Aston University students solve NHS glove waste problem
Aston University students partner with PFE Medical to develop biodegradable gloves for the NHS from orange peel, tackling a 1.4 billion-unit waste issue. Read the full story.
Aston University students partner with PFE Medical to develop biodegradable gloves for the NHS from orange peel, tackling a 1.4 billion-unit waste issue. Read the full story.
A visit to Birmingham's Minworth sewage plant reveals the shocking items wrongly flushed, causing 30,000 blockages yearly. Discover the 'three P's rule' to help.
Birmingham City Council has released the 2026 schedule for its free mobile household waste service. Find out where and when the tip lorries will be in your area this week.
All households in England face new 'Simpler Recycling' rules from April 2026, with four waste streams and potential £110 fines for non-compliance. Get up to speed now.
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.
TV doctor and Strictly Come Dancing star Dr Punam Krishan shares her breast cancer diagnosis, urging others to trust their instincts for early detection.
Methotrexate is a primary rheumatoid arthritis drug. Learn its serious side effects, when to call NHS 111 or 999, and crucial safety precautions for UK patients.
The UK government confirms a major bin collection overhaul from 2026, requiring households to separate waste into seven streams. Find out what this means for you.
Birmingham City Council confirms new fortnightly general waste collections from June 2026, with weekly food waste pickups. Learn the key dates and how your service will change.
Birmingham City Council confirms major waste service changes from June 2026, including fortnightly general rubbish collections and new weekly food waste pickups. Learn the timeline and details.
Solihull Council announces revised bin collection dates for Christmas and New Year 2025. Find out when to put your rubbish and recycling out over the festive period.
Singer Peter Andre reveals he required urgent dental treatment after a drunk fan accidentally kicked a microphone into his teeth during a performance. Read his full story.
Boots' Mediheal toner pads are reduced to £18.70, with shoppers raving they 'work wonders' for acne and sensitive skin. Discover the must-have skincare product.
Martin Lewis reveals how single people, low-income families, and benefit claimants could save over £1,000 a year by switching to a water meter or social tariff. Act now to cut your bills.
Dudley Council announces major waste collection changes from April 2026, including weekly food waste pickups and new bins. Get ready for the switch.
Birmingham City Council confirms a major waste service overhaul for 2026, including fortnightly rubbish collections and new weekly food waste pickups. Learn the timeline and what it means for you.
Solihull Council outlines three key options for residents to responsibly dispose of real Christmas trees after the festive season, including garden waste collections and a recycling centre.
Preston Mahon, former security for One Direction and Leona Lewis, may lose his leg without a £30,000 private operation. NHS will not intervene until it's life-threatening.
A major UK trial is investigating if metformin, a cheap diabetes medication, can stop the growth of deadly abdominal aortic aneurysms, offering new hope to thousands of patients.
Kiely Welsh, 37, launched a drunken attack on his mother-in-law's car and sent abusive messages. He received an 18-month community order and must wear an ankle tag.
Birmingham City Council releases revised 2025 festive waste collection schedule. Check your dates online as recycling remains suspended due to industrial action.
As Birmingham's 2025 bin strike dragged on, mobile waste centres were swamped. We revisit the chaos, fly-tipping and the community efforts that followed. Read the full story.
Angel Madu, 39, an NHS nurse, faces her last Christmas after a lump she thought was from breastfeeding became terminal stage four cancer. Her family races to fund £75k treatment in Mexico.
A fox with mange was rescued from Pure Gym in Worcester after a three-day operation. Vale Wildlife Hospital staff finally caught the animal on the gym floor. Read the full story.
Love Island star Olivia Attwood reveals shocking results of her festive CO2 laser treatment, leaving husband Bradley Dack and fans stunned. See her recovery journey.
UK households will need four bins from 2026 under new government rules for recycling and food waste. Learn how the changes will affect you.
Severn Trent reveals the grim reality of what gets flushed in Birmingham, causing 30,000 blockages a year. See the shocking items and learn the 'three Ps' rule to help.
The NHS is launching a major trial of a new blood-cleaning device, Dialive, for acute-on-chronic liver failure. Starting early next year, it offers new hope for gravely ill patients.
A simple, affordable acne treatment using a common antiseptic is trending on TikTok. Discover the breakout hack dermatologists are discussing and how to use it safely.
Diogo Bettencourt, one of Birmingham's most mentally unwell men, is jailed for life for murdering neighbour Anthony Sharma. He was on clozapine, a 'last resort' medication.