UK authorities revise meningitis outbreak cases to 29
UK health authorities have updated the meningitis outbreak cases to 29 in southeast England, highlighting ongoing efforts to control the situation amid rising health concerns.
Cheryl Grimmer's UK cousin prompts authorities to reconsider cold case
Cheryl Grimmer's cousin in the UK has prompted Australian authorities to review her decades-old disappearance case after challenging a previous ruling.
British-Iranians in UK report safety concerns to authorities amid Iran war
Iranian expatriates in the UK are raising safety concerns to local authorities due to a rise in intimidation and harassment linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Petrol theft expected to rise in Australia as police call for more CCTV and prepaid pumps
Australian authorities anticipate a rise in petrol theft due to increasing fuel prices and shortages, prompting calls for enhanced security measures at service stations.
More confirmed cases of meningitis
The number of suspected meningitis cases in the UK is rising, with 23 confirmed cases reported and 11 more under investigation as health authorities respond to the outbreak linked to a student event in Canterbury.
Rules on what to do if a car parks outside your house or blocks your driveway
Residents are advised on how to handle situations when a car parks in front of their driveway, highlighting police and council roles in enforcement.
The meningitis outbreak ravaging southeast England reaches peak infections
A meningitis outbreak in southeast England has shown signs of approaching its peak, with two student deaths reported and health authorities monitoring the situation closely.
Adored BBC TV chef died penniless at 66 after health battle
BBC chef Clarissa Dickson Wright passed away at 66 after a long health battle and left behind debts to the tax authorities.
What we know about the U.K.’s deadly meningitis outbreak
Health authorities in the U.K. are investigating a deadly meningitis outbreak linked to 27 cases potentially originating in a southeast England nightclub.
"They tried to enter a nuclear base".. Britain arrests two suspected Iranian spies
Two individuals suspected of being Iranian spies were arrested by British authorities attempting to enter a nuclear submarine base in Scotland.
Statement issued on Jordan Wright after TV star found dead in drainage canal
Jordan Wright, a former star of 'The Only Way Is Essex,' was found dead in a drainage canal in Thailand, prompting statements from authorities and his former show.
Death of British Army officer killed in live firing exercise probed by police
The death of Captain Philip Gilbert Muldowney during a live firing exercise is under investigation by police and safety authorities.
Nottingham attack victim's mum 'validated' as officer says he felt killings 'were murder'
The mother of a Nottingham attack victim expressed feeling 'validated' by police believing the killings were murder, revealing ongoing concerns about the handling of the case by authorities.
Body of girl found in Cambridgeshire river after crash as hunt for boy continues
The body of a teenage girl has been retrieved from a river in Cambridgeshire following a car crash involving five teenagers, as authorities continue to search for another missing teenager.
Girl's body found after car carrying five teenagers crashes into river
A body of a teenage girl has been recovered from a river after a car carrying five teenagers crashed in Cambridgeshire, with authorities continuing to search for a missing male passenger.
Meningitis outbreak shakes the United Kingdom: two young people have died, possible infections are being traced
A meningitis outbreak in southeastern England has led to the deaths of two young people and a surge in reported cases under investigation by health authorities.
The accelerated spread of meningitis in Kent county puts UK health authorities on alert
An outbreak of meningitis B in Kent, UK, has prompted health authorities to take action after at least 20 cases were reported, mainly among university students.
Exactly how to do meningitis glass test as national incident declared
A meningitis outbreak in Kent has led to a national incident declaration, with two deaths and 20 cases being closely monitored by health authorities.
Fly-tippers to be forced to join 'clean-up squads' - and made to 'pick up the bill'
The UK government plans to mandate fly-tippers to join clean-up squads as part of new measures to combat illegal dumping.
Police lock down Stockport beauty spot as dead body discovered
Police have cordoned off an area near Marple Aqueduct in Stockport after a man's body was found, with authorities indicating that the incident is not being treated as suspicious.
Council tax calculator 2026: How much will bills rise and what band is my house?
Residents in the UK are facing a 4.99% increase in council tax bills starting April 1, 2026, with many councils citing fiscal challenges as the reason for the hike.
Unprecedented outbreak: a deadly bacteria is spreading in England
A severe outbreak of bacterial meningitis in England has prompted health authorities to initiate targeted vaccination programs for university students, following multiple hospitalizations and a reported death.
United Kingdom has a meningitis outbreak that has already killed two people
A meningococcal meningitis outbreak in Canterbury, England, has resulted in two deaths and 15 confirmed cases, prompting health authorities to administer preventive antibiotics to those potentially exposed.
Two dead from meningitis in Britain: Majority of cases linked to a club
British health authorities are on alert following the death of two young individuals from meningitis, with the majority of cases linked to a local club.
Kent meningitis outbreak: a timeline of the health authorities’ response
A meningitis outbreak in Kent has resulted in two deaths, prompting health authorities to take urgent measures, including offering antibiotics to those potentially exposed at a local nightclub.
Britain: Unprecedented outbreak of meningitis with 2 dead and 15 cases
An unprecedented outbreak of meningococcal meningitis in Canterbury, England, has led to 15 reported cases and 2 deaths, prompting health authorities to administer preventive antibiotics to those potentially exposed.
Infectious meningitis in England – two dead
An outbreak of infectious meningitis in Canterbury, England, has resulted in the deaths of two individuals, prompting health authorities to take action.
Meningitis symptoms, risk and how to protect yourself, professor explains all
An outbreak of invasive bacterial meningitis in the UK has resulted in two deaths and several serious illnesses, prompting authorities to distribute antibiotics among students in the affected area.
All the important facts parents of teens or students must know about deadly meningitis
The UK is experiencing its worst meningitis outbreak in a decade, prompting health authorities to investigate 13 cases and the reported deaths of two individuals.
BBC Doctor gives urgent meningitis symptom list as outbreak leaves two dead
An outbreak of meningitis in Canterbury, Kent, has resulted in two deaths and 11 hospitalizations, prompting health authorities to contact 30,000 people for preventive treatment.
Fears of 'new strain' of meningitis after 'very unusual' outbreak in Kent kills two students
A meningitis outbreak in Kent has claimed the lives of two students and raised concerns about a potential new strain of the disease, prompting health authorities to contact thousands for screenings.
Meningitis outbreak LIVE: Kent horror queues for antibiotics as two students die
A meningitis outbreak in Kent has resulted in the deaths of two students, with many others hospitalized and health authorities alerting the community for symptoms.
Two people die in meningitis outbreak in Kent
Two people have died due to a meningitis outbreak in Kent, with additional cases reported and health authorities responding by providing antibiotics.
Government to create new road offence to give points to drivers
The UK Government plans to introduce a new road offence that will impose penalty points on drivers caught illegally dumping waste from their vehicles, aiming to combat the rising issue of fly-tipping.
Give mayors more powers to tackle youth unemployment crisis, says Alan Milburn
Alan Milburn urges that mayors in England must be granted more powers to address youth unemployment, which is particularly acute in the north and Midlands.
Leeds and Man Utd join forces in bid to get Jimmy Savile chants classed as hate crime
Leeds United and Manchester United have teamed up to combat offensive chants about Jimmy Savile, urging authorities to classify them as hate crimes.
Authorities identify suspect in shooting at Virginia’s Old Dominion University
Authorities have identified Mohamed Bailor Jalloh as the suspect in a shooting at Old Dominion University, which left one dead and two injured; the FBI is investigating it as an act of terrorism.
Police responding to 'active shooter' at Jewish synagogue in Detroit
Authorities are responding to reports of an active shooter incident at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Detroit, where a truck has crashed into the synagogue and shots have reportedly been fired.
Potholes MAPPED: See the areas that have paid out most compensation to drivers
New data reveals significant compensation claims made by UK drivers over pothole damages, with a notable decline in successful claims.
Leeds issue plea to authorities in bid to stamp out vile Jimmy Savile chants
Leeds United has urged the Crown Prosecution Service to classify chants related to Jimmy Savile as public order offences to help eradicate them from matches at Elland Road.
Tragedy as Skylar Hopson, 7, found dead in pond after going missing
7-year-old Skylar Hopson was found dead in a pond shortly after she went missing in Pearland, Texas, prompting extensive search efforts by local authorities.
Police believe bodies of missing backpackers found in Queensland floods
Authorities in Queensland have discovered two bodies believed to belong to missing backpackers, making them the first confirmed fatalities from the recent floods in the region.
Mum-of-four dies after getting Turkey tummy tuck as cops launch murder probe
A mother of four tragically died following a tummy tuck and breast lift surgery in Turkey, prompting a murder investigation by local authorities.
Meta disables over 150,000 accounts in crackdown on south-east Asian scam networks
Meta has deactivated over 150,000 accounts in a significant operation targeting criminal scam networks in Southeast Asia, in partnership with Thai authorities and the FBI.
Nancy Guthrie update may show kidnapper arrest is 'close', says ex-FBI agent
A retired FBI agent suggests that the inability of civilian search groups to assist in the search for Nancy Guthrie could indicate that authorities are close to making an arrest in her kidnapping case.
City of London special constable accused of spying for China 'threatened protester with arrest'
A special constable in London is on trial for allegedly threatening a protester while spying for Chinese authorities.
Investigation may be looking at whether Roman Abramovich’s Chelsea sale cash is ‘proceeds of crime’
Jersey authorities may be examining if the proceeds from Roman Abramovich's sale of Chelsea FC are the result of criminal activities, raising issues over the funds' future use.
For the first time... Charges of crimes against humanity brought against a Syrian resident in Britain
For the first time, the UK authorities have brought charges of crimes against humanity against a Syrian man residing in Britain, concerning his alleged role in suppressing anti-government protests in Syria.
Switzerland bus fire: All we know as six dead after 'man sets himself on fire'
A tragic bus fire in Kerzers, Switzerland, resulted in six deaths and five injuries, with authorities suspecting arson as the cause.
English police use drones and sniffer dogs in search of missing Brazilian psychologist
Authorities in England are conducting an extensive search for Vitória Figueiredo Barreto, a 30-year-old Brazilian psychologist missing for over a week, using drones and sniffer dogs.