Shingles Alert: 50 UK Deaths a Year, Midlands Warning
The UKHSA has issued a warning to Midlands households about shingles, a painful illness that claims around 50 lives annually in the UK. Learn symptoms, risks, and vaccine details.
Category : Health
DWP: Report Changes for Extra £633 PIP Payment
The Department for Work and Pensions urges PIP claimants to report changing circumstances to secure higher payments, potentially worth £633 extra every four weeks.
Free Health Check-Up Event in Port Talbot by Care Safe
Care Safe, a tech-enabled home healthcare provider, is hosting a free community health check-up event at Aberavon Rugby Club in Port Talbot on January 31, 2026, offering basic health screenings to local residents.
40-Hour Blizzard to Hit England, Blanketing Midlands
A major snow event is forecast to sweep across England, bringing 40 hours of continuous snowfall. The Midlands and Yorkshire are expected to be heavily impacted, with significant accumulations predicted.
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Missed Medical Chances Before Baby's Alleged Murder - Court
Stafford Crown Court hears how medical professionals failed to identify concerns about premature baby Darcy-Leigh Jefferson before her alleged murder by parents Amy Clarke and Sean Jefferson.
Snow Forecast for Six English Counties and 21 Scottish Areas
The Met Office has identified six counties in England and 21 areas in Scotland that could see snowfall early next week, with the heaviest expected on Tuesday, January 27.
Storm Ingrid: Power Cut Warnings for 23 UK Areas
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for rain and wind across southern England and Wales as Storm Ingrid brings power cuts and flooding risks.
Storm Ingrid Sparks Power Cut Alert for 23 UK Areas
The Met Office warns of potential power cuts and travel disruption as Storm Ingrid brings heavy rain and strong winds to 23 areas across England and Wales.
33-Hour Met Office Alert: Gather Three Items for Rain Storm
The Met Office has extended a yellow weather warning for rain across eastern Scotland, urging residents to gather torches, batteries, and power packs ahead of potential flooding and travel disruption.
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Care Home Knits for Premature Babies and Homeless
Residents at Borovere care home in Alton are knitting baby items for Southmead Hospital's NICU and winter essentials for the homeless, fostering community connections.
NHS 'Season Ticket' Saves Over £100 on Prescriptions
Thousands of Brits are being urged to check eligibility for the NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate, a 'season ticket' scheme that can save over £100 annually on medication costs.
Met Office Warns of Power Cuts in 23 UK Areas
The Met Office has issued yellow weather alerts for rain and wind across southern England and Wales, warning of potential power cuts and transport disruptions before Saturday.
DWP Urges PIP Claimants to Report Health Changes
The Department for Work and Pensions launches 'Tell us too' campaign, encouraging Personal Independence Payment recipients to report changing circumstances for potential payment increases.
Walsall Council's Adult Social Care Needs Improvement
Walsall Council's adult social care department has been told it requires improvement by the Care Quality Commission, with shortfalls found in eight out of nine categories.
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27-Inch Snow Bomb to Hit UK for 36 Hours
New weather maps predict a major snow event bringing 27 inches of snow across Britain, lasting 36 hours from January 26, affecting Wales, Midlands, and northern regions.
UK Areas Set to Escape Snow Before Tuesday
The Met Office has detailed which UK areas will avoid snowfall from a five-day wintry blast, with snow forecast daily from Friday to Tuesday.
UK 40-Hour Snow Bomb: Travel Chaos Warning
The UK faces 40 hours of continuous snow next week, with Scotland potentially seeing 70cm accumulations. Authorities warn of high travel disruption risk.
Watchdog: Police Acted Appropriately in Fatal Birmingham Crash
The IOPC has ruled that West Midlands Police officers acted appropriately when their patrol car struck and killed dad-of-two Roger Bagnall in Acocks Green last March.
Garden of Hope Tour Dates Announced for Lincolnshire
A powerful art installation featuring 98 steel butterflies, each representing a life lost to suicide in Lincolnshire, tours historic venues to promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
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UK Snow Alert: Three Areas Face Snow Before Tuesday
The Met Office warns of disruptive wintry weather across the UK, with snow expected in three key regions before Tuesday as temperatures plummet.
UK Snow Warning: Full List of Affected Areas for Saturday
The Met Office has identified numerous areas across the UK, particularly in Scotland, that are expected to experience significant snowfall this Saturday, with warnings of travel disruption.
M5 Journey Reveals 5-Year Life Expectancy Gap
New ONS statistics expose dramatic health inequalities between Bromsgrove and Sandwell, with just eight miles separating areas with vastly different life expectancies.
Manager Jailed for NHS Trust Fraud
A senior NHS manager who defrauded over £123,000 from Dudley Integrated Health and Care NHS Trust has been sentenced to prison for his elaborate financial scam.
BBC Breakfast Updates on New Zealand Landslide Tragedy
BBC Breakfast presenters share devastating news about ongoing search efforts following deadly landslides at Mount Maunganui campsite in New Zealand, with multiple people missing.
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Ex-Doctor Charged with 45 Sex Offences Against 22 Kids
Nathaniel John Spencer, 38, from Quinton, Birmingham, appeared in court charged with 45 sexual offences against 38 alleged victims, including 22 children, following a police investigation.
UK Aspirin Shortage Triggers Government Export Ban
Pharmacies across the UK face a severe aspirin shortage, leading to an export ban to preserve supplies for heart and stroke patients. Stock issues and pricing pressures are causing widespread concern.
Birmingham Woman's Cancer Journey After GP Dismissal
Kelly Underwood, a 25-year-old from Birmingham, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma after her GP reportedly laughed off her cancer concerns during multiple visits over three months.
UK Snow Warnings: Three Regions Affected Until Tuesday
The Met Office has extended snow warnings across the UK, naming three specific areas set for disruptive wintry weather until Tuesday, with temperatures dropping significantly.
UK Snow Bomb: 40-Hour Flurries Begin Next Week
The UK is set for 40 hours of continuous snow next week, with forecasts predicting heavy falls in Scotland and patches across England, potentially causing widespread disruption.
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Medications That Deplete Vitamin B12 Levels
Superdrug Pharmacy expert Niamh McMillan explains how common medications can cause vitamin B12 deficiency, leading to fatigue and neurological symptoms.
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