Press statement: Good Hope Hospital ward closures
Two wards closed at Good Hope Hospital, Sutton Coldfield, due to Norovirus
New website launched to aid cardiac patients
A scheme to help emergency heart victims has been set up in the West Midlands.
Make This Your Olympic Year – Skydive, Abseil, Cycle and Indoor Marathon Triathlon for a local charity
For Olympic Year 2012, local charity for the Blind, Queen Alexandra College (QAC) has organised a range of sponsored events for people to challenge themselves
Smoking a no-no for lovers
People in the West Midlands hoping for Leap Year marriage proposals today may be disappointed….
Winter warning from Ambulance Service
As the temperature continues to drop, local people are advised to take care.
New grants to open doors for West Midlands SMEs in the low carbon vehicle sector
The Niche Innovation Scheme is offering small and medium enterprises in the region a selection of research and development grants…
Anyone who has a heart should know….
British Heart Foundation is offering lessons in ‘stayin alive’ this Friday at Solihull’s Mell Square.
NHS local helps create new digital service for Birmingham Children’s Hospital
NHS local has been working with Birmingham Children’s Hospital to create a new online experience for patients and staff.
“Stay safe, stay together”
A nightclub stunt aimed at making girls aware of their vulnerability when drunk and alone in central Birmingham is proving a success.
Diabetes sufferers at unnecessary risk of dying
Up to 24,000 people with diabetes are dying each year from causes that could be avoided through better management of their condition.
Police launch Xmas Drink/Drugs Driving Campaign
With the festive season almost upon us, West Midlands Police are offering a sobering reminder.
Health Warning: Don’t Read Health Stories
For the past month Richard Lutz has collected news stories about what to do and not do to improve his health. He’s more confused than ever. Warning…this story could either cure your troubles or make you ill from worry. And that’s because, I have been manically collecting health cure/ scare stories from the wonderful…
Not so much tongue in cheek…
A new study suggests many people in the West Midlands are unaware of one of the most common Sexually Transmitted Infections….
Birmingham children swim with Olympic hopeful Grant Turner
Olympic swimming hopeful Grant Turner joined Birmingham children to announce that the youngsters will have the opportunity to swim at the London Aquatics Centre next year.
Come on girls, get pedalling!
British Cycling’s Breeze network has launched a nationwide campaign to close the growing gap between the number of men and women riding a bike for fun.
Firework Advice for the Fifth
With Bonfire Night approaching, West Midlands Ambulance Service have issued advice on how to have fun and stay safe.
‘Health Moobile’ coming your way?
Is it a van? Is it a cow? No, it’s the Moomobile, and it’s hitting the streets of Birmingham and the Black Country, to bring mobile healthcare to the area. A transit van with a difference; the Moomobile is painted as a cow on both sides, and even has its rear end decorated to match…
Relaxing in Northants
If you can relax and unwind in a “bustling” atmosphere, then Whittlebury Hall is the spa experience for you, says Ros Dodd.
Use Your Head, Use a Helmet
West Midlands Ambulance Service have issued a seasonal warning to cyclists of all ages.
Birmingham runners in support of Alzheimer’s Society
Nearly 1,000 people will be donning their running shoes in support of Alzheimer’s Society on Sunday 23 October, as they take part in the Bupa Great Birmingham Run.
Calling all 10 to 16 year olds with diabetes from Birmingham – wee need you!
Help Diabetes UK prevent heart and kidney disease among people with the condition
Winter Flu jab advisory
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is urging heart patients in the West Midlands to get the flu jab this winter.
Female cyclists needed to help get more Birmingham women on bikes
Female cyclists are needed to support a new network of fun, local bike rides for women designed to help close the gender gap
Smoking out the reasons for closures
Insolvency experts at Cranfield Business Recovery warn how the smoking ban continues to threaten sports and social clubs
Birmingham’s first “Tweed Ride”
Yesterday, Sunday 25th September, saw Birmingham’s first “Tweed Ride”.
Don’t be fooled by a hangover
Students in Birmingham are urged to spot the signs of deadly brain bug meningitis – and not to confuse symptoms with a hangover…
See Birmingham by bike this Autumn
Birmingham is the place to be for cycling this Autumn.
Birmingham at the forefront of biotech news
A revolution in the drug discovery industry is underway, with universities across the West Midlands leading the effort
Birmingham’s Mayor gets on her bike
The Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Anita Ward set the wheels of a local initiative to get more people on their bikes in motion in Victoria Square earlier today
Air Ambulance Open Day
At last – something worth visiting a motorway service station for.