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What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?

What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?

Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.

By Wire Report1 Min Read | Jul 16, 2026
County the place to develop spiritually, says monk

County the place to develop spiritually, says monk

A senior Buddhist monk says Herefordshire has "everything" for a "person to be happy".

By Wire Report1 Min Read | Jul 16, 2026
'I couldn't leave the house, I worried I'd cheat': The rise of relationship OCD

'I couldn't leave the house, I worried I'd cheat': The rise of relationship OCD

Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little is known about how common the condition is.

By Wire Report1 Min Read | Jul 15, 2026
Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings

Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings

What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.

By Wire Report1 Min Read | Jul 14, 2026
UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds

UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds

Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.

By Wire Report1 Min Read | Jul 14, 2026
Inside Health

Inside Health

Does the success of the HPV vaccine mean that cervical screening can be reduced?

By Wire Report1 Min Read | Jul 14, 2026
UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks

UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks

The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.

By Wire Report1 Min Read | Jul 13, 2026
Why wellness is booming at festivals in the UK

Why wellness is booming at festivals in the UK

Organisers say they are seeing more demand for wellness events such as yoga and running clubs.

By Wire Report1 Min Read | Jul 12, 2026