Ambulance Service Issues Red Heatwave Warning

West Midlands Ambulance Service urges public to stay safe as red heatwave alert issued, with temperatures expected to exceed 35°C, increasing health risks and 999 call volumes.

Starmer Confirms New Sick Leave Rule for UK Workers

Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed a new sick leave rule for UK workers ahead of his departure as Prime Minister, making Statutory Sick Pay available from day one and to all eligible employees regardless of earnings.

Cat Detected Teen's Cancer Before Doctors

Sophie Hilgers, 20, believes her cat Arthur detected her leukaemia twice by becoming unusually clingy before symptoms appeared. Scientific evidence suggests pets can smell cancer-related compounds.

Video Explains Heat Exhaustion Symptoms

A new public health video helps Birmingham residents spot heat exhaustion symptoms as temperatures rise. Learn how to identify and respond to this condition.

Man treated after Tividale house fire

A man was treated for smoke inhalation after an accidental bedroom fire in Tividale. Fire crews from Tipton and Oldbury responded to Pine Road on Monday night.

Cancer Co-ordinator Thanks Colleagues After Own Diagnosis

Vicky Strange, a cancer care co-ordinator at Pilgrim Hospital in Boston, discovered a breast lump in October 2023, underwent mastectomy and reconstruction, and returned to work in April 2024, crediting NHS colleagues for saving her life.

HMRC Claim Boosts State Pension Payments

Claiming Child Benefit from HMRC can automatically boost your State Pension through National Insurance credits, worth up to £1,406.60 per year for the first child.

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