New Diabetes Drug Could Save 20,000 Lives Annually by Cutting Early Death Risk by 24% Tuesday, February 10, 2026 diabetes sglt2 nice metformin ukhealth epidemiology pharmacology cardioprotection kidneyhealth publichealth A new wave of hope has emerged for millions living with type 2 diabetes as a study reveals that widely prescribing SGLT-2 inhibitors, a newer class of medications, could save thousands of lives in the UK each year. These … Read More
Residents Report Lingering Illness After Toxic Fires at Tetbury Industrial Estate Near King’s Home Monday, January 26, 2026 tetbury industrialestate fires toxicsmoke publichealth coughing gloucestershire council legalaction environmentalhazard Residents living close to Tetbury Industrial Estate in Gloucestershire continue to experience health issues nearly a week after a series of “toxic” fires broke out at the site. The fires, first reported on Monday, January 12, … Read More
Gloucestershire Eateries Urged to Make Major Improvements in Food Hygiene Saturday, January 24, 2026 gloucestershire foodhygiene fsa restaurants takeaways cafés foodsafety inspections hygieneratings publichealth As the new year unfolds, food lovers in Gloucestershire may be wondering where to enjoy their next meal out—or which establishments to avoid. A crucial factor in that decision is food hygiene, and the Food Standards Agency … Read More
Council Rejects Claims of Permission for Hazardous Fires Near King’s Residence Friday, January 23, 2026 tetbury cotswolds industrialestate environmentalhealth firesafety flytipping pollution enforcement publichealth localgovernment Tetbury residents in the Cotswolds are voicing severe concerns over persistent fires emitting thick black smoke and a “toxic” smell from Tetbury Industrial Estate. Complaints have risen after more than 50 fire … Read More
Six Priority Groups Encouraged to Get Flu Vaccination Amid Spread of Severe H3N2 Strain Friday, January 16, 2026 influenza vaccination h3n2 ukhsa nhs flu vaccine immunization health publichealth Flu cases are rising across the UK, driven largely by a new H3N2 strain, also known as subclade k. Recent data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reveals that flu activity has now reached medium levels, signalling an … Read More
New Dental Centre to Open in Gloucester This Summer Amid UK Dental Crisis Sunday, January 11, 2026 dentistry nhs gloucester healthcare dentalcare emergencycare healthservices publichealth smiletogether icb A new dental centre is set to open in Gloucester this summer, offering much-needed relief amid a nationwide NHS dental care crisis. Last summer, the British Dental Association released a report highlighting that satisfaction … Read More