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Cases of meningitis linked to an outbreak in Kent have droppedThe number of cases of meningitis linked to an outbreak in Kent has decreased after some “confirmed” cases were downgraded following further tests, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.
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Over 8000 meningitis vaccines handed out in Kent as queues improve over weekendMore than 8,000 meningitis B vaccines have been handed out since the outbreak in Kent while the number of cases is up to 34 from 29.
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First Minecraft theme park land to open in London next yearThe world’s first Minecraft theme park land is set to open in the UK in 2027 and plans to bring the bestselling video game of all time to life.
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Nicola Coughlan Graham Norton and Michael Cera appear in Saturday Night Live UKSaturday Night Live UK has kicked off its first show with guest appearances from Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, TV presenter Graham Norton and Canadian actor Michael Cera.
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Trump warns Iran to reopen Hormuz or face strikes on power plantsPresident Donald Trump warned the US will “obliterate” Iranian power plants if it does not fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
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2000 to gather for historic service for first female Archbishop of CanterburyThe Church of England’s first woman appointed to its top ministry role has spoken of the “immense privilege” she feels ahead of her official enthronement.
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Iranian man and Romanian woman charged after submarine base incidentAn Iranian man and a Romanian woman have been charged after two people tried to enter the naval base which is the home of the UK’s nuclear deterrent.
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Meningitis cases rise to 34 from 29 as students queue for third day for vaccinesThe number of cases linked to the meningitis outbreak in Kent has risen to 34, up from 29 previously, as hundreds of students queued for a third day to get vaccinated.