Burnham DWP Cuts Update as Labour Members Back Reform Plans
Labour members back welfare reform, with 47% saying the UK spends too much on benefits. Burnham promises a serious approach to DWP cuts.
Category : Public Health
McCartney Pleads as Stroke Study Reveals Treatment Gap
A heartfelt plea from Mike McCartney to save Liverpool's All Together NOW! coincides with a study revealing a third of stroke survivors skip vital medication.
Students Urged to Get MenB Vaccine Before Return
The NHS is urging Birmingham and Black Country students to get the free MenB vaccine before autumn term, with two doses needed 28 days apart and clinics available on campus.
Six Summer Rashes: Symptoms, Triggers and Treatments
A GP explains how to tell apart six common summer rashes, including heat rash, sun allergy, insect bites and intertrigo, with practical treatments and red flags.
Birmingham Subway shut after mouse droppings found
A Subway in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, has been forced to close after mouse droppings were found throughout and a live mouse was discovered in a bin.
EDF's £1m Heatwave Packs offer free fans and energy credit
EDF has launched a £1million Heatwave Relief Packs scheme giving free fans, energy credit and cooling aids to up to 10,000 vulnerable households across the UK.
UK Heatwave: Met Office Forecasts 31C With Amber Alert
The Met Office forecasts 31C in London on Monday, as a UKHSA amber heat health alert comes into force for four English regions between August 3 and 5.
Why we must make a noise about sound pollution
A new study of over 3 million people links road noise to Parkinson's disease, while EU data says noise pollution causes 66,000 premature deaths each year.
Paedophile on hunger strike at HMP Stafford begged to die
A convicted paedophile at HMP Stafford died after refusing food and fluids, telling staff to leave him alone to die in peace, an ombudsman report found.
Takeaway fined £8,000 over mouse droppings
Birmingham's Original UK Fried Chicken was fined £8,000 and its director penalised after mouse droppings were found across the Alum Rock Road takeaway.
West Midlands Weather: UV 7, High of 24C
Birmingham faces a UV index of 7 and highs of 24C today. Hour-by-hour forecast shows warm dry weather with health advice to seek shade and wear sunscreen.
Burnham's £100 Monthly Social Care Levy Plan Explained
Workers earning £39,000 could pay £100 a month under Andy Burnham's proposed social care levy, with rates rising with age.
Boy, 9, Critical After Kings Norton Crash; Man Charged
A nine-year-old boy remains in critical condition after a two-car crash in Kings Norton. A man has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Mouse-infested Subway branch shut down
A Subway restaurant in a West Midlands pedestrian subway has been closed after environmental health inspectors found a severe mouse infestation, with droppings and nesting material across the premises.
Subway Branch Closed Over Mouse Infestation in Birmingham
A Subway branch in Sparkbrook, Birmingham has been shut down after environmental health officers discovered mouse droppings and a live rodent, posing an imminent risk to public health.
NHS Cancels Blood Tests Amid Heatwave, New Guidance Issued
The NHS has cancelled blood tests in England due to heatwave conditions, with samples degrading in high temperatures. New guidance urges minimising air conditioning, sparking political debate.
Garnier Vitamin C SPF50 at Record Low Price on Amazon
Mrs Hinch has awarded Garnier Vitamin C UV Glow SPF50 a perfect 10/10 rating, and the sunscreen is now at its lowest price ever seen on Amazon, offering both sun protection and skincare benefits.
Headmaster Raises £500 for Speech Therapy at Glangwili
Emyr Phillips raised £500 during his wife's 70th birthday to thank Glangwili Hospital's Speech and Language Therapy team for his treatment after Tapis Syndrome following heart surgery.
Final Texts from Scottish Woman Found Dead in Athens
Elisabeth Jane Ross, 38, was found dead in a suitcase in Athens on July 18; texts sent from her phone after death claimed she needed time alone.
Walsall Takeaway Closed Over Mouse Infestation
Golden Fish Bar & Pizza Palace Ltd on Bloxwich Road was served a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notice after mouse droppings were found on food prep equipment. The court approved the closure and ordered £475 costs.
Amanda Holden's £150 Serum Dupe for £12 on Amazon
Amanda Holden uses a £150 salmon sperm serum for radiant skin. A budget alternative from Medicube on Amazon costs just £11.90, with 30,000 bottles sold in the past month. Discover the affordable dupe.
Elderly Face Shocking A&E Delays: 43% Wait Over 12 Hours
New research shows 43% of patients aged 80+ wait over 12 hours in A&E, far more than younger patients. Corridor care is common, with frail elderly bearing the brunt. Experts call for urgent action.
Medicube Collagen No Cast Sunscreen Discount
Medicube's collagen-infused sunscreen, promising no white cast and a natural glow, is now available at up to 40% off during a limited-time promotion.
Greek vs Natural Yoghurt: Key Differences
Greek yoghurt has twice the protein but less calcium than natural yoghurt, according to Harvard Health. Learn how to choose the best option for your meals.
Liz Earle Superskin Night Cream Amazon Choice Deal
Liz Earle's Superskin Night Cream, an Amazon Choice product, is now available at a 20% discount, offering an affordable luxury for nourishing nighttime skincare.
Woman Hospitalised After Moor Street Station Incident
A woman is in hospital in stable condition after being found on tracks at Birmingham Moor Street station. British Transport Police confirm the incident is not suspicious.
Cross-Party Meeting Called to Tackle Social Care Crisis
Prime Minister Andy Burnham convenes cross-party talks with Conservatives and Liberal Democrats, excluding Reform UK and Greens, to address the growing adult social care crisis in England.
Lip King Banned from BBLs Before Death of Mum-of-Five
Jordan Parke, known as 'Lip King', had been banned from performing liquid BBLs in Dudley and Salford before Alice Webb died after the procedure. A national ban was urged.
Woman, 20, Dies of Cocaine Overdose: Nan's Tribute
Sophie Ashwood, 20, died from a cocaine overdose nearly 2.5 times the lethal level. An inquest ruled suicide, as her nan paid tribute: 'Forever yours.'
James Bourne reveals he's still not out of the woods
Busted singer James Bourne reveals he is still 'not out of the woods' after major surgery, and will share a detailed health update on Spotify soon.
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