Birmingham Dad's Rash After £2 Poundland Sunscreen

James Daly, a 46-year-old father from Birmingham, developed a severe facial rash after applying Sun Oasis sunscreen bought from Poundland for £2, leaving him with low self-esteem and prompting a call for the product to be pulled from shelves.

Dad's Swallowing Issue Turns Out to Be Terminal Cancer

John Robertson, 35, from Ayr, Scotland, was diagnosed with stage four oesophageal adenocarcinoma after experiencing difficulty swallowing and losing three stone in two and a half months. He has nine months to live.

Sick Note Overhaul: July Changes in Birmingham

From July 2026, sick note rules change in Birmingham and three other pilot areas, replacing tick-box fit notes with personalised return-to-work plans to help people recover and stay employed.

Girl Rushed to Hospital After Squishy Toy Bursts

A seven-year-old was rushed to hospital with blisters after a NeeDoh squishy toy burst onto her hand without being heated, her mother says. The incident has prompted distributor Bigjigs Toys to investigate.

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