/rss/50120/news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:59:09 +0000 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 06:59:09 +0000 /news/article/1685/birmingham_wins_prestigious_national_award_for_innovative_food_partnership Birmingham has won a prestigious Sustainable Food Places Silver Award. Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:32:00 +0000 /news/article/1670/new_data_shows_decline_in_smoking_rates_in_birmingham New figures from the ONS, show that the smoking prevalence in Birmingham is at a record low of 12.2%, down from 13.6% (-1.4) in 2023, with rates reducing from 10.9% down to 10.4% (-0.5) nationally. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000 /news/article/1635/birmingham_city_council_invests_in_local_stop_smoking_support Birmingham Public Health has expanded community stop smoking services through the Smokefree Generation grant, marking a major step forward in the national journey towards becoming smokefree by 2030. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:39:00 +0100 /news/article/1633/first_ever_birmingham_suicide_prevention_week_launches_with_library_exhibition Birmingham’s inaugural Suicide Prevention Week has launched with an exhibition at the Library of Birmingham honouring those lost to suicide while also encouraging open conversations about the topic. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:29:00 +0100 /news/article/1576/measles_protect_yourself_your_family_and_your_community Measles cases have been increasing across the West Midlands. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 08:49:00 +0100 /news/article/1549/test_to_protect_know_your_risk_this_world_tb_day On World TB Day (March 24th), Birmingham City Council is urging communities in the city to understand their risk of contracting tuberculosis (TB) and how to protect themselves and their loved ones. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:32:00 +0000 /news/article/1535/new_director_of_public_health_appointed_for_birmingham Birmingham City Council has appointed a new Director of Public Health. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:30:00 +0000 /news/article/1534/government_announces_3_boost_to_the_public_health_grant_for_birmingham_in_202526 Birmingham’s annual settlement to fund public health services has been announced to be £108 million in 2025/26. This confirms an increase to the existing annual public health grant of 3%. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:49:00 +0000 /news/article/1462/library_lights_up_purple_for_world_hepatitis_day Drop-in sessions to raise awareness of hepatitis will take place at the Library of Birmingham this month, ahead of the building’s iconic façade being illuminated in purple to mark World Hepatitis Day. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:08:00 +0100 /news/article/1281/birmingham_supports_hiv_testing_week_with_an_awareness_and_testing_campaign_for_blood-borne_viruses A Fast Track Cities+ campaign supported by Birmingham City Council, University Hospitals Birmingham and other partners encouraging people to test for blood-borne viruses starts on Monday 6 February. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:06:00 +0000