Students queue in ‘Covid-esque’ scenes after two die in meningitis outbreak Shocked University of Kent students queueing for antibiotics said it ‘feels like a repeat’ of the pandemic The Independent UK · Mar 16
Meningitis outbreak: Tribute paid to student who died as hundreds seek treatment A year 13 pupil in Faversham and a student at the University of Kent have died, with others being treated in hospital. Evening Standard · Mar 16
Tribute paid to ‘kind, thoughtful, intelligent’ student who died after meningitis outbreak A year 13 pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Faversham, Kent, is one of two people to die in the region from the illness The Independent UK · Mar 16
What is meningitis strain B – and is there a vaccine? There are different types of this meningitis and the most common is known as type B The Independent UK · Mar 16
Meningitis outbreak: Why are students and young people at risk? The UK Health Security Agency said it had been notified of 13 cases in the Canterbury area of Kent between Friday and Sunday. Evening Standard · Mar 16
UK wildlife to replace historical figures on next series of banknotes The Bank of England said the change creates an opportunity to celebrate another important aspect of the nation. Evening Standard · Mar 11
Bombing victim suing Gerry Adams wants ‘justice and closure’ Barry Laycock, who was hurt in the 1996 Arndale shopping centre bombing, is suing the former Sinn Fein president. Evening Standard · Mar 10
Savers told of ‘golden window’ to stash money into Isas as market expected to heat up Currently, people can newly save up to £20,000 annually in cash Isas, stocks and shares Isas, or a mix of both The Independent UK · Mar 10
To have and to hold: Couples go extra mile in eccentric UK Wife Carrying Race Dozens took part in the race up and down the Nower in Dorking, Surrey The Independent UK · Mar 8
Will you carry me? Couples dash to be crowned winners of UK Wife Carrying Race Dozens took part in the race up and down the Nower in Dorking, Surrey. Evening Standard · Mar 8
‘Too soon to know’ if Middle East war will affect small boat arrivals – experts Iranians have made up the largest group of small boat arrivals in the UK in recent years. Evening Standard · Mar 3
Migrants arrive after crossing Channel for first time in two weeks The crossing is the first since February 9 when 322 people made the journey. Evening Standard · Feb 25
Kemi Badenoch calls for digital ‘counter-revolution’ to protect children The Conservative Party leader attended a press conference alongside bereaved parents of children whose deaths have been connected to social media. The Independent UK · Feb 24
Why has inflation fallen and what does it mean for me? UK Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 3% in January, marking the lowest level since last March. Evening Standard · Feb 18
Evening Standard · Feb 10 Archbishop of Canterbury: Church must be stable presence in unstable world Dame Sarah Mullally addressed the Church of England’s parliament for the first time as its top bishop.
Evening Standard · Feb 9 Army officer told wife attack was ‘like Lee Rigby’, court hears Lieutenant Colonel Mark Teeton tearfully told of being ‘forever in gratitude’ to the ‘heroes’, including his wife Eileen, who came to his aid.
Evening Standard · Feb 9 Knife attack on uniformed Army officer ‘vicious and deliberate’, court told Anthony Esan was being sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court for the attempted murder of Lieutenant Colonel Mark Teeton in July 2024.
Evening Standard · Feb 8 D-Day veteran and British Normandy Memorial ambassador dies aged 100 Tributes remember Stan Ford as a man of ‘profound service and courage’ who ‘dedicated himself to keeping alive the memory of his fallen comrades’.
Evening Standard · Jan 28 First woman Archbishop of Canterbury pledges to speak out on misogyny Dame Sarah Mullally has been legally confirmed as the new top bishop in the Church of England after a heckler briefly interrupted the ceremony.
The Independent UK · Jan 28 Landmark moment as Dame Sarah Mullally to become first female Archbishop of Canterbury There were an estimated 1.02 million regular worshippers across the Church in 2024, up from 1.01 million
Evening Standard · Jan 28 First female Archbishop of Canterbury legally confirmed at St Paul’s service Dame Sarah Mullally was officially named in October as the first woman to be chosen as the top archbishop.
Evening Standard · Jan 25 Bishop: Scrutiny right but new Archbishop of Canterbury must have room to lead Dame Sarah Mullally is replacing Justin Welby in the Church’s top ministry role after he resigned more than a year ago over safeguarding failures.
Evening Standard · Jan 20 New Chinese embassy approved despite warning security risks cannot be eliminated Security minister Dan Jarvis told MPs he was ‘assured that the UK national security is protected’.
The Independent UK · Jan 19 Migrants arrive in UK wearing blankets after crossing English Channel It is the third consecutive day of crossings, after Home Office figures recorded 455 people arriving over the weekend.
The Independent UK · Jan 16 Water finally restored to some of 30,000 customers hit by week of disruption South East Water has faced intense criticism from MPs and the public