Reggie Yates shares tumour battle and hand surgery
BBC presenter Reggie Yates opens up about a tumour surgery and fearing he'd lose his hand in 2025. Read his emotional story and recovery journey.
BBC presenter Reggie Yates opens up about a tumour surgery and fearing he'd lose his hand in 2025. Read his emotional story and recovery journey.
Sandwell Council has postponed a ruling on eight new flats in Great Barr after the developer demolished the former GP surgery without permission. Read the latest on the planning controversy.
Lisa Hart, 45, paid £15,500 for a breast reduction in Glasgow but was left septic and with a B and C cup. She warns others to 'love yourself' and be careful with cosmetic procedures.
Bradley Cooper has directly addressed speculation about his changing looks, denying any cosmetic procedures. The actor set the record straight on the SmartLess podcast. Read the full story.
Singer and BBC Traitors star Cat Burns shares her relief after breast reduction surgery, marking the start of her 'new life'. Read her heartfelt message.
A 28-year-old mechanic from Burntwood was left with a broken jaw after an alleged assault on Birmingham's Broad Street while trying to diffuse a row. Read his story.
Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell, 38, reveals her aggressive brain tumour has grown back 3cm. She faces surgery, radiotherapy, and chemo. Read her emotional health update.
West Midlands Police seek man after a brutal assault on Birmingham's Broad Street left a victim in his 20s requiring jaw surgery. Can you help?
Love Island star Wes Nelson, 27, will undergo an operation on New Year's Eve to reattach his Achilles tendon following a painful football accident. Get the latest update.
Naseby Medical Centre in Saltley has been suspended by the CQC for six months after inspectors uncovered severe safety and care failings, putting over 5,500 patients at risk.
A Sandwell Council committee is set to decide on a new plan for eight flats in Great Barr after the developer demolished the former GP surgery without permission. Read the latest.
Darts world champion Luke Littler reveals how childhood surgery for strabismus was crucial for his vision and success. He returns to Ally Pally to defend his title.
Walsall Council confirms demolition of key buildings to start in early 2026, paving the way for a new public plaza with a big screen. Locals share mixed views on the regeneration plans.
Demolition work to clear buildings for a new public plaza in Walsall town centre is on track for early 2026. See the plans and hear from locals about the regeneration.
Explore Birmingham's vanishing Brutalist architecture, from the doomed Ringway Centre to John Madin's masterpieces. Discover the buildings that shaped the city's skyline.
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust pioneers awake oncoplastic breast surgery, allowing patients to avoid general anaesthetic and go home the same day. Discover this medical breakthrough.
A one-year-old dog from Birmingham had a lucky escape after swallowing a sharp ceramic Christmas tree bauble, requiring emergency endoscopic surgery. Read his incredible survival story.
A Birmingham family's Christmas was nearly ruined after their Golden Retriever, Milo, ate a ceramic teddy bear ornament. The one-year-old dog needed urgent endoscopic surgery. Learn how to keep your pets safe this festive season.
Music legend Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis after bronchitis battle. Surgery scheduled, January concerts postponed. Read his full statement and recovery plan.
Most of Perryfields Academy's ageing buildings will be demolished, replaced by a new three-storey block and sports facilities by 2029, improving safety and learning.
Ruth Gibbins shares grief as part of Liam Payne's Wolverhampton school is knocked down. The One Direction star's girlfriend also speaks on enduring love. Read the emotional tributes.
Sophie Hunt, 34, died in Istanbul in 2022 after a tummy tuck and Brazilian butt lift. The inquest heard concerns over her fitness for the procedure. Read the full story.
A rescue cat named Batman gets a new lease on life after major surgery for a rare bone condition at Charter Vets in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Discover his incredible journey from a scrap car to recovery.
A Worcester woman must tear down a two-storey garden building after neighbours complained. The council refused retrospective planning permission for the 'eyesore'.
The NHS warns a burning feeling, pins and needles, and severe muscle pain may signal dangerous compartment syndrome. Learn the signs and when to seek emergency help.
Sandwell Council has approved plans to demolish the former Perry Hill Tavern in Oldbury, ending its use as a focal point for crime and disturbance. New housing is planned for the site. Read the full story.
Peep Show star Robert Webb opens up about the devastating reality of leaving Strictly Come Dancing after emergency heart surgery. He shares his gratitude for survival and why it was a 'big mistake'. Read his full story.
Demolition of long-empty tower blocks on Birmingham's Druid's Heath estate is scheduled to begin early in the New Year, following delays and resident concerns over neglect and anti-social behaviour.
Birmingham City Council confirms demolition of vandalism-hit Druids Heath tower blocks will start in early 2025, as residents complain of neglect during regeneration delays.
Residents in Birmingham's Druids Heath estate are threatening a judicial review over a council-approved regeneration scheme for 3,500 new homes, fearing community destruction.