Mahmood defends migration reform package against accusations of U-turn

Under the revised plans, foreign care workers who meet their visa conditions and earn at least £25,000 a year will now only have to wait five years.

Number of Kent Police officers added to barred list doubles in a year

College of Policing figures reveal 22 police officers were added to the barred list between April 1, 2025 and March 31 this year - double the number in 2024/25. KentOnline has reported on a number of ...

Idris Elba sympathises with King after Charles drenched by rain on Antigua trip

The King received words of support from actor Sir Idris Elba who sympathised with Charles being drenched by rain. Charles chatted briefly to the Luther star when the two men met unexpectedly at a ...

PM denies claims offer of slavery apology talks made things difficult for King

The two men met in Antigua where the King will deliver the keynote address opening the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

Terrifying to scratch surface of violence against women, says Camilla

The Queen has said she found it “terrifying” to “scratch the surface” of the extent of violence against women and girls around the world. Attending a Commonwealth women’s forum and reception in ...

Trump says midterms most important ‘in our lifetime’ as voters head to polls

Democrat opponents criticised the US president’s ‘pathetic closing message’ ahead of the crunch November 3 ballots.

Black Doves stars on ‘privilege’ of representing Welsh and Irish accents in show

Black Doves co-stars, Welsh actress Gabrielle Creevy and Irish actress Ella Lily Hyland have hailed the importance and “privilege” of representing their accents in the hit spy-thriller.

King chats with Sir Idris Elba during unexpected meeting in Antigua

The King received words of support from actor Sir Idris Elba who said “sorry about the prime minister” following the Antiguan premier’s renewed calls for his nation to become a republic. Charles ...

Gravesend man breached restraining order by calling the mother of his children

A father of two breached a restraining order by calling the mother of his children, despite being banned from doing so.

Sorry about the prime minister, Idris Elba says to King as they meet in Antigua

Actor Sir Idris Elba told the King “sorry about the prime minister”, when the two men met unexpectedly in Antigua. Charles chatted briefly to the Luther star when he toured the Georgian era Nelson’s ...

Emergency services called after crash on roundabout near M20 Junction 10A, Ashford

Emergency services were called after a crash on a roundabout. Police were called to the junction of the A2070 and Bad Munstereifel Road in Ashford near Junction 10A of the M20 shortly before 6pm today ...

Van with man inside ‘set alight’ in suspected arson in Avery Way, Allhallows, which killed four puppies

Witnesses have told of the “horrendous moment” when vehicles, including one with a man and dogs inside, caught alight in a fire near a pub.