Two injured and one dead in Birmingham crash
Two people were injured and one dead after an Audi crashed into a number of vehicles on Soho Road, Handsworth, on Sunday.
One man sustained life threatening injuries and could not be saved.
A woman from one of the cars involved sustained serious injuries.
A man who was a driver of one of the cars sustained injuries, but they were not believed to be life threatening.
Unanimous Support Given to Fulwood 20mph Speed Limit Zone
A 20mph speed limit zone will be introduced within Fulwood after councillors unanimously supported the scheme at the city's council meeting last Wednesday.
Sheffield City Council voted to implement the new speed limit throughout all residential areas in Fulwood, covering areas surrounding Nether Green Infant School and Junior School, as well as Hallam Primary School.
Lisa Blakemore, the scheme's senior transport planner, said the zone will create a "feeling of safety".
The new limit aims to follow the success of other 20mph zones, which have been rolled out within the city over the last decade.
Reflecting on the success of previous schemes, Councillor Ben Miskell said: "We know that they are much better and safer, particularly for young people, and they are also good for the environment.
"There will always be some objections to these schemes but I think they're the right thing to do for the future of our city and also the safety of young people who live in these areas."
However, the limits will not be policed by speed cameras, as councillors agreed to a sign-only approach.
Councillor Denise Fox said that while speed cameras will not be imposed, the scheme should "change people's mindsets".
Coun Fox said: "If more people start travelling at 20mph then the ones that want to travel at 30mph will start travelling at 20mph."
This decision also comes after a petition was set up by Lyndsey McLellan, supporting proposed speed limit changes in Fulwood, particularly within areas surrounding schools.
Commenting on the petition, Steph Roberts said: "I am a local resident who walks to Nether Green Infant School every school day and feel the speed limit on Fulwood Road is too high. A 20mph limit on Fulwood Road would be much safer.
"My eldest will soon move to the Junior School and it terrifies me thinking of walking between the schools along Fulwood Road with small children. It's just too fast."
Support for the scheme was also majorly shown through letters of support from residents, with proposals receiving 252 letters of support in comparison to 157 objections.
Yet, the scheme has received particular opposition to the blanket approach which covers all residential areas within the set out boundaries.
Rachel Barker said: "Everyone wants a 20mph speed limit on their road, but moans about having to drive at 20mph along everybody else's road."
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Younger people at higher risk of being diagnosed with diabetes
Younger people with the condition, which causes blood sugar levels to become too high and can lead to serious complications without treatment, faced a higher risk of being undiagnosed.
Using data from the Health Survey for England 2013 to 2019, the ONS estimates that 7% of people over the age of 16 show evidence of type 2 diabetes, although three in ten, or about one million, were not diagnosed.
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Around 4.3 million people were living with a diabetes diagnosis in the UK.
Symptoms include excessive thirst, tiredness and needing to urinate more often, although many people have no symptoms.
Nikki Joule, policy manager at the charity, said: “Type 2 diabetes is a life-changing condition that often develops slowly, especially in the early stages, when it can be very difficult to spot the symptoms.”
Those most likely to develop the condition had known diabetes risk factors such as being overweight or older.
However, the ONS said there was “considerable prevalence” in people considered at low risk of pre-diabetes, including 4% of people aged 16 to 44 and 8% who were not overweight or obese.
Those from black or Asian groups also faced more than double the risk of pre-diabetes at 22% compared with 10% of people from white, mixed and other ethnic groups.
Type 2 diabetes overall was higher among black and Asian people at 5%.
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“It’s nothing new” – Phone ban already in place in most schools.
Geoff Barton, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said "Most schools already forbid the use of mobile phones during the school day or allow their use only in limited and stipulated circumstances.
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One dead after car ploughed into six vehicles at high speed in Birmingham
The Audi, which was going at ridiculous speeds, crashed into six cars at around 8.20pm on Soho road last night .
A man, believed to be in his 30s, has tragically died after sustaining serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 25-year-old man, who was driving one of the cars, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Police have secured CCTV footage but are keen to speak to anyone with information who can assist the investigation.
Junior doctors strike – “You guys need to walk out & return only when a deal is done”
Dr Irfan Malik called for junior doctors to walk out until "a deal is done", as they "are not really affecting" the government.
Public call for policies to ‘fix’ NHS problem
Nicholas Grundy expressed his thoughts on the upcoming junior doctor strike on X, calling for "actual policies" to fix issues concerning strikes and NHS wait times.