Amazon recalls children's swim aids over drowning risk
Parents warned to immediately stop using popular children's swim vests sold on Amazon after safety tests reveal critical failure risk that could lead to drowning incidents.
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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.
Channel swimmer's lost Rolex found after 70 years
The incredible discovery of a British woman's prototype Rolex, lost during her 1951 Channel swim, finally proves her record-breaking achievement and silences fraudulent rivals.
TK Maxx recalls kids' swim vests over drowning risk
Parents warned as popular high-street retailer recalls children's swim aids due to critical safety flaw that could lead to drowning. Full refunds offered.
Chinese firms sell boats to migrant smugglers via Amazon-style sites
Exclusive investigation reveals how Chinese e-commerce platforms are supplying migrant smugglers with large inflatable boats, fuelling the dangerous Channel crossings from Turkey to Europe.
Channel 4 rebrands channels, moves hit shows like MAFS UK
Channel 4 announces a major rebrand for its digital portfolio, renaming '4seven' to 'Channel 4 Lifestyle' and moving hit shows like 'A Place in the Sun' and 'Married at First Sight UK' to new dedicated channels for easier viewing.
Eurostar chaos as Eurotunnel power failure halts services
Major disruption hits cross-Channel travel with Eurostar services cancelled and severe delays at the Port of Dover following a Eurotunnel power outage, stranding thousands of passengers.
Swimmers Return To Chicago River After 50-Year Ban
In a landmark event for urban environmental recovery, swimmers returned to the Chicago River for the first sanctioned race in over 50 years, marking a stunning turnaround for a waterway once synonymous with industrial waste.
Over 1,000 migrants cross Channel in day, setting 2025 record
The UK faces a major immigration event as more than 1,000 people arrived via small boats in just 24 hours, marking the highest daily total of 2025 and intensifying pressure on government resources.
Stroke During Ocean Swim: The Stranger Who Saved a Life
A terrifying medical emergency during an ocean swim off the Isle of Wight turned into a story of human kindness when a complete stranger became an unlikely guardian angel.
1,000 Migrants Cross Channel in Single Day as Scheme Fails
More than 1,000 migrants reached UK shores in 13 small boats yesterday, marking one of the busiest days of the year and raising serious questions about the effectiveness of the government's deterrence policies.
Smuggler's Warning: 2,000 Migrants a Day Could Cross Channel
An exclusive investigation reveals a people smuggler's boast that new, larger boats could ferry 2,000 asylum seekers to Britain daily, turning the Channel crossing into an industry worth hundreds of millions.
UK and France sign new deal to stop small boat crossings
Britain and France announce a landmark agreement to increase patrols and intelligence sharing in a major effort to stop dangerous small boat crossings in the English Channel.
TV Legend Roger Climpson Dies Aged 93
The broadcasting world mourns the loss of Roger Climpson, the revered Australian newsreader and 'This Is Your Life' host, who has died peacefully at 93. Remembered for his iconic voice and six-decade career.
British tourist fined for swimming in Venice Grand Canal
A British tourist has been hit with a €1,000 fine and a city ban for taking an illegal swim in Venice's iconic Grand Canal, sparking outrage from local officials.
Devon Man's 10-Lake Swiss Swim Challenge for Mental Health
Follow the incredible journey of Devon's Tom Worthington as he attempts to swim across 10 Swiss lakes in just 10 days, battling freezing waters and fatigue to raise vital funds for mental health charity Mind.
Kent Police Ramp Up Patrols Amid Surge in Channel Crossings
Exclusive: Kent police and Border Force escalate operations amid a significant increase in small boat migrant crossings in the English Channel. New government measures face scrutiny as arrivals continue.
Channel Migrant Boat Tragedy: Five Dead Including Children
Tragedy strikes the English Channel as a small boat carrying migrants capsizes, leaving five people dead, including two children. French authorities launch a major search and rescue operation amid growing concerns over dangerous crossings.
Woman dies in English Channel small boat crossing attempt
A woman has tragically died attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat, highlighting the escalating migrant crisis and perilous journeys undertaken despite government warnings.
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