Small Boat Smuggling Boss Jailed for 11 Years
Adem Savas, who supplied half of 2023's Channel crossing boats, is jailed in Belgium. A major breakthrough in the fight against people smuggling gangs.
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Small Boat Smuggling Boss Jailed for 11 Years
Adem Savas, who supplied half of 2023's Channel crossing boats, is jailed in Belgium. A breakthrough for UK and European efforts to dismantle people smuggling networks.
41,472 small boat arrivals in UK during 2025
Official figures reveal 41,472 people crossed the Channel in small boats last year, the second highest annual total on record. Explore the political fallout and new government policies.
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.
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.
UK-Greece pact targets Channel and Med people smugglers
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper signs a new UK-Greece agreement to tackle smuggling gangs and disrupt small boat supplies. Includes £1.5m for North African job schemes.
Brexit adds 'new dimension' to Channel crossings
MPs told Brexit is 'part of the narrative' for migrants crossing the Channel, as the UK lost a key returns agreement with the EU. Read the full analysis.
London's 'Button Edgers' Infuriate Pedestrians
Frustration grows in London as pedestrians, dubbed 'button edgers', refuse to press crossing buttons. Is it laziness, germophobia, or confusion? Discover the urban phenomenon.
Family sues Met Police over grandmother's fatal crash
The family of Helen Holland, killed by a police motorcyclist escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh, are suing the Metropolitan Police to prove she 'did nothing wrong'. Read their emotional story.
Pavement Vigilantes Threaten UK Social Etiquette
Guardian readers debate the erosion of friendly pavement encounters in London's West End, fearing a dystopian future of grim conformism. Share your views on UK social etiquette.
Family 'Devastated' After Morrisons Car Park Death
Alicia Ternant, 69, tragically died after being struck by a van in a Morrisons car park in Alnwick. Police are appealing for witnesses to the fatal collision.
Truck crash in South Korea market kills 2, injures 18
A truck ploughed into a market in Bucheon, South Korea, killing two and injuring 18. Police are investigating the cause of the tragic incident. Read the latest updates.
Two dead in South Korea market truck crash
A truck crashed into a market in Bucheon, South Korea, killing two and injuring 18. Police are questioning the sober driver. Follow for live updates.
Southall Road Rage: Umbrella Attack on Mercedes
Shocking footage shows a black Mercedes surrounded and attacked with umbrellas in West London. Watch the full video of the dramatic confrontation on King Street.
First UK pedestrian killed by self-driving car
A British factory worker has tragically become the first pedestrian in the UK to be killed by a self-driving vehicle in a shocking incident that raises serious questions about autonomous vehicle safety.
Scientists demand ban on Chelsea tractors over safety risks
Groundbreaking research shows large SUVs pose significantly higher danger to pedestrians in urban areas, prompting calls for government action and potential restrictions on 'Chelsea tractors'.
French island bans cars after pedestrian accidents
The picturesque Île d'Oléron implements permanent vehicle restrictions following tragic accidents, becoming a pioneer for pedestrian-friendly islands across Europe.
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.
Teen killed in Florida pedestrian accident
A Florida community is in mourning after 17-year-old Shannon Rushing was struck and killed by a car while walking near her high school. The bright student's sudden death has left family and friends heartbroken.
Woman and dog killed in Scottish Highlands road accident
A devastating incident in the Scottish Highlands has claimed the lives of a woman and her dog after being struck by a vehicle while walking along the A82 near Fort William.
E-bike rider kills great-grandfather in pavement crash
A 72-year-old great-grandfather was tragically killed when an e-bike rider mounted the pavement to avoid wheelie bins and crashed into him in a quiet residential street. The rider has been convicted of causing death by careless driving.
Woman fights for life after car mounts pavement in Manchester
A woman is fighting for her life and a young girl remains critically injured after a terrifying incident where a car mounted the pavement in Greater Manchester. Emergency services rushed to the scene following the collision that has left the community in
Ghetts charged over fatal Westminster hit-and-run
British grime artist Ghetts faces serious charges after a pedestrian was killed in a Westminster hit-and-run incident. Exclusive details on the investigation and victim identification.
Rapper Ghetts charged over fatal hit-and-run
UK rapper and Netflix actor Ghetts faces serious charges after a fatal hit-and-run incident in East London that left a pedestrian dead. The grime artist, real name Justin Clarke, has been released on bail ahead of court proceedings.
Melbourne Crash: Girl Fights for Life in Hospital
A young girl remains in critical condition following a devastating vehicle collision in Melbourne's west, as emergency services continue their investigation into the tragic incident.
Australian Road Rules: 30km/h Zones Proposed Nationwide
The Albanese government is considering sweeping changes to Australian road rules, with potential 30km/h speed limits in residential areas and near schools to improve pedestrian safety.
Wellington pedestrian blown over in violent storm winds
Shocking footage captures a Wellington pedestrian's desperate struggle against ferocious winds as wild weather wreaks havoc across the New Zealand capital, forcing road closures and endangering lives.
Woman flung through air in shocking London bus stop collision
CCTV captures the terrifying moment a woman was thrown through the air after being struck by a car near a London bus stop. The dramatic footage shows the pedestrian's miraculous survival.
Man killed after car 'deliberately driven' at M1 pedestrians
A man has died and two others were injured after a car was allegedly driven deliberately at pedestrians on the M1 motorway near Newport Pagnell, prompting a major police investigation into the circumstances surrounding this horrific event.
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