UK's Heart Health Hits Worst Point in 50 Years as Under-65 Deaths Rise Sunday, May 25, 2025 cardiovascular hearthealth ukhealth bhf obesity covid19 nhs publichealth research cardiodisease New data from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) reveals a troubling reversal in the UK’s heart health. For the first time in decades, cardiovascular disease deaths are increasing among adults under 65, reversing years … Read More
Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling 2025 Declared Unsafe Amid Mass Casualty Concerns Thursday, May 22, 2025 cheeserolling gloucestershire safety emergencyservices publichealth eventmanagement coopershill tewkesbury injuries riskassessment The iconic Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling event, a highlight of the county’s calendar held annually near Brockworth, has been officially declared ‘unsafe’ for 2025. Scheduled for Bank Holiday Monday, May 26, this … Read More
Gloucestershire Considers Lowering Speed Limits as New Lib Dem Leadership Takes Action Thursday, May 22, 2025 gloucestershire libdem speedlimits roadsafety cycling pedestrians childrencare fostering publichealth community Under the new leadership of Gloucestershire County Council’s Liberal Democrat head Lisa Spivey, immediate action is underway to improve the county’s roads, care system, and overall appearance. During the council meeting on … Read More
Why a Burger Van Owner Was Denied a Licence to Trade Wednesday, May 21, 2025 licensing foodbusiness streettrading southgloucestershire enforcement publichealth mobilevendors foodsafety regulatorycompliance wastemanagement Nicolas Royal, owner of the mobile food business Grill and Go, has been refused a street-trading licence by South Gloucestershire Council after failing to comply with key legal requirements. Royal intended to operate across … Read More
Fall in Gloucester Pollution Leads to Lifting of Air Quality Orders Monday, May 19, 2025 gloucester airquality pollution environment health trafficemissions cleanair council sustainability publichealth Gloucester has made significant strides in improving its air quality, leading to the planned removal of pollution monitoring restrictions in key areas. The city previously designated three Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) … Read More
Lead Poisoning Diagnosed in Children at Cheltenham Special School Wednesday, May 14, 2025 lead poisoning children pica cheltenham specialschool publichealth ukhsa paint exposure A concerning health issue has emerged at the Battledown Centre for Children and Families in Cheltenham, where several children have been diagnosed with elevated levels of lead in their blood. The affected children, who attend … Read More