PIP Fraudster Exposed by Pub Video, Jailed for £37k
Tina Farnsworth claimed £37,000 in PIP by saying she couldn't wash or dress, but was filmed pulling pints. She received a suspended sentence and benefit penalty.
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Nottingham nurse wins top award for workplace joy
Jerome Omesa, a clinical team leader at Cygnet Hospital Clifton, won the Care (Joy in Work) award at the Cygnet Group achievement awards for boosting morale and team spirit.
Nurse mum died after boyfriend injected her with heroin
Natalie Lloyd-Perks, 40, died after her boyfriend Craig Billingsley injected her with heroin. He was jailed for three years for manslaughter at Birmingham Crown Court.
Woman's Life 'Put on Hold' After Lump Leads to Cancer
Nieve Mottram, 20, from Childwall, was diagnosed with classical Hodgkin lymphoma after a lump under her arm grew dramatically, putting her life on hold.
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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.
Dizziness in Pregnancy Turned Out to Be Brain Cancer
Amy Carroll, 34, dismissed dizzy spells as gestational diabetes, but a seizure revealed stage four brain cancer. She will deliver her baby nine weeks early via emergency C-section to start treatment.
Wolverhampton mum dies after severe headaches
Lisa Oakden, 31, from Penkridge, died 18 months after stage four breast cancer diagnosis. Severe headaches led to discovery of four brain tumours.
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.
Tributes to mum-of-four killed in light aircraft crash
Nicola Wright, 44, died after her plane crashed near Dunkeswell Airfield in Devon. Her family remembers her as an incredible mother and adventurous spirit.
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Birmingham woman's endometriosis leads to private diagnosis
Sapphire Nottingham, 25, from Aston, paid for a private MRI after years of being dismissed by doctors, revealing deep infiltrating endometriosis and adenomyosis.
Tractor Tribute Raises £1,600 for Cancer Ward
A convoy of over 50 tractors raised £1,600 for Shouldham Ward at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in memory of Norfolk farmer Barry Egmore, who died from bowel cancer.
New Chair Boosts Comfort for Brain Tests at Glangwili Hospital
Hywel Dda Health Charities has funded a £3,472 high-tech reclining chair for EEG tests at Glangwili Hospital, improving patient comfort and diagnostic accuracy.
Black Country Man Shocked by Rare Liver Disease Diagnosis
Connor Armstrong, 22, from Oldbury, was diagnosed with rare Seronegative Autoimmune Hepatitis at age 15. He now raises funds for the British Liver Trust by running the Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon.
NHS Approves New Migraine Drug Atogepant
NICE has approved atogepant for acute migraine treatment in adults, offering relief to millions. The drug is recommended when standard treatments fail, with clinical trials showing a quarter of patients pain-free after two hours.
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Ex-Dudley Doctor Denies 45 Sex Offences Against Patients
A former Dudley GP has pleaded not guilty to 45 sexual offences, including rape and sexual assault, allegedly committed against 17 female patients between 2008 and 2013.
New Mental Health Facility Construction Starts in Erdington
Construction has started on a new £12m mental health facility in Erdington, Birmingham, set to open in 2025, providing 24 inpatient beds for adults.
NHS Updates PMOS Guidance for 4 Million Women
The NHS now recommends that up to 4 million women with irregular periods be checked for polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), a common but underdiagnosed condition.
Ali's Dream Charity Raises Over £1 Million for Brain Tumour
Ali's Dream, founded after Alison Phelan's death from a brain tumour, has raised over £1 million in 25 years, funding research and helping establish Brain Tumour Research.
Racism and Safety Issues at Sandwell Hospital Maternity
A damning report into Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust's maternity services reveals widespread racism, staff shortages, and a neonatal mortality rate 5% higher than comparable trusts.
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Former Doctor Denies 45 Sex Offences Against Patients
A former Birmingham doctor has denied 45 sexual offences against multiple patients, including assault and voyeurism, spanning several years.
Knitting halves dementia risk, boosts brain health
Knitting may reduce dementia risk by up to 50%, according to researcher Neil K Shah. The hobby combines motor skills, pattern recognition, and mindfulness, offering cognitive, physical, and mental health benefits.
Tamworth sisters diagnosed with incurable muscle condition
Millie Bampton, 25, from Tamworth, was diagnosed with limb girdle muscular dystrophy at age 7 after struggling in PE. She now walks 150 miles in July to raise funds and awareness for Muscular Dystrophy UK, as her 13-year-old sister Lola has never walked d
Redditch photographer jailed for over eight years for abusing girls
Steven Liles, 60, from Redditch, exploited his photographer role to abuse girls, sentenced to eight years and six months in prison for sex and voyeurism offences.
Doncaster comedian raises £8,500 for prostate unit
Gary Dunnicliff, known as Gary Marshall, raised £8,500 for Doncaster Royal Infirmary's Urology Department after his own prostate cancer diagnosis in 2024.
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Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice Rose Garden Refurbished
Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice's rose garden has been beautifully refurbished thanks to a generous donation from former trustee Margaret Moore OBE, creating a peaceful space for patients, families, and staff.
Birmingham hospital approves drug to delay type 1 diabetes
Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham has announced NHS approval of teplizumab, a drug that delays type 1 diabetes onset, following the UK's largest screening study.
Acorns Big Summer Swim Fundraiser for Ill Children
Acorns Children's Hospice launches Big Summer Swim challenge, urging participants to swim lengths and raise funds for life-changing care for seriously ill children across the Midlands.
Aston woman's endometriosis diagnosis after years of pain
Sapphire Nottingham, 25, from Aston, endured years of 'humiliating' symptoms before paying privately for an MRI that diagnosed deep infiltrating endometriosis and adenomyosis.
Dad's plea: 'We only have one chance in life' after bowel cancer
A West Midlands father diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer urges others not to ignore symptoms, stressing early detection saves lives.
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Coronation Street's Tracy Shaw Emotional in Hospital Cancer Update
Coronation Street star Tracy Shaw breaks down in tears during an A&E visit, thanking NHS staff and highlighting challenges of cancer treatment amid heatwave and unmasked workers.
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