Latest

Public Health

Large industrial pipes extending into choppy ocean water at sunset.

Fylde Coast sewage spill brings record £900,000 fine

United Utilities Water Limited has been fined £900,000 after raw sewage was released along the Fylde Coast for more than 35 hours, affecting beaches and tourist areas from Blackpool to Lytham and Fleetwood. The company…

More Stories

30 Jul 2026

Salisbury surgery rating falls as CQC demands action

Salisbury District Hospital’s surgical services have been rated requires improvement after a Care Quality Commission inspection found safety and leadership problems, including damaged packaging around…

Hospital bed in a clinical room following a CQC safety inspection report.
21 Jul 2026

Why Cambridge babies are in a COVID-diabetes trial

Reported by the demoduck.co.uk editorial team from information published by Cambridge University Hospitals. In September 2025, baby Elizabeth received the first of three trial vaccinations…

Gloved medical professional handling blood sample tubes in a clinical laboratory setting
30 Jun 2026

Europe's Heat Waves Are Becoming Silent Killers

By demoduck.co.uk International Desk As much of Europe faces another severe spell of dangerous heat, health experts are warning that high temperatures can be deadly…

Cityscape skyline under a clear sky with a stylized fire overlay at the bottom.
27 May 2026

Liverpool groups recognised for tackling health gaps

By demoduck.co.uk News Desk Liverpool organisations working on the city’s health inequalities have been recognised through the Fairer Healthier Liverpool accreditation programme, one year after…

Liverpool terrace housing featuring a prominent red mural with You'll Never Walk Alone text.