Meningitis Outbreak: New Vaccine Centres Open in Kent
Following a deadly meningitis outbreak in Kent, new vaccination centres are opening after over 100 students were turned away. Two deaths and 27 cases confirmed or under investigation.
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Kent Meningitis Outbreak: 20 Cases, Two Deaths, Urgent Response
A meningitis B outbreak linked to a Canterbury nightclub has grown to 20 cases with two deaths. Experts warn of an 'explosive' spread as authorities launch vaccination and antibiotic campaigns.
Kent Meningitis Outbreak Triggers Vaccine Shortage and NHS Questions
A meningitis B outbreak linked to a Canterbury nightclub has led to two deaths and a surge in private vaccinations, raising concerns about the UK's immunization strategy and accessibility.
Kent Meningitis Outbreak Hits 27 Cases, Vaccines Administered
The UK Health Security Agency confirms 27 meningitis B cases in Kent, with 600 vaccines given at the University of Canterbury and over 6,500 antibiotics issued to students.
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Family Mourns Teen Fatally Stabbed in London Home
The family of Berkan Demir, 18, speaks out after he was found with fatal neck injuries at a Hammersmith flat. A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder.
London Fire Brigade Saves £34m Yearly with Key Reforms
The London Fire Brigade has cut overtime costs by £34 million and reduced false alarm responses through staffing reforms and a new policy on automatic alarms in commercial buildings.
Southwark Fire: 16-Year-Old Dies, Second Boy Seriously Injured
A devastating fire in a Southwark flat has resulted in the death of a 16-year-old boy and left another teenager with serious facial injuries. Emergency services responded swiftly to the incident on Cooper's Road.
Shop Worker Traps Armed Robber in Coventry Off-Licence
A Coventry shop worker showed incredible bravery by trapping an armed robber inside an off-licence after being assaulted and threatened with a knife on Christmas Eve.
Meningitis Cases Likely to Rise in Kent Outbreak
UK Health Security Agency confirms 20 meningitis cases in Kent, linked to a nightclub, with experts predicting a slight increase but low national risk.
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A significant fire broke out in the early hours at derelict buildings on Fraser Road in Bexley, south London, with 60 firefighters and eight engines battling the blaze.
Brazil Pizza Outbreak: 1 Dead, 117 Ill from Food Poisoning
A 44-year-old woman died and 117 others fell seriously ill after eating contaminated sun-dried beef pizza at a Brazilian pizzeria. Health officials found insects and improper food storage during inspection.
Tenerife Emergency Declared for 60mph Storm Therese
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Kent Meningitis Outbreak: Risk of Spread to London Assessed
Infectious disease experts evaluate whether the Kent meningitis outbreak could reach London, noting low likelihood but possible transmission through contacts or travel.
Meningitis Outbreak: 20 Cases, Declared National Incident
Health officials battle a 'super-spreader' meningitis outbreak in Kent, with 20 cases, two deaths, and thousands given preventative antibiotics. The unprecedented event has been escalated to national-level oversight.
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Kent Meningitis Outbreak: Timeline as Two Die, Vaccines Run Out
A detailed timeline of the Kent meningitis outbreak linked to a Canterbury nightclub, where two young people died and private vaccine supplies ran out, prompting a major public health response.
Meningitis Outbreak at University of Kent Sparks Health Concerns
A meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent has resulted in two deaths and 13 confirmed cases, highlighting gaps in vaccination coverage among university students and the importance of public health investment.
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A groundbreaking global survey of online offenders reveals disturbing patterns in child exploitation, with parents sharing heartbreaking stories of grooming and threats.
Kent Meningitis Outbreak: Two Deaths, 11 Hospitalized (17.03.2026)
A meningitis outbreak in Kent, linked to a strain not routinely vaccinated against in young people, has resulted in two deaths and 11 hospitalizations. Health officials are offering antibiotics to at-risk individuals.
Police Seek Two Missing Teens in West London
Hillingdon Police appeal for public assistance to locate Ethan and Morgan-Leigh, both aged 14, who have been missing from Feltham since March 8, 2026.
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London Woman Treated for Suspected Meningitis in Kent Outbreak
Health officials investigate a possible meningitis case in London as a woman with no known links to Canterbury develops symptoms following the deadly Kent outbreak that has claimed two lives.
Woman Charged with Murder in Elephant and Castle Death
Joanna Cierpka, 51, has been charged with the murder of Henrik Slotsaa, 52, found dead in a Newington Causeway flat. She will appear in court as police investigate.
Meningitis Outbreak at Club Chemistry Claims Two Lives
A meningitis outbreak traced to Club Chemistry in Canterbury has resulted in two student deaths and multiple hospitalizations, prompting a massive public health response.
London Woman Has Meningitis Symptoms After Kent Outbreak
A woman from London with no known contact to Canterbury has developed potential meningitis symptoms, raising fears of wider spread. Health officials urge vigilance and antibiotic treatment for those exposed.
Kent Meningitis Outbreak Highlights Youth Risk
A meningitis outbreak in Kent has claimed two young lives and infected 11 others, underscoring the heightened risk for adolescents and young adults despite vaccination progress.
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Meningitis Outbreak in Kent: Young Lives at Risk
A meningitis outbreak in Kent has claimed two young lives and left 11 others seriously ill, raising urgent questions about vaccination gaps and rapid treatment.
Hammersmith Double Stabbing Leaves Teen Dead, Man Arrested
A tragic double stabbing in Hammersmith has resulted in the death of an 18-year-old and the arrest of a man in his 30s, with police launching a murder investigation at Lena Gardens.
Kent Meningitis Outbreak: Students Flee to London
A meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent has claimed two lives, prompting students to return home to London and other locations as hundreds queue for antibiotics.
Mother's Meningitis Fear After Daughter's Nightclub Visit
A mother feared her teenage daughter would die from meningitis days after attending a Canterbury nightclub event. The outbreak has claimed two lives and left multiple others hospitalized.
Kent Meningitis Outbreak: Two Deaths, 13 Cases Reported
A meningitis outbreak in Kent has resulted in 13 cases and two fatalities, including a sixth form pupil remembered as kind and intelligent. Health authorities are responding with antibiotics and contact tracing.
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Hammersmith Double Stabbing: Teen Dead, Suspect Arrested
An 18-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Hammersmith, with a man in his 30s arrested on suspicion of murder and hospitalized. Police have increased patrols and maintain a crime scene at Lena Gardens.
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