Family seeks answers over asbestos cancer death
Barbara Devey, 87, died from mesothelioma after working at Lewis's and Rackhams in Birmingham. Her family is investigating asbestos exposure during renovations.
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PCOS Patient Praises GLP-1 Jabs for Life-Changing Benefits
Kirsty-Louise Card shares how GLP-1 medications transformed her PCOS management, improving insulin resistance and hormonal balance beyond weight loss, and welcomes new research.
FCDO Issues Health Warning for Maldives Travel
The Foreign Office updated travel advice for the Maldives, highlighting health risks, limited medical facilities, and urging travelers to check vaccines and insurance before visiting.
Labour Urged to Introduce Income-Based Energy Bills
A new report calls on the Labour government to adopt 'energy justice' with income-based energy bills, where the poor pay less and the rich pay more per kWh.
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Passenger dies on Cathay Pacific flight from Manchester to Hong Kong
A 51-year-old man died aboard a Cathay Pacific flight from Manchester to Hong Kong after collapsing mid-air. The crew and a doctor provided first aid, but he was unresponsive before landing.
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Walsall Rapist Prolonged Victim Trauma Before Plea Change
Sikh Women's Aid says Walsall rapist John Ashby prolonged his victim's trauma by taking the case to trial before changing his plea. Sentencing due April 24.
Wales family raises £102k for Brain Tumour Charity
A family from mid Wales raised £102,000 for The Brain Tumour Charity before running the London Marathon in memory of wife and mum Michelle, who died of brain cancer.
Birmingham McDonald's Admits Mice Infestation
A Birmingham McDonald's franchisee has pleaded guilty to hygiene failures after environmental health officers found mice infestation and food debris at the Kingstanding restaurant.
HSBC First UK Bank to Offer BSL Training to All Staff
HSBC UK becomes the first UK bank to offer British Sign Language training for beginners to all 23,000 employees, fostering inclusivity for deaf colleagues and customers.
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I'm A Celebrity Star Pulls Out of Live Final on Medical Advice
Beverley Callard, known for Coronation Street, has withdrawn from the I'm A Celeb final on medical advice following her breast cancer diagnosis and surgery.
Harper, 3, rings bell after brain tumour treatment
Three-year-old Harper from Cannock was diagnosed with a brain tumour after a routine eye test. She underwent surgery and chemotherapy at Birmingham Children's Hospital and has now completed treatment, ringing the end-of-treatment bell.
M&S Chair: Self-Checkouts Fuel Shoplifting Rise
M&S chairman Archie Norman warns self-checkouts contribute to shoplifting by severing the human link. He calls for easier tech and police action against organised crime.
DWP Urged to Change PIP and DLA Rules for Post-1996 Born
A petition demands the Labour government reduce the Motability Drive Smart age limit from 30 to 25, affecting PIP and DLA claimants born after 1996. Over 1,500 signatures support the change.
Wolverhampton Mortuary to Transfer to NHS Control
Wolverhampton's Wednesfield mortuary, the last council-owned facility in the Black Country, will move to NHS control to avoid £1.5m in refurbishment costs.
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JLR Worker Dies at 37 After Bowel Cancer Misdiagnosed as IBS
Liam Kerry, 37, died of bowel cancer after doctors initially diagnosed IBS. In his final months, he wrote a book of 100-word stories to help others, with proceeds to Bowel Cancer UK.
Weight-loss drugs studied for PCOS infertility treatment
Researchers in the West Midlands received £60,000 to study weight-loss injections like Mounjaro and Ozempic as treatments for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a common cause of female infertility.
Mother of Baby Who Died After Home Birth Was ‘Failed by NHS’
An inquest heard that a mother was not warned of home birth risks before her baby died a week after delivery. The coroner cited failures to manage risk factors.
Tamworth mum's book after baby's cleft lip surgery
Charlotte Hall from Tamworth struggled to recognise her daughter Lilac after cleft lip surgery. She wrote a children's book to help families understand the condition.
Urgent Recall: Napralief 250mg Over Missing Dosage Info
Omega Pharma Limited recalls specific batches of Napralief 250mg due to missing dosage information, risking side effects. Patients advised to seek medical advice if affected.
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Ocado Launches Virtual Aisle for Healthier Choices
Ocado has introduced a new virtual aisle to simplify healthier and more sustainable shopping. The initiative partners with Future of Food and includes brands like Isle of Wight Tomatoes and Bold Bean.
Passport Office Advises Passport Cancellation After Data Breach
Eurail data breach affects 300,000; UK Passport Office advises cancelling passports to prevent fraud. Customers demand compensation.
Marathon Runner Battles Arthritis for Charity
Myfanwy Thomas, 45, from Cardiff, runs the London Marathon for Arthritis UK after living with arthritis for over 40 years. Her journey from diagnosis to marathon finisher inspires many.
DWP PIP letters cause 'heart sink' for Crohn's patient
A man with Crohn's disease who needs the toilet up to 30 times daily has had his PIP claim rejected by the DWP, leaving him devastated and forced to work full-time.
Shortage warning for UK households on 4 common medicines
UK households face shortages of paracetamol, aspirin, co-codamol, and cetirizine due to Iran conflict driving up costs by 30% and supply chain issues.
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HMRC Repays £44m to Overtaxed Pensioners
HMRC has repaid over £44 million to state pensioners incorrectly taxed by an average of £3,160 each when accessing pensions early, with nearly 14,000 affected in early 2026.
Blackpool GP Runs London Marathon for Armed Forces Charity
A Blackpool GP and mother of two, Samantha Parker, is running the London Marathon to support SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, inspired by her friend and fitness instructor.
Martin Lewis warns pensioners on under £380 a month
Martin Lewis urges state pensioners born before 1960 receiving under £380 monthly from DWP to check for Pension Credit eligibility, as 900,000 eligible pensioners miss out on average £4,300 per year.
Cancer Diagnosis Every 80 Seconds in UK, Report Reveals
A new Cancer Research UK report reveals over 403,000 annual cancer diagnoses, one every 80 seconds, driven by an ageing population and rising obesity rates.
DWP to Pay Universal Credit Families £287 Extra From May or June
The DWP has scrapped the two-child benefit cap, meaning families on Universal Credit will receive an extra £287.92 per month for each additional child starting in May or June.
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Southport Macmillan Centre Hosts Craftathon and Summer Activities
Southport Macmillan Centre announces a craftathon on May 14, summer exercise tasters, and weekly walks, supporting anyone affected by cancer.
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