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Everything we know so far about the meningitis outbreak in Kent
With a targeted vaccination campaign being rolled out, here we set out everything we know so far about the meningitis outbreak.
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Man in ‘life-threatening condition’ after two-vehicle crash on A-road
A man is in a life-threatening condition in a London hospital following a two-vehicle crash on an A-road.
Morrisons confirms case of meningitis at Kent depot amid outbreak
This comes after official figures show a rise in confirmed and suspected cases in the county
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‘Vital’ plans for £18m Park & Ride expansion to move forward
An £18 million plan to expand a key Park & Ride site by relocating a nearby council waste facility has taken a major step forward.
Spades to hit ground for 4,000-home estate in 2028
The first properties on a 4,000 home development will be available almost seven years after permission was first given, it can be revealed.
‘We have a gun to our heads’ - council moves forward with 23,000 homes plan despite protests
Blueprints to build 23,000 homes around a Kent district by 2043 have been given the green light after a heated debate.
27 cases now linked to meningitis outbreak ahead of health secretary visit
Seven new cases have been linked to the Kent meningitis outbreak ahead of a visit to the county by the health secretary today.
Doctor outlines early meningitis symptoms which aren't a rash amid Kent outbreak
A total of 27 cases of meningitis are now being linked to the Kent outbreak, and now a doctor has warned about early symptoms that many people may not recognise
Meningitis cases rise again in Kent outbreak, health officials confirm
Two students have died in the outbreak
M2 reopens at Canterbury after multi-vehicle crash - recap
At its peak there was five miles of congestion
Planning roundup: Chemical waste facility and 22-home estate schemes emerge
Plans in a Kent district include a 22-home development and a new chemical waste handling facility.
Meningitis Kent outbreak live as urgent public health alert issued after spread to second university
There are 20 confirmed cases so far, with additional cases currently under investigation
Meningitis outbreak: Health Secretary Wes Streeting to visit Kent vaccination centre
Wes Streeting is set to visit a meningitis vaccination centre amid the deadly outbreak as hundreds of university students are getting jabs
‘Terrified’ woman, 22, struck by meningitis as boyfriend, 20, fights in ICU
A young woman has told how she was struck down with suspected meningitis just hours after her boyfriend was rushed to hospital.
Meningitis case confirmed at another Kent uni - as hundreds queue for vaccine
A meningitis case has been confirmed at another university - as a vaccine rollout is underway at another city campus.
Boss of nightclub linked to meningitis outbreak urges wider vaccine rollout
The owner of a nightclub, linked to a cluster of meningitis infections, has penned a letter to the Prime Minister urging him to take action.
Kent landlord says pubs' sales are down 20 per cent amid meningitis outbreak
Charles Smythe has put extra measures in place to protect staff and customers at his four pubs in Canterbury
'I'm worried for international students', Kent university student says amid meningitis outbreak
The meningitis outbreak has now been declared a 'national incident'
Historic event set to go ahead in city hit by meningitis outbreak
The installation of the new Archbishop of Canterbury is being kept under review amid the ongoing meningitis outbreak - but is expected to go ahead.
Kent set to be hotter than Ibiza this week as temperatures soar
There will be plenty of spring sunshine to enjoy over the coming days