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NHS: Get flu jab now as virus spreads

Health chiefs issue urgent warning to millions with long-term conditions as influenza begins circulating in communities. Free NHS flu vaccinations available for eligible groups.

Halifax customers hit with duplicate withdrawal shock

Thousands of Halifax banking customers are reporting duplicate cash withdrawals draining their accounts overnight. The major banking glitch has left families struggling to pay bills as the bank scrambles to fix the error.

Burslem Town Centre Faces Critical Heritage Threat

Heritage campaigners sound alarm as Burslem's historic town centre faces being added to England's 'at risk' register, with iconic buildings deteriorating and urgent action needed to save Stoke-on-Trent's mother town.

Millions of UK pensioners forced back to work

Exclusive investigation reveals how soaring inflation and inadequate state pension payments are driving record numbers of retirees back into employment to make ends meet.

£7bn social housing funding boost unveiled

The UK government announces a massive £7 billion funding injection for social housing, promising thousands of new affordable homes and major regeneration projects across the country.

Zoo stampede raises funds for mental health charity

Chester Zoo witnessed an incredible turnout as thousands participated in the mental health charity stampede, raising vital funds for Mind while enjoying the zoo's attractions in a unique fundraising event.

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.

3M UK Homes Face £170 Monthly Energy Bills

Millions of British families could see their energy bills skyrocket to £170 per month as price cap changes loom. Discover which households are most at risk and what support is available.

Birmingham's Stark Divide: Deprivation Crisis Revealed

New analysis reveals Birmingham's troubling inequality landscape, with neighbourhoods among England's most deprived while others thrive. Discover which areas are most affected and what this means for the city's future.

TSB Urgent Scam Alert: Millions Must Act

TSB warns customers about sophisticated new impersonation scams as fraudsters target banking security. Learn how to protect your money from these convincing cons.

Council tax shock hits thousands with £500+ rises

Millions of UK households are confronting dramatic council tax increases as new rates take effect, with some areas seeing rises of over £500 annually amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.

Birmingham Council Sells 1,000 Assets in Bankruptcy Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering scale of Birmingham City Council's asset disposal programme, with everything from community centres to office equipment being sold off to tackle the authority's financial crisis.

Birmingham's 12-year life expectancy gap revealed

Shocking new data reveals a 12-year life expectancy gap between Birmingham's wealthiest and poorest neighbourhoods, with deprivation creating a health crisis in the UK's second city.

Doctor's Urgent Mask Warning for Millions

A leading medical expert issues critical advice as respiratory illnesses surge across the UK. Discover why vulnerable populations are being urged to mask up again and which areas are most affected.

Antibiotic may cut schizophrenia risk, study finds

New research from University College London suggests the widely available antibiotic minocycline could significantly reduce the risk of developing schizophrenia in high-risk individuals, potentially revolutionising early intervention strategies.

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