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November 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Ingram-Moores ‘made more than £1m from family link to Captain Tom Foundation’

Ingram-Moores ‘made more than £1m from family link to Captain Tom Foundation’

November 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'A trip to bingo saved my life' - Wednesbury father calls for others to get checked out

'A trip to bingo saved my life' - Wednesbury father calls for others to get checked out

Supporting image for story: Walsall hospital to be awarded £6m to deal with rise in demand

Walsall hospital to be awarded £6m to deal with rise in demand

November 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Sandwell man’s life saved at bingo lung health check

Sandwell man’s life saved at bingo lung health check

Supporting image for story: Man dies after ambulance crews called to 'medical emergency' in Wolverhampton

Man dies after ambulance crews called to 'medical emergency' in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Man arrested after Kidderminster crash left three people seriously hurt

Man arrested after Kidderminster crash left three people seriously hurt

Supporting image for story: 'We've suffered long enough' - West Midlands women take a stand against rising NHS wait times for endometriosis diagnosis

'We've suffered long enough' - West Midlands women take a stand against rising NHS wait times for endometriosis diagnosis

November 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Further catch-up clinics to offer children free flu vaccinations across Wolverhampton

Further catch-up clinics to offer children free flu vaccinations across Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Family of Staffordshire man who has been left horrifically injured after Thailand road accident launch fundraiser

Family of Staffordshire man who has been left horrifically injured after Thailand road accident launch fundraiser

Supporting image for story: Support and advice for carers at event in Dudley

Support and advice for carers at event in Dudley

November 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: Arctic blast: Health and social care sector in West Midlands on alert as cold weather warning issued

Arctic blast: Health and social care sector in West Midlands on alert as cold weather warning issued

November 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Appeal to find loved ones of Wolverhampton man, 61, who has died

Appeal to find loved ones of Wolverhampton man, 61, who has died

Supporting image for story: Volunteers from Wolverhampton Trust to receive highest accolade

Volunteers from Wolverhampton Trust to receive highest accolade

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton volunteers overjoyed after winning King's Award for Voluntary Service

Wolverhampton volunteers overjoyed after winning King's Award for Voluntary Service

November 13, 2024

Supporting image for story: Birmingham suffered biggest measles outbreak for decades due to vaccine mistrust

Birmingham suffered biggest measles outbreak for decades due to vaccine mistrust

November 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Funding Crisis: Cash-strapped West Midlands hospice is forced to axe more than 20 jobs and some beds

Funding Crisis: Cash-strapped West Midlands hospice is forced to axe more than 20 jobs and some beds

November 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Children's mental health referrals for trust covering Wyre Forest doubles in five years

Children's mental health referrals for trust covering Wyre Forest doubles in five years

Supporting image for story: Piano playing nurses entertain people at Wolverhampton's New Cross Hospital

Piano playing nurses entertain people at Wolverhampton's New Cross Hospital

November 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: First baby born at new hospital

First baby born at new hospital

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton-born Liam Payne's funeral expected to take place soon as body returned to UK

Wolverhampton-born Liam Payne's funeral expected to take place soon as body returned to UK

Supporting image for story: More than 134,000 sign petition set up after Liam Payne's death to safeguard mental health of stars

More than 134,000 sign petition set up after Liam Payne's death to safeguard mental health of stars

November 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Black Country children 'most obese' in the country — with three key areas ranking high

Black Country children 'most obese' in the country — with three key areas ranking high

November 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton students awarded special badge to celebrate qualification

Wolverhampton students awarded special badge to celebrate qualification

November 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Woman taken to hospital after Walsall crash which left building 'damaged'

Woman taken to hospital after Walsall crash which left building 'damaged'

Supporting image for story: Black Country hospitals prepare for winter pressures - here's how local NHS plans are shaping up

Black Country hospitals prepare for winter pressures - here's how local NHS plans are shaping up

November 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'There were some really dark times' - Walsall mother lifts lid on decade-long kidney battle and praises Black Country docs for 'princess treatment'

'There were some really dark times' - Walsall mother lifts lid on decade-long kidney battle and praises Black Country docs for 'princess treatment'

November 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: Ofsted praises children's social care services in Wolverhampton with 'aspirational plans' for improvement

Ofsted praises children's social care services in Wolverhampton with 'aspirational plans' for improvement

November 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Hundreds of malnutrition admissions at hospitals across Black Country and Staffordshire

Hundreds of malnutrition admissions at hospitals across Black Country and Staffordshire

October 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Halloween Queen' raises biggest total yet for poorly children in Wolverhampton

'Halloween Queen' raises biggest total yet for poorly children in Wolverhampton

October 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Former Birmingham surgeon struck off for causing harm to boys in 'unsafe, unsanitary' circumcisions

Former Birmingham surgeon struck off for causing harm to boys in 'unsafe, unsanitary' circumcisions

Supporting image for story: Explained – why a little weekend exercise can help you beat off dementia

Explained – why a little weekend exercise can help you beat off dementia

October 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: TV presenter Nick Owen unveils his MBE delight as he talks about prostate cancer awareness

TV presenter Nick Owen unveils his MBE delight as he talks about prostate cancer awareness

Supporting image for story: Staffs new homes provider welcomes leading construction wellbeing charity

Staffs new homes provider welcomes leading construction wellbeing charity

Supporting image for story: Orthopaedic practitioner 'humbled' to win award for contributions

Orthopaedic practitioner 'humbled' to win award for contributions

Supporting image for story: Eight photos show scene of explosion at Staffordshire flat which left man seriously hurt

Eight photos show scene of explosion at Staffordshire flat which left man seriously hurt

Supporting image for story: Young Rugeley woman suffers stroke after doctors GP fails to stop contraceptive pill

Young Rugeley woman suffers stroke after doctors GP fails to stop contraceptive pill

Supporting image for story: Menopause sufferer says find an incredible employer

Menopause sufferer says find an incredible employer

Supporting image for story: Aston University pharmacy grad hailed for impactful study on mental health

Aston University pharmacy grad hailed for impactful study on mental health

Supporting image for story: Resident heard cries for help after explosion at Burntwood flat which left man in critical condition

Resident heard cries for help after explosion at Burntwood flat which left man in critical condition

Supporting image for story: Future paramedics jump into virtual driving seat in UK's first for ambulance trusts

Future paramedics jump into virtual driving seat in UK's first for ambulance trusts

October 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Drop-in clinics offering flu vaccinations for children across Dudley borough

Drop-in clinics offering flu vaccinations for children across Dudley borough

Supporting image for story: Watch: Older generation in Bilston talk about ageism and other issues

Watch: Older generation in Bilston talk about ageism and other issues

October 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'We are not an A&E department' - Minor injuries unit sees increase in patients it cannot treat

'We are not an A&E department' - Minor injuries unit sees increase in patients it cannot treat

October 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I thought my breast lump would go away - until devastating cancer diagnosis'

'I thought my breast lump would go away - until devastating cancer diagnosis'

Supporting image for story: Trustees and fundraisers to say thank you in ceremony in Wolverhampton

Trustees and fundraisers to say thank you in ceremony in Wolverhampton

October 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Sandwell woman raises awareness of breast cancer

Sandwell woman raises awareness of breast cancer

Supporting image for story: Appeal to find family after death of Wolverhampton woman

Appeal to find family after death of Wolverhampton woman

October 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Defibrillator and bleed kit installed at Cannock social club

Defibrillator and bleed kit installed at Cannock social club

October 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Acorns hospice campaigners ask MPs in Westminster to back future hospice funding

Acorns hospice campaigners ask MPs in Westminster to back future hospice funding

October 20, 2024

Supporting image for story: Your essential guide to the four types of dementia as exciting new test develops

Your essential guide to the four types of dementia as exciting new test develops

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