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

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 12:58
A sixth form pupil who died in a meningitis outbreak in Kent has been remembered as an "incredibly kind, thoughtful and intelligent" student.

Starmer denies misleading MPs over Mandelson vetting process

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 12:46
Sir Keir Starmer has denied misleading the House of Commons over Peter Mandelson's vetting process to become US ambassador.

Travelodge changes door key policy after staff gave sex attacker access to woman's room

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 12:36
Travelodge has changed its door key policy after staff gave a sex attacker access to woman's room.

Trump says US will 'do what we have to' over Cuba days after rare riot

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 10:36
Donald Trump has warned the US could take action in Cuba after his Iran war, days after a rare riot on the island.

Scottish parliament to vote on assisted dying bill

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 10:35
MSPs will vote later today on whether to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in Scotland.

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

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 08:30
Students are being warned about the symptoms of meningitis after the deaths of two people in Kent.

Businesses to get £3,000 state bonus for hiring unemployed young people

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 08:15
Businesses will be given a £3,000 government bonus for hiring a young person who has been out of work for six months.

12 vehicles involved in crash on motorway

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 08:07
Five people - including two children - have been taken to hospital following a 12-vehicle crash which closed part of a major Scottish motorway overnight.

15 vehicles involved in crash on motorway

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 08:07
Five people - including two children - have been taken to hospital following a 15-vehicle crash which closed part of a major Scottish motorway overnight.

Laptop found in search for missing psychologist

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 07:38
A laptop that police believe belongs to a missing Brazilian academic in Essex has been found.

Three arrested after man's body found in wheelie bin

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 06:30
Three people have been arrested after a man's body was found in a wheelie bin.

Israelis have confidence in the country's defence systems – but some missiles are getting through

Sun, 15/03/2026 - 21:06
A woman scrambles down the steep embankment cradling a baby in her arms.

Mother charged with murder after her newborn baby died in fall from residential building

Sun, 15/03/2026 - 20:19
A mother has been charged with murder after the death of her baby daughter in central London on Saturday morning.

Two people die in meningitis outbreak in Kent

Sun, 15/03/2026 - 19:49
Two people have died during an outbreak of meningitis in the Canterbury area of Kent.

More than 60 dead after severe flooding in Kenya

Sun, 15/03/2026 - 19:04
A total of 62 people, including eight children, have died after floods hit Kenya last week.

Bob Vylan rapper repeats 'death to the IDF' chant at Al Quds Day demonstration

Sun, 15/03/2026 - 18:08
The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation into chants of "death, death to the IDF" led by rapper Bobby Vylan at a demonstration in London.

Starmer to unveil emergency support for households worst hit by energy price rises

Sun, 15/03/2026 - 17:15
Emergency help for poorer households hit by energy bills driven up by the Iran war is to be unveiled by Sir Keir Starmer.

Nursery worker who raped and abused toddlers jailed

Sun, 15/03/2026 - 15:57
A nursery worker who carried out multiple counts of rape and sexual assault against toddlers as young as two has been given a 30-year sentence.

Ed Miliband says Labour will 'fight people's corner' on energy costs - but he doesn't say how

Sun, 15/03/2026 - 14:53
The energy secretary has told Sky News that the government will "fight people's corner" as the war in Iran threatens a fresh energy price crisis.

Flowers left where newborn baby girl fell to her death

Sun, 15/03/2026 - 14:40
Flowers have been left outside the building a baby fell from in central London. 

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