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'I thought weight loss was because of diet and exercise - then I discovered I have cancer"
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (648+ words) When a former Willenhall councillor's GP daughter noticed he had lost weight, he put it down to increased exercise and a better diet. But Ian Shires now admits he was just 'making excuses' and hopes to use his voice as…...
Mums launch women's walking group " 100 turned up to first walk
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (227+ words) Birmingham Live Solihull mums' women's mental health walk in the park sees 100 turn up Keeley Skelding set up Solihull Women's Stride Squad after struggling with her own mental health and finding support hard to come by Need to know: Solihull…...
Birmingham asthma trial hailed as 'remarkable"
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (462+ words) Research carried out at a Birmingham hospital has shown a new drug can help asthma patients reduce their intake of medication. A clinical trial called 'GSK 206785 NIMBLE' was held at Heartlands Hospital and the results showed that switching to the…...
Mass protests in Tenerife ahead of Hantavirus ship arrival as anger soars
15+ hour, 23+ min ago (555+ words) Hantaviruses are normally carried by rodents that can cause severe symptoms in humans Angry protestors said 'they treat us like rubbish' ahead of the arrival of a hantavirus stricken cruise ship. The protests are taking place in Tenerife where the…...
'Miracle' "16 acne serum helps older women with 'hormonal skin"
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (764+ words) The Clarol Silver Serum is a popular choice with professionals and shoppers(Image: Getty/Halfpoint Images) The dermatologist joined forces with MUA Jo Crossley to highlight common causes of breakouts and offer top tips for preventing adult acne - with the…...
New NHS rule on table for all women over age 40 with 106, 000 backing it
23+ hour, 55+ min ago (352+ words) There are calls for a new NHS rule for women over age 40. A Parliamentary website petition calling for an NHS England rule change has hit an eye-watering 100, 000 signatures. The petition urges: "Lower the age for invites to regular mammograms to…...
Girl, 8, rushed for emergency brain surgery after 'misdiagnosis of tonsillitis"
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (720+ words) Lacie Feeney needed an emergency operation A mum has shared how her little girl was rushed in for emergency brain surgery after suffering headaches that left her screaming in pain. Kelly Williams says that her eight-year-old daughter, Lacie Feeney, was…...
Dunelm issues recalls and urges shoppers to stop using 35 products 'immediately"
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (335+ words) Dunelm has recalled novelty doorstops(Image: Ceri Breeze via Getty Images) Dunelm has recalled 35 novelty doorstops over fears they 'may be contaminated with asbestos'. The retailer has urged shoppers to 'stop using' the products immediately and return them to store…...
Woman, 24, left dying in A&E corridor with 'unconnected' oxygen mask
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (805+ words) Clarissa Street passed away in 2024(Image: The University of Manchester School of Social Sciences/Facebook) A much-loved woman was left dying in an A&E corridor for more than an hour as hospital staff believed her to be 'overreacting' and…...
DWP handing people with 12 heart conditions up to "764 in May - full list
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (325+ words) 12 heart conditions will qualify people for up to "191 a week from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). DWP data shows heart conditions are among the ailments which qualify for Personal Independence Payments (PIP). DWP data from January, the latest…...