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NHS Critical Incident: Birmingham Hospitals Overwhelmed

The NHS has declared a critical incident across Birmingham and Solihull as unprecedented demand pushes two major hospitals to breaking point, with patients facing 'extremely long waits' and ambulances queuing outside.

Vintage toys raise £11k for air ambulance

A remarkable collection of vintage toys and picture frames has generated an incredible £11,365 for the local air ambulance through dedicated community fundraising efforts.

Sutton Coldfield coffee shop closes suddenly

The popular Four Oaks cafe has closed suddenly, leaving customers devastated and staff without jobs. The closure comes just months after the business changed hands.

Pay-Per-Mile Car Tax Revolution Proposed

The UK government is considering a radical overhaul of vehicle taxation that would charge drivers based on miles travelled rather than vehicle ownership. This major policy shift could replace traditional road tax and fuel duty with a new digital tracking

Sutton Coldfield Coffee Shop Closes Suddenly

The popular Coffee#1 café in Sutton Coldfield's Gracechurch Shopping Centre has closed unexpectedly, with staff reportedly learning about the closure just hours before shutting down permanently.

HSBC confirms Birmingham New Street branch closure

HSBC announces the permanent closure of its landmark New Street branch in Birmingham city centre, affecting thousands of customers and marking the end of an era for high street banking.

M40 Crash: Four Hospitalised After Serious Collision

Emergency services rushed to the M40 in Oxfordshire after a multi-vehicle collision left four people requiring hospital treatment and caused extensive traffic delays during Friday evening rush hour.

M&S closes Birmingham store after 18 months

M&S confirms permanent closure of its Birmingham city centre store, leaving another empty unit in the struggling retail district just 18 months after opening.

M6 lanes closed after serious crash causes major delays

Severe disruption on the M6 in the Midlands following a serious collision between junctions 12 and 13, with emergency services on scene and motorists facing lengthy delays during Thursday morning rush hour.

West Brom fans save Charlton supporter with CPR

In a remarkable display of humanity, West Bromwich Albion supporters united to perform life-saving CPR on a Charlton Athletic fan who collapsed during their Championship clash at The Hawthorns.

Wales Air Ambulance Appeals for Ceredigion Volunteers

The vital Wales Air Ambulance service faces a critical shortage of volunteers in Ceredigion and is appealing for local heroes to step forward and support their life-saving missions across rural Wales.

M6 Chaos: Lorry Driver Fighting for Life After Crash

A serious multi-vehicle collision involving multiple lorries has closed the M6 in both directions near Birmingham, leaving one man with life-threatening injuries and causing major travel disruption across the Midlands.

Birmingham's iconic fruit and veg stall closes

After generations of serving fresh produce to Birmingham residents, the iconic fruit and vegetable stall at Bull Ring Open Market has permanently shut its doors, marking the end of an era for the city's market culture.

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