UK Snow Thursday, More Forecast for Weekend
The Met Office warns of widespread snow across the UK on Thursday, with further wintry conditions expected over the weekend, bringing travel disruption and flood risks.
Category : Health
Midlands Braces for 50cm Snow Bomb
Weather forecast maps predict a major snow event hitting the Midlands with up to 50cm accumulation, affecting Staffordshire, Derbyshire, and Birmingham from January 27.
UK Faces 646-Mile Snow Bomb with England Covered
The UK is preparing for a 646-mile snow bomb that will cover the whole of England from Scotland to the south coast, with up to 50cm in the Highlands and 6cm in the Midlands.
Birmingham Care Firm Withdraws Services Affecting 130
Just Call 4 Care Services has abruptly withdrawn home care services for 130 vulnerable Birmingham residents, leaving an 82-year-old man sleeping on his sofa.
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Chip Shop Owner Sentenced Over Hygiene Failings
A Birmingham fish and chip shop owner has been fined £8,000 and given a suspended sentence after inspectors found a toilet opening directly into a food handling area.
Testing Five Magnesium Supplements for Sleep from UK Stores
A personal investigation into five different magnesium supplements from Boots, Holland & Barrett and Morrisons reveals which products helped improve sleep quality and which fell short.
540-Mile Snow Bomb Targets Midlands in UK Forecast
Weather maps reveal a massive 540-mile snow band set to sweep across the UK, with the Midlands expected to be hit hard. The Met Office warns of colder trends and potential wintry precipitation.
Met Office Amber Alert: 'Danger to Life' Rain Warning for UK
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for heavy rain across three UK regions, forecasting potential flooding, transport disruption, and danger to life from Thursday.
Amber Weather Warning for Scotland as Heavy Rain Threatens
The Met Office has escalated a weather warning to amber for parts of Scotland, forecasting heavy rain and potential flooding from Thursday. Disruption to transport and power is expected.
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Police Probe Former Midlands Gynaecologist Over Surgery Complaints
Derbyshire Constabulary is investigating complex allegations from women who underwent surgery in the 2010s, with 30 cases still under review after six were dropped.
Coroner's Warning After Newborn Death Involving Doula
A coroner has issued a warning about childbirth safety after a newborn baby died at 15 days old, highlighting concerns over doula involvement during a home birth.
Body Found in Search for Missing Christmas Day Swimmers
A body has been discovered during the search for two swimmers who vanished on Christmas Day at Budleigh Salterton Beach in Devon. Emergency services responded to the incident involving multiple people in stormy waters.
Mum's SMA Journey: Daughter Defies Odds to Reach 29
A Wolverhampton mother shares her emotional story after doctors said her baby with spinal muscular atrophy would 'waste away' - now her daughter is 29 and advocating for early testing.
Wheelchair Collective Launches UK Council for User Voice
Wheelchair users across Wales and the UK are urged to apply for The Wheelchair Collective, a new national advisory council aiming to transform service design through lived experience.
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Critical Condition After Three-Car Crash in Ombersley
A woman is fighting for her life after a serious three-vehicle collision in Ombersley, Worcestershire. Two women and a child were involved in the incident.
54-Hour Storm Alert for Nine UK Areas with 120mm Rain
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for persistent heavy rain across nine UK regions, with up to 120mm expected over high ground from Wednesday evening to Friday night, raising flood risks.
COPD Patient Finds Relief at Being You Centre
Barbara Smith shares her positive experience with Moya Cole Hospice's Being You Centre, where specialist courses help manage COPD symptoms like fatigue and breathlessness through group sessions.
Singer's Toughest Performance at Hospice Patient's Funeral
Irish singer-songwriter Jo Garrity, performing as Redd, shares the emotional story behind performing at a funeral for East Cheshire Hospice patient Emily Smith, including her tribute song 'Emily's Song'.
Dudley NHS Cuts Waits with 'Formula One' Surgery
Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley is on track to meet national waiting time targets after implementing innovative surgical and outpatient reforms under a government scheme.
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Family's Lifeline: Charity Home Supports Parents Through Baby's Critical Illness
A Castleford family shares their harrowing journey after their newborn son Oscar suffered life-threatening complications, and how The Sick Children's Trust provided vital accommodation near Leeds General Infirmary during his intensive care treatment.
Midlands Mother Dies After Rare Asbestos Cancer Battle
Emily-Jane Scandrett, a 40-year-old mother from Tamworth, has died after a painful journey with pleural mesothelioma, a rare cancer linked to asbestos exposure.
Norovirus Cases Surge 47%: UKHSA Issues Health Alert
The UK Health Security Agency warns of a sharp rise in norovirus cases, urging the public to recognise six key symptoms and follow strict 48-hour isolation rules.
UK Braced for Fresh Snow as Met Office Issues Wintry Update
The Met Office forecasts a return of snow and unsettled weather across the UK, with significant hill snow expected in Scotland and northern England this week.
Joshua Tree Marks 20 Years of Childhood Cancer Support
The Joshua Tree charity celebrates two decades of providing emotional health and wellbeing support to families affected by childhood cancer across the UK.
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Cambridge Half Marathon Final Call for Cancer Hospital Runners
Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust issues a last-minute appeal for participants in the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon to fundraise for the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
Two Counties Escape Snow as 388-Mile Wall Hits England
Weather maps show a 388-mile snow mass will blanket most of England next week, but Cornwall and Hampshire are set to avoid the worst. The West Midlands faces 18 hours of continuous snowfall.
Midlands Snow Warning: Up to 7 Inches Forecast Next Week
The Midlands faces significant snowfall from Tuesday, with up to seven inches predicted in some areas. An Arctic air mass will bring freezing temperatures and potential travel disruption across the region.
BBC TV Licence Cut to £7.50 for Some Before £181 Hike
Ahead of an expected £181 annual TV licence fee increase in April, eligible residents in care homes and sheltered accommodation can secure a reduced licence for just £7.50.
Yeatman Hospital's £170k Refurbishment Opens in Sherborne
Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne has officially opened a newly refurbished reception area and upgraded clinic rooms, thanks to £170,000 funding from its charitable Friends group.
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Jess's Rule: 'Three Strikes' Initiative Launches in GP Surgeries
A new patient safety initiative called Jess's Rule is being rolled out across England's GP surgeries, urging doctors to reassess cases after three appointments without diagnosis.
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