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No MRSA cases at county hospital

A hospital in Hereford has said that there have been no cases of the bug MRSA since March because of good hygiene practices.

'Chips better than hospital food'

Patients at a north Staffordshire hospital say the food is so bad that they have been ordering takeaways to eat instead.

Cancer jab girl 'died of tumour'

A Coventry girl who was vaccinated against cervical cancer died from an undiagnosed malignant tumour, an inquest hears.

Widow's car repeatedly vandalised

A disabled West Midlands woman whose car has been damaged five times has put up posters appealing for the vandalism to stop.

NHS campaigner 'may stand as MP'

The woman who began a campaign over better care at Stafford Hospital says she may stand for Parliament.

Father battles to find daughters

A Black Country man who says his wife has taken their children to Japan wants to raise £5,000 to go to Japan for a custody hearing.

Insulin pen could help diabetics

A diabetic man from Staffordshire has created an electronic insulin pen which reminds a person when to take their injections.

Parents' concerns over cancer jab

Two mothers from the West Midlands whose daughters fell ill after having the HPV injection have expressed concern over the vaccination.

DVD launched at swine flu school

A DVD advising children on how to tackle swine flu is launched at a Birmingham school which was at the centre of an outbreak of the virus.

Action by hundreds of post staff

Hundreds of postal workers have taken part in a strike in Stoke, Coventry and Leamington Spa over changes to conditions.