12 dead after migrant boat capsizes in English Channel At least 12 people have died after a boat capsized in the English Channel. UK • 03 Sep 24
12 dead after migrant boat capsizes in English Channel At least 12 people have died after a boat capsized in the English Channel. UK • 03 Sep 24
Man jailed for smuggling 52 migrants in dinghy A 31-year-old man from South Sudan has been jailed for 20 months for smuggling more than 50 migrants across the English Channel in a "perilously overcrowded dinghy". UK • 21 Mar 24
Man jailed for smuggling 52 migrants in dinghy A 31-year-old man from South Sudan has been jailed for 20 months for smuggling more than 50 migrants across the English Channel in a "perilously overcrowded dinghy". UK • 21 Mar 24
29,000 people stopped crossing English Channel in 2021 More than 29,000 people have been intercepted attempting to cross the English Channel this year, according to data compiled by the PA news agency. UK • 23 Dec 21
29,000 people stopped crossing English Channel in 2021 More than 29,000 people have been intercepted attempting to cross the English Channel this year, according to data compiled by the PA news agency. UK • 23 Dec 21
More people attempt crossing, day after Channel deaths More people making the perilous journey across the English Channel have been brought ashore following the deadliest day of the current migrant crisis. Europe • 25 Nov 21
More people attempt crossing, day after Channel deaths More people making the perilous journey across the English Channel have been brought ashore following the deadliest day of the current migrant crisis. Europe • 25 Nov 21
Migrant deaths must be 'turning point' - charity A UK charity that helps refugees access safe routes to asylum has said the deaths of 27 migrants off the northern coast of France must be a "turning point". Europe • 25 Nov 21
Migrant deaths must be 'turning point' - charity A UK charity that helps refugees access safe routes to asylum has said the deaths of 27 migrants off the northern coast of France must be a "turning point". Europe • 25 Nov 21
Johnson wants France to 'take back' migrants British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged French President Emmanuel Macron to accept the return of migrants who cross the Channel to England. Europe • 25 Nov 21
Johnson wants France to 'take back' migrants British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged French President Emmanuel Macron to accept the return of migrants who cross the Channel to England. Europe • 25 Nov 21
One migrant dead, one missing in English Channel One person has died, one is missing and more than 400 have been rescued after their vessels sank in the English Channel en route to Britain, French authorities have said. Europe • 04 Nov 21
One migrant dead, one missing in English Channel One person has died, one is missing and more than 400 have been rescued after their vessels sank in the English Channel en route to Britain, French authorities have said. Europe • 04 Nov 21
RNLI boss defends crews' role in migrant rescues The head of the RNLI has defended lifeboat crews for helping rescue migrants at sea, saying "decent people" deem it "humanitarian work of the highest order". World • 28 Jul 21
RNLI boss defends crews' role in migrant rescues The head of the RNLI has defended lifeboat crews for helping rescue migrants at sea, saying "decent people" deem it "humanitarian work of the highest order". World • 28 Jul 21
Eurostar secures €290m rescue package Eurostar, operator of the trains that run under the English Channel, said today it had secured a €290m rescue package to keep it afloat while waiting for Covid-19 travel curbs to be lifted. Business • 18 May 21
Eurostar secures €290m rescue package Eurostar, operator of the trains that run under the English Channel, said today it had secured a €290m rescue package to keep it afloat while waiting for Covid-19 travel curbs to be lifted. Business • 18 May 21
Four dead after migrant boat sinks in English Channel Four people, including two children, have died after a migrant boat sank off the coast of France, authorities have confirmed. World • 27 Oct 20
Four dead after migrant boat sinks in English Channel Four people, including two children, have died after a migrant boat sank off the coast of France, authorities have confirmed. World • 27 Oct 20
US woman in record-breaking swim across English Channel US endurance swimmer Sarah Thomas has become the first person to swim across the English Channel four times without stopping, refuelling only on a liquid formula during her 54-hour feat. UK • 17 Sep 19
US woman in record-breaking swim across English Channel US endurance swimmer Sarah Thomas has become the first person to swim across the English Channel four times without stopping, refuelling only on a liquid formula during her 54-hour feat. UK • 17 Sep 19
Flying Frenchman falls into sea on Channel crossing bid A French inventor has failed in his attempt to cross the English Channel on a jet-powered hoverboard when he missed a landing platform mounted on a boat as he tried to land midway for refuelling. World • 25 Jul 19
Flying Frenchman falls into sea on Channel crossing bid A French inventor has failed in his attempt to cross the English Channel on a jet-powered hoverboard when he missed a landing platform mounted on a boat as he tried to land midway for refuelling. World • 25 Jul 19
56-year-old is oldest Irish man to swim English Channel A Dublin swimmer has become the oldest Irish man to swim the English Channel. Dublin • 13 Jul 19
56-year-old is oldest Irish man to swim English Channel A Dublin swimmer has become the oldest Irish man to swim the English Channel. Dublin • 13 Jul 19
Sala died of 'head and trunk injuries', inquest hears Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala died of "head and trunk injuries", an inquest in England has heard, as it began to examine his death in a plane crash in the sea. World • 11 Feb 19
Sala died of 'head and trunk injuries', inquest hears Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala died of "head and trunk injuries", an inquest in England has heard, as it began to examine his death in a plane crash in the sea. World • 11 Feb 19
Two held over English Channel crossings Two men have been arrested on suspicion of arranging the illegal movement of migrants into the UK as the British Home Secretary requested the help of the navy to patrol the English Channel. World • 03 Jan 19
Two held over English Channel crossings Two men have been arrested on suspicion of arranging the illegal movement of migrants into the UK as the British Home Secretary requested the help of the navy to patrol the English Channel. World • 03 Jan 19
Six Iranian men detained on Kent beach The British Home Office has said six Iranian men have been found on a beach in Kent. UK • 30 Dec 18
Six Iranian men detained on Kent beach The British Home Office has said six Iranian men have been found on a beach in Kent. UK • 30 Dec 18
Migrants attempting to cross English Channel rescued Five migrants attempting to cross the Channel to England in a small inflatable boat were picked up today off the north coast of France, local authorities said. Europe • 24 Nov 18
Migrants attempting to cross English Channel rescued Five migrants attempting to cross the Channel to England in a small inflatable boat were picked up today off the north coast of France, local authorities said. Europe • 24 Nov 18
No deal in talks aimed at ending 'scallop wars' British and French fishermen have failed to finalise a deal to end the scallop wars in the English Channel. UK • 08 Sep 18
No deal in talks aimed at ending 'scallop wars' British and French fishermen have failed to finalise a deal to end the scallop wars in the English Channel. UK • 08 Sep 18
Britain and France agree deal on scallop fishing Britain and France have reached an agreement over scallop fishing in the English Channel, Britain's food and agriculture ministry has said. Europe • 05 Sep 18
Britain and France agree deal on scallop fishing Britain and France have reached an agreement over scallop fishing in the English Channel, Britain's food and agriculture ministry has said. Europe • 05 Sep 18
French and British boats clash in 'scallop war' French fishermen have clashed with a number of British boats after a "scallop war" erupted in the English Channel. Europe • 29 Aug 18
French and British boats clash in 'scallop war' French fishermen have clashed with a number of British boats after a "scallop war" erupted in the English Channel. Europe • 29 Aug 18
Body recovered during English Channel search A man's body has been recovered and two other men are believed to be missing after a boat sank in the English Channel. UK • 06 Aug 17
Body recovered during English Channel search A man's body has been recovered and two other men are believed to be missing after a boat sank in the English Channel. UK • 06 Aug 17
