Record December Channel crossings hit 800+
Over 800 people crossed the English Channel in small boats on Saturday, setting a new record for December. The annual total now stands at 41,455. Read the full report on the latest migration figures.
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Christmas travel chaos hits ferry ports and trains
Thousands face Christmas travel chaos with long Dover ferry queues and major train cancellations. RAC warns of record 37.5m leisure trips. Plan your journey now.
Channel Crossings Exceed 41,000 in 2025
Latest figures reveal over 41,000 people have crossed the English Channel in small boats in 2025, with a significant spike of 803 arrivals in a single day. Discover the details of this ongoing migration challenge.
Christmas Travel Chaos: UK Hit by Airport Delays & Gridlock
UK families face major Christmas travel disruption with 4-hour airport queues, ferry delays, and record road traffic. Get the latest advice and plan ahead.
Migrant groups arrive in Dover after overnight Channel crossings
Groups of migrants were brought into Dover by Border Force following a series of overnight Channel crossings. The 2025 total has now exceeded 40,000. Read the latest on the UK's response.
Dover Christmas travel hit by French border IT failure
Ferry passengers at Dover face hour-long delays due to French border IT issues during the record-breaking Christmas getaway. Plan ahead and allow extra time.
Dover Ferry Delays Hit Christmas Travellers After IT Failure
Thousands face severe delays at the Port of Dover after a French border control IT system collapse. Plan your journey and check latest updates now.
Migrant groups arrive in Dover after overnight Channel crossings
Groups of migrants were brought into Dover by Border Force following overnight small boat crossings from France. The 2025 total has now surpassed 40,000. Read the latest on the UK's response.
Migrants Arrive in Dover After Busy Night of Channel Crossings
Groups of migrants brought into Dover by Border Force after overnight Channel crossings. Over 40,000 have made the journey in 2025. Germany passes new law targeting smugglers.
French IT issues cause hour-long Dover delays for Christmas getaway
Ferry passengers face hour-long queues at Dover as French border IT systems fail, disrupting the UK's busiest Christmas getaway. Plan ahead and allow extra time.
Dover Port Chaos as IT Failure Delays Christmas Travel
Thousands of travellers face severe delays at the Port of Dover due to a French border IT failure. Get the latest updates on this breaking Christmas travel story.
Dover Port Chaos: IT Issues Cause Christmas Travel Delays
Thousands of travellers face severe delays at the Port of Dover due to a French border IT system failure, with freight operations suspended. Get the latest updates on this breaking story.
Dover Christmas travel chaos as French border IT fails
Ferry passengers face 60-minute queues at Port of Dover after French border IT glitch disrupts Christmas getaway. Nearly 30,000 cars expected. Plan ahead and allow extra time.
Glen Rosa ferry delayed again, now due 2026
The overdue CalMac ferry Glen Rosa faces a fresh six-month delay due to corrosion repairs, pushing delivery to 2026 and costs soaring. Read the latest on this ferry fiasco.
Shetland Mum's Shock £140 Roaming Bill on UK Ferry
A Shetland woman was charged £140 in mobile roaming fees on a domestic ferry. Discover why it happened and how to avoid similar charges on UK lifeline services.
Snow shortage sparks skier fights in Italian Dolomites
Chaotic scenes erupted in Italy's Dolomites as a lack of snow forced slope closures, creating massive queues and skirmishes. Discover the climate challenges facing winter sports.
Snow shortage causes chaos and long queues in Dolomites
Skiers in the Italian Dolomites faced hours-long queues and severe congestion after a lack of snow forced slope closures. Read about the weekend chaos and the climate concerns.
Trump Attends Dover Transfer for Guardsmen Killed in Syria
President Donald Trump will travel to Dover Air Force Base to honour two Iowa National Guard members killed in a Syria desert attack, testing US-Damascus relations. Read the full report.
Estonia ferry disaster caused by bow failure, report confirms
New report definitively concludes the 1994 Estonia ferry sinking was due to bow failure, not collision or explosion. Read the final findings on Europe's worst maritime disaster.
Welsh Town's Christmas Destroyed by Torrential Flooding
Families in Briton Ferry, Wales, saw Christmas ruined as floodwater deluged homes, soaking presents and forcing evacuations. More rain is forecast. Read the full story.
Reform UK's Zia Yusuf branded 'rude' on BBC Question Time
Audience members gasped as Reform UK's Zia Yusuf told a man he 'hadn't paid attention'. The Green Party's Zack Polanski called the behaviour 'typically rude'. Read the full exchange.
Sydney's Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu draws 2-hour queues
Massive crowds flock to Sydney's new Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu with wait times reaching two hours. Experience Japan's famous beef cutlets with personal hot stones for custom cooking.
Activists halt coal ships at Newcastle port in protest
Rising Tide climate activists have stopped three coal carriers from entering the Port of Newcastle in a major blockade. Join the conversation on climate action.
Terminal cancer dad escorted to wedding by bin trucks
A 23-year-old bin man with terminal cancer was moved to tears as his colleagues formed a bin lorry procession for his wedding day in Dover. Read this heartwarming story of community support.
LA Port Fire: 100 Containers Destroyed in Blaze
A major chemical alert and port closure in Los Angeles after a cargo ship fire consumed 100 containers. Crew evacuated safely as firefighters battle the blaze.
Six Missing After Ship Fire at Los Angeles Port
Six crew members remain missing following an explosion and major fire on a cargo ship at the Port of Los Angeles. Hazardous materials complicate firefighting efforts.
South Korea ferry runs aground after phone distraction
A South Korean ferry carrying 267 people ran aground after the helmsman was distracted by his phone. All passengers were safely rescued. Read the full report.
South Korea ferry incident leaves multiple injured
A ferry carrying 267 people ran aground off South Korea's southwest coast, resulting in multiple minor injuries. Rescue operations are underway. Read the latest updates.
Dover EU border checks delayed until 2026
New EU Entry/Exit System postponed at Port of Dover until early 2026 to prevent Christmas travel disruption. Learn how this affects UK travellers to Europe.
DFDS ferry porn broadcast sparks passenger outrage
Children were left screaming after a hardcore porn film mistakenly played on a DFDS ferry from France to Britain. Read the full story and the company's apology.
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