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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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More than 4,500 meningitis vaccines delivered as fifth jab clinic could open
More than 4,500 meningitis jabs have been delivered across east Kent as young people clamour to get vaccinated following a cluster of cases.
‘National incident’ declared over meningitis outbreak – as another school confirms case
A targeted meningitis vaccination programme will begin within days at the University of Kent amid the “unprecedented” outbreak.
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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.
‘The devastation of her loss is immeasurable - no family should experience this pain’
The father of an 18-year-old girl who died during the Kent meningitis outbreak has described his family’s devastation as “immeasurable”.
Brave van driver battles fire on M20 as elderly woman’s car catches alight
A courageous van driver battled a fire that engulfed an elderly woman’s car on the M20.
Driver in critical condition after head-on crash shuts A-road for 10 hours
A man remains in a critical condition in a London hospital after a head-on crash shut an A-road for 10 hours.
Tunbridge Wells adult education courses 'being reviewed' after funding cut
It comes after the Government changed focus on learning to 'adult skills'
Tunbridge Wells and Rusthall Commons march organised by group hoping community can buy treasured land
The march is planned for Saturday
Tunbridge Wells residents react to new weekend 'voting hub' in shopping centre before elections
The new 'flexible' way to vote gives more opportunities for residents to make that all important cross on the ballot paper
Demolition of shopping centre and multi-storey car park to begin next month
Demolition of a shopping centre and neighbouring multi-storey car park is set to begin next month, council bosses have revealed.
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.
‘We need ID, we are in trouble’ - Shop loses licence after girl taken ill following vodka sale
A shop has been stripped of its alcohol licence after staff sold a litre of vodka to a child who later needed hospital treatment.
Tunbridge Wells campaigners demand 're-consultation' on controversial plans for new rugby club and 184 homes
A campaign group is alarmed by a slew of documents that have been added to the planning application, after consultees had commented
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.
Suspect charged after man seriously injured in assault and airlifted to London hospital
A suspect has been charged after a man was seriously injured in an assault and airlifted to a London hospital.
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
‘So sad – another great shop with lovely staff bites the dust’
The last two remaining The Original Factory Shop stores in Kent are set to close, months after the brand plunged into administration.
Pawnbrokers to open fourth Kent store in former Claire’s unit
A pawnbrokers is to open in a shopping centre unit that was home to Claire’s for more than 20 years.
Drivers face delays due to broken down lorry on roundabout
Police have closed off a busy route after a broken down lorry blocked a roundabot.