Inside Pre-Season: The Intense Challenges Facing Birmingham City’s Returning Players Sunday, June 28, 2026 preseason birminghamcity fitness sportsmedicine physiotherapy endurance injuryprevention football testing training sport Pre-season once intimidated footballers with its demanding routines, but today’s professionals seldom stray too far physically during the off-season. After a rest following their return to the Championship, Birmingham City … Read More
Bosses Defend Dudley Metro Delays as Opening Date Remains Uncertain Thursday, June 25, 2026 dudley metro delay wmca transport tram testing commissioning autumn infrastructure Delays to the much-anticipated tram service extension to Dudley have been described by transport bosses as “regrettable but normal,” amid ongoing testing challenges. The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) … Read More
'Survival Shouldn't Come Down to Luck' - Cancer Survivor's Urgent Call to Get Tested Saturday, April 25, 2026 cancer bowel bowelcancer health awareness screening testing earlydetection survivor community Ian Shires, a bowel cancer survivor and longtime public servant, is making a heartfelt appeal for people to prioritize early testing, emphasizing that “survival shouldn’t come down to luck.” Mr. Shires, who served as a … Read More
Specialist Board Established in Birmingham to Combat Rising Tuberculosis Cases Wednesday, January 28, 2026 tuberculosis birmingham health publichealth testing infection ukhsa epidemic diagnosis treatment A new specialist board has been launched in Birmingham to address the alarming increase in tuberculosis (TB) infections across the city. Recent data from the UK Health Security Agency reveals that over the three years leading … Read More
150,000 UK Households Receive Finger-Prick Test for Childhood Lead Exposure Sunday, January 4, 2026 lead exposure childhood testing uk health environment research bloodtest leeds Around 150,000 households in Leeds are receiving letters inviting them to participate in a pioneering new study that uses finger-prick blood tests to screen children for lead exposure. This study, called the Elevated … Read More
UK Households Urged to Test Electric Blankets After Safety Failures Friday, December 5, 2025 electricblankets safety oxfordshire consumerprotection onlinemarketplaces firehazard testing uk heating legislation UK households have been urged to check their electric blankets following alarming safety test results. Oxfordshire County Council’s trading standards team recently tested 920 electric blankets at county-wide events, … Read More