Widow praises Moya Cole Hospice for exceptional care of husband
Sandra Ackers shares how Moya Cole Hospice in Heald Green provided exceptional care for her husband Brian, allowing him to meet granddaughter Lottie before his death in March.
Category : Health
Girl rushed to hospital from Wolverhampton playing field
A girl was taken to hospital after a concern for welfare report at Twentyman Playing Fields in Bilbrook, near Wolverhampton, on Saturday evening.
Queen Camilla opens up about King Charles' cancer diagnosis
Queen Camilla admitted it was 'quite difficult' keeping King Charles' cancer diagnosis secret during a visit to a Maggie's centre before the public announcement in February 2024.
Audio Descriptive Commentary transforms Blues matchday for visually impaired fan
George, a visually impaired Birmingham City season ticket holder, can now follow matches independently thanks to the club's Audio Descriptive Commentary system, introduced in December last year.
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Reform's DWP PIP cuts plan shields some for 3 years
Reform UK's Treasury spokesperson Robert Jenrick confirmed plans to cut DWP benefits, protecting existing non-mental-health PIP claimants from reassessment for three years, with a new PIP/HSA for severe cases.
Brewers urge delay to supermarket drink recycling scheme
Independent brewers call for a year's delay to the Deposit Return Scheme set for October 2027, citing a lack of details and unpreparedness, which could impact 90 Welsh breweries.
State Pension £515 boost may trigger tax for retirees
State pensioners could get a £515 boost from April 2027 under the triple lock, but the rise may push many above the tax threshold, with HMRC implications.
Heart transplant recipient urges organ donation talks
Dave Webb, 53, who received a heart transplant in 2019, now urges families to discuss organ donation, highlighting that relatives can still block decisions if wishes are unknown.
Energy cap rises £66 from Oct 1, Burnham cuts VAT
Energy price cap rises £66 to £1,729 from October 1, with gas unit rates up 26%, despite VAT cut on electricity by Andy Burnham.
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PIP payments could rise to £800 a month
Disability benefits could climb to a maximum of £800 a month under Andy Burnham, as inflation rises to 2.9% in July. PIP rates for 2027/28 are set to be revealed soon.
Energy bills to rise 4% to £1,729 from October
Energy bills will rise 4% from October 1, pushing the annual cap to £1,729, the highest since July 2023, as wholesale prices surge amid US-Iran conflict.
DWP confirms free school meals expansion from 2026
From September 2026, all children in Universal Credit households get free school meals, with annual rechecks required. Expanded FSM covers 500,000 more children.
Charities urge DWP not to axe UC health element for under-22s
Over 40 charities have written to DWP ministers urging them not to remove the Universal Credit health element for claimants born after 2004, warning poverty could soar.
HMRC scraps 48,000 fines after record appeals
HMRC has overturned 48,189 tax return penalties in 2025-26 after a record number of appeals, with 65% of appealed fines cancelled due to a lack of human oversight in its automated system.
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Off-duty medic saves grandmother's life in Hodge Hill
An off-duty Heartlands Hospital worker saved a grandmother's life after she collapsed in cardiac arrest in Hodge Hill, Birmingham. Naima Shaharyar performed CPR until paramedics arrived.
Check eggs for Red Lion mark after salmonella outbreak
One person has died and 207 UK cases linked to eggs imported from outside the UK. Check for the Red Lion mark and eight-digit code to reduce risk.
Teen's leukaemia death: Mum urges parents to learn signs
Fred Bennett, 14, died from acute lymphoblastic leukaemia after his family mistook symptoms for typical teenage changes. His mother Louise urges parents to recognise childhood cancer patterns.
Cancer survivor, 23, faces £8,000 fertility bill
Erin Lavery, 23, from Cambuslang, beat Stage 3 Hodgkin's lymphoma but now faces an £8,000 bill for egg retrieval after NHS funding was denied, as she advocates for better access.
Woman gets five-year animal ban after neglect case
Deborah Oakley, of Ruardean, has been banned from keeping animals for five years after pleading guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a dog and three fish and failing to meet their needs.
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Woman dies at Asda in Walsall after medical emergency
A woman has died at an Asda superstore in Darlaston, Walsall, after a medical emergency. Paramedics were called at 12.42pm and pronounced her dead at the scene despite advanced life support.
Megan Skiendiel's Katseye Hiatus: Why She Missed Wild Promo
Megan Skiendiel is not on hiatus from Katseye; she took a day off due to feeling unwell, missing a Wild fan signing on Aug 17. She reassured fans on WeVerse.
Hospital worker born at 2lb supports sick children with play
Sam Clarke, a health play specialist born prematurely at under 2lb, uses her own experience to support sick children at Basildon Hospital, where she was born.
UK tourists urged to seek malaria advice before travelling
UKHSA warns travellers that a single mosquito bite can cause malaria; advises checking TravelHealthPro and seeking medical advice 4-6 weeks before departure.
DWP confirms PIP payments to remain for 300,000 claimants
The DWP has confirmed PIP payments will continue for 300,000 people awaiting reassessment, as the Timms Review aims to report by Autumn 2026.
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Rare mixed triplets: mum uses 1,120 nappies a month
Georgie Eustace, 34, from Wolverhampton, gave birth to naturally conceived mixed triplets—two identical, one fraternal—and now changes 1,120 nappies monthly, costing £55 so far.
State Pension 2027-28: £515 Rise Under Burnham
State pension rates for 2027-28 are set to rise by £515 to £13,062 (new) and £395 to £10,010 (basic) following wage growth of 4.1%, under Andy Burnham's triple lock commitment.
MAFS UK 2026 delayed: Channel 4 review ongoing
MAFS UK series 11 is delayed indefinitely as Channel 4 awaits an external welfare review, following Panorama concerns. No September return; Australia airs March 2027.
Bilston house fire: Woman and two children taken to hospital
A woman and two children were taken to hospital after a house fire in Bilston. They were assessed for smoke inhalation following the blaze on Greenway Road.
Pre-2016 pensioners face £3,053 gap under triple lock
Wage growth at 4.1% could lift state pensions next April, but pre-2016 retirees on the basic rate would receive £10,009, a £3,053 difference from the full rate.
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EU bans TPO in gel nail polish: Will UK follow?
The EU has banned gel nail polishes containing TPO, a chemical linked to fertility harm. The UK is expected to follow suit in late 2026 or early 2027, but TPO-free gels remain available.
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