Boxing Day footfall jumps 4.4% in biggest surge for 10 years
Boxing Day 2024 delivered a bumper boost for UK retailers, with footfall up 4.4% in the strongest rise for over a decade. Discover where and when shoppers flocked for bargains.
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Gold price hits record high: What's driving the surge?
Gold prices soar to record highs amid rate cut hopes and geopolitical tensions. Discover why investors are flocking to precious metals and what it means for your portfolio.
Infection Risk Warning Over Weight Loss Jab Needle Reuse
Health experts issue a stark warning against reusing needles for weight loss injections, a dangerous microdosing trend that significantly increases infection risk and other serious complications.
Midlands car theft surge warning ahead of Christmas
West Midlands Police report a spike in car thefts in Streetly, with thieves monitoring weather forecasts to steal unattended vehicles. Officers deploy high-visibility patrols. Read the safety advice.
Food banks warn of winter crisis in West Midlands
Food banks across the West Midlands brace for a severe winter surge in demand, with over 61,000 parcels distributed last year. Donations struggle to keep pace as vulnerable groups face rising costs.
Food banks at breaking point ahead of winter surge
Food banks across the West Midlands are preparing for a severe winter surge in demand, with a 27% rise in parcels since pre-pandemic levels. The Trussell Trust warns they are at breaking point and urgently need public donations.
Deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections rise 16%
UKHSA reports a sharp rise in deaths from antibiotic-resistant superbugs in England. Learn the symptoms and how to use antibiotics responsibly to protect yourself.
Midlands Hospitals Reinstate Mandatory Face Masks
Hospitals across the Midlands reinstate mandatory face coverings for all visitors and staff as COVID-19 and flu cases surge, sparking fresh concerns about NHS winter pressures.
Winter Infection Surge: Health Experts Issue Early Warning
Health officials are sounding the alarm as respiratory infections spike unusually early this winter. Discover which viruses are circulating and how to protect yourself and your family.
UTI misdiagnosis nearly kills mum in sepsis scare
A Birmingham mother's terrifying medical ordeal reveals how a UTI was actually deadly sepsis, prompting urgent warnings from NHS doctors about recognising critical symptoms.
Brittany Ferries sees 13% UK passenger surge
Cross-Channel ferry operator Brittany Ferries reports a remarkable 13% increase in UK passengers during the first half of 2024, with Spanish routes seeing the biggest growth amid strong demand for sun destinations.
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