FS Group to launch UK-Europe rail rival by 2029
Italian state rail firm FS Group plans new London-Paris trains via the Channel Tunnel by 2029, breaking Eurostar's 31-year monopoly and rivalling Virgin. Read the full story.
Category : Search result: Summerwater Channel 4
New Rail Rival for Eurostar and Virgin from Italy
Italian state rail firm FS Group plans to launch UK-Europe services by 2029, breaking Eurostar's 31-year monopoly. Backed by US equity, it will rival Virgin's 2030 launch. Read the full story.
Over 800 cross Channel in record December day
A record 803 people crossed the English Channel in small boats on December 20, 2025, marking a major surge. The total for the year now stands at 41,455. Read the full analysis.
Over 41,000 cross Channel in small boats in 2025
More than 41,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel in 2025 after 803 people made the journey in 13 dinghies this weekend. Read the latest figures and government response.
Migrants use trainers to bail out sinking Channel boat
Shocking footage reveals migrants using designer trainers to bail water from a sinking dinghy in the Channel. Over 500 attempt crossings on an 'extremely busy' day. Read the full report.
French Police to Intercept UK Migrant Boats
French authorities will begin intercepting small boats carrying migrants across the English Channel following a UK plea. The new strategy aims to tackle the dangerous crossings that have seen over 39,000 arrivals this year.
French police use nets to stop Channel migrant boats
French police will deploy large nets to intercept small boats in the Channel, a controversial tactic warned could cause fatalities. Read the full report on the new UK-France migration strategy.
Summerwater: Channel 4's Scottish Thriller Review
Channel 4's six-part series Summerwater brings Sarah Moss's psychological novel to life. A remote Scottish holiday turns sinister amidst noisy neighbours and mental breakdown. Watch now.
Summerwater Review: Bleak Channel 4 Drama is a Mess
Channel 4's six-part drama Summerwater, based on Sarah Moss's novel, is a confused and melodramatic series. Read our full review of this bleak holiday-gone-wrong story.
Summerwater: Dougray Scott's New Channel 4 Thriller Explained
Channel 4 premieres the gripping thriller Summerwater tonight. Starring Dougray Scott, the six-part series explores a sinister incident at a Scottish loch. Is it a true story? Find out here.
Dougray Scott's 'best thing' in new Channel 4 drama
Dougray Scott stars in Channel 4's gripping new thriller Summerwater, which he calls his finest work. Premieres tonight at 9pm. Don't miss it!
TV Tonight: Summerwater Thriller & Football Scandal
Don't miss Channel 4's eerie Summerwater thriller and Sky's football fraud documentary. Plus, Riot Women's finale and I'm a Celebrity's 25th series.
Iranian man returned to France after second boat crossing
An Iranian man who made his second dangerous small boat crossing of the English Channel has been returned to France under new UK-France returns agreement, raising questions about border policy effectiveness.
Samantha Armytage Joins Today Show in Major TV Move
Exclusive: Channel Seven's beloved former Sunrise host Samantha Armytage makes stunning return to television, joining Channel Nine's Today Show in bombshell career switch that's set to redefine morning television wars.
Channel 4 cancels The Bridge reality show
The reality competition series 'The Bridge' faces cancellation after failing to capture audience attention, marking another casualty in Channel 4's programming lineup.
Channel migrant crossings hit 4-day pause - longest in year
The English Channel has experienced its longest migrant-free period in over a year, with no crossings recorded for four consecutive days as the Home Office's intensified enforcement measures show early signs of impact.
Channel crossings surge with 900 migrants in three days
New government figures reveal a significant increase in small boat crossings, with nearly 900 migrants reaching Kent in just three days amid ongoing policy challenges.
Starmer attacks government over Channel crossings crisis
Labour leader Keir Starmer launches scathing attack on government's handling of small boat crossings amid diplomatic tensions with France over new asylum policies.
Virgin Trains eyes Channel Tunnel return in rail comeback
Richard Branson's Virgin Trains could make a dramatic return to UK railways with plans to operate services through the Channel Tunnel, challenging Eurostar's long-standing monopoly on cross-channel rail travel.
Virgin's Eurostar Challenge: The Untold Channel Tunnel Bid
Exclusive look at how Virgin Trains nearly revolutionised cross-Channel travel with ambitious plans to compete directly with Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel.
Virgin's Channel Tunnel Bid Challenges Eurostar Monopoly
Richard Branson's Virgin Group launches ambitious bid to operate cross-Channel train services, potentially breaking Eurostar's monopoly and creating new London-Paris travel options.
Virgin Trains' Channel Tunnel bid rejected by regulators
The Office of Rail and Road rejects Virgin Trains' application to operate services through the Channel Tunnel, dealing a significant setback to Richard Branson's rail ambitions between London and European destinations.
Samantha Armytage Joins Today Show in Career Move
Exclusive: Channel Seven's beloved Sunrise presenter Samantha Armytage makes stunning return to television, joining Channel Nine's Today show in a major industry shake-up that's set to redefine morning television.
Channel migrant crossings surge despite Rwanda policy
Exclusive analysis reveals dramatic increase in small boat crossings despite government's Rwanda policy, with hundreds making the perilous journey in recent days.
Border Chief: No Quick Fix for Channel Migrant Crisis
Britain's Border Security Commander Martin Hewitt delivers sobering assessment that small boats crossing won't be solved rapidly, amid record Channel arrivals and ongoing policy challenges.
Dover migrant surge: 1,659 arrivals in 72 hours
Dover faces relentless small boat arrivals with 1,659 migrants crossing the Channel in three days, pushing the yearly total beyond 36,000 amid growing political pressure and operational challenges for Border Force.
France cancels Channel crossings meeting with UK
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper reveals French officials cancelled crucial Channel crossings meeting, raising questions about cross-Channel cooperation.
Channel 5 shuts down nostalgic TV Time Tunnel
TV Time Tunnel, the cherished nostalgia channel broadcasting classic British television, is being pulled from the airwaves after five years in a major Channel 5 shake-up that has left viewers devastated.
1,011 migrants cross Channel in single day - record 2024 tally
UK Border Force faces unprecedented surge as 15 small boats carrying migrants make dangerous Channel crossing, putting immense pressure on Rishi Sunak's immigration pledge ahead of general election.
England vs Wales: How to Watch Final Euro 2024 Friendly
Everything you need to know about watching England host Wales in their crucial pre-Euro 2024 friendly at Wembley Stadium, including TV channel, live stream details and kick-off time.
Page 1 of 4