How does meningitis spread and who should be worried as cases rise

Wed, Mar 18, 2026 A meningitis outbreak across Kent has been elevated to a 'national incident', with 20 confirmed infections logged as of 18th March. The Health Secretary has characterised the ...

All doctors in England warned to watch for meningitis symptoms after Kent outbreak

Two people have died in the outbreak - a 21-year-old university student and Juliette, a sixth form pupil at Queen Elizabeth's ...
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Five new meningitis cases in Kent as students tell BBC of anxiety on campus

Twenty people are now either confirmed or suspected to have the disease. A 21-year-old university student and a sixth form pupil have died in the outbreak.

'Surprise' snack may lower heart disease risk as '90 percent' of Brits not eating enough

A nutrition expert has shared a surprising fibre-rich snack that could help slash your risk of heart disease and other ...
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Human rights lawyer to speak at Scottish independence rally

Anwar will speak at the Believe in Scotland event at Calton Hill on March 28 alongside the First Minister of Scotland, the co-leaders of the Scottish Greens, actor Brian Cox and journalist Lesley ...