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Two people have died from meningitis in Kent, while another 11 are in hospital with the infection.

The Papers: 'Race to stop meningitis spreading' and 'Donald's Trumped'

The response to confirmed cases of meningitis in the UK and the US-Israeli conflict with Iran lead Tuesday's papers.

Cannabis is not an effective treatment for common mental health conditions, says review

International researchers find ‘very little evidence’ medical form of the drug can treat anxiety, anorexia and other disordersCannabis is not an effective treatment for common mental health conditions...

Family 'beyond devastated' by meningitis death as hundreds get antibiotics

A sixth form pupil and a university student have died, while 11 more are seriously ill in hospital.

‘The videos are terrifying’: students describe spreading panic amid Kent meningitis outbreak

Students queue for antibiotics in Canterbury and worry about who they have been in contact with, as exams are moved onlineOn Monday morning, nine days after a night out at Club Chemistry, a nightclub...

Meningitis outbreak at University of Kent and three schools kills two young people with 11 in hospital

Deaths of student and sixth-former named as Juliette announced as long queues for antibiotics form at Canterbury campusA university and three schools have been struck by an outbreak of invasive mening...

Lake Windermere 'needs real-time pollution warnings' after two swimmers were taken to hospital

Real-time pollution warnings are needed at Lake Windermere after two people swimming there were taken to hospital last summer, campaigners have said.

Trump's White House chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer

Wiles will continue to work "virtually full time at the White House" while undergoing treatment, the US president said.

Kent meningitis outbreak a cruel reminder young people most at risk

Meningitis is thankfully rare, but the outbreak in Kent is a cruel reminder that the disease is still with us, and that young people are most at risk.

Kent meningitis outbreak: key questions answered

What are the symptoms of the infection? Can it be prevented? And what is being done to manage the situation?A sixth-form pupil and a university student in Kent have died and 11 people are believed to...

Schoolgirl who died from meningitis remembered as 'kind and thoughtful'

A sixth form pupil who died in a meningitis outbreak in Kent has been remembered as an "incredibly kind, thoughtful and intelligent" student.

Five taken to hospital after 15-vehicle crash on motorway

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service sent four fire appliances and a heavy rescue unit to the scene just before midnight.

I walked down aisle by myself on my wedding day after rare cancer diagnosis

Maariya Khan was left with minimal movement after needing surgery following her cancer diagnosis.

What are the symptoms of meningitis and can it be treated?

Students are being warned about the symptoms of meningitis after the deaths of two people in Kent.

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Plans to cut NHS international workforce appear overambitious, say MPs

Health service in England has saved more than £14bn hiring from overseas, report says, as doubt is cast on aim to reduce international recruitment to 10%Ministers’ plans to cut the international workf...

Ten killed in fire at India hospital intensive care unit

All the victims of the fire in Odisha state are patients, and 11 hospital staff are being treated for burns.

Two dead and 11 seriously ill in meningitis outbreak at University of Kent

Students in Canterbury given antibiotics for fast-acting and invasive meningococcal disease, says UKHSATwo people have died and 11 are reportedly seriously ill in hospital after an outbreak of a rare...

Two people die, including university student, in Kent meningitis outbreak

Eleven people in the Canterbury area are also seriously ill in hospital, the BBC understands.

Two die, including university student, in 'invasive' meningitis outbreak

Two people have died during an outbreak of meningitis in the Canterbury area of Kent.

NHS hospitals urged to reject £330m data platform part-owned by Trump ally

NHS hospitals are being urged by a group of doctors, human rights groups and campaigners to reconsider using a major data platform built by US tech giant Palantir, whose owners include Peter Thiel, a...