NHS bosses warn people in Birmingham and Black Country to stay cool and avoid going out during the hottest part of the day as a red heat alert is issued with temperatures up to 35°C.
As UK temperatures hit 40C, a simple DIY hack using a frozen water bottle and a fan can create makeshift air-con, cooling rooms for up to four hours.
Molly-Mae Hague reveals she likely had postpartum depression after daughter Bambi's birth, shares contrasting experiences with newborn son Midas, and says she is 99.9% sure she and Tommy Fury will not have more children.
Outgoing PM Keir Starmer extends Warm Home Discount to six million households, doubling eligibility, providing a £150 energy bill discount as a parting gift.
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James Bourne has spoken publicly for the first time since leaving Busted's tour last year due to an undisclosed illness, revealing he used the time to finish a new album after 13 years of work.
Jeremy Clarkson, 66, is officially in remission from aggressive prostate cancer after early detection via a routine PSA blood test, calling himself 'the world's luckiest man.'
The Met Office has escalated its warning to red for extreme heat in Birmingham and the West Midlands on Wednesday and Thursday, with temperatures forecast to reach 39C, posing a risk to life.
A Birmingham woman completed a 15-mile Moonwalk challenge for cancer charity Walk the Walk, raising over £1,000 for breast cancer research and support.
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Alison Hammond has launched a leopard print Swag Bag with Purpose for Scamp & Dude, raising funds for British Liver Trust in memory of her mum Maria, who died in 2020 from cancer.
A new campaign aims to address the critical shortage of blood donations for sickle cell disease patients, urging more Black donors to come forward.
Households can apply for new £200 cost-of-living payments from the Crisis and Resilience Fund, even if not on benefits. Applications are open to anyone in need.
Birmingham faces 36C heatwave causing Wi-Fi outages. Broadband Genie's Alex Tofts explains why routers overheat and offers tips to prevent connection drops.
As UK temperatures could hit 38C, a lawyer clarifies that while no specific maximum exists, the Employment Rights Act 1996 protects workers facing serious and imminent danger from heat.
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Krispy Kreme urgently recalls Pitch Perfect doughnuts and Matchday Dozen packs due to undeclared hazelnuts, posing a risk to those with nut allergies. Customers advised not to eat and return for refund.
A West Midlands mother opens up about her life-changing diagnosis of a debilitating brain condition, highlighting the impact on daily life and the importance of support.
Over 12,000 NHS patients in the Midlands were treated in hospital corridors last year, sparking concerns over patient safety and overcrowding.
As a UK heatwave arrives with temperatures up to 38C, experts urge cleaning your fan now to boost efficiency. Plus tips to keep your home cool day and night.
Clare Adams, 45, from Widnes, was diagnosed with rare lung conditions after catching flu on a 2023 holiday to Turkey and is now fighting for a double lung transplant.
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Shaun Burton, 60, the East Midlands Railway driver killed in Friday's collision near Bedford, has been identified. The crash injured 100 people, with 11 seriously hurt.
The Met Office warns the UK heatwave will become severe, with temperatures up to 38C, potentially breaking the 1976 June record of 36C, causing health and infrastructure impacts.
The Met Office warns the UK heatwave will be a 'record breaker', with temperatures potentially exceeding 35.6°C. An amber alert starts Tuesday at 1am, lasting four days, with oppressive humidity and tropical nights.
Blind households can get a 50% discount on TV licences, reducing the cost from £180 to £90. The rule, highlighted on Reddit, applies when the licence is in the blind person's name.
A petition with 7,000 signatures calls on the NHS to update genetic testing eligibility for people under 45 whose parent had breast cancer before age 45, especially if the parent is deceased.
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Emily Hyde lost her dad John to prostate cancer last June. Now she raises awareness and funds, helping save lives through the Big Golf Race.
The NHS has responded to a 32,000-signature petition calling for an opt-out rule change for all 69 million people in the UK regarding data processing in the Federated Data Platform and National Data Integration Tenant.
Richard Inskip, 48, diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis as a teen, uses medical cannabis and exercise to manage severe pain, calling his condition a 'blessing' that keeps him active.
Solihull Council approves children's care home in Buryfield Road after being reminded of a lost planning appeal, despite 58 objections from residents and local politicians.
Kelly Osbourne reveals plans to honour dad Ozzy on first Father's Day since his death, calling it the 'worst year' of her life amid split from Sid Wilson.
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