NHS Urged to Allow Emergency Contraception Sales in Retail Outlets Across England Wednesday, July 1, 2026 emergency contraception nhs healthcare accessibility reproductive pharmacy policy publichealth england Doctors and healthcare experts are calling on the government to amend current regulations to enable emergency contraception to be sold directly in corner shops, petrol stations, and supermarkets across England. This change … Read More
Solihull Air Quality Praised Amid Rising Concerns Over Pollutant-Linked Deaths Tuesday, June 30, 2026 solihull airquality pollution nitrogendioxide mortality health environment council climate publichealth Solihull’s air quality has received commendation for showing overall improvement, but concerns remain regarding a rise in deaths linked to air pollution. The borough’s long-term plan continues to focus on reducing harmful … Read More
Met Office Warns of Potential 45C Heatwaves as Future UK Summers Could Intensify Tuesday, June 23, 2026 heatwave climatechange metoffice ukweather temperature drought publichealth infrastructure globalwarming environment The Met Office has issued an unprecedented warning about the possibility of 45C heatwaves in the UK as an intense heatwave currently grips the nation. Red extreme heat warnings signal the threat to public health, … Read More
Council Urges Households to Rethink Waste Disposal Amid 38C Heatwave Tuesday, June 23, 2026 heatwave waste newforest council bincollection foodwaste temperature metoffice ukweather publichealth As the UK faces soaring temperatures reaching up to 38°C, New Forest District Council has released urgent advice to local residents regarding rubbish disposal during the heatwave. To help manage hygiene and safety concerns, … Read More
Councils Implement New Bin Collection Times Amidst Record-Breaking Heatwave Monday, June 22, 2026 heatwave england councils bincollection metoffice recordtemperature climatechange publichealth somerset bristol As England braces for an intense heatwave with temperatures expected to reach 38°C, local councils in the West are introducing new bin collection schedules to protect their crews from the sweltering midday sun. Residents are … Read More
Measles Outbreak in England: Mapping the Spread of the Virus Thursday, June 11, 2026 measles vaccination ukhsa outbreak england publichealth children mmr immunization epidemiology The measles virus has made a concerning comeback across England, as revealed by BirminghamLive’s newly published map tracking the outbreak. This resurgence accompanies declining vaccination rates and has sadly resulted in the … Read More