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Swine Flu cases to escalate say Herefordshire NHS

NHS officials in Herefordshire have warned that the number of swine flu cases in the county is likely to escalate in the next few weeks. Read

West Midlands swine flu victim had 'been through a lot'

An ill six-year-old girl from the West Midlands who died after contracting swine flu had "been through a lot" in her short life, her father told an inquest. Read

Swine flu: Should we be worried?

Everyone is equal in the eyes of swine flu. Whether you're a Scottish football fan or a student at Eton, the virus does not discriminate. Read

Tuberculosis tests at Black Country schools

Hundreds of schoolchildren will have to be tested for tuberculosis (TB) after the Health Protection Agency confirmed a case linked with two schools in the Black Country. Read

Queen's Award for West Midlands voluntary groups

The Queen has today honoured eight volunteering groups from across the West Midlands for their outstanding contribution to their local communities. Read

Years of sun-worshipping gave me skin cancer

I sizzled like a kebab on sunbeds. Now I dare not go Read

Office fridge hospitalises 28

CALIFORNIA, USA: A call centre had to be evacuated and seven people taken to hospital after a bid to clear the office fridge. The stench of rotting food was so bad that firefighters had to clear the AT&T building in downtown San Jose. A total of 28 staff were taken ill. Read

Midland meningitis school death

A SCHOOLGIRL from a top Midland public school has died from meningitis. Read

NHS spent £350m on consultants

THE NHS spent £350 million hiring management consultants in England last year, according to figures released today. Read

Swine flu case in Coventry

An adult from Coventry who recently returned from Mexico has become the latest person in the West Midlands to be confirmed as suffering from swine flu. Read

Stafford Hospital: PM urged to launch inquiry into deaths

The Prime Minister has been urged to hold a full inquiry into hundreds of needless deaths at Stafford Hospital. Read

Swine Flu: The Facts

The facts about Swine Flu. Read

My fight with arthritis from age 7

My fight with arthritis Read

Derby mum splashed out £10,000 on surgery

An increasing number of mums are going under the knife to regain their post-baby figures. Lifestyle Editor ZOE CHAMBERLAIN spoke to one Midland mother who underwent an astonishing transformation after spending £10,000 on plastic surgery. Read

Relaxation techniques for pregnant mothers

Having an easy birth is all in the mind, according to some hypnotherapy experts. Eight months pregnant ZOE CHAMBERLAIN tries out the relaxation technique as part of our Happy Families series, which is supported by Wonderkids and Legal and General. Read

Heart op for brave Loughborough tot

LITTLE Oliver Pole, who was born with a heart defect, is the first British baby ever to undergo a pioneering operation to save his life. Read

My fiancee dumped me for my uncle

My fiancée Read

Kicking the fags changed our lives

Kicking the fags Read

Dudley mother wins battle for cervical cancer test apology

A Dudley mother whose GP failed to notice she was suffering from cervical cancer hopes lessons have been learned after winning a five-year battle for an apology. Read

My fiancée broke my heart and made me a 19-stone monster!

My fiancée Read

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