There is currently no catch-up MenB vaccination programme for older children Nine cases of meningitis B have been confirmed in Ireland so far this year, with a further 38 recorded in 2025, it has emerged. That follows 42 cases reported in 2024. There is currently no catch-up MenB vaccination programme for older children and teenagers, […]

1 week ago

Here’s all you need to know The recent outbreak of meningitis in Kent has left two people dead, and a number of cases being reported. The infectious disease broke out in the Canterbury area with 20 reported cases of the “invasive” meningitis in Kent, as per the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The outbreak has […]

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The UK Home Secretary has said her “heartfelt thoughts” are with those involved. Four people have been confirmed dead after a small migrant boat ran into difficulties in the early hours in the English Channel near Kent. A major rescue operation involving the UK coastguard, the French Navy and an air ambulance was launched in […]

3 years ago

A nearby hospital has been reportedly ordered to “clear the A&E” as multiple casualties are expected. People are feared dead after a small migrant boat ran into difficulties in the early hours in the English Channel near Kent. A major rescue operation involving the UK coastguard, the French Navy and an air ambulance was launched […]

3 years ago

“Welcome to the county of Kent, papers please.” Lorry drivers will be required to have a ‘Kent access permit (KAP)’ to get into the county from January 1, Minister for the Cabinet Office Michael Gove has confirmed. The new system will require all lorry drivers intending to access ferry ports or the Eurotunnel to attain […]

5 years ago

Police in Kent are currently searching for three teens who interrupted a Classic Beetle race at Brands Hatch over the weekend after they drove out onto the track during a race.

12 years ago