Birmingham Hospitals Declare Critical Incident Amid Soaring Admissions Monday, December 8, 2025 birmingham hospitals nhs critical flu emergency admissions waittimes healthcare outbreak University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has declared a critical incident across its four hospitals—Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Selly Oak, Heartlands Hospital in Bordesley, Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, … Read More
Major New Bin Collection Rules Introduced for 2026: What Households Need to Know Monday, December 8, 2025 waste recycling environment bins households foodwaste england collection 2026 rules Starting in 2026, millions of households across England will face new mandatory rules for bin collections aimed at simplifying waste disposal and increasing recycling rates. The government is introducing a nationwide standard … Read More
‘Extraordinary’ mum dies following suspected hit-and-run; three men arrested Monday, December 8, 2025 hitandrun collision northumbria a19 holystone investigation skoda volkswagen police tribute A tragic loss has touched the community after Claire Laybourne, a 39-year-old mother, died following a suspected hit-and-run on the A19 in Holystone, North Tyneside. The incident, which occurred late on Friday, December 5, … Read More
M6 Motorway Closed Between Rugby and Coventry After Serious Collision Monday, December 8, 2025 m6 motorway rugby coventry birmingham collision closure traffic accident emergency sport The M6 motorway has been closed between Rugby and Coventry due to a serious collision. This closure is causing significant disruption for motorists traveling towards Birmingham and the North West. Emergency services are on …
How State Pensioners Can Reduce Their BBC TV Licence Fee to £0 Monday, December 8, 2025 pensioners bbc tvlicence concessions benefits pensioncredit elderly discounts financialaid eligibility For state pensioners, the prospect of lowering the BBC TV licence fee to zero is a valuable financial relief. This reduction is available through the TV Licence Fee concession scheme, primarily targeting those receiving … Read More
Birmingham Hospitals Declare Critical Incident Amid Surging Patient Numbers Monday, December 8, 2025 birmingham hospitals criticalincident patients inpatient queenelizabeth heartlands goodhope healthcare emergency Several major hospitals across Birmingham and the surrounding areas have declared a critical incident due to an unprecedented surge in patient numbers. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Heartlands, Good Hope, along with … Read More