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June 28, 2024

Splashpad closed after 'toileting accident' leaves system in need of 'flushing through'

"True icon of decent politics": Tributes paid to former West Midlands MP Dr Richard Taylor following death

Kidderminster|Jun 28

Two new mental health hospitals costing almost £20m officially throw open doors to Midland patients

June 27, 2024

Here's what health bosses recommend as region braces for latest junior doctors' strikes

June 25, 2024

'The move will finish her off': Woman's fear for mother, 91, after her care home abruptly closes

Has working from home solved the problem of work/life balance?

Business|Jun 25

June 23, 2024

Davey warns ’10 days to save NHS’ as figures show long waits for A&E admission

Hundreds of Black Country staff take up safer sleeping training to protect babies

Wolverhampton|Jun 23

June 22, 2024

See all 123 photos as adults and children Race for Life in the mud and the sun at Sandwell Valley

West Bromwich|Jun 22

June 21, 2024

NHS Trust offers thanks to staff after critical incident stood down

Staffordshire|Jun 21

'He said he wished he was dead': Dying man's words to wife when NHS said it wouldn't pay for care

Bridgnorth|Jun 21

June 20, 2024

Multi-million pound Black Country 'dark net' counterfeit drugs gang facing jail after shipping fake tablets around world

Are you sneezing? How to find out if you have hayfever or a summer cold

June 19, 2024

How you can help as hospital trust declares 'critical incident' due to increased demand

Stafford|Jun 19

Fresh group of community first responders join the ranks at West Midlands Ambulance Service

Sandwell lifesavers among ambulance service heroes recognised at awards night

Bridgnorth woman glad she went to Specsavers after £10 eye test 'saves her sight'

Bridgnorth|Jun 19

June 18, 2024

Joy as charity achieves late founder's dream of raising £1m for Cancer Research UK

Wyre Forest|Jun 18

Grief, stress and shock diagnosis: 'I'm proof anyone is only a few steps from mental health issues'

Birmingham|Jun 18

June 14, 2024

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden in King's Birthday Honours

Entertainment|Jun 14

'Staff weren’t clear on what to do if a child was in a crisis': Children's hospital told to improve

June 11, 2024

Amy Dowden’s breast cancer battle captured in new BBC documentary

June 10, 2024

'He changed my life': Ex-West Bromwich MP recalls how 'hero' Dr Michael Mosley helped him

Number of child deaths rising across most Black Country boroughs

Got type 2 diabetes? Find out if you can reverse the condition

June 8, 2024

'I asked my wife if I was going to die': Dad was shocked 16 times after his heart stopped at home

June 6, 2024

Alcohol-related deaths increase across the Black Country over five year period

'Disease stopped our son playing football - until surprise visit from his favourite Wolves player'

Revealed: The most common baby names in each Black Country borough

June 5, 2024

'I went in for an eye test, and the staff saved my life'

'I quit London to pursue my yoga dream in the West Midlands - and this has an extra level'

June 4, 2024

'I beat my hardest ultra run challenge yet - it was worth it to see the friendly faces at the end'

Wolverhampton|Jun 4

June 3, 2024

Devoted Black Country mum gets recognition for sunflower seeds fundraising for cancer

Kingswinford|Jun 3

Region's NHS trusts have paid £61m in damages due to maternity negligence causing cerebral palsy

June 1, 2024

'Altercations and assaults': Full 'inadequate' report reveals shocking issues at unsafe care home

May 31, 2024

New jab could revolutionise bowel cancer treatment - and it is being used first in the West Midlands

May 30, 2024

Invitation to tour community family service hubs in Walsall

May 29, 2024

Rise in abortions recorded in Wolverhampton

May 27, 2024

Black Country hospitals among the first to trial Martha's Rule

'My dad is determined to know how he was exposed to asbestos after incurable disease diagnosis'

May 24, 2024

'Boxing gyms are a lifeline for the community' - Hall of Fame boxer visits Wolverhampton boxing club in effort to help save lives

'He showed me the ropes': Tributes to ex-councillor who has died after cancer battle

May 23, 2024

£5.5 million scheme underway to create three new hospital operating theatres

May 22, 2024

Football fanatics ready to take on marathon challenge for hospital

Wolverhampton|May 22

May 21, 2024

In her own words: Stafford MP welcomes baby trauma report

Staffordshire|May 21

Wolverhampton's 'exceptional' Paediatric Virtual Ward has celebrated its 1,000th referral

'Drinking is dreary' – Broadcaster Adrian Chiles explains why alcohol is over-rated

Could you help clinical trial learn more about rare condition's potential link to cancer?

This year's Miss England winner and our own Miss Black Country share a very important cause

Wolverhampton entertainment|May 21

May 20, 2024

'Catalogue of failures' and 'pervasive' cover-up detailed in report into infected blood scandal

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