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UK tightens small boat migration rules

The UK government has introduced stricter measures to deter small boat crossings, impacting asylum seekers and sparking debate over immigration policy.

Channel Crossings Hit Record 25,000 This Year

The number of migrants crossing the English Channel has hit a staggering 25,000 this year, setting a new record and raising urgent questions about UK immigration policy.

1,000+ migrants cross Channel in 3 days

More than 1,000 asylum seekers have crossed the English Channel in small boats over the past three days, marking a significant spike in arrivals amid ongoing political debates over immigration policies.

League One 2025-26: Full Season Preview

A comprehensive look at the upcoming League One season, analysing the contenders, dark horses, and teams likely to struggle in the 2025-26 campaign.

RNLI rescues migrants in Channel small boats

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has carried out daring rescues of migrants attempting to cross the English Channel in small boats. Read about their heroic efforts and the ongoing challenges.

Air scooter crashes into English Channel during flight

Shocking video captures the moment an air scooter crashes into the English Channel after a failed attempt to fly from the French coast to Dover. The daring stunt ends in disaster as the pilot is rescued by nearby vessels.

RNLI rescues 19 migrants in Channel crossing

The RNLI has released gripping footage of its crews rescuing 19 migrants from the English Channel, as the charity defends its operations against claims it acts as a 'taxi service' for illegal crossings.

Morecambe FC suspended amid financial crisis

Morecambe Football Club faces an uncertain future after being suspended from the National League due to financial irregularities, sparking fears among fans and stakeholders.

New evidence: Robin Hood may have been real

Fresh historical research challenges traditional views on Robin Hood's origins, suggesting the folk hero may have been based on a real person in medieval England.

Cooper: Small boats overcrowding 'lethal'

Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper accuses the government of failing to address the 'lethal overcrowding' of small boats crossing the Channel, as new figures reveal shocking conditions.

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