18-Month Wait for DWP Access to Work Grants

New research reveals Access to Work applications have more than doubled, with processing delays leaving disabled people waiting up to 18 months for vital employment support funding.

NHS RSV Vaccine for Over-80s from April 2026

A major NHS vaccination change will see all adults aged 80 and over, plus care home residents, offered the RSV jab from April 1, 2026, to protect against serious respiratory illness.

11 English Counties Face 72-Hour Snow Bomb

Weather forecast maps reveal a 72-hour snow blizzard set to hit 11 English counties and multiple Scottish regions from February 12th, with up to 10mm per hour snowfall expected.

Chichester Volunteer Wins National Care Award

Clive Lucas, a volunteer at Lakeview Grange Care Home in Chichester, has been honoured with the national Everyday Impact Award by NAPA for his exceptional commitment to residents.

Met Office Snow Warning for Ten UK Areas

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow across ten UK regions, including the East Midlands and North West, with potential travel disruption expected.

Birmingham Heavy Rain and Snow Forecast

Weather maps show purple and blue patches over Birmingham, indicating heavy rain and snow arriving on Tuesday, February 12, with specific timing confirmed.

Hobbycraft Kit Recall Over Asbestos Risk

Parents are warned about a Hobbycraft Sand and Pom Pom Art Kit sold from 2023 to 2026, which may contain asbestos. The Office for Product Safety and Standards advises immediate disposal.

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