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
NHS Free Flu Jabs: Who Qualifies and How to Get Vaccinated Friday, January 9, 2026 nhs flu coronavirus vaccination healthcare winter hospitalisation publichealth covid19 prevention New data from NHS England reveals a rise in winter viruses such as flu and Covid-19, prompting urgent calls for vaccination among at-risk groups. Despite an initial dip, hospitalisations from flu increased by 9% in the past … Read More
Concerns Raised Over New 3,000-Home Development Near Gloucestershire’s A417 Amid Traffic and Sustainability Fears Monday, December 29, 2025 housing development sustainability transport planning forestofdean glynchbrook publichealth environment infrastructure Plans to build a new town of 3,000 homes near the A417 in Gloucestershire have sparked worries that the area could become a “traffic corridor” with insufficient public transport options. Forest of Dean District Council is … Read More