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I hope cutting edge technology will end my acne nightmare

AS a teenager Elliot Krauze suffered terrible acne over many years but he did not grow out of it – instead it left his face scarred with vivid red marks.Read

Why are healthcare workers a priority for jab?

Dr William Murdoch, clinical director for north and east Birmingham, answers your questions on the H1N1 virus.Read

I was told the operation could leave me paralysed

BLESSED with a rare combination of good looks and deep-velvet tones, Carl Emms has been a key player on the West Midlands’ airwaves for the best part of 20 years.Read

My race against time to get wed

ONCE the country’s youngest radio station DJ at the age of 15, Carlos landed the plum breakfast job with BRMB in 1993 and then later got fired from Heart for being “too old”.Read

Mum’s the word here

THE room hums with the quiet murmur of mums – and one dad – swapping experiences of feeding, changing and entertaining their babies.Read

Parents like to swap ideas

SHARING experiences with other parents is the main reason that 40-year-old Esther Parker-Duber joined Baby Daze a couple of months ago.Read

Good health hygiene will keep your child safe

Dr William Murdoch, clinical director for north and east Birmingham, answers your questions on the H1N1 virus.Read

Mums tell of sharing experiences at Baby Daze in Kings Heath

SHARING experiences with other parents is the main reason that 40-year-old Esther Parker-Duber joined Baby Daze a couple of months ago.Read

Birmingham drop-in sessions to help new mums - and dads

THE room hums with the quiet murmur of mums – and one dad – swapping experiences of feeding, changing and entertaining their babies.Read

Nicole's mug of cheer for Macmillan nurses

NOTHING ever prepares you for being told you have cancer, according to primary school teacher Nicole Folbigg.Read

Will schools be closed to stop spread of virus?

Dr William Murdoch, clinical director for north and east Birmingham, answers your questions on the H1N1 virus.Read

Emotion at heart of Michael's art

WHEN Michael Maharaj’s dad died suddenly the youngster was hit by a wave of emotions which he did not know how to express.Read

Birmingham teacher tells of cancer scare

NOTHING ever prepares you for being told you have cancer, according to primary school teacher Nicole Folbigg.Read

Birmingham family tells how they live with diabetes

MUM Karan Coffey could not understand what had happened to her son. Six-year-old Mathew had never been a naughty child but over the last few days he had become a nightmare to control.Read

Expert advice for a balanced diet

WE are forever being told children should be given a balanced diet but parents can sometimes be flummoxed by how to achieve that.Read

How to spot the signs of stress and what you can do about it

REDUNDANCY and pay freezes are on the cards for many of us so it’s no wonder nine out of ten adults are feeling the pressure at work and suffering from stress.Read

How Jan’s Red Tent helped her open up a bright new world

JAN Tchamani was past her 50th birthday when she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder – but she believes the signs were there throughout her life.Read

Vulnerable groups need to take care

Dr William Murdoch, Clinical Director for North and East Birmingham, answers your questions on the H1N1 virus.Read

Shades aren’t just cool, they protect eyes

SLAPPING on sunscreen before heading outside can help protect your skin from sun damage.Read

Service offers a break for young

A SMALL group of youngsters with autism were able to enjoy a series of activities including picnics, art, music and watersports this summer thanks to staff at the Birmingham’s Extended Schools Service.Read