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July 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: How the Black Death turned the West Midlands a vision of hell on earth –Mike Lockley

How the Black Death turned the West Midlands a vision of hell on earth –Mike Lockley

July 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Inspection findings on abruptly closed Wolverhampton care home to be revealed in watchdog's report

Inspection findings on abruptly closed Wolverhampton care home to be revealed in watchdog's report

Supporting image for story: 'Anxiety, stress and depression' – Just some of the reasons our region's NHS staff are being forced to take time off

'Anxiety, stress and depression' – Just some of the reasons our region's NHS staff are being forced to take time off

Supporting image for story: Alarm over delays on inquests in the West Midlands as grieving families wait for over a year for hearings

Alarm over delays on inquests in the West Midlands as grieving families wait for over a year for hearings

July 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Revealed: The Black Country towns and cities where the cost of cigarettes are breaking the bank for smokers

Revealed: The Black Country towns and cities where the cost of cigarettes are breaking the bank for smokers

July 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'We asked how long I had left to live' – Brave Dudley mother shares battle with incurable skin cancer

'We asked how long I had left to live' – Brave Dudley mother shares battle with incurable skin cancer

Supporting image for story: Black Country charity fundraisers stepping out in aid of young patients

Black Country charity fundraisers stepping out in aid of young patients

Supporting image for story: Locals ready to see new hospital open, but weary of traffic

Locals ready to see new hospital open, but weary of traffic

July 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Anger as air ambulance is hit with two hoax call-outs in one shift

Anger as air ambulance is hit with two hoax call-outs in one shift

Supporting image for story: Tributes paid to West Midlands Fire Service hero who 'genuinely cared'

Tributes paid to West Midlands Fire Service hero who 'genuinely cared'

July 2, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Children are particularly vulnerable': Residents warned about plant that causes scars and blisters

'Children are particularly vulnerable': Residents warned about plant that causes scars and blisters

June 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Obituary: Dr Richard Taylor, a retired medic who shook the political establishment to become MP

Obituary: Dr Richard Taylor, a retired medic who shook the political establishment to become MP

June 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Splashpad closed after 'toileting accident' leaves system in need of 'flushing through'

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

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

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

Supporting image for story: Two new mental health hospitals costing almost £20m officially throw open doors to Midland patients

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

June 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Here's what health bosses recommend as region braces for latest junior doctors' strikes

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

June 25, 2024

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

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

Supporting image for story: Has working from home solved the problem of work/life balance?

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

June 23, 2024

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

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

Supporting image for story: Hundreds of Black Country staff take up safer sleeping training to protect babies

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

June 22, 2024

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

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

June 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: NHS Trust offers thanks to staff after critical incident stood down

NHS Trust offers thanks to staff after critical incident stood down

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

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

June 20, 2024

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

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

Supporting image for story: Are you sneezing? How to find out if you have hayfever or a summer cold

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

June 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: How you can help as hospital trust declares 'critical incident' due to increased demand

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

Supporting image for story: Fresh group of community first responders join the ranks at West Midlands Ambulance Service

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

Supporting image for story: Sandwell lifesavers among ambulance service heroes recognised at awards night

Sandwell lifesavers among ambulance service heroes recognised at awards night

Supporting image for story: Bridgnorth woman glad she went to Specsavers after £10 eye test 'saves her sight'

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

June 18, 2024

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

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

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

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

June 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden in King's Birthday Honours

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

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

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

June 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Amy Dowden’s breast cancer battle captured in new BBC documentary

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

June 10, 2024

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

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

Supporting image for story: Number of child deaths rising across most Black Country boroughs

Number of child deaths rising across most Black Country boroughs

Supporting image for story: Got type 2 diabetes? Find out if you can reverse the condition

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

June 8, 2024

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

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

June 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Alcohol-related deaths increase across the Black Country over five year period

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

Supporting image for story: 'Disease stopped our son playing football - until surprise visit from his favourite Wolves player'

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

Supporting image for story: Revealed: The most common baby names in each Black Country borough

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

June 5, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'I went in for an eye test, and the staff saved my life'

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

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

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

June 4, 2024

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

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

June 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Devoted Black Country mum gets recognition for sunflower seeds fundraising for cancer

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

Supporting image for story: Region's NHS trusts have paid £61m in damages due to maternity negligence causing cerebral palsy

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

June 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Altercations and assaults': Full 'inadequate' report reveals shocking issues at unsafe care home

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

May 31, 2024

Supporting image for story: New jab could revolutionise bowel cancer treatment - and it is being used first in the West Midlands

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

May 30, 2024

Supporting image for story: Invitation to tour community family service hubs in Walsall

Invitation to tour community family service hubs in Walsall

May 29, 2024

Supporting image for story: Rise in abortions recorded in Wolverhampton

Rise in abortions recorded in Wolverhampton

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