DVLA: Sleep Condition Drivers Face £1000 Fine
The DVLA warns drivers with excessive sleepiness from conditions like sleep apnoea must declare it or risk a £1000 fine and prosecution. Check if you're affected.
The DVLA warns drivers with excessive sleepiness from conditions like sleep apnoea must declare it or risk a £1000 fine and prosecution. Check if you're affected.
Disabled Blue Badge holders could be hit with a £1,000 fine and a driving ban for failing to declare certain medical conditions to the DVLA. Learn the rules to stay legal.
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.
I'm A Celebrity winner Angry Ginge has disclosed a serious unaired medical incident involving rapper Aitch in the jungle, during a record-breaking livestream. Discover the shocking details.
A male driver has died following a medical emergency in Moseley, Birmingham. Emergency services rushed to Wake Green Road but could not save him. Read the full story.
A male driver has died following a medical emergency on Wake Green Road in Moseley, Birmingham. Emergency services were called at 7.28am on December 22. Read the full story.
A passenger on the EasyJet flight from Malaga describes the moment fellow travellers saw the 'fragile' 89-year-old woman. Read the full shocking account.
Advanced weather maps predict heavy snow across the UK on December 30, with up to four inches in the Midlands. Millions brace for travel disruption as temperatures plummet.
The DWP announces major changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP), introducing mandatory bi-annual medical assessments to control costs and target support. Learn what it means for claimants.
London's Harley Street Health Centre celebrates 27 years of trusted private GP care, built on transparent pricing, rapid results, and patient-first service. Discover the clinic's legacy.
A pupil has tragically died after a major emergency response at St Wilfrid's RC College in Newcastle. The school is closed as the community mourns.
NHS Midlands urges public to use 111 for urgent medical help as junior doctors begin a five-day strike. Health Secretary's offer rejected. Key festive period impacted.
A coroner found Kristian Hudson's fatal heart disease could have been treated if a simple protein test had been performed. His family demands accountability to prevent future deaths.
The Met Office warns of 70mph gales and heavy rain set to disrupt Christmas travel across the UK. Check for cancellations and plan ahead for festive journeys.
The Met Office has issued urgent Amber weather warnings for northern England and southwest Scotland as Storm Bram hits. Forecasters warn of a 'danger to life' from 90mph gusts and over 200mm of rain. Residents urged to prepare.
A Met Office fog warning is in place for Birmingham and the West Midlands on Wednesday morning. Get the full Christmas week weather forecast and travel advice here.
Katie Price shares a terrifying X-ray of diseased lungs on Instagram, urging the public to understand the dangers of vaping. The star vows to quit, citing her mother's lung disease battle.
A coroner's jury found missed tests for a rare brain disorder and inadequate care possibly contributed to the death of 12-year-old Mia Lucas after she was sectioned.
Lauren Carey, 30, from Surrey, urges others to seek second opinions after her aggressive cancer symptoms were twice misdiagnosed as food intolerance and IBS by doctors.
BBC's Dr Punam Krishan warns about a surge in fake GP calls, AI doctor deepfakes and fraudulent online pharmacies. Learn how to protect yourself from these health scams.
I'm A Celeb's Alex Scott details her panic after a tick bite forced a secret medical visit and reveals the emotional turmoil over her girlfriend's absence. Read the full story.
Dr Amir Khan reveals women face medical gaslighting as symptoms are frequently dismissed. Learn about the gender health gap and how to advocate for proper care.
Inquest into Hayley Dowell's death after cosmetic surgery in Istanbul is postponed. The coroner raises concerns over Brits seeking elective procedures abroad.
Birmingham will host Life Sciences Week 2026 from Sept 21-25. The event unites biotech, pharma, and academia leaders. Book your place now to join the UK's premier life sciences gathering.
A man has died in Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield. West Midlands Ambulance Service and police responded. His death is not being treated as suspicious. Read the full statement.
Road safety experts demand UK drink-drive limit be slashed from 80mg to 50mg. Could your pint put you over the legal limit? Discover the potential impact.
A Wednesbury medical centre will become one of the UK's first pharmacies to use robotic technology for dispensing prescriptions, serving hundreds of new homes planned for Friar Park. Discover how this innovation will transform local healthcare services.
The GMC warns the NHS could face catastrophic staff shortages as foreign-trained doctors leave. A 26% exodus increase threatens healthcare delivery. Read the critical report.
Edge Hill University introduces a credit card-sized checklist to protect children's rights during medical procedures. Healthcare professionals can now ensure better communication and reduce distress.
The Met Office issues an 18-hour amber snow warning for North East England with up to 25cm forecast, causing potential travel disruption and power cuts. Stay informed.