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Twenty-one-year-old Annabelle Mackay has spoken to the about her experience of surviving a meningitis infection. The University of Kent law student believes she may have contracted it on 5 March at Club Chemistry, or possibly on an evening before this when she was out at a different venue. So far, there have been 29 cases of meningitis linked to the outbreak, with a vaccination programme being rolled out for students. “I feel so grateful to be alive and to be here. I’m still dealing with the aftereffects now, but I think I just need to focus on my recovery and…

Fifa has implemented a landmark policy that teams in their tournaments must include female coaches.Under the new ruling, at least two staff members on the bench of every team at matches must be women, with one in an assistant or head coach role.The rules apply to international football and Fifa club competitions.Looking across the top 10 nations in the world, six would already be compliant although only four of them have female head coaches.But does action need to be taken in the English game?In the Women’s Super League (WSL), BBC research suggests three teams would currently comply with Fifa’s rules.…

A Leicestershire council has seized an Amazon Echo Dot along with speakers and a bass subwoofer from a home following persistent noise complaints.Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council launched an investigation after neighbours reported disturbances emanating from the property in Cadle Street, Newbold Verdon.Officers subsequently served a noise abatement notice requiring the occupier to cease “amplified music, amplified sound, shouting and banging”.However, the resident failed to comply with the order, prompting further complaints from neighbours.Council staff personally observed the ongoing disturbance and issued additional warnings, including threats of prosecution.When the noise continued unabated, officials cautioned the homeowner that their equipment would…

British Government borrowing costs rocketed to levels not witnessed since the 2008 financial crisis on Friday, as mounting inflation concerns gripped investors amid the ongoing US-Iran war.The surge in gilt yields reflects growing anxiety over energy price shocks stemming from the war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for global oil supplies.Traders have been rapidly reassessing the likelihood of interest rate increases later this year, abandoning earlier expectations that the Bank of England would ease monetary policy.Britain’s heavy dependence on imported energy has left its bond market especially exposed to the inflationary pressures unleashed…

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Sainsbury’s customers have been advised to review their receipts following a system error that resulted in overcharging on online grocery orders.The supermarket chain experienced a technical fault that prevented Nectar loyalty card discounts from being applied to some deliveries placed on Wednesday.Multiple shoppers discovered they had paid full price for items that should have been reduced through the retailer’s loyalty scheme.The glitch, which occurred overnight on Tuesday, affected an unspecified number of online orders.Sainsbury’s has confirmed it is reaching out to those impacted to ensure no customer is left financially disadvantaged by the pricing error.Frustrated customers vented their anger on…

Tom Harwood has sparked a fierce online debate after questioning why a number of prominent “manosphere” influencers have converted to Islam, following the release of Louis Theroux’s controversial Netflix documentary.Inside the Manosphere has sparked widespread debate since its release, climbing to the top of the platform’s charts while drawing criticism over its handling of toxic online culture.The film explores a network of influencers promoting so-called “alpha masculinity” to young men, but critics, including Women’s Aid, have argued it fails to confront the scale of misogyny underpinning the movement fully.The GB News presenter weighed in on the discussion, sharing his thoughts…

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Julie Middlehurst, assistant director for Infrastructure and Regulatory Services at Wigan Council, said: “Wigan’s Community Safety Partnership (CSP) is committed to funding positive activities for young people across the borough, and officers are currently working in partnership with Greater Manchester Police and schools across the borough to address recent incidents of anti-social behaviour.

Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley has left the team with immediate effect.The development comes a day after news broke that the 58-year-old Englishman had been approached by Aston Martin to be their team principal.A statement from Audi said Wheatley was leaving for “personal reasons”.Mattia Binotto will take over the responsibilities of team principal in addition to his role as head of the Audi F1 project while the company takes its time to consider its next steps.The move comes after an Audi board meeting on Friday with Wheatley and Binotto in attendance.Wheatley had been under contract with Audi for at least…