West Midlands
Coverage of West Midlands in the Nexus archive.
- Two children die from measles as England data shows 100 new infections
Two children in England have died from measles, with over 100 new cases reported in the last fortnight. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) highlighted London, the east of England, and the West Midlands as regions with the highest case numbers and urged families to vaccinate children.
- Health alerts for bank holiday weekend as record May heat forecast in UK
The UK is experiencing record-breaking May temperatures expected to reach 33C during the bank holiday weekend, prompting amber heat health alerts across multiple regions. The alerts, active from Friday 2pm to Wednesday 5pm, indicate risks to life, property damage, travel disruptions, and potential power cuts.
- Reform set to smash Labour across West Midlands in local elections… and Greens could hold balance of power in Birmingham
Reform is expected to significantly impact Labour's performance in West Midlands local elections, while the Greens may hold a balance of power in Birmingham. The analysis highlights potential shifts in political influence across the region.