Pharmacists in the Channel Islands are experiencing an ongoing shortage of Creon, a digestion aid used by cancer and pancreatic disease patients, with supply issues persisting since summer 2024. Measures like shorter prescriptions and alternative treatments are being implemented to manage the situation, which is expected to continue for several months, prioritizing patient safety.
Aerial images reveal the devastation caused by Storm Ciaran's 104mph tornado winds in the Channel Islands, with roofs blown off, fences ripped apart, and trees toppled. The storm has now moved into the North Sea, but heavy rain and flooding are expected in southern England. The Met Office has issued a 19-hour weather warning for multiple areas. Flood warnings and alerts have been issued across England, Wales, and Scotland. Rail services are disrupted, and power outages have affected thousands of homes. The storm has caused rockfalls and significant damage to coastal areas.
