Midlands Hospital Reinstates Mandatory Face Masks Amid Rising Flu Cases Wednesday, November 5, 2025 face-masks flu hospital infection-control safety derbyshire chesterfield healthcare vaccination public-health Chesterfield Royal Hospital in Derbyshire has reintroduced mandatory face masks for all staff, patients, and visitors due to a surge in flu cases within its premises. This precautionary measure aims to safeguard the health of … Read More
Birmingham Council’s £22.5m Project to Extend A38 Cycle Route Promises Safer, Greener Commutes Wednesday, November 5, 2025 birmingham cycling infrastructure sustainability transport climate safety publictransport urbanplanning activetravel sport Birmingham City Council is advancing a £22.5 million initiative to extend the A38 cycle route, linking the city centre to Longbridge with a continuous, safe corridor for cyclists and pedestrians. The planned 6km extension … Read More
Walsall Council Rejects Three Children’s Home Applications Amid Traffic and Safety Concerns Wednesday, November 5, 2025 walsall children homes planning parking highways safety appeals council refusal Walsall Council’s planning committee has refused three applications for children’s homes at 5 Highgate Close, 10 Grove Way, and 43 St Ives Road, despite planning officers recommending approval for each. The decision comes … Read More
Plan to Enhance Safety on Solihull’s Blossomfield Road Cycle Route Amid Delivery Vehicle Concerns Tuesday, November 4, 2025 solihull cycling safety blossomfield delivery kerbs council infrastructure activetravel transport Solihull council is set to improve safety measures on the Blossomfield Road cycle route following concerns about delivery drivers frequently blocking the lane, hindering cyclists and raising safety issues. Installed in 2022, … Read More
The Birmingham 30mph Debate: Petition Calls for 40mph Limits, but Safety Experts Urge Caution Monday, November 3, 2025 birmingham speedlimits roadsafety expressways petition traffic collision council commuters safety A heated debate continues in Birmingham as a petition demanding the return of 40mph speed limits on the city’s expressways gains momentum with over 1,250 signatures. The campaigners argue that reducing limits to 30mph is … Read More
Tragic Loss: 9-Month-Old Baby Killed in Dog Attack in Welsh Village Sunday, November 2, 2025 dogattack infant tragedy wales rogiet police emergency investigation safety hospital A devastating incident unfolded on Sunday evening in the village of Rogiet, Wales, where a nine-month-old baby was fatally attacked by a dog. Emergency services were alerted to a residence in Crossway at approximately 6 p.m. … Read More