Major flood prevention project in Stoke-on-Trent finishes

But the work has meant regeneration of the area with three housing developments worth £15m under way creating more than 230 new homes, the agency said. A further six sites for more than 350 homes and a regional AI hub are going through the planning process with the council, it added. The work involved repairs […]

WHO calls for mental health to be central to neglected tropical disease care

A major new World Health Organization publication sets out, for the first time, a practical, evidence-based package of care to address the mental health impacts of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and the stigma that can prevent people from seeking care and participating fully in society.  The Essential Care Package (ECP) provides governments, health leaders, and frontline services with clear guidance on […]

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Visit to Australia by Germany’s Foreign Minister

Today I will welcome Germany’s Foreign Minister, Dr Johann Wadephul, to Canberra. Australia and Germany are close friends with a shared interest in stability, cooperation and responsible global engagement. The security and prosperity of the … Source link

Kelso High School hopes to tackle ‘weak’ attainment rating

Head teacher Jill Lothian said: “We are delighted that the recent inspection recognised many positive features of our school. “Our young people were recognised for their good manners, positive attitudes, and enthusiasm for learning, which all contribute to a welcoming and supportive school environment. “Staff were acknowledged for their dedication and willingness to work together […]

Charity watchdog investigates Lutterworth Athletic Football Club

The Charity Commission said Lutterworth Athletic Football Club were registered as a charity in 2017 to promote “community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of people in Lutterworth”, mostly through local community football. The watchdog said the upcoming inquiry would examine the extent to which the trustees were complying or had complied with their […]

Celebrate Lunar New Year | State Library of Queensland

Recommended all ages. Experience Lunar New Year through performance and play, with Zodiac inspired ink rubbings and storytelling on Monday 16 February and the rhythmic energy of a traditional lion dance on Saturday 21 February. Play Matters Chinese Mandarin Playgroup: Lunar New Year Celebration Monday 16 February, 2pm – 3:30pm  Step into the magic of Lunar […]

Japan-UK Summit Meeting and Working Dinner (Summary) (Diplomatic Relations)

[Provisional translation]   On January 31, commencing at 7:45 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit meeting with The Rt Hon Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, who was paying a visit to Japan. Following the meeting, the two […]

Holiday camp group fined after Surrey girl, 3, ‘nearly drowns’

A holiday camp operator has admitted breaching health and safety laws after a three-year-old girl was found unconscious and face-down in a swimming pool. Oxford Active Ltd was told to pay £20,000, which included a £6,000 fine, after she was found at a holiday camp at Bishopgate School in Egham, Surrey, in July 2023. A […]

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World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2026 | WHO

Pretoria—World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day provides an important opportunity to reaffirm our collective commitment to ending diseases that continue to affect the most vulnerable and marginalized communities. NTD are preventable, treatable and, in many cases, entirely eliminable. Yet globally they still affect more than one billion people, imposing an unacceptable burden of illness, disability, […]