Load mobile navigation

Health News

Regional AffairsSuicide specialist recruited as railway deaths rise
In total there were 477 suicides in the West Midlands in 2017
Health NewsThis is how much money Birmingham and Black Country hospitals waste on meals nobody eatsFigures from NHS Digital show 12.1 tonnes worth of food was left on the serving trolley in a single week at the trusts
Health NewsMore Brummies hit by stress, depression and anxiety - for this common reason
It means the average employee in the West Midlands takes off 0.6 days a year due to work-related mental health conditions
Business NewsThe worrying rise in Birmingham's 24-hour shops - and why it matters
There were 64,160 admissions for alcohol-related conditions in the West Midlands last year, new NHS figures show
Health NewsBirmingham families owe millions in care bills - and it'll have to be paid by selling loved ones’ properties
The local authority will help to pay the care home bills and the individual can delay repaying until they sell their home or die
Commercial PropertyHunt launched to find £300m life sciences developer
Property consultancy recruited to lead the search for firm to building major science hub in south Birmingham
Regional AffairsHealth Secretary Matt Hancock says Midland Metropolitan Hospital will open in 2022
Work on the unfinished hospital is about to resume as Health Secretary promises to get it finished by 2022
Regional AffairsMore cuts to day services for elderly residents in Solihull expected
Chiefs say there are sometimes more staff than people attending
Health NewsChild safety rated 'inadequate' at major Birmingham NHS trust
Health visitors are juggling caseloads of up to 500 children, double the recommendation
Health NewsIT systems down at City Hospital and Sandwell Hospital as patients forced to wait 10 hours at A&E
"Jobs that would take two minutes are now taking 20 minutes," said a senior staff member at Sandwell General Hospital
Regional AffairsAnger over 'inadequate' care home in Solihull
Concerns were initially raised by relatives and members of staff
Health NewsChildren are fifth fattest in country in Wolverhampton
Almost 50 per cent of children in one area are being classed as clinically obese
Health NewsWhat are funeral plans and can they save my family money?You can make arrangements in advance - preventing any financial or organisational worries later on
Health NewsWest Midlands leads the way in Theresa May's campaign to improve mental health
Prime Minister Theresa May announces plan to train a million people in mental health awareness, starting in the West Midlands
Health NewsCouple's stillborn agony as baby dies after medics missed 'warning signs'Hospital issues apology after heart problem dismissed as technical glitch
Regional AffairsDudley councillor blames Russell Hall Hospital for his father's death
'The care was totally terrible, awful, dreadful, one nurse for seven patients'
Regional AffairsNearly 3,000 people treated for drink or drug abuse in Solihull
'Drug and alcohol-related crime is estimated to inflict major cost on local communities'
Regional Affairs£1.5 million cycle plan for Sandwell
It includes plans to improve cycling links to local railways and tram stations across the borough
Regional AffairsMayor wants changes to Clean Air Zone proposals in Birmingham
He said the new charges should be 'as sympathetic as possible' for residents
Regional AffairsTeenage pregnancy posters grab attention on Walsall buses
The posters feature images of a tube of lipstick or a high-heeled stiletto shoe
Regional AffairsMPs turn to mindfulness course to help them cope with stress and pressure of politics
So far 185 MPs and peers have taken part in an eight-week course in Parliament
Regional AffairsA&Es in bottom 20 for waiting times
There have been 18,000 admissions to the emergency department since January this year
Regional AffairsTheresa May in Birmingham to call for zero-pollution car revolution
Countries from across the world are signing the 'Birmingham Deceleration' with a pledge to back green vehicles
Regional AffairsBirmingham's clean air zone given go ahead but critics say it 'taxes people and won't clean the air'Opposition councillors attack plan to charge high polluting vehicles
Local NewsA Christmas surprise for bin collections is predicted in BirminghamAnd it comes despite a rise in missed collections after changes were introduced in September
Local NewsThis is how many Brits reject Theresa May's Brexit deal - according to YouGovA YouGov poll conducted on Thursday after the Prime Minister's deal with Brussels was unveiled found twice as many people oppose it as support it, 42% to 19%
Local NewsBirmingham Cathedral Market - what you can find from food, drink and craft stalls We went to check out the first Christmas market to be held at St Philip's Cathedral off Colmore Row
Local NewsGiant mosaic of famous suffragette unveiled at New Street StationThe floor of Birmingham's New Street station is covered in pictures of 'inspiring women' which form this striking 65ft mosaic
Local NewsMassive step forward for huge housing estate on 30-acre sitePlans for Bilston Urban Village were this week given a unanimous green light
Birmingham AirportComment: Airport's £500m masterplan reinforces region's dynamismWest Midlands Mayor Andy Street says Birmingham Airport's new 15-year vision shows we are on the cusp of a period of great success
property newsBe a successful property investor with these top tips from leading UK property developerLeading UK property developer SevenCapital has got some great tips when it comes to investing in property - it is also offering Help to Buy opportunities with its new luxury CopperBox development in Harborne
HarborneWhy CopperBox is Harborne's coolest addressA contemporary village lifestyle in this affluent neighbourhood is accessible to first time buyers
SchoolsBlue plaque award for Birmingham homeless charityFirst time city's civic society has recognised an organisation contributing to life in Birmingham in the present day
CreativeBirmingham Post ups bid to bring Channel 4 to the citySpecial supplement featuring voices from across Birmingham makes the case for the broadcaster to move new HQ to the city
Local NewsA Christmas surprise for bin collections is predicted in BirminghamAnd it comes despite a rise in missed collections after changes were introduced in September
HomeTen shopping areas that are set to be transformed across Birmingham These are the shopping centres that are being remodelled as part of the plan
Local NewsThis is how many Brits reject Theresa May's Brexit deal - according to YouGovA YouGov poll conducted on Thursday after the Prime Minister's deal with Brussels was unveiled found twice as many people oppose it as support it, 42% to 19%
Local NewsBirmingham Cathedral Market - what you can find from food, drink and craft stalls We went to check out the first Christmas market to be held at St Philip's Cathedral off Colmore Row
Local NewsGiant mosaic of famous suffragette unveiled at New Street StationThe floor of Birmingham's New Street station is covered in pictures of 'inspiring women' which form this striking 65ft mosaic
Post PeopleStratford Park Golf Club celebrates 25th anniversaryMore than 10 former captains turned out to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Stratford Park Golf Club
Business NewsAnnual fundraising lunch for the Journalists' Charity's West MidlandsAnnual fundraising lunch for the Journalists' Charity's West Midlands
Business NewsStratford Park Golf Club 25th anniversaryStratford Park Golf Club celebrates 25th anniversary
Post PeopleGrant Thornton celebrates the addition of two new partnersGrant Thornton hosted a celebratory evening to welcome new corporate finance partner Nick Gillott and the promotion to partner of transaction advisory services specialist Alex Hyde.
Business NewsGrant Thornton celebrates the addition of two new partnersGrant Thornton celebrates the addition of two new partners