New flats planned for Tipton amid 'critical' housing shortage
Sandwell Council reveals plans for 12 affordable flats opposite the new Horseley Road metro stop, aiming to ease a severe shortage of family homes where waits can stretch to nine years.
Sandwell Council reveals plans for 12 affordable flats opposite the new Horseley Road metro stop, aiming to ease a severe shortage of family homes where waits can stretch to nine years.
Flu hospital admissions in England have fallen for the first time this winter, but health officials caution the virus is 'still with us' and urge eligible people to get vaccinated.
A staffing crisis and faulty booking system cause massive delays for UK driving tests, with waits averaging 22 weeks. Discover the impact on learners and the DVSA.
Flu cases in UK hospitals have reached a record high of 3,140, putting the NHS under severe strain. Health chiefs warn the service is 'not out of the woods' amid ongoing junior doctor strikes.
A two-week strike at a key frozen food storage facility in Lincolnshire threatens to disrupt turkey supplies for Christmas. Find out how the pay dispute could impact your festive dinner.
A major shortage of TCP Antiseptic Liquid is hitting UK shelves. Find out why Boots, Superdrug, and Tesco are out of stock and when supplies might return.
UK households could see festive feta supplies dwindle after a deadly sheep and goat virus outbreak in Greece decimates herds. Discover the impact on your Christmas table.
McDonald's UK customers report a shortage of bottled water for Happy Meals, sparking anger. The chain confirms a temporary supply issue, offering tap water as an alternative. Read the full story.
Belfast brewery workers plan eight-day strike, threatening Christmas supplies of Britain's top alcohol-free beer. Diageo denies shortage claims. Read the full story.
A strike at KP Snacks' Billingham plant could cause a Christmas crisp shortage for popular brands like Hula Hoops and McCoy's. Read how the pay dispute may impact festive supplies.
Solihull railway station was forced to close early on 1st December 2025 due to a lack of available staff. Get the latest updates on the disruption and reopening here.
A highly infectious bird flu strain is causing UK turkey shortages, threatening Christmas dinners and pushing prices significantly higher. Learn how to prepare.
The UK faces an unusually early flu season dominated by the H3N2 strain. Health officials urge eligible individuals to get vaccinated as cases spike in children and young adults.
Health officials issue urgent warning as H3N2 flu strain drives unusually early outbreak. NHS makes 2.4 million appointments available with pop-up clinics nationwide.
A groundbreaking UK-led trial is testing an mRNA vaccine targeting the Epstein-Barr virus as a potential new treatment for multiple sclerosis. Could this be a breakthrough?
A leading pharmacist urges UK patients to check if they qualify for free prescriptions and flu jabs. Find out if your age, benefits, or health status makes you eligible.
Health experts urge eligible Brits to get flu and RSV vaccines as cases surge. Protect yourself now against the early seasonal peak of respiratory illnesses.
Parents urged to vaccinate children as a new, highly contagious H3N2 flu strain causes an unusually early and severe start to the flu season in the UK.
Experts warn the H3N2 flu strain is surging across the UK, with cases higher than last year. Protect yourself with the flu vaccine and know when to seek medical help.
UK health officials issue urgent warning as measles cases rise. Parents urged to check children's MMR vaccine status to prevent serious illness.
UK households urged to buy Christmas trees early due to a 'quality' shortage caused by climate change and extreme weather. Experts warn popular bushy trees may look less full this year.
Health officials issue urgent warning as the H3N2 flu strain, linked to 7,757 deaths last winter, sweeps the UK. Parents urged to get children vaccinated. Learn the symptoms and protection methods.
UK Health Security Agency urges public to get flu vaccine as cases triple. Protect yourself and ease NHS pressure this winter. Book your jab now.
NHS issues urgent plea for O negative, B negative and Ro subtype blood donors in Birmingham. Over 136,000 appointments need filling to boost winter stocks and save lives.
Health chiefs issue urgent warning to millions with long-term conditions as influenza begins circulating in communities. Free NHS flu vaccinations available for eligible groups.
Health officials issue urgent warning as UK faces potential flu vaccine shortage following Australia's severe winter outbreak. Experts reveal why this season could be particularly dangerous.