Nuneaton Pensioner Dies After Suspected Cholera Case, 125 Years After Last UK Outbreak Thursday, February 12, 2026 cholera nuneaton ukhsa publichealth vibrio elderly pneumonia outbreak isolation virus A pensioner in his 80s from Nuneaton has died following an illness resembling cholera, marking a shocking reminder of a disease that last seriously affected the UK over 125 years ago. The man, a father of two, initially … Read More
'We're not at war with motorists' says West Midlands active travel chief Saturday, February 7, 2026 cycling walking westmidlands activetravel infrastructure electricbikes sustainability safety publichealth transport Beccy Marston, the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Active Travel Commissioner, has emphasized that her efforts to promote walking, cycling, and wheeling are not about waging a “war on motorists.” Instead, her … Read More
Rat Spotted Inside Birmingham City Council House Sparks Outrage Thursday, February 5, 2026 birmingham rat pestcontrol councilhouse infestation publichealth cleanliness museum workplace sanitation Last month, a rat was spotted scurrying inside Birmingham City Council House, causing concern among staff and visitors. An anonymous source expressed outrage to BirminghamLive, describing the sighting near the food storage … Read More
Parents Warned as Measles Returns to Midlands Amid Dropping Vaccination Rates Saturday, January 31, 2026 measles vaccination mmr westmidlands birmingham publichealth ukhsa immunity outbreaks children A concerning decline in vaccination rates has led to the resurgence of measles in the UK, with the West Midlands emerging as a significant hotspot. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, uptake of the MMR vaccine among young … Read More
Specialist Board Established in Birmingham to Combat Rising Tuberculosis Cases Wednesday, January 28, 2026 tuberculosis birmingham health publichealth testing infection ukhsa epidemic diagnosis treatment A new specialist board has been launched in Birmingham to address the alarming increase in tuberculosis (TB) infections across the city. Recent data from the UK Health Security Agency reveals that over the three years leading … Read More
Health Security Officials Warn of Rising Mosquito-Borne Viral Infections Among Returning UK Travelers Saturday, January 24, 2026 health infection travel mosquito virus u.k. warning publichealth disease alert Health security authorities have issued a cautionary alert following an increase in viral infections brought back to the UK by travelers returning from abroad. The illness, transmitted by mosquitoes, has raised concerns due … Read More