Dudley Council pledges to strengthen management oversight and reduce social worker caseloads in children's services following a recent Ofsted focused visit that highlighted both progress and areas needing improvement.
A significant snow event is forecast to impact 23 counties across England next week, with advanced modelling predicting widespread disruption from the south coast to northern regions.
New weather maps indicate significant snowfall is expected across eleven counties in England before Saturday, with yellow warnings already issued for parts of Scotland.
The Met Office has activated a yellow weather warning for snow across 14 UK areas, with blizzard conditions expected from Tuesday into Wednesday, February 4.
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A Birmingham pharmacist warns of serious health risks from unlicensed weight loss injections, as MHRA seizures skyrocket from 407 to 5,851 in one year.
Hanka Vlhova from Rivermede Court care home in Egham, Surrey, has been named Activity Provider of the Year by the National Activity Providers Association for her outstanding work.
Shona Perry, a nurse at Basildon Hospital's Essex Cardiothoracic Centre, is undertaking solo walking challenges throughout February to raise funds for patient care enhancements.
Weather maps indicate a 187-mile snow wall could hit a dozen counties, including the West Midlands, in mid-February, with the Met Office warning of increased wintry hazards.
A new DWP report reveals 52% of disability benefit assessors left their roles in one year, with many citing feeling 'despised' and disillusioned with bureaucratic processes.
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The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for 11 Scottish counties, predicting 39 hours of snowfall from Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.
A petition to save Freeview has reached 100,000 signatures amid Sky's call for a full move to internet-delivered TV by the 2030s, sparking fears over the digital divide and impact on vulnerable viewers.
A trainee firefighter in Birmingham unexpectedly became a midwife, helping deliver a baby boy in a hospital car park after responding to a false alarm call.
Emergency services responded to a two-car collision in Hall Street, Dudley, in the early hours of Sunday. Two people were taken to hospital, while occupants of the other vehicle reportedly fled the scene.
Low-income pensioners are receiving a £150 Warm Home Discount on energy bills this winter, with applications open until March. Eligibility requires Pension Credit or Universal Credit.
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A significant snow bomb is forecast to impact 95% of England on February 17, with accumulations expected across the Midlands, East Anglia, and southern regions including London.
The KLORIS Soothing Mist Aromatherapy Sleep Spray, used in luxury spas like Bulgari, is now discounted by 25% to £21. This natural spray helps create a calm sleep environment with essential oils.
Experts and campaigners call on the Department for Work and Pensions to raise the Warm Home Discount from £150 to £400, benefiting seven key benefits recipients.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow across parts of Scotland, with up to 20cm possible in higher areas from Tuesday. Disruption to transport is expected.
A Nottinghamshire police officer has pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving after his van struck and killed an 80-year-old pedestrian at a red light crossing in Beeston.
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The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow across 13 areas of the UK, with up to 30 hours of snowfall expected from Tuesday evening through Wednesday, potentially causing disruption.
The Met Office has issued a five-day weather forecast, warning of snow across several UK regions from Monday evening, with rain and potential flooding in southern areas.
Chloe Wills, a 29-year-old mother from Walsall, receives £10,000 compensation after a dentist's drill burned her face during a tooth extraction, leaving her in severe pain and unable to sleep.
The UK faces a rare and dangerous freezing rain phenomenon this week, with snow maps showing widespread flurries. The Met Office warns of potentially devastating consequences.
An NHS GP highlights the critical need for Vitamin D supplements from October to March in the UK, as low sunlight weakens natural production and immune resilience.
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The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for freezing fog and icy patches across 42 areas in the UK, including Northern Ireland, south west England, and Wales, with hazards expected into Monday morning.
Forecasters warn of three major winter storms hitting the UK in February, each potentially dumping up to 20 inches of snow across different regions with specific dates identified.
A four-day snow event is forecast to blanket most of England, with Birmingham and the West Midlands among 36 counties at risk. Only Cornwall and Devon are expected to miss the heavy snowfall.
The UK is set for a prolonged 33-hour snow event starting February 5, with WX Charts predicting widespread snowfall across England and Scotland.
Author Hannah Graham launches her picture book 'Looking Through the Plastic' at James Cook University Hospital's neonatal unit, with 100 copies donated to support families during premature birth experiences.
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Weather maps forecast significant snowfall across 21 English counties, including the West Midlands, with up to 2.8cm expected in some areas next week.
