England’s Measles Hotspots Revealed: Urgent Call to Boost Childhood Vaccinations Saturday, July 26, 2025 measles mmr vaccination infectiousdisease publichealth herdimmunity children diseaseoutbreak ukhealth immunization The tragic death of a child suffering from measles and other health complications at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool has cast a spotlight on a troubling rise in measles cases across England. Alder Hey reported … Read More
Heatwave Horror Looms as Vulnerable Face ‘Deadly Summers’ Friday, July 18, 2025 heatwave climatechange cooling insulation housing vulnerability publichealth uk temperature emergencyplanning As the UK braces for increasingly severe summer heatwaves, the Liberal Democrats are urging the government to establish ‘cool hubs’ within public buildings to protect vulnerable communities from dangerous heat exposure. Wera … Read More
Bath's Public Toilet Shortage Sparks Calls for Urgent Reform Tuesday, July 15, 2025 bath toilets tourism publichealth accessibility council labourparty dignity infrastructure community Labour councillors in Bath and North East Somerset are raising alarm over the region’s inadequate public toilet facilities, describing the current provision as “frankly ridiculous” and calling for immediate action. The … Read More
Somerset Cycleway Sparks Criticism Over £2.7 Million Cost and Low Usage Friday, July 11, 2025 somerset cycleway transportation publicspending infrastructure somersetcouncil walking cycling publichealth controversy sport A recently completed cycleway in Somerset has come under intense scrutiny after data revealed the project’s steep cost per journey, sparking debate over public spending priorities. The 1.36-kilometer Dunster to Minehead … Read More
Contaminated Blue Pills Sold as Valium Pose Overdose Risk in Somerset Thursday, July 3, 2025 valium somerset overdose opiate publichealth drugwarning toxicology police safety drugs Health officials in Somerset have issued a serious warning about blue pills being sold as Valium that may be contaminated with a potent opiate, increasing the risk of overdose. The Wellington Medical Centre received alerts … Read More
Yeovil MP Champions Naloxone Rollout to Combat Rising Overdose Deaths Thursday, July 3, 2025 naloxone overdose drugs addiction publichealth salvationarmy adamdance opioids awareness prevention Adam Dance, Member of Parliament for Yeovil, has undergone training to administer naloxone, a vital emergency antidote for opioid overdoses, as part of a campaign led by The Salvation Army to increase public access to this … Read More