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Juliette Kenny, 18, has died following a meningitis B outbreak in Kent. Her family is urging for improved vaccine access, amidst ongoing preventative measures affecting over 8,500 individuals in the region.

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Stansted Airport has increased its drop-off fee to £10 this morning, following similar changes at Gatwick. Longer stays will now cost £28, prompting concerns about rising travel expenses during the upcoming Easter holidays.

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Today, banks across the United Kingdom are maintaining the £100 contactless card payment limit. Customers can still adjust their own limits within their banking apps as banks assess potential future changes.

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A bronze statue of boxer Teddy Baldock, stolen last month, will be replaced with enhanced security measures. His family is leading the effort, supported by an insurance claim, to restore the statue this morning.

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A teenage boy and girl are missing after a car crash into the River Nene near Wisbech last night. Authorities are conducting searches and request witnesses or dashcam footage to assist in the investigation.

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A 75-year-old pensioner in the UK has lost her court battle to regain her £575,000 home after a neighbour dispute. The judge ruled the possession order was valid amidst ongoing financial consequences for the family.

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This morning, the exclusion zone around the SS Richard Montgomery in the Thames Estuary has expanded due to concerns over its stability. Shipping traffic must avoid the area until April 5 while investigations continue.

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This morning, the inquest into the fatal car crash involving Soriah Barry, a 27-year-old aspiring singer, revealed she was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident in London.

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Locals in Newport, Wales, are reporting an ongoing and unpleasant smell, believed to originate from the docks area. Authorities are investigating, while residents express concerns over potential health impacts.

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An ‘evil’ nursery worker, Nathan Bennett, has been sentenced to 24 years for raping and abusing five young children in his care, as declared in court this morning. His actions were described as a parent’s worst nightmare.