News stories from 2026
New photography exhibition launches at Good Hope Hospital
Good Hope Hospital, in partnership with Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council, has officially opened a new photography exhibition created by Sutton residents.
The search is on for pawfect pooches
There’s a new, small, and very fluffy volunteer at Good Hope Hospital this winter – and she’s already spreading joy to patients and staff alike.
Heartlands Hospital neonatal unit receives prestigious award for care of babies and their families
Heartlands Hospital neonatal unit has been awarded silver accreditation by the national baby charity Bliss, recognising the high standard of care and support provided to premature and sick babies and their families.
Inside Matt’s life-saving surgery on Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death
Matt, a keen cyclist, shares his journey after a life-saving heart transplant featured on Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death.
Hospitals across Birmingham install knife amnesty bins to tackle knife crime
Tackling violence and abuse is a key priority for the hospitals: the amnesty bins mark the beginning of a wider campaign to raise awareness that abuse against NHS staff will not be tolerated.
Amber alert for heavy snow across West Midlands
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for heavy snow, associated with Storm Goretti. This is likely to lead to travel disruption on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 January 2026.