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One hundred robotic-arm assisted joint replacements performed

A patient has become the 100th person to have a robotic-arm assisted arthroplasty at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.

Your World|9 hours ago
Supporting image for story: One hundred robotic-arm assisted joint replacements performed
Supporting image for story: Staffordshire care leavers’ festive joy thanks to local store appeal
Staffordshire care leavers’ festive joy thanks to local store appeal
Politics|10 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Black Country, Staffordshire and Birmingham Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times 2025 - including Asda and Boots
Black Country, Staffordshire and Birmingham Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times 2025 - including Asda and Boots
News|14 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Dudley Council is to buy Sedgley's Ladies Walk clinic and library building in a multi-million pound deal to secure its future.
Dudley Council is to buy Sedgley's Ladies Walk clinic and library building in a multi-million pound deal to secure its future.
Sedgley|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: Doctors strike: NHS services ‘up and running this weekend’ as patients urged to call 999 for emergencies during final days of doctors strike
Doctors strike: NHS services ‘up and running this weekend’ as patients urged to call 999 for emergencies during final days of doctors strike
Health|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: West Midlands Ambulance Service receives £23 million to cover handover delays outside hospitals
West Midlands Ambulance Service receives £23 million to cover handover delays outside hospitals
Health|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Christmas card competition proves a festive hit with children across West Midlands
Christmas card competition proves a festive hit with children across West Midlands
Health|Dec 19

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Supporting image for story: New Walsall Acorns superstore opens providing Christmas cheer for customers
New Walsall Acorns superstore opens providing Christmas cheer for customers
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Business|Dec 19
Supporting image for story: 'Kind and loving' retired Staffordshire power station worker died from asbestos-related illness prompting family appeal
'Kind and loving' retired Staffordshire power station worker died from asbestos-related illness prompting family appeal
Staffordshire|Dec 19
Supporting image for story: Former Wolves player wins High Court challenge against surgeon over unnecessary procedure which 'ended career prematurely'
Former Wolves player wins High Court challenge against surgeon over unnecessary procedure which 'ended career prematurely'
Wolves|Dec 18
Supporting image for story: Flu admissions soaring - find out how many have been admitted to every hospital trust in the West Midlands
Flu admissions soaring - find out how many have been admitted to every hospital trust in the West Midlands
Health|Dec 18
Supporting image for story: More than half of eligible Black Country residents still haven't come forward for flu vaccine with cases at record high
More than half of eligible Black Country residents still haven't come forward for flu vaccine with cases at record high
Health|Dec 18
Supporting image for story: 'They are gifts of dignity' - Walsall council and charity volunteers deliver baby care packs for struggling families across the borough
'They are gifts of dignity' - Walsall council and charity volunteers deliver baby care packs for struggling families across the borough
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News|Dec 18
Supporting image for story: 'It’s an inspiring scheme with significant positive benefits' - Wolverhampton NHS solar farm wins major national award
'It’s an inspiring scheme with significant positive benefits' - Wolverhampton NHS solar farm wins major national award
Wolverhampton|Dec 18
Supporting image for story: Resident doctors start five-day walkout at region's hospitals in pay dispute
Resident doctors start five-day walkout at region's hospitals in pay dispute
News|Dec 17
Supporting image for story: 'It’s really important the public play their part': More patients ‘to feel strike impact’ as hospitals grapple with record flu cases
'It’s really important the public play their part': More patients ‘to feel strike impact’ as hospitals grapple with record flu cases
Health|Dec 17
Supporting image for story: Struggling Sandwell care agency which missed quarter of calls shut ahead of being placed into special measures
Struggling Sandwell care agency which missed quarter of calls shut ahead of being placed into special measures
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Cradley Heath|Dec 17

UK News

Supporting image for story: Burglars jailed for using Grindr to dupe victims into letting them in their home
Burglars jailed for using Grindr to dupe victims into letting them in their home
UK News|Just now
Supporting image for story: ‘Like Titanic film’- witnesses tell of watching boats falling into ‘sinkhole’
‘Like Titanic film’- witnesses tell of watching boats falling into ‘sinkhole’
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Extremely fortunate no-one hurt after sinkhole swallows boats, fire chief says
Extremely fortunate no-one hurt after sinkhole swallows boats, fire chief says
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Man charged with 56 sexual offences against ex-wife
Man charged with 56 sexual offences against ex-wife
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Banksy claims Bayswater artwork that shows two figures lying down
Banksy claims Bayswater artwork that shows two figures lying down
UK News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Fact check: Fake stories about curbs on personal freedoms and bogus taxes
Fact check: Fake stories about curbs on personal freedoms and bogus taxes
UK News|4 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Viral news|Nov 25
Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Entertainment|Nov 18

World News

Supporting image for story: Ukraine’s Zelensky says progress in US-led peace talks ‘quite solid’
Ukraine’s Zelensky says progress in US-led peace talks ‘quite solid’
World News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow
Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow
World News|10 hours ago
Supporting image for story: US pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, says official
US pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, says official
World News|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack
Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack
World News|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: US says talks with Ukraine and Europe on ending war with Russia ‘constructive’
US says talks with Ukraine and Europe on ending war with Russia ‘constructive’
World News|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: Nine killed and at least 10 wounded in South African pub shooting
Nine killed and at least 10 wounded in South African pub shooting
World News|Dec 21
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