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Ambulance staff deliver presents instead of patients to New Cross Hospital's children's ward after £800 whip round

Big-hearted paramedics and ambulance staffs dropped off presents instead of patients to New Cross Hospital.

News|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Ambulance staff deliver presents instead of patients to New Cross Hospital's children's ward after £800 whip round
Supporting image for story: Black Country Christmas babies: Festive new arrivals at hospitals bring delight to parents and families
Black Country Christmas babies: Festive new arrivals at hospitals bring delight to parents and families
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Health|Dec 25
Supporting image for story: 'We may not have made it to Christmas number one - but our song created in the West Midlands has started a conversation that can end shame and save lives'
'We may not have made it to Christmas number one - but our song created in the West Midlands has started a conversation that can end shame and save lives'
Health|Dec 25
Supporting image for story: Christmas Day parkruns: Hundreds of runners expected at festive 5k events across the West Midlands
Christmas Day parkruns: Hundreds of runners expected at festive 5k events across the West Midlands
Health|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: 'I've lost six stone and managed to keep diabetes at bay - but Christmas is a big challenge'
'I've lost six stone and managed to keep diabetes at bay - but Christmas is a big challenge'
Health|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: NHS makes desperate plea to West Midlands patients as winter pressure bites
NHS makes desperate plea to West Midlands patients as winter pressure bites
Health|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Pregnant women urged to get flu vaccine ‘as soon as possible’
Pregnant women urged to get flu vaccine ‘as soon as possible’
News|Dec 24

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Supporting image for story: Trust successfully performs first awake breast oncoplasty
Trust successfully performs first awake breast oncoplasty
Your World|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: Flea-ridden cat with nose deformity found in Wolverhampton home now has loving new home with new friend
Flea-ridden cat with nose deformity found in Wolverhampton home now has loving new home with new friend
Health|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: 'This will help make kids' Christmas more joyful' - TV personality and fundraiser visits hospital with sackful of presents
'This will help make kids' Christmas more joyful' - TV personality and fundraiser visits hospital with sackful of presents
Health|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: 'It’s wonderful to see carers taking time for themselves' - Fun and festivities as Wolverhampton carers thanked for selfless service with Christmas meal
'It’s wonderful to see carers taking time for themselves' - Fun and festivities as Wolverhampton carers thanked for selfless service with Christmas meal
Health|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: 'The sense of community here is incredibly powerful' - Mayor praises lifeline Wolverhampton heart charity during visit
'The sense of community here is incredibly powerful' - Mayor praises lifeline Wolverhampton heart charity during visit
Health|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: One hundred robotic-arm assisted joint replacements performed
One hundred robotic-arm assisted joint replacements performed
Your World|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: 'It has been an honour' - Walsall artist speaks of honour at having artwork displayed at NHS Trust site
'It has been an honour' - Walsall artist speaks of honour at having artwork displayed at NHS Trust site
Health|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Staffordshire care leavers’ festive joy thanks to local store appeal
Staffordshire care leavers’ festive joy thanks to local store appeal
Politics|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Black Country, Staffordshire and Birmingham Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times 2025 - including Asda and Boots
Black Country, Staffordshire and Birmingham Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times 2025 - including Asda and Boots
News|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Dudley Council is to buy Sedgley's Ladies Walk clinic and library building in a multi-million pound deal to secure its future.
Dudley Council is to buy Sedgley's Ladies Walk clinic and library building in a multi-million pound deal to secure its future.
Sedgley|Dec 21

UK News

Supporting image for story: British campaigner says tech firms behind bid to deport him from US
British campaigner says tech firms behind bid to deport him from US
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: ‘Really positive start’ for Boxing Day shopping as footfall up at retail parks
‘Really positive start’ for Boxing Day shopping as footfall up at retail parks
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: In Pictures: It’s now or never for Boxing Day dip enthusiasts
In Pictures: It’s now or never for Boxing Day dip enthusiasts
UK News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Boxing Day hunts vow to ‘fight’ trail ban as Starmer warned over rural backlash
Boxing Day hunts vow to ‘fight’ trail ban as Starmer warned over rural backlash
UK News|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Coastguard search for swimmers missing at sea called off
Coastguard search for swimmers missing at sea called off
UK News|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Process under way to recatalogue artefacts held in huge archaeology storehouse
Process under way to recatalogue artefacts held in huge archaeology storehouse
UK News|7 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|10 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre
Viral news|Dec 24
Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3

World News

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At least 15 injured in knife and chemical attack at factory in Japan
World News|7 hours ago
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Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security
World News|9 hours ago
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South Korean prosecutors seek 10-year sentence for ousted president Yoon
World News|10 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|10 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Trump says US struck IS targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians
Trump says US struck IS targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians
World News|10 hours ago
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What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in Nigeria
World News|11 hours ago
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