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Cases of meningitis linked to an outbreak in Kent have dropped. The number of cases of meningitis linked to an outbreak in Kent has decreased after some “confirmed” cases were downgraded following further tests, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said. As of 12.30pm on March 21, the number of confirmed cases was 20 and

Over 8,000 meningitis vaccines handed out in Kent as queues improve over weekend More than 8,000 meningitis B vaccines have been handed out since the outbreak in Kent while the number of cases is up to 34 from 29. Hundreds of students and other eligible people queued to receive vaccines and antibiotics on Saturday, and

First Minecraft theme park land to open in London next year The world’s first Minecraft theme park land is set to open in the UK in 2027 and plans to bring the bestselling video game of all time to life. Minecraft World will open at Chessington World of Adventures in south-west London and with the

Nicola Coughlan, Graham Norton and Michael Cera appear in Saturday Night Live UK Saturday Night Live UK has kicked off its first show with guest appearances from Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, TV presenter Graham Norton and Canadian actor Michael Cera. The first episode of the sketch show was hosted by American actress and comedian Tina

Trump warns Iran to reopen Hormuz or face strikes on power plants President Donald Trump warned the US will “obliterate” Iranian power plants if it does not fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. His statement came hours after Iranian missiles struck two communities in southern Israel late on Saturday, leaving buildings shattered

2,000 to gather for historic service for first female Archbishop of Canterbury The Church of England’s first woman appointed to its top ministry role has spoken of the “immense privilege” she feels ahead of her official enthronement. Dame Sarah Mullally is expected to arrive in Canterbury on Sunday, at the end of a six-day walking

Iranian man and Romanian woman charged after submarine base incident An Iranian man and a Romanian woman have been charged after two people tried to enter the naval base which is the home of the UK’s nuclear deterrent. A 34-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were charged following the incident at HM Naval Base Clyde,

Meningitis cases rise to 34 from 29 as students queue for third day for vaccines The number of cases linked to the meningitis outbreak in Kent has risen to 34, up from 29 previously, as hundreds of students queued for a third day to get vaccinated. Some 23 cases have been confirmed alongside a further

Iran targets Diego Garcia with missiles after warning British lives ‘in danger’ Iran has reportedly fired missiles towards a joint US-UK base in the Indian Ocean following its warning that British lives are “in danger” after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer backed the US to carry out further strikes. Tehran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles