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GeneralT2 · Outlet report

Surrey's blue tit bucks national trend in RSPB bird study

The blue tit was the most common bird spotted in Surrey - bucking a national trend in a new survey which saw the house sparrow as the most frequently recorded bird across the…

1 update1 source1 mention here
Apr 13, 2026
Latest: Surrey's blue tit bucks national trend in RSPB bird study · BBC
GeneralT2 · Outlet report

NHS to offer second MenB vaccine after deadly Kent outbreak

Almost 12,000 people who were given meningitis B vaccinations following a deadly outbreak last month in Kent will be offered their second dose from next week. Two people died and…

1 update1 source1 mention here
Apr 11, 2026
Latest: NHS to offer second MenB vaccine after deadly Kent outbreak · BBC
GeneralT2 · Outlet report

The Wellington, Margate, Kent: ‘Worth risking a werewolf attack to get to’ – restaurant review | Grace Dent on res

The ever-changing menu is a paean to things that make me happy The Wellington has been drawing crowds to Margate of late, due to a recent takeover by chef Billy Stock and…

1 update1 source1 mention here
Mar 29, 2026
Latest: The Wellington, Margate, Kent: ‘Worth risking a werewolf attack to get to’ – restaurant review | Grace… · The Guardian
GeneralT2 · Outlet report

Students in Kent university halls to be offered meningitis vaccine as Streeting calls outbreak 'unprecedented'

The Meningitis B vaccine will be offered to some students at the University of Kent in a "targeted" programme to tackle the deadly outbreak, the health secretary says Two young…

18 updates3 sources9 days long17 mentions here
Mar 16, 2026 → Mar 25, 2026
Latest: Kent meningitis outbreak prompts rush for routine vaccinations in England · The Guardian
GeneralT2 · Outlet report

Villagers in Kent bemused over 'celery stick' telegraph poles

Villagers have raised eyebrows at the arrival of green telegraph poles which have been compared to vegetables, according to a parish councillor. UK Power Networks last week…

1 update1 source1 mention here
Mar 24, 2026
Latest: Villagers in Kent bemused over 'celery stick' telegraph poles · BBC
GeneralT2 · Outlet report

Villagers in Kent bemused over 'celery stick' telegraph poles

Villagers have raised eyebrows at the arrival of green telegraph poles which have been compared to vegetables, according to a parish councillor. UK Power Networks last week…

1 update1 source1 mention here
Mar 24, 2026
Latest: Villagers in Kent bemused over 'celery stick' telegraph poles · BBC
TechnologyT2 · Outlet report

Italy vs. England 2026 livestream: How to watch Six Nations for free

TL;DR: Live stream Italy vs. England in the 2026 Six Nations for free on ITVX. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The 2026 Six Nations has…

14 updates2 sources4 days long2 mentions here
Mar 18, 2026 → Mar 22, 2026
Latest: King's Speech to take place days after key May elections · BBC
GeneralT2 · Outlet report

New Ferry explosion fraudster Pascal Blasio dies in prison

A man jailed for causing an explosion that destroyed a town centre has died in prison. Pascal Blasio was jailed for what was described as an "almost apocalyptic" blast in New…

1 update1 source1 mention here
Mar 20, 2026
Latest: New Ferry explosion fraudster Pascal Blasio dies in prison · BBC
GeneralT2 · Outlet report

New Ferry explosion fraudster Pascal Blasio dies in prison

A man jailed for causing an explosion that destroyed a town centre has died in prison. Pascal Blasio was jailed for what was described as an "almost apocalyptic" blast in New…

1 update1 source1 mention here
Mar 20, 2026
Latest: New Ferry explosion fraudster Pascal Blasio dies in prison · BBC
GeneralT2 · Outlet report

Hopes for breeding Kent bison herd in new UK location

Five bison from a Kent conservation project have arrived in Cumbria with hopes they will establish a new breeding herd. The animals from the Blean Bison Project previously roamed…

2 updates1 source1 mention here
Mar 17, 2026
Latest: Wildwood Trust to review keeping captive wolves after cull · BBC
GeneralT2 · Outlet report

Heating oil costs soar in Kent, Sussex and Surrey as Iran war continues

A man has told the BBC that people who rely on heating oil are being "held to ransom" by suppliers. Keith Bainbridge, from Virginia Water in Surrey, contacted BBC Your Voice to…

1 update1 source1 mention here
Mar 12, 2026
Latest: Heating oil costs soar in Kent, Sussex and Surrey as Iran war continues · BBC
GeneralT2 · Outlet report

Brother of notorious crime family boss jailed for child neglect

The brother of a notorious Glasgow crime family boss and his wife have been sentenced to 30 months in prison for the abuse of foster children in their care. The BBC can reveal…

1 update1 source1 mention here
Mar 9, 2026
Latest: Brother of notorious crime family boss jailed for child neglect · BBC
GeneralT2 · Outlet report

Four-year-old clumber spaniel called Bruin wins best in show at Crufts

Owner Lee Cox describes the winner as ‘dog of a lifetime’ as he claims the crown at prestigious dog contest Bruin, a clumber spaniel, has won the best in show prize at Crufts,…

3 updates1 source1 mention here
Mar 9, 2026
Latest: Swanley dog handler secures double prize at Crufts 2026 · BBC

Coverage timeline (28 latest)

The most recent articles mentioning Kent, grouped by month. Open a story above to read it as a full timeline.

April 2026

2 articles
Apr 13, 2026 · BBC
Surrey's blue tit bucks national trend in RSPB bird study

The blue tit was the most common bird spotted in Surrey - bucking a national trend in a new survey which saw the house sparrow as the most frequently recorded bird across the…

Apr 11, 2026 · BBC
NHS to offer second MenB vaccine after deadly Kent outbreak

Almost 12,000 people who were given meningitis B vaccinations following a deadly outbreak last month in Kent will be offered their second dose from next week. Two people died and…

March 2026

26 articles
Mar 29, 2026 · The Guardian
The Wellington, Margate, Kent: ‘Worth risking a werewolf attack to get to’ – restaurant review | Grace Dent on restaurants

The ever-changing menu is a paean to things that make me happy The Wellington has been drawing crowds to Margate of late, due to a recent takeover by chef Billy Stock and…

Mar 25, 2026 · The Guardian
Kent meningitis outbreak prompts rush for routine vaccinations in England

Exclusive: Parental consents in Greater Manchester up 40% as demand surges in various parts of the country School immunisation services and pharmacies are reporting surging demand…

Mar 24, 2026 · BBC
Villagers in Kent bemused over 'celery stick' telegraph poles

Villagers have raised eyebrows at the arrival of green telegraph poles which have been compared to vegetables, according to a parish councillor. UK Power Networks last week…

Mar 23, 2026 · BBC
Kent meningitis outbreak passed its peak, says UKHSA

The peak of a fatal meningitis outbreak, thought to have originated in a Canterbury nightclub, has passed according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). A total of 29…

Mar 22, 2026 · The Guardian
The Guardian view on prisons: sentencing reform has not eased the sense of crisis | Editorial

The increased use of tags makes sense if done right. But years of accumulated problems include a depleted probation workforce Given the frayed and depleted state of the public…

Mar 20, 2026 · The Guardian
The Guardian view on meningitis in Kent: we must not take public health systems for granted | Editorial

This frightening outbreak is not yet over, and serves as a reminder of why plans to manage infectious diseases exist The public health measures taken in response to this month’s…

Mar 20, 2026 · CNN
A meningitis B outbreak is happening in the UK. What people should know | CNN

Health officials in the United Kingdom are investigating a cluster of meningococcal infections, including two deaths. The situation has drawn renewed attention to meningococcal…

Mar 20, 2026 · BBC
Meningitis outbreak: Family of teen who died call for wider MenB vaccine programme

The family of an 18-year-old woman who died following a meningitis B (MenB) outbreak in Kent have called for young people to be better protected from the illness. Juliette Kenny…

Mar 20, 2026 · The Guardian
Kent meningitis outbreak may have peaked as UKHSA reports slowdown in cases

Experts continue to analyse strain of MenB to understand whether it has become more likely to spread or cause disease The Kent meningitis outbreak may have reached its peak after…

Mar 20, 2026 · BBC
New Ferry explosion fraudster Pascal Blasio dies in prison

A man jailed for causing an explosion that destroyed a town centre has died in prison. Pascal Blasio was jailed for what was described as an "almost apocalyptic" blast in New…

Mar 19, 2026 · BBC
Club Chemistry closed until meningitis is 'under control' - owner

The owner of a nightclub linked to the centre of a deadly meningitis outbreak in Kent says it "will not open until this is under control" after two members of staff were…

Mar 18, 2026 · The Guardian
Kent meningitis outbreak has been contained, health officials believe

There is growing confidence that the 20 people diagnosed with the illness have not infected anyone outside the area Health officials increasingly believe they have contained the…

Mar 18, 2026 · BBC
Was response to 'unprecedented' meningitis outbreak too slow?

Some parents and students have accused health authorities of being too slow to react to the outbreak of meningitis in Kent which has seen two young people die and 13 treated in…

Mar 18, 2026 · BBC
'Lucky to be alive' meningitis survivor shares warning

A former student who is "lucky to be alive" after contracting meningitis said she had "never really heard" of the disease before being struck down by it. Ella Moulsdale, from…

Mar 18, 2026 · BBC
Harpenden woman calls for students to get Meningitis B vaccine

Just days after Sophia Speirs celebrated her 19th birthday she was left fighting for her life in hospital after contracting Meningitis B (MenB). Speirs, 22, from Harpenden,…

Mar 18, 2026 · BBC
Police describe being kicked, punched and suffering broken bones

A police officer has described being punched, kicked and having her ankle broken during her first three years in the job, as figures show more than 100 officers a day are…

Mar 18, 2026 · BBC
Sheppey mum calls for free meningitis B vaccine after two die in outbreak

A mum from Kent whose son died from meningitis almost three years ago has called for a vaccine to be made widely available following a recent outbreak in which two people have…

Mar 17, 2026 · The Guardian
Meningitis B: what are the symptoms, how is it spread and is there a vaccine?

Variant identified in Kent can cause long-term complications and prove fatal if not caught early with antibiotics Tell us: how is the meningitis outbreak in Canterbury being…

Mar 17, 2026 · BBC
Experts answer your questions on Kent meningitis outbreak

A meningitis outbreak in Kent has been linked to a strain against which the majority of teenagers are not protected. A university student, 21, and a school pupil, 18, are…

Mar 17, 2026 · The Guardian
Tell us: how is the meningitis outbreak in Canterbury being handled?

Health officials, schools and a university in Kent are working to contain an outbreak. We want to hear from those living in the area A meningitis outbreak in Kent has been linked…

Mar 17, 2026 · BBC
Kidderminster family's meningitis warning after son's sudden death

The parents of an 18-year-old who died from meningitis just days after complaining of headaches, have called on other families to be vigilant of the disease. It comes after an…

Mar 17, 2026 · BBC
Hopes for breeding Kent bison herd in new UK location

Five bison from a Kent conservation project have arrived in Cumbria with hopes they will establish a new breeding herd. The animals from the Blean Bison Project previously roamed…

Mar 16, 2026 · BBC
Students in Kent university halls to be offered meningitis vaccine as Streeting calls outbreak 'unprecedented'

The Meningitis B vaccine will be offered to some students at the University of Kent in a "targeted" programme to tackle the deadly outbreak, the health secretary says Two young…

Mar 12, 2026 · BBC
Heating oil costs soar in Kent, Sussex and Surrey as Iran war continues

A man has told the BBC that people who rely on heating oil are being "held to ransom" by suppliers. Keith Bainbridge, from Virginia Water in Surrey, contacted BBC Your Voice to…

Mar 9, 2026 · BBC
Brother of notorious crime family boss jailed for child neglect

The brother of a notorious Glasgow crime family boss and his wife have been sentenced to 30 months in prison for the abuse of foster children in their care. The BBC can reveal…

Mar 9, 2026 · BBC
Swanley dog handler secures double prize at Crufts 2026

A dog handler has scooped two prizes at Crufts after winning the Royal Kennel Club Agility Championships. Handler Shannon Springford, from Swanley in Kent, secured the double…