Sunseekers flock to beaches as they bask in 77F heat before wind and rain returns for rest of week

Parts of Britain enjoyed the last of a brief warm spell today with temperatures rising above 75F in Kent, before wind and rain returns for the rest of the week – but there’s a glimmer of hope for the weekend. Canterbury basked in 77F temperatures while London and other parts of the South East enjoyed dry … Read more

Baby boy plunges 50ft from second-floor window of Birmingham YMCA apartment block

Horror as baby boy plunges 50ft from second-floor window of Birmingham YMCA apartment block leaving him fighting for life with head injuries The one-year-old baby boy suffered a serious head injury as a result of the fall Witnesses described a woman screaming after the baby plunged to the ground West Midlands Police have launched an … Read more

Baby boy plunges 50ft from third-floor window of Birmingham YMCA apartment block

Horror as baby boy plunges 50ft from third-floor window of Birmingham YMCA apartment block leaving him fighting for life in hospital The one-year-old baby boy suffered a serious head injury as a result of the fall Witnesses described a woman screaming after the baby plunged to the ground West Midlands Police have launched an investigation … Read more

Care homes get £1,000 ‘bribe’ for taking in hospital patients to free up beds

Care homes get £1,000 ‘bribe’ for taking in hospital patients to free up beds – regardless of whether they had coronavirus or not Sixteen homes took the cash incentive offer from Birmingham City Council   Nursing homes had to admit the patient within 24 hours to qualify for the money   The local authority said the money … Read more

Babies who have trouble sleeping are more likely to have mental health problems as adolescents

Babies who have trouble sleeping are more likely to have mental health problems as adolescents, a new study suggests. Children who frequently awoke in the middle of the night at 18 months old and 30 months old were more likely to suffer from psychosis at ages 11 and 12. Additionally, youngsters who had irregular sleep … Read more

Primary school is forced to close after year one pupil tests positive for Covid-19

Primary school is forced to close after year one pupil tests positive for Covid-19 and teacher is suspected of having the virus Paganel Primary School in Selly Oak, Birmingham, temporarily closed yesterday Email sent to staff make clear a pupil tested positive and teacher awaits results It is not believed parents have been told of … Read more