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What are the symptoms of meningitis and can it be treated?
Students are being warned about the symptoms of meningitis after the deaths of two people in Kent.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000
Students are being warned about the symptoms of meningitis after the deaths of two people in Kent.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Nursery worker who raped and abused toddlers jailed
A nursery worker who carried out multiple counts of rape and sexual assault against toddlers as young as two has been given a 30-year sentence.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:57:00 +0000
A nursery worker who carried out multiple counts of rape and sexual assault against toddlers as young as two has been given a 30-year sentence.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:57:00 +0000

Dubai airport shutdown affects thousands of UK passengers
The latest shutdown of Dubai’s airport has disrupted the travel plans of thousands of UK passengers.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:16:00 +0000
The latest shutdown of Dubai’s airport has disrupted the travel plans of thousands of UK passengers.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:16:00 +0000

Three arrested after man's body found in wheelie bin
Three people have been arrested after a man's body was found in a wheelie bin.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:50:00 +0000
Three people have been arrested after a man's body was found in a wheelie bin.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:50:00 +0000

Two of four men arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran released
Two of four men arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran have been released without charge.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:52:00 +0000
Two of four men arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran have been released without charge.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:52:00 +0000

Mother appears in court charged with murder after baby falls from building
A mother has appeared in court charged with murdering her 18-day-old daughter after the infant fell from a residential property.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:09:00 +0000
A mother has appeared in court charged with murdering her 18-day-old daughter after the infant fell from a residential property.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:09:00 +0000

12 vehicles involved in crash on motorway
Five people - including two children - have been taken to hospital following a 12-vehicle crash which closed part of a major Scottish motorway overnight.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:07:00 +0000
Five people - including two children - have been taken to hospital following a 12-vehicle crash which closed part of a major Scottish motorway overnight.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:07:00 +0000

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Tue, 13 May 2025 13:06:00 +0100
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Schoolgirl who died from meningitis remembered as 'kind and thoughtful'
A sixth form pupil who died in a meningitis outbreak in Kent has been remembered as an "incredibly kind, thoughtful and intelligent" student.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:58:00 +0000
A sixth form pupil who died in a meningitis outbreak in Kent has been remembered as an "incredibly kind, thoughtful and intelligent" student.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:58:00 +0000

Starmer denies misleading MPs over Mandelson vetting process
Sir Keir Starmer has denied misleading the House of Commons over Peter Mandelson's vetting process to become US ambassador.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:46:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer has denied misleading the House of Commons over Peter Mandelson's vetting process to become US ambassador.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:46:00 +0000