon with his wife.
Category : Health
Blue Badge Holders Exempt from July Hosepipe Ban
All 3.2 million Blue Badge holders in the UK are exempt from the July hosepipe ban enforced across six water company areas, avoiding a £1,000 fine.
Girl, 11, Battles Rare Cancer: Family Launches GoFundMe
An 11-year-old girl from Rugby is fighting Burkitt Lymphoma at Birmingham Children's Hospital. Her family has launched a GoFundMe to support her treatment and dream trip to Disneyland.
32p Teeth Whitening Powder Wins Over Coffee Drinker
MySweetSmile's Teeth Whitening Powder, at 32p per use, removes decades of stains. A 60-year coffee drinker says it's 'amazing' for removing stains.
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Drew Barrymore’s Favourite Olay Eye Cream Hits UK
Drew Barrymore's favourite Olay eye cream, the Olay Eyes Pro-Retinol Eye Treatment, is now available in the UK, offering fans a chance to achieve brighter, younger-looking eyes.
Lloyds Customers Get £151 Cheaper E.ON Next Energy Deal
Lloyds Bank customers can now access an exclusive E.ON Next fixed energy tariff £151 cheaper than the price cap, available via the mobile banking app.
Parkrun and NHS Digital Partnership for Health Referrals
Parkrun and the NHS have launched a digital partnership allowing GPs to refer patients to parkrun events, aiming to boost physical and mental health across Birmingham and the UK.
MPs Call for Supermarkets to Display Fruit and Veg Prominently
MPs urge government to force supermarkets like Aldi, Tesco, Lidl, and Sainsbury's to display fruit and vegetables prominently at entrances and checkouts to boost healthy eating.
820,000 Pensioners Get HMRC Tax Letters Over Triple Lock
Around 820,000 pensioners will pay income tax on their state pension by 2027/28 as the Triple Lock pushes payments above the tax-free allowance. Experts warn of complexity and call for careful reform.
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Concern over cancer and A&E waiting times in Birmingham
NHS bosses in Birmingham and the Black Country express concern as cancer and A&E waiting times fail to meet targets, with latest data showing persistent shortfalls.
Drunk NHS Operator Straddles Police Officer
Aniel Kang, an NHS 111 call operator, avoided jail after assaulting a police officer outside his Wolverhampton home. He learned his son was not biologically his, leading to a drunken confrontation.
Damning Maternity Review Welcomed by NHS Bosses
NHS leaders welcome a critical review of maternity services at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, highlighting ongoing improvements and a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.
Cooling Mattress Topper from £32 Helps Beat Night Heat
A budget-friendly Silentnight mattress topper starting at £32 is gaining popularity for its cooling fabric that regulates temperature and wicks moisture, offering relief during hot nights.
103-Year-Old's Longevity Secret: Tea and Contentment
Betty Wright, 103, celebrated her birthday at Cayton View care home in Scarborough, sharing her secret to a long life: contentment and a cup of tea. The former wedding cake decorator enjoyed 70 years of marriage.
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Plymouth Student Died of Natural Causes in Costa Rica
Xander Furlong, 18, from Plymouth, died of natural causes in a Costa Rica hotel room during a sea turtle conservation trip, a coroner ruled.
DWP state pension cut for self-employed before 2024
HMRC estimates 800,000 self-employed people from 2015-2024 may have incorrect NI gaps, reducing state pensions by thousands. 160,000 near retirement age.
Birmingham Hospital Issues Summer Water Safety Warning
Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham urges families to stay safe around water during hot weather, warning of cold water shock and the need for adult supervision.
Man jailed for life for rape and murder of estranged wife
Michael Thompson, 56, received a life sentence with a minimum of 33 years for the rape and murder of his estranged wife Kimberley Thompson, 43, in Northampton.
Veterans Care Home Raises £3,000 at Summer Fayre
Care for Veterans in Worthing raised £3,230 at its summer fayre, with funds supporting nursing, rehabilitation, and end-of-life care for ex-service personnel and their families.
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£20 Collagen Powder Improves Wrinkles and Suppleness in Mature Woman
A mature woman who lost 5 stone reports that a £20 collagen powder improved her face wrinkles and skin suppleness, with users praising its effects on hair and joints.
Wife Saves Husband Sucked Out of Ryanair Window
Svetlana Grkovi grabbed her husband's legs as he was partially sucked out of a Ryanair window at 20,000ft after engine debris struck the window, saving his life.
Starmer Confirms £150 Warm Home Discount for 6 Million
Outgoing PM Keir Starmer confirms £150 Warm Home Discount for 6 million households, expanding eligibility to Universal Credit recipients and poorest pensioners.
Aldi Offers Free Period Products in UK Stores This Summer
Aldi confirms free period products in all UK store toilets for summer holidays, addressing period poverty as schools close.
Rare Cancer Survivor Becomes Doctor After Early Menopause
Ellie Waters-Barnes, 25, diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma at 14, endured early menopause at 15, but earned her medical degree and starts at Royal Stoke University Hospital in August 2026.
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State Pensioners Born Before 1960 Urged to Claim £1,564
Nearly 900,000 eligible pensioners are missing out on Pension Credit, which can boost income by up to £1,574 monthly. Experts urge those born before 1960 to claim.
Mum's tears as hospital staff help 9-year-old England fan Jude
Hayley Wigley was moved to tears as her son Jude, 9, with life-limiting condition lissencephaly, watched England's World Cup quarter-final from Walsall Manor Hospital thanks to nurse Alex Malli.
DWP Orders UC Claimants to Hand Over 4 Months Bank Statements
The DWP is requesting Universal Credit claimants provide four months of bank statements as part of a fraud crackdown, with thousands of reviews underway and new staff hired.
NHS Confirms One Group Banned from Flu Jab This Winter
The NHS has confirmed that people who have had a serious allergic reaction to a previous flu vaccine or its ingredients cannot receive the flu jab this winter.
Andy Burnham's PIP Reforms: Expert Proposals
Disability expert Frances Ryan proposes scrapping points-based assessments and adopting DLA-style evaluations for PIP reforms, as PM Burnham seeks cost-cutting changes following the Timms Review.
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Doctor: Leg Cramps, Hair Loss Signal Poor Circulation
Dr Mark Regi warns that leg cramps, thinning hair, varicose veins, and swelling may indicate poor circulation, urging early medical assessment to prevent severe health complications.
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