MAFS UK's Holly Ditchfield reveals newborn twins have died
Former Married At First Sight UK star Holly Ditchfield has announced her newborn twin sons, Georgie and Marley, died days after being born at 23 weeks.
Category : Health
Smart meter warning: 3.13 million faulty devices found
Official figures reveal 3.13 million homes have faulty smart meters, up from 3.06 million in March. Replacements hit 53% of installations between March and June 2026. Consumer expert Martyn James calls it an 'absolute scandal'.
Dehumidifier placement key to faster drying, expert says
Experts say where you place your dehumidifier matters most for drying clothes faster and saving energy. Chris Michael of Meaco explains the common mistake to avoid and the ideal positioning for best results.
PIP overhaul: Anxiety and depression claims face stricter rules
PIP is set for a major overhaul, with anxiety and depression claims most likely to face stricter rules. Andy Burnham and John Healey face decisions on welfare.
DWP to withdraw cash from benefit claimants' bank accounts from October
From October, the DWP will use new powers to withdraw cash directly from bank accounts of benefit claimants in debt, part of a crackdown on fraud and overpayments.
DWP £150 Warm Home Discount: who gets it from October
Millions on Universal Credit, ESA, Housing Benefit and Pension Credit qualify for the £150 Warm Home Discount from October 2026, with payments applied by March 2027.
Warm Home Discount: £150 energy help for 6 million households
Around six million households will receive a £150 Warm Home Discount on energy bills from October, with eligibility extended to all Universal Credit claimants and other benefit recipients.
Bromsgrove sisters with FA fight for NHS drug access
Charlotte Casey, 25, and Olivia Dews, 28, from Bromsgrove, both have Friedreich's Ataxia. They support a petition for NHS access to Omaveloxolone, which has 26,422 signatures so far.
Halesowen family's battle for DWP support after mum's PAH death
A Halesowen family is raising awareness and funds for PHA UK after Deborah Wells, 68, died following a 20-year battle with pulmonary arterial hypertension, a condition they say the DWP doesn't understand.
Birmingham doctor warns of fatal risk after South Korea surgery
Dr Janak Bechar warns that flying home days after surgery in South Korea can be fatal, citing blood clot risks and urging caution for medical tourists.
Dad loses eight stone after Greggs binge-eating fear
Michael Collins, 41, from Bromsgrove, dropped from 23st 2lb to 14st 13lb after joining Man v Fat, reversing pre-diabetes and high blood pressure.
Nursery worker dies after Turkey weight-loss surgery
Morgan Ribeiro, 20, died after gastric sleeve surgery in Istanbul. Inquest rules peritonitis from rupture caused death. Father pays tribute.
Woman dies at Aldi in Worcester despite emergency efforts
A woman in her 70s died at an Aldi store on Bath Road in Worcester after emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded to a medical incident on 3 September.
Blues injury update: Bird and Gardner-Hickman
Chris Davies expects Max Bird and Taylor Gardner-Hickman to return after the international break, easing Birmingham City's midfield shortage.
State pensioners born before key years miss £313 rise
State pensioners born before 1953 (women) and 1951 (men) on basic rate will miss the minimum £313 annual increase to the full state pension from April 2027.
DWP WorkWell update: 250,000 claimants affected
DWP confirms WorkWell expansion with £259m investment, potentially supporting up to 250,000 people with health conditions across England.
Dad's extreme October challenges for stillbirth research
Ben Moorhouse of Halifax will undertake two extreme endurance challenges in October, including a 30-mile walk to Manchester, to raise £2,626 for stillbirth research in memory of his daughter Kallipateira.
DWP confirms £7,000 shortfall to end with bumper payments
DWP ends £7,000 shortfall: dependants of asbestos and dust-disease victims will now receive £17,700, matching the rate paid to sufferers, from 31 October 2026.
Burnham government urges stockpiles after El Niño warning
Angela Eagle tells UK households to stock up on food and water for a few days after UN warns of 'supersize' El Niño, with record harvest failure expected in 2026.
Birmingham GP warns students as STI cases rise nearly 20%
Gonorrhoea diagnoses in Birmingham rose 17% to 1,844 in 2025, while syphilis cases increased 15.8%. A GP urges students to prioritise sexual health.
Ovarian cancer symptoms mistaken for perimenopause
Kelly Hashemi, 41, died of ovarian cancer after symptoms were dismissed as perimenopause. Her husband Arya runs the Great North Run for St Bede's Hospice.
£70,000 payments confirmed for LGBT veterans by government
Veterans affected by the pre-2000 LGBT ban have 100 days left to apply for restorative measures, including payments up to £70,000, the government confirms.
Hospice urges Will writing during Make a Will Month
North Devon Hospice urges residents to write a Will during Make a Will Month, as only 37% of UK adults have one, and gifts fund care for 1 in 4 patients.
State pension tax pledge confirmed by Treasury
HM Treasury confirms pensioners on full state pension only won't pay income tax under PM Burnham, but increments and SERPS remain taxable.
Dementia diagnosis waits: 45% in West Midlands face six-month delay
Nearly half of West Midlands dementia patients wait over six months for diagnosis, new survey shows. Alzheimer's Society urges 18-week national standard.
HMRC writes to 1m workers over pension tax relief
HMRC is writing to around one million low-paid workers, mainly women, who may have missed out on pension tax relief due to the net pay anomaly, with payments starting soon.
Lloyds warns impersonation scam losses rise 10% to £3,516
Lloyds Bank reports impersonation scam victims lose £3,516 on average, a 10% rise from £3,200. HMRC scams average £2,288, broadband £1,169.
DWP £300 Winter Fuel Payment for Pensioners Confirmed
State pensioners get £300 Winter Fuel Payment from DWP in 2026, with £200 for under-80s and £300 for over-80s, paid in November or December.
Xylitol sweetener linked to heart attacks and strokes
Xylitol, a sweetener in gum, toothpaste, jam, yoghurts and ice cream, is linked to higher risks of strokes, heart attacks and death, per new research presented at the ESC congress.
Charnwood food waste collections start November 2
Charnwood Borough Council will launch weekly food waste collections for most residents from November 2, with caddy packs delivered from late September.
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