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University of Birmingham contributes to COVID-19 research
The Government and the UK’s Chief Scientific Adviser have backed the UK’s leading clinicians and scientists to map how COVID-19 spreads and evolves using whole-genome sequencing. Through a £20 million investment, the consortium will look for...2020-03-24 1383 0 -
Keep kids learning at home!
Until we are certain when schools will re-open, parents of young children are trying to work out the best way to cope. If your children are at home and you’re concerned that they keep up with...2020-03-21 1867 0 -
Coronavirus may be used as excuse to fleece motorists at the pumps
Since Christmas to March 13th 2020 oil has fallen by 89% in Sterling, while fuel supply chain businesses have increased profit from drivers when they fill up, by 242% for petrol and 175% for diesel. Since...2020-03-17 1132 0 -
What will the Chancellor do for smokers this No Smoking Day?
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is joined by over 10 public health organisations including Cancer Research UK, British Lung Foundation and British Heart Foundation is calling on the Chancellor to do more to reduce the...2020-03-10 1313 0 -
Everything You Need to Know about the Clocks Going Back 2019
The evenings are now getting much colder, and with leaf fall covering the ground and everyone putting their Halloween decorations up, you know summer is officially over. But make sure it’s not you who gets tricked...2019-10-23 1529 0 -
3 Blunders To Avoid on Your Weight Loss Journey
There are times on your weight loss journey when progress can come to a halt. Days or weeks can go by without you seeing movement on the scale, and it can get downright frustrating. After working...2018-03-10 3066 0 -
Cold Weather Causes Major Disruptions
A blast of cold weather heading in from the east saw UK temperatures plunge as low as -15°C and heavy snow to fall over the Midlands and UK in late February. A static area of high pressure from...2018-03-01 2367 0 -
Five Dead in Leicester Shop Explosion
Five people, including a mother and her two sons, are thought to be dead following an explosion at a Leicester shop. The explosion occurred at a Polish shop on Hinkley Road and was first heard at...2018-02-27 1873 0 -
Entrepreneur Daniela Costin Launched 2nd Year of Miss Continental UK 2018
Inspiring young entrepreneur Daniela Costin has created and set up Miss Continental UK and at the young age of 18, showing that if you are dedicated and put your mind to it you can achieve your...2018-02-27 2682 0 -
Parents urged to think pharmacist first for minor illness in their children
· A major new public health campaign urges parents to consult a pharmacist first for minor illness, instead of GP or A&E · 18 million GP appointments and 2.1 million visits to A&E for self-treatable conditions cost...2018-02-27 2237 0