Dudley Council Telecare Service Faces 9.8% Price Increase
Dudley Council plans a 9.8% price hike for its Telecare service, a vital emergency support system for vulnerable residents, to address a £487,000 budget gap for 2026/27.
Category : Health
Midlands Faces Rare Freezing Rain Phenomenon
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across the Midlands and other UK regions, with a rare risk of hazardous freezing rain expected.
Met Office Snow and Ice Warning for 16 UK Areas
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice affecting 16 areas across the UK, with potential travel disruption and safety advice for residents.
£3m Appeal for Bradford Neonatal Family Home
Two charities launch a £3m national appeal to build a 'Home from Home' at Bradford Royal Infirmary, providing free accommodation for families with critically ill babies.
Midlands Snow and Ice Warning for 15 Hours
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across the Midlands and parts of northern England and Wales, with up to 3cm of snow forecast.
Affordable Food Sensitivity Tests Available Online
Home testing kits using hair samples promise to identify food sensitivities, with deals offering up to 88% off. Results include detailed reports and dietary guidance.
Snow and Ice Warning for West Midlands as Temperatures Plummet
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice across parts of the Midlands, including Staffordshire and Derbyshire, with temperatures set to fall to around zero overnight.
Cancer Rehabilitation Classes Start at Hartham Leisure Centre
Specialist weekly exercise classes for cancer patients and survivors have launched at Hartham Leisure Centre in East Herts, offering tailored physical activity to support recovery and wellbeing.
UK Snow Bomb: 13-Inch Blizzard to Hit 90% of Britain
Meteorological models predict a significant snowstorm will blanket 90% of the UK, with up to 13 inches expected in northern regions from February 15th.
29 UK Areas Face Snow Warnings Before Thursday
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice across 29 areas in England, Scotland, and Wales, with significant accumulations expected on higher ground.
Mini Medics First Aid Training for Children in Crowborough
A new Mini Medics First Aid Training course for children aged 7-11 is launching in Crowborough, offering basic life-saving skills at a heavily subsidised cost of just £10 per child.
Aircraft Crash in Littleborough: Emergency Response
A light aircraft with two people on board crashed in Littleborough near Rotherham after departing from the West Midlands, prompting a major emergency services operation.
New Dementia Hub Opens at Cwmbran Library in Torfaen
The Alzheimer's Society has launched a new Dementia Hub at Cwmbran Library, providing advice, support and community for people affected by dementia across Gwent.
Light Aircraft Crash in Greater Manchester Countryside
Emergency services are responding to a light aircraft crash in the Littleborough area near Rochdale. The aircraft reportedly took off from the Midlands before coming down.
UK Four-Day Snow Bomb: Dates and Impact Areas Announced
Meteorological charts forecast a significant four-day snow event hitting the UK from mid-February, with up to 28 inches predicted in Scotland and widespread flurries across many regions.
11 Counties Face 20cm Snow Next Week - Full List
Maps from WX Charts indicate significant snowfall arriving across England from Monday, February 16, with up to 20cm expected in multiple counties.
Dudley House Fire: Man's Body Found by Firefighters
Firefighters discovered the body of a man in his mid-70s during a house fire in Dudley's Green Park Road. Three other individuals received medical treatment at the scene.
Snow Warning Issued for West Midlands This Week
The Met Office has issued a snow and ice warning for parts of the West Midlands overnight, with potential travel disruption expected. Full forecast details.
Free Muscular Dystrophy Information Day in York
Muscular Dystrophy UK invites individuals with muscle-wasting conditions, families, and carers to a free Information Day in York, featuring expert talks on research, physiotherapy, and benefits.
Snow and Ice Warning for Parts of Midlands
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across parts of Staffordshire and Derbyshire, while Birmingham and the Black Country are expected to avoid the worst of the disruptive conditions.
Midlands Snow Warning: Full List of Affected Towns
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow across Derbyshire and Staffordshire, with numerous towns facing up to 15 hours of wintry conditions from Tuesday evening.
Met Office Adds 16 UK Areas to Snow Warning Before Thursday
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across 16 more areas in England and Wales, effective from Tuesday evening until Wednesday morning.
Dudley House Fire: One Dead, Another Hospitalised
A fatal house fire on Green Park Road in Dudley has resulted in one man's death and hospitalisation of another with smoke inhalation. Emergency services responded to the incident on Monday evening.
Birmingham Hospital Staff Complaints Still 'Too High'
University Hospitals Birmingham reports a 12% reduction in staff complaints but warns 130 live cases remain double normal levels, causing harm and risk.
Dudley Council to Improve Children's Services After Ofsted
Dudley Council pledges to strengthen management oversight and reduce social worker caseloads in children's services following a recent Ofsted focused visit that highlighted both progress and areas needing improvement.
UK Snow Bomb to Hit 23 English Counties Next Week
A significant snow event is forecast to impact 23 counties across England next week, with advanced modelling predicting widespread disruption from the south coast to northern regions.
Snow Forecast for 11 English Counties This Week
New weather maps indicate significant snowfall is expected across eleven counties in England before Saturday, with yellow warnings already issued for parts of Scotland.
UK Snow Warning: 14 Areas Face Blizzards
The Met Office has activated a yellow weather warning for snow across 14 UK areas, with blizzard conditions expected from Tuesday into Wednesday, February 4.
Pharmacist Warns Over Unlicensed Weight Loss Jabs
A Birmingham pharmacist warns of serious health risks from unlicensed weight loss injections, as MHRA seizures skyrocket from 407 to 5,851 in one year.
Egham Care Worker Wins National Award for Excellence
Hanka Vlhova from Rivermede Court care home in Egham, Surrey, has been named Activity Provider of the Year by the National Activity Providers Association for her outstanding work.
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