Canterbury

One person has died and two more are being treated after a meningitis outbreak in Berkshire, following a recent outbreak in Kent that killed two and left over a dozen others hospitalized. The UK Health Security Agency confirmed new cases in Reading, including a student who died. The outbreaks are linked to specific locations, including a Canterbury nightclub.

The UK housing market faces declining confidence as rising mortgage costs and the Iran war create fear among sellers, with Canterbury experiencing particular strain during the spring selling season. Estate agents report a shift in consumer and business confidence due to geopolitical tensions impacting local property markets.