Today's headlines for Loughborough and Charnwood

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Weather

• The UK Health Security Agency has issued another cold health alert for the East Midlands.
• It is in effect from this evening (26/11) at 6 pm.
• They've warned that Forecast weather is likely to have minor impacts on health and social care services.

Christmas

• A charity which gives presents to patients in hospitals in Leicestershire over Christmas is calling on people to help them spread festive cheer.
• Raising Health says that with support from businesses and individuals, they aim to lift the spirits of over 600 patients this Christmas.
• Faisal Hussain, chair of Raising Health, said: “We know that it can be very hard for our patients to spend Christmas Day in a hospital environment, especially those who may feel lonely or may not receive a visit from a loved one. We want to offer all our inpatients, across our community hospitals and mental health wards, a little gift to show that we – and the local community – are thinking about each and every one of them. In order to do this, we need to raise around £5,000, and we are asking anyone who can afford to donate, if they can. No matter how small, your generosity will help brighten up someone’s Christmas morning.”
• https://www.raisinghealth.org.uk/donate/christmas-appeal