Pupils and staff at Our Lady of Pity RC Primary in Greasby have rallied to support the Shoebox Full of Love Christmas appeal for the second year, donating gifts for vulnerable people and pets across Merseyside.
Flu patients in NHS hospitals in England have jumped 56% year-on-year. Health chiefs warn of an 'unprecedented wave' and urge eligible people to get vaccinated now.
Freshfields Animal Rescue launches its vital Christmas appeal. Your donation, doubled until Dec 8, provides safety, medical care & hope for homeless UK pets. Help save lives.
Starlight charity partners with Ravensburger to deliver over 7,000 therapeutic toys to UK hospitals, boosting play resources where 71% lack a dedicated budget.
Premier Inn launches its first-ever pyjama range, with all profits going to GOSH Charity. New research reveals a third of Brits enjoy up to five 'pyjama days' a month.
Midlands Langar Seva Society serves a three-course festive meal to hundreds of vulnerable people at Birmingham New Street Station on December 24. DJ, carols and Santa add magic.
Singer JoJo Siwa reveals she was hospitalised with burst ovarian cysts just an hour before a performance. Discover her health update and how she powered through the show.
Three North West Ambulance Service paramedics were injured, two seriously, after their vehicle crashed while responding to an emergency. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident near Crewe.
Salt 'n Pepper in Walsall is offering a free festive meal on December 25 for anyone who is homeless, struggling or lonely. No bookings or questions asked.
Girls' football teams from Ammanford completed a charity hike up Pen y Fan, raising £1,250 for Prince Philip Hospital's Chemotherapy Day Unit. Discover how personal connections inspired their incredible effort.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust has surpassed its cancer treatment target for two consecutive months, showing a 15% year-on-year improvement. Read about the positive trajectory.
A premature baby died after being left unfed for four hours on cold, wet bedding at an understaffed Welsh neonatal unit. Coroner cites 'gross understaffing' and systemic failures.
A lavish charity dinner at Stockport's Royal Nawaab Pyramid raised over £25,000 for Stepping Hill Hospital's NHS charity. The funds will support neonatal care and hospital gardens.
Five-day strike by resident doctors in Birmingham and Solihull saw minimal service disruption. NHS bosses praise planning as 90% of clinical activity was maintained. Read the full story.
The NHS issues a plea to avoid hospitals if experiencing vomiting or diarrhoea as a norovirus variant spreads. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.
Over 130 people abseiled from King's Mill Hospital, raising more than £36,000 for Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity. The event was a poignant tribute to fundraiser Ken Godber.
Construction restarts on Berwick's £35m community hospital with a new interim contractor after Merit's administration. The NHS trust reassures the community on progress.
A new Diamond bus service, the number 98, will launch on January 4, connecting Solihull to Heartlands Hospital via Lyndon and Sheldon. Great news for local transport links!
Lyra Cassell, 20, from Liverpool, survived rare leukaemia thanks to a cord blood transplant from Spain. Read her inspiring story and learn about donation.
A Birmingham family has lost everything in a devastating house fire just weeks before Christmas. A fundraiser is now underway to help them get back on their feet. Click to read their story and see how you can help.
A murder investigation is underway after a man in his 30s died from injuries sustained in a street attack on Barbourne Road, Worcester. Five people have been arrested.
A former City trader retrained as a counsellor, dedicating over 600 hours to support homeless people in Bournemouth. Discover his inspiring journey from finance to counselling.
Camrose Vintage Working Day raised a record £32,000 for 32 local charities, including £4,000 for Withybush Hospital services and a hair loss initiative. Discover how to support local NHS services.
Birmingham Women's Hospital offers free food parcels to parents of NICU babies, easing stress during critical care. A partnership with Trussell Trust provides essential support.
Police are hunting a hit-and-run driver after a crash on the M6 left a girl with serious injuries. Witnesses are urged to come forward with dashcam footage.
Strictly's Amy Dowden shares her hospital journey for a bone infusion at Good Hope Hospital, Birmingham, after supporting colleagues at the Blackpool show. Read her inspiring story of resilience.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board faces criticism from 300 senior doctors over recruitment freeze targeting 350 job cuts. Read the full investigation into the healthcare crisis.
Meet Birmingham Transplant Football Club, where players with life-saving organ transplants showcase thriving post-surgery lives through sport. Discover their inspiring journey.
A homeless man, Sajmir Beca, 30, died after being crushed in a bin lorry in Northampton. The inquest has been opened. Our thoughts are with his family.
Emmaus Dover launches its Blessing Bag appeal, calling for essential item donations to support people sleeping rough in Kent this winter. Drop off until Dec 17.