Royal Mail

Collecting and delivering passports and supporting documents including UK visas and immigration travel documents will now be handled by the the Royal Mail after the company was awarded a five-year contract. Royal Mail will also manage the delivery of internal mail between HM Passport Office branches and other government offices. …

Minutes from the M20, at the edge of the Kent Downs, and just four miles from burgeoning Folkestone, one Kent restaurant continues to stand out among the UK’s top spots to eat. The Hide and Fox near Hythe currently boasts a Tripadvisor Best of the Best Traveller’s Choice award and …

A POSTIE was sacked after climbing a ladder to rescue a pigeon at his sorting office. Chris Fisher, 34, clambered up to the eaves in an attempt to bring the trapped bird to safety. 2 Postie Chris Fisher was sacked after climbing a ladder to rescue a pigeon at his …

Mortimer’s is a family-run restaurant situated between the sea and the high street in Herne Bay. Popular for their all-day breakfast, home-made soups, home-cooked roast dinners and welcoming atmosphere, they have an impressive 5-star food hygiene rating, many loyal customers and enthusiastic guests. Desserts change daily and their cream teas …

There could be a new royal favourite in town following Carlos Alcaraz’s Wimbledon win today, as a seemingly starstruck Princess Charlotte met the new king of tennis. Both Prince George and Princess Charlotte punched the air in delight to celebrate Alcaraz’s maiden Wimbledon title in the nail-biting five-set epic against …

She sat next to Prince George and together with the Prince and Princess of Wales to see the Serb play Spanish world number one Carlos Alcaraz, 20. Wearing a blue dress, she held Kate’s hand and walked ahead of George and William to reach the Players’ Lawn upon arriving at …

In a speech at Mid-Kent College, opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer outlined Labour’s policies for education in the UK should the party win the next general election. One of “5 Missions For A Better Britain” first announced in February, Starmer claimed Labour’s mission was to “Break down the barriers to …

Stunning rural backdrops, acres of land, large beautiful houses and a tight community spirit. Those are almost-guaranteed aspects of life in one of Kent’s gorgeous villages. Our beautiful county has dozens of pretty settlements to choose from – some coastal, others closer to London. And some you may never have …

Prince George will not be expected to serve in the military before becoming monarch, according to reports. The nine-year-old is set to break centuries of Royal Family tradition. According to the Mail on Sunday, George may be left “free to shape his own destiny”. The source – a pal of …

Part of the Royal Albion Hotel is to be demolished so that fire crews can better reach the blaze which is still not out. But more than 24 hours after the fire started at the Brighton seafront hotel, there are safety concerns, notably that the building could collapse. It has …