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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 a clinic and library building which had been under threat of closure.

Sedgley|21 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.
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
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

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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
Supporting image for story: West Midlands health bosses move to reassure patients as doctors go on strike but 'ask the public to use NHS services responsibly'
West Midlands health bosses move to reassure patients as doctors go on strike but 'ask the public to use NHS services responsibly'
Health|Dec 17
Supporting image for story: Ads for prescription-only weight-loss medications banned
Ads for prescription-only weight-loss medications banned
Health|Dec 17
Supporting image for story: Black Country NHS bosses urge residents to 'think carefully' about which services they use during doctors' strikes
Black Country NHS bosses urge residents to 'think carefully' about which services they use during doctors' strikes
Health|Dec 16

UK News

Supporting image for story: Getaway passengers compete with commuters on busy day for Christmas traffic
Getaway passengers compete with commuters on busy day for Christmas traffic
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Half of Britons cutting back spending on presents this year, polling suggests
Half of Britons cutting back spending on presents this year, polling suggests
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: UK seas in 2025: ‘Incredible’ octopuses, pollution and some puffin good news
UK seas in 2025: ‘Incredible’ octopuses, pollution and some puffin good news
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Doctors return to work as hospitals work to recover from strike disruption
Doctors return to work as hospitals work to recover from strike disruption
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Streeting faces criticism as he appears to back joining customs union with EU
Streeting faces criticism as he appears to back joining customs union with EU
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Chilly Christmas for most with ‘just a chance’ of snow in South, Met Office says
Chilly Christmas for most with ‘just a chance’ of snow in South, Met Office says
UK News|8 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: US pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, says official
US pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, says official
World News|8 hours ago
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|9 hours ago
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|9 hours ago
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|11 hours ago
Supporting image for story: US seizes second oil tanker as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro
US seizes second oil tanker as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro
World News|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: US forces seize second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
US forces seize second vessel off the coast of Venezuela
World News|Dec 20
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