Firefighters have been called to trees and hedges on fire by a roadside, which is causing heavy smoke in the area.

David Bolt also told a committee of peers that he does not feel optimistic about the ‘ability to smash the gangs’.

Police investigating the disappearance of a woman last seen more than a month ago have made a second arrest. Reanne Coulson, 34, was last sighted in Coventry in May and her family raised concerns ...

The Real IRA bomb in the Co Tyrone town in August 1998 killed 29 people, including a woman who was pregnant with twins.

A police force which was repeatedly in contact with the killers of a nine-year-old boy who was assaulted, beaten and murdered in the family home did not sufficiently train officers to identify child ...

Elsewhere in Medway, one lane is closed along Corporation Street, in Rochester near Blue Boar Lane car park, for emergency gas works. It is expected to be shut until Tuesday, July 1. Medway Council ...

A former high street estate agents has been transformed into a new fishmongers and seafood bistro. The unit – previously home to CR Childs estate agents in Hythe – has been taken over by Boathouse ...

Two bus drivers have been praised for their “heroic” actions after rushing to help a man who collapsed in a town centre.

After Life actress Diane Morgan stunned staff when she swept into an animal sanctuary and vegan cafe. Alongside the hit Netflix comedy, the Bafta-nominated actress is the star of mockumentary series, ...

Police are appealing for help in finding a missing teenage girl, last seen in the early hours of this morning. Isis Foster was seen at her home address in Ashford just after midnight. The 14-year-old ...

Sir Keir Starmer has told his Cabinet “hard, honest choices” are needed to reform the welfare system in a sign he will seek to push ahead with planned cuts amid a brewing backbench rebellion.

Lidl has launched an urgent recall for a popular air fryer, warning that it could be a “fire hazard”. The discount supermarket chain has shared a recall notice for the Tower eight litre dual basket ...