Ron Bigwood, 69, from Essex, lost his right leg below the knee after a misdiagnosis at NHS Broomfield Hospital. He secured a six-figure settlement after the trust admitted 95% liability.
Rick Oakes, 67, died from mesothelioma after asbestos exposure in Kirklees schools. His family received over £1m compensation from the council.
As Stroke Awareness Month nears, experts share critical FAST test steps to identify stroke symptoms, act quickly, and avoid dangerous mistakes to improve survival chances.
DWP benefit recipients aged 75+ with Pension Credit can get free BBC TV licences. Discounts also available for blind people and those in residential care.
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Electric vehicle adoption in the UK is stalling due to driver concerns over charging infrastructure and battery life, with 54% anxious about powering their cars.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust's catering team has won two national awards, including Hospital Catering of the Year and Caterer of the Year, recognizing their high standards and dedication.
Former Walsall councillor Ian Shires, a bowel cancer survivor, urges people to get tested after missing two chances. He organizes an awareness event.
Tashifa Islam, 20, was diagnosed with rare nasopharyngeal carcinoma at 16. She criticizes doctors for talking to her parents and a lack of sensitivity, backing the Teenage Cancer Trust's campaign.
Rachael Vitins from Tipton shares how baking brownies silenced the voices in her head and improved her mental health by 90%, ahead of opening The Brownie Bakery & Wine Bar in Chelmsley Wood.
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State pensioners born before 1960 are being urged to refuse Winter Fuel Allowance payments to avoid tax clawback, with HMRC reclaiming the bonus from those earning over £35,000.
The DWP has increased Attendance Allowance to £458 per month for state pensioners with disabilities, including arthritis. Age UK offers application tips to help claimants.
A Sikh woman who came to the UK for a better life was raped by a stranger who mistook her for Muslim. She bravely faced her attacker in court as he was jailed for life.
James Mason's short film 'You Alright Mate' honors Dan Collins, a 22-year-old student who died by suicide. The film urges men to check on friends.
A young boy was taken to hospital after being hit by a car near Netherton CE Primary School on Friday morning. His injuries are not believed to be serious.
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Former Birmingham City boss Chris Hughton, 67, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in April 2025 and underwent surgery. He says he is now cancer free and feels great.
Jo Barratt runs the London Marathon for the Institute of Cancer Research, honoring her father David, a well-known Newbury community figure who died of renal cancer.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu confirms prostate cancer diagnosis after malignant tumor removal, stating he is in excellent condition and the problem has no trace.
Joe Dale, 22, runs London Marathon for Institute of Cancer Research after losing his father to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He aims to turn grief into hope.
Muriel Bloch celebrated her 100th birthday at Signature at Hendon Hall with family, friends, an Elvis tribute act, and a visit from the Mayor of Barnet, reflecting on her life as a hairdresser and volunteer.
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Barbara Devey, 87, died from mesothelioma after working at Lewis's and Rackhams in Birmingham. Her family is investigating asbestos exposure during renovations.
Kirsty-Louise Card shares how GLP-1 medications transformed her PCOS management, improving insulin resistance and hormonal balance beyond weight loss, and welcomes new research.
The Foreign Office updated travel advice for the Maldives, highlighting health risks, limited medical facilities, and urging travelers to check vaccines and insurance before visiting.
A new report calls on the Labour government to adopt 'energy justice' with income-based energy bills, where the poor pay less and the rich pay more per kWh.
A 51-year-old man died aboard a Cathay Pacific flight from Manchester to Hong Kong after collapsing mid-air. The crew and a doctor provided first aid, but he was unresponsive before landing.
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Sikh Women's Aid says Walsall rapist John Ashby prolonged his victim's trauma by taking the case to trial before changing his plea. Sentencing due April 24.
A family from mid Wales raised £102,000 for The Brain Tumour Charity before running the London Marathon in memory of wife and mum Michelle, who died of brain cancer.
A Birmingham McDonald's franchisee has pleaded guilty to hygiene failures after environmental health officers found mice infestation and food debris at the Kingstanding restaurant.
HSBC UK becomes the first UK bank to offer British Sign Language training for beginners to all 23,000 employees, fostering inclusivity for deaf colleagues and customers.
Beverley Callard, known for Coronation Street, has withdrawn from the I'm A Celeb final on medical advice following her breast cancer diagnosis and surgery.
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Three-year-old Harper from Cannock was diagnosed with a brain tumour after a routine eye test. She underwent surgery and chemotherapy at Birmingham Children's Hospital and has now completed treatment, ringing the end-of-treatment bell.
