Students queuing to receive vaccines and antibiotics at the University of Kent campus in Canterbury. Photograph: PA WireThe number of cases linked to the meningitis outbreak in Kent, England has risen to 34, up from 29 previously, as hundreds of students queued for a third day to get vaccinated. Some 23 cases have been confirmed alongside a further 11 cases that “remain under investigation”, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said in an update on Saturday morning. Eighteen of the 23 confirmed cases are meningitis B. NHS Kent and Medway said 5,794 vaccines had been administered, and 11,010 antibiotics handed out, in Kent as of Friday evening.

Tusla’s CEO is inviting foster carers all over the country to meet with her in a bid to strengthen support for them as the number of carers continues to decline. There are now around 5,000 foster carers in the country, as more incentives have been provided to support them including a rise in the fostering payments. 'Missing from foster care' casesBetween 2020 and September 2025, there were nearly 7,000 "missing from care" reports involving children in Tusla-run homes. In February 2025, 36 children were reported missing, 33 of whom were Separated Children Seeking International Protection. “Our last Strategic Plan for Foster Care was shaped by foster carers and resulted in many service improvements, including an increase in the Fostering Allowance, additional financial supports, new induction and training programmes for foster carers".

Cork 4-8 Meath 2-12Cork are through to the 2026 Lidl National Football League Division 1 final with a game to spare following this victory over Meath at MTU Cork. Meath played their part in an entertaining game but remain in relegation danger heading into next weekend’s final round of fixtures. A late Marion Farrelly goal came too late for Meath and it is Cork who deservedly march on to a Division 1 final. Scorers for Cork: K Quirke 2-2 (0-2 f), Á T O’Sullivan 1-3, A Corocran 1-0, A Healy 0-2, L Hallahan 0-1. Scorers for Meath: E Duggan 1-5 (0-5 f), M Farrelly 1-1, M Thynne, R Casserly 0-2 each, C Smyth, Nallogly 0-1 each.

A passenger who died aboard a British Airways flight was left in the plane's heated galley for over 13 hours - as fellow fliers complained about the odour. The woman, who was in her 60s, died 30 minutes after take-off on the flight from Hong Kong to Heathrow. Instead of turning back to Hong Kong, pilots decided to press ahead with the 13-and-a-half hour journey. It is understood that crew have been offered support by British Airways following the incident, however, it is reported that some are off work with trauma. A spokesperson for British Airways said they are 'supporting' all staff who were onboard.

Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City are “close” to getting back to their best despite their comprehensive Champions League defeat by Real Madrid. City’s hopes of repeating their 2023 European success were ended this week as the Spanish giants completed a 5-1 aggregate success in the last 16. “I have the feeling that in many things it is just underneath, it will flourish,” said Guardiola, whose side are also through to the FA Cup quarter-finals. We played really well but there were many things behind the scenes we could not control and the season was not good. “The gap is a little but in many aspects we are an extraordinary team.”Pressed on what was still missing, Guardiola said at a press conference: “I won’t tell you but I know it and the players know it.”

Man City 3-0 Arsenal, June 2020After years of acting as Guardiola's deputy at Man City, Arteta first went head-to-head with his former mentor in the summer of 2020, as football returned following the Covid-19 pandemic. Arsenal 2-0 Man City, July 2020It didn't take long for Arsenal to claim revenge however, as Arteta guided Arsenal to a 2-0 win over City in the FA Cup semi-final. Man City 1-0 Arsenal, October 2020Just three months later, Manchester City claimed revenge with a narrow 1-0 win at the Etihad. Arsenal 1-4 Man City, December 2020A second defeat against City followed for Arsenal just two months later. Man City had chances to go ahead but were unable to convert, leaving them powerless in the face of Martinelli’s late effort.

Ballincollig 91 Limerick Celtics 83It was a dogfight for long periods, but Ballincollig eventually saw off a resilient Limerick Celtics side in the Dominos Men’s Super League quarter-final at the MTU Arena on Saturday. Latrell Jossell in action for Ballincollig against Limerick Celtics in the Domino's Mens Superleague quarter final. Just when Celtics thought they were getting a run on, Ballincollig Adrian O’Sullivan stepped up for a monstrous three-pointer. Top scorers for Ballincollig: J Steel 20, L Mitchell 20, L Jossell 19, D Corkery 13, A O’Sullivan 10. BALLINCOLLIG: A O’Sullivan, J Steel, L Jossell, D O’Herlihy, A Rodriguez, C O’Sullivan, R O’Sullivan, C Blount, L O’Sullivan, D Corkery, K Cairns, L Mitchell.

A woman looks out from her destroyed apartment in the remains of a residential and commercial building in the Shahrak-e Gharb neighbourhood of Tehran, Iran, on Saturday. For now, the vast majority of Iran’s oil is bought by Chinese customers. Iranian oil ministry spokesman Saman Ghodousi said on X that the nation has no floating crude, nor a surplus that’s available for international markets. Some allies have said they will ⁠consider it, but most say they are reluctant to join a war that Trump started without ​consulting them. Israel also attacked Beirut, saying it ​was targeting the Iran-backed Lebanese Hizbullah militia, part of the deadliest spillover from the war on Iran.

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Alisson update given after Liverpool's injury problems deepen in Brighton defeatLiverpool were without Alisson Becker and Mohamed Salah as they lost 2-1 to Brighton on Saturday in the Premier League and Arne Slot gave an update on his goalkeeper post-matchView 3 Images Alisson missed Liverpool's defeat at Brighton (Image: Steven Halliwell/Getty Images)Arne Slot has admitted that Alisson Becker is in a race to be fit for Liverpool's all-important Champions League tie against Paris Saint-Germain after the goalkeeper missed the defeat by Brighton. ‌Alisson has struggled with hamstring injuries this season and missed the first leg of Liverpool's last-16 tie against Galatasaray. He returned for the 4-0 win over the Turkish side on Wednesday at Anfield, before sitting out of the trip to Brighton once more. View 3 Images Hugo Ekitike went off injured early in the Brighton defeat (Image: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)‌"Hugo could play tomorrow if he had to," Slot said. View 3 Images Alexander Isak is nearing a comeback from injury (Image: Jan Kruger)Liverpool were poor against Brighton, who were deserved winners.

Liam Rosenior has rejected suggestions that Chelsea's players aren't putting in enough effort for him after an abject 3-0 defeat away to Everton. As fans turned on Rosenior and his players at the final whistle, the Chelsea boss believes players are still bought in to his ideas and demands. 'It's a disappointing time for the club at the moment in terms of the way we lost in the Champions League and the way we've lost the last two games. We're one point away from the Champions League position. 'For Everton to even be in the mix for Europe is unbelievable, whether it's the Conference League or Champions League.

Roy Keane named Man Utd manager he wants as new Michael Carrick rant unleashedEx-Manchester United star remains unconvinced by Michael Carrick and has named his choice for Ruben Amorim's successorView 3 Images Roy Keane has already revealed his choice for United's next manager (Image: Sky Sports)Ex-Manchester United skipper Roy Keane reckons Newcastle manager Eddie Howe would be the perfect managerial choice for the club. FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! The job he's done at Newcastle, Champions League and winning a cup, I'd be happy to see him go in there." "If Carrick had been mentioned three months ago as the next United manager you'd have been locked up. Article continues belowJoin our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Wayne Rooney got back in his wife Coleen's good books as he carries his suit in a bag advertising her Primark collection. The former footballer, 40, was seen partying with two women at a pre-BRIT Awards bash earlier this month, with Coleen, 39, later seen ditching her wedding ring. Wayne reportedly made it out of the doghouse and joined Coleen at the launch of her new Primark collection last week. Wayne carried his suit for the recording in a bag with 'Primark presents Coleen' written on it. Former footballer Wayne, 40, was in Manchester at a pre-Brit Awards bash where he was out until the early hours with two women.

Zendaya was wearing a black long-sleeved top paired with a flowing pleated white skirt that had a slit going down the side. It was the first time the couple had been spotted together since wedding rumors started spreading through the Hollywood community and beyond. The speculation that Zendaya and Holland have already tied the knot in a secret ceremony continues to grow. Zendaya's mother, Claire Stoermer, responded to the wedding rumors as well. Zendaya, who also seemingly flashed her gold wedding band in a photo shoot, and Holland continue to remain mum on the subject.

There's plenty opportunity to ‘follow the sun’ — or to keep an eye on where kids are playing — at this five-bedroom Knockraha home. “My favourite spot is the sunroom at the back where it’s nice and quiet. We’ve had great family parties for communions or Christmas easily with 25-plus guests,” agrees one of the current owners, an electrician by trade and handyman by aptitude. “This is an ideal family home — and it’s in excellent decorative condition, really lovely,” points out Paul Fenton of Sherry FitzGerald. The attic is accessed via a Stira and has been floored so there’s potential for conversion there, subject to planning permission.