All doctors in England warned to watch for meningitis symptoms after Kent outbreak
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026
Health workers across England are urged to look out for signs of infection as thousands have jabs.
Why has this meningitis outbreak spread so fast?
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026
There have been 20 cases since the weekend in one small area of Kent - but this isn't the normal pattern, so what could have happened?
Two Iranians charged under National Security Act
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026
Two men have been charged as part of a counter-terror investigation relating to Iran, the Met Police says.
Fly tippers in England face clearing up own rubbish as punishment
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026
Fly tippers could face up to 20 hours of community service removing rubbish they have illegally dumped.
UK temperature reaches 21C in warmest day of year so far
Posted on Wednesday March 18, 2026
The UK has seen its warmest day of the year so far with temperatures reaching 21C.