English Channel1 day agoThree men jailed for attempted people smugglingFreddy Lawrence, Keith Baigent and Paul Giglia tried to bring migrants across the English Channel.1 day agoKent2 Jan 2025Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel banThe stronger powers are needed to tackle "vile gang networks", the home secretary says.2 Jan 2025Politics1 Jan 2025Channel migrant arrivals in 2024 totalled 36,8162024 was the deadliest year in the Channel, with 77 people known to have drowned trying to cross.1 Jan 2025Kent30 Dec 2024Added powers will 'disrupt' Channel crossings - MPThe MP for Dover and Deal says a new immigration bill aims to bolster border security.30 Dec 2024Kent29 Dec 2024Three migrants die attempting to cross ChannelDozens of other people were rescued off the coast of Sangatte on Sunday morning.29 Dec 2024UK28 Dec 2024More migrant arrivals as annual total tops 36,000The number of people who have made the crossing has passed 150,000 since 2018 when records began.28 Dec 2024Kent27 Dec 2024More than 400 migrants cross Channel on Boxing DayA total of 407 people on 11 boats made the journey to the UK from France on Thursday.27 Dec 2024Kent26 Dec 2024More than 450 migrants make Christmas Day crossingA total of 451 people arrived at the UK coast on 11 boats - the first arrivals for more than a week.26 Dec 2024Kent22 Dec 2024Dover ferries cancelled due to high windsPassengers are advised to aim to arrive two hours before their booked sailing time.22 Dec 2024Kent
