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Midlands mum had '11 courses of antibiotics in one year' after diagnosis
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (1034+ words) Claire Smith, 38, said she suffers from frequent infections A Dudley mum has told how she suffers up to a dozen infections per year after contracting pneumonia at 14. Midwife Claire Smith said pneumonia as a teenager led to life-threatening sepsis, a…...
Brutal true crime doc filmed in Birmingham returns with new chilling episode
8+ hour, 53+ min ago (507+ words) Major Crimes Unit airs every Monday on Channel 5 (Image: Channel 5) A brand new "shocking" true crime show dubbed Birmingham's own 24 Hours in Police Custody will return with another chilling episode tonight. Premiering on Channel 5 last week, Major Crimes Unit was…...
Girl, 8, rushed for emergency brain surgery after tonsillitis 'misdiagnosis"
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (236+ words) Wolverhampton girl, 8, has emergency brain surgery after tonsillitis misdiagnosis claim Birmingham Live Wolverhampton girl, 8, has emergency brain surgery after tonsillitis misdiagnosis claim Lacie Feeney was left screaming in pain with severe headaches before her blocked brain drain was finally discovered…...
HMRC inheritance tax gifting allowance cut by 78 per cent
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (317+ words) The annual "3, 000 allowance that allows individuals to pass on gifts free of inheritance tax has lost 78% of its value since it was introduced in 1981, it has been warned. TWM Solicitors, a leading private wealth and family law firm, has warned…...
School among top 10 in England a stone's throw from country's poorest streets
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (398+ words) Lea Forest Primary Academy in Kitts Green. Being named among the top 10 primaries in England is a remarkable achievement for any school, regardless of location and status. But when you consider Birmingham's Lea Forest Primary Academy is close to some…...
Bilston paedophile, 45, with 'dangerous interest in girls' jailed after 'truly graphic' chats
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (516+ words) Stock image of someone using a laptop(Image: PA) A paedophile with a 'genuine and dangerous' interest in children has been locked up. Married Stuart Forsyth spoke in 'truly graphic' detail during 'appalling' discussions online about his sexual attraction to…...
Uber Eats driver killed man in collision so bad some CCTV could not be shown
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (1214+ words) Harinderpal Athwal fell asleep at the wheel on a busy Birmingham road. By the time he was shaken awake by a collision with a parked car, disaster had struck. A few feet ahead of him lay Bandana Verma who had…...
New 20mph speed limit from June 4 with drivers at risk of "100 fine
13+ hour, 52+ min ago (274+ words) Govan, which has almost 200 streets, is set to have speed limits reduced under the shake-up. New 20mph speed limit changes are set to be rolled out next month - and will impact hundreds of roads. Glasgow City Council will begin turning nearly…...
Date of Eid al-Adha announced after crescent moon sighting
13+ hour, 9+ min ago (245+ words) The date of Eid al-Adha has been announced after the Dhul Hijjah crescent moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia. The final month of the Islamic lunar calendar will begin on Monday (May 18) with Eid al-Adha celebrated on Wednesday (May 27). Islamic…...
Dunelm's linen storage box 'hides toys' and keep rooms organised
13+ hour, 27+ min ago (534+ words) Spring is the ideal time to organise the home and have a big clear-out. An easy way to ensure homes stay organised is to invest in storage boxes so there's enough room to put belongings away. Dunelm has many options,…...