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August 14, 2024

Willenhall care home rated 'Good' six months after being put in special measures over 'risk of harm'

August 13, 2024

Toxic chemical spillage in Walsall canal - locals urged to avoid the area

Shropshire sees 20 per cent increase in number of neonatal nurses

August 12, 2024

MP calls for price in alcohol-free drinks

'I had no idea why I was suspended' Wolverhampton student nurse accused of trying to snatch baby told police

August 11, 2024

'Frankly it's frightening': Senior councillor slams care at Dudley hospital

August 10, 2024

Bestie mums who met in neonatal unit celebrate getting their children ready for primary school

August 8, 2024

'We fully believed her': Sister-in-law of woman accused of trying to snatch baby gives evidence

'We were deeply concerned' – Wolverhampton care provider rated 'inadequate' second time in a row

Veteran sister who thwarted baby being snatched from maternity unit tells jury why she raised alarm

August 7, 2024

Mother at centre of baby kidnap case 'feared he'd been snatched'

August 6, 2024

My onward journey away from the danger of diabetes

Same Day Emergency Care Unit welcomes first patients

August 5, 2024

Jailed paedophile died after 'delay in calling ambulance' following Covid outbreak

Wolverhampton man had penis amputated after 'bad bruise' turned out to be much more sinister

August 4, 2024

The best and worst regions of England for getting same-day GP appointments

August 3, 2024

Fundraiser set up for family whose home was struck by lightning hits goal in less than 24 hours

August 2, 2024

'It's a miracle I'm still here': Man reunited with ambulance crews who rescued him after he received horrific burns from electric shock

Lives of thousands of fish at risk as algae 'growth rocket' hits pool at Stourbridge park

August 1, 2024

Councillor hits out at ongoing delays to reopen Cannock Minor Injuries Unit

Watch: How Acorns Children's Hospice helps hundreds of poorly youngsters each year as it launches urgent campaign for Government funding

NHS staff enjoy treat as local mosque provides lunch

July 31, 2024

'It is appalling...some never recover' – The shocking rise in assaults on West Midlands Ambulance Service staff revealed

July 30, 2024

Former Goodyear workers donate £3.4m to charities and good causes as fund winds down

Watersports club member tried to help tragic teen at reservoir after hearing 'cries for help'

MP makes demand of NHS bosses after 'shock' sudden closure of Rowley Regis surgery

July 29, 2024

Hundreds join 'urgent' call for improved safety at reservoir where boy, 16, died

Patients and staff speak of their dismay over 'bombshell' move to shut GP surgery in Rowey Regis

Patients urged to choose care carefully as work begins at hospital

July 27, 2024

Residents demand action after body left undiscovered in flat for weeks leading to stench

NHS equipment is subject of MP's first question

Local Hubs|Jul 27

July 26, 2024

Black Country GP surgery closes immediately due to 'bankruptcy'

July 25, 2024

Ecoli warning for River Severn after bacterial infection strikes teenage rower

Environment|Jul 25

July 24, 2024

Water firm issues advice for staying safe at reservoirs as body of teenager, 16, is tragically pulled from water

Police pictured at Netherton reservoir amid search for missing teenage boy

July 23, 2024

£240,000 fine for firm after worker fell and became paralysed from chest down

Revealed: The Black Country's best and worst GP surgeries ranked on the patient experience

Former nurse recognised again for his community work

July 22, 2024

West Midlands woman dies in dog attack at property

See our photos of fun in the foam as Bubble Rush charity event is sudsy success

July 21, 2024

Graduate doctor's inspirational 10-year journey overcoming Crohn's disease and coronavirus horrors

'I'm worried about the future of the current generation': Children's expert on 'lack of resilience'

Politics|Jul 21

July 20, 2024

Stem cells donated 15 years ago let poorly boy, five, leave home for the first time in six months

July 19, 2024

'Majority' of Black Country GP practices facing issues due to worldwide IT outage

'Significant flaws' in UK's ability to handle pandemics and global IT outages - Pat McFadden

Coronavirus|Jul 19

July 18, 2024

Birmingham Children's Hospital appeals for donations to help fund £3m plans for new entrance

'My daughter died at two years old - it led me to find my calling'

Wolverhampton|Jul 18

July 17, 2024

Dudley based medical practice admits failing to correctly warn of Covid vaccine risks following death of 26-year-old

Trusts are 'on course' for recruitment of nurses, meeting hears

Wolverhampton|Jul 17

'I don’t feel like I’m getting help': Why Dudley parents turning to social media for support

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