36 died in Channel small boat crossings in 2025
At least 36 people, including a child, died trying to cross the English Channel last year. Charities demand safe routes and official records to honour the victims.
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Behind the Scenes at Oxford's Boat Race Trials
Exclusive look at the gruelling Trial Eights selection process for the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race. Discover the cold mornings, fierce competition, and mental battles on the Tideway.
Valencia Coach's Daughter Found Dead in Indonesia
The 12-year-old daughter of a Valencia CF coach has been found dead after a boat capsized off Indonesia. Search continues for her father and two siblings. Read the latest.
Football coach dies in Indonesia boat sinking
Rescuers search for victims after a tourist boat sinks off Komodo Island, killing Valencia CF coach Fernando Martín and three family members. Read the latest updates.
Valencia coach Fernando Martin dies in Indonesia boat sinking
Valencia CF Women's B team manager Fernando Martin and three of his children have died after a tourist boat sank off Indonesia. Follow for breaking updates.
Valencia coach and children missing after Indonesia boat sinks
Valencia Women's B team coach Fernando Martín and his three young children are missing and feared dead after a tourist boat sank off Indonesia. Rescue efforts continue. Read the full story.
Stranger Things S5 Vol 2: Major Character Deaths Revealed
The final episodes of Stranger Things Season 5 are here. Discover which characters meet their end and which main cast members survive to fight another day. Stream now on Netflix.
Stars Lost Between Christmas and New Year
The festive week between Christmas and New Year has brought devastating loss to Hollywood, claiming icons like Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, and George Michael. Explore the poignant stories behind these tragic farewells.
Sinkhole Ruins Couple's Canal Boat Christmas in Shropshire
A retired US couple's dream of a festive Christmas on their canal boat is sunk after a massive 50-metre sinkhole opens on the Llangollen Canal. Read their story and the dramatic rescues.
Scottish drug deaths surge by nearly a fifth in a year
Suspected drug deaths in Scotland have risen by 19% year-on-year, with critics blaming SNP policies. New figures deal a blow to the government's 'national mission' on addiction.
Family survives 20 hours on overturned boat off Florida
A 90-year-old man and three relatives endured a 20-hour ocean ordeal clinging to their capsized boat before a dramatic US Coast Guard rescue. Read their incredible survival story.
Coroners' Death Prevention Reports Ignored
Parents who lost their daughter demand legal enforcement of coroners' reports after a study reveals systemic NHS failures are being routinely ignored, leading to preventable deaths.
Coroners' maternal death advice routinely ignored
Shocking research reveals 62% of coroners' prevention reports for maternal deaths in England and Wales go unheeded. Urgent NHS maternity investigation needed.
Four dead as migrant boats capsize off Libya coast
At least four Bangladeshi migrants died when their boat capsized near Al Khums, Libya. A second vessel carrying 69 people remains missing amid rising Mediterranean deaths.
Four dead after boat capsizes near Imperial Beach
Tragedy strikes as four people die after a panga boat capsizes off Imperial Beach. Five survivors hospitalised with minor injuries. Emergency services continue investigation.
Mahmood unveils sweeping migration reforms
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces radical plans to overhaul human rights laws and boost deportations, inspired by Denmark's hardline asylum model. Read the full details.
Graphic leaflets warn migrants of Channel dangers
Exclusive: Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood authorises grim images of small boat tragedies in new campaign to deter asylum seekers from crossing the Channel. Discover the government's new hard-line strategy.
Mahmood to announce 'sweeping' illegal migration reforms
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is set to unveil the most significant reforms in modern times to deter illegal migration, modelled on Denmark's asylum policies. Read the full details.
French migrant interceptions fall sharply under Labour deal
French police preventing fewer Channel crossings since Labour's returns agreement began. Arrivals down 17% but interceptions fell 45%, raising border control concerns.
Second migrant caught re-entering UK after removal
A migrant has been detained after illegally re-entering the UK by small boat following removal to France. The Home Office vows to expedite his return. Read the latest on border enforcement.
Record Small Boat Crossings Defy UK Government Crackdown
Despite heightened security measures and political promises, small boat migrant crossings across the English Channel have surged to unprecedented levels, raising urgent questions about border control effectiveness.
UK plans second deportation of Iranian asylum seeker
Exclusive: Home Office plans to remove Iranian national despite previous failed attempt and ongoing legal challenges, raising serious human rights concerns.
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.
Four mysterious deaths at Disney World Orlando under investigation
Shocking investigation reveals four adults died under mysterious circumstances at Disney World Florida resorts within months, raising serious safety questions at the world's most famous theme park.
Southampton Boat Show faces brutal budget uncertainty
The prestigious Southampton International Boat Show faces unprecedented challenges as government budget delays create a 'brutal' atmosphere, leaving marine businesses feeling 'very attacked' and threatening the future of this cornerstone UK marine event.
Small boat asylum seeker faces years for nightclub attack
An asylum seeker who arrived by small boat faces years in prison after dragging a woman from a nightclub and attempting to rape her in a dark alleyway in a terrifying late-night assault.
Iranian migrant deported after two weeks in UK
Exclusive: An Iranian migrant who arrived in Britain via small boat has been removed from the country after only 14 days, in what officials are calling a rapid deportation success story.
Deported migrant returns to UK on small boat
In a stunning blow to UK border enforcement, a Sudanese migrant previously deported to France has successfully re-entered Britain via small boat crossing, exposing critical flaws in immigration policy.
The Most Foolish Ways Brits Have Died
A shocking new report details the most senseless and preventable deaths in the UK, from DIY haircuts to reckless selfies, urging the public to think twice before taking dangerous risks.
UK's £4.7bn migrant hotel bill exposed
Exclusive investigation uncovers staggering £4.7 billion taxpayer cost for housing asylum seekers in hotels as Channel crossings continue to strain Home Office resources.
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