A landmark statue is to be unveiled in Hampshire to mark the contribution made by Gurkha soldiers to the British Army over the last 200 years.

Statue honours contribution Gurkha soldiers made to British Army

World War Two veterans from the RAF have gathered at Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar in Kent, with some even taking to the sky in a Spitfire.

Veterans reunited with warplanes at historic former fighter base

A record 828 people attempted to cross the Channel to the UK on Saturday, according to the Home Office. The previous record for a single day was 592.

More than 800 migrants intercepted in English Channel in new daily record

The new Afghan Citizens’ Resettlement Scheme will target women, children, and others who have been forced to flee their home or face threats from the Taliban.

Councils across the South East pledge support to Afghan refugees

Experts say its discovery could give them a unique insight into the life of its ruler Queen Cynethryth, one of the most powerful women of the Early Middle Ages.

Archaeologists discover 8th century monastery on the banks of the River Thames

An author and refugee rights campaigner, who fled Afghanistan to Kent, says he is "mentally disturbed" by the Taliban's takeover of the country. 

Man who fled Afghanistan as a child says Taliban takeover 'mentally disturbing'

US President Joe Biden is “actively engaged” and “extremely sympathetic” in the case of Oxfordshire teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn, Boris Johnson has said.

Joe Biden ‘extremely sympathetic’ in Harry Dunn case, says Boris Johnson

Families from the South say they feel helpless with their loved ones in India as the country battles its second wave of Covid.

People in South scared for loved ones as India Covid deaths rises

People in Reading whose families live on the Caribbean island where a volcano has erupted, are trying to raise funds to help them.


St Vincent volcano: families in Reading raise funds

Watch: report by ITV News Meridian's Ravneet Nandra

The Sikh community in Gravesend are campaigning to raise awareness of tens of thousands of farmers protesting in India over new agricultural laws.

Farmers' Protest in India: how does that affect us?

People across the Meridian region are paying tribute to the late Duke of Edinburgh. 


People across the Meridian region are paying tribute to the late Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Philip passed away at Windsor Castle on Friday.

Tributes to His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh: Meridian reacts

Hundreds joined Kill the Bill protests across the South today (3/4) and yesterday, despite warnings issued by police in attempts to deter people.


Hundreds joined Kill the Bill protest in Brighton

ITV News Meridian's day of reflection, speaking to people from across the region about the highs and lows of their year.

The people of the South: a day of reflection

 A total of 729 people have been fined between £200 to £1,000 for having house parties, making unnecessary journeys, breaching travel regulations or going to public places whilst infected with Coronavirus.


People in Kent are being urged to continue to follow lockdown guidance after more than 700 people have been fined for breaching Covid-19 legislation.

More than 700 people fined in Kent for breaching Covid-19 rules since March 2020

Proposals to site a hub for up to 500 asylum seekers on empty MoD land near the Hampshire village of Barton Stacey has caused local anger on safety grounds. 

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