Glastonbury Raises Fears of a Measles Super-Spreader Event Amidst Unvaccinated Generation Tuesday, June 24, 2025 glastonbury measles vaccination mmr superspreader festival infectiousdiseases outbreak publichealth virus This weekend, around 200,000 people are expected to gather at the iconic Glastonbury Festival, one of the world’s most renowned music events. However, health experts are sounding the alarm over a potential public health … Read More
Measles Cases Surge in South West England with Bristol Leading Outbreaks Thursday, June 12, 2025 measles outbreak vaccination mmr ukhsa bristol nhs epidemiology publichealth immunization Health officials are raising alarms over a rise in measles cases across parts of South West England, with Bristol recording the highest number of infections so far this year. The ongoing concern stems from unvaccinated … Read More
Frequent Flyer Slams Smokers Ignoring Clear Ban at Bristol Airport Thursday, May 29, 2025 bristolairport smokingban secondhandsmoke passengerconcerns dropandgo airportparking publichealth smokingenforcement travelsafety nonsmokingzones A frequent traveller has spoken out in frustration over the ongoing disregard for non-smoking regulations at Bristol Airport. Despite prominent signage banning smoking at the airport’s ‘Drop and Go’ car park, the … Read More
UK Faces Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak with Cases Reported in the South West Tuesday, May 27, 2025 salmonella outbreak ukhsa health infection gastroenteritis pediatrics publichealth hygiene epidemiology Health officials in the UK have raised concerns following a significant salmonella outbreak, with confirmed cases now reported across various regions including Wales and the South West. So far, five individuals have been … Read More
NHS Faces 400 Job Losses Amidst 50% Budget Cut Mandate Friday, May 23, 2025 nhs redundancies budgetcuts integratedcareboards bnssg healthcare nhsreform publichealth governmentpolicy merger Approximately 400 non-clinical staff across two major NHS bodies serving Gloucestershire, Bristol, and part of Somerset are set to lose their jobs following a drastic government-ordered spending cut. Integrated Care Boards … Read More
Somerset Swimming Spot Undergoes Clean-Up Following Water Quality Warning Friday, May 16, 2025 somerset rivertone bathingwater waterquality environmentagency pollution swimmingsafety publichealth cleanup designation Efforts are underway to restore the River Tone in Taunton, Somerset, after recent tests revealed the water quality falls below recommended hygiene standards. Designated as a “bathing water” last year alongside … Read More