Tag: Kent

  • Dozens of migrants rescued in Channel at weekend

    By Emma Wallis The French coast guard rescued 64 migrants in the Channel at the weekend who were attempting to cross the stretch of water towards the UK. The migrants, […]

  • RN deployed to Channel

    Critics claim move is entirely political. Royal Navy sent ‘to prevent migrant crossings’ in Channel A Royal Navy patrol ship has been sent to the English Channel to deter migrant […]

  • UK patrols to increase

    Crossings from France vex UK government. Channel migrants: UK and France to step up patrols The UK and France are to step up joint patrols and increase surveillance to tackle […]

  • Migrants detained in Kent

    Migrant numbers on the rise. More than 20 migrants detained in Kent Some 23 migrants, including three children, have been detained in Kent after crossing the Channel in small boats. […]

  • UK coastal security concerns

    UK border concerns mount. Sea forces farce: Police searching for people smugglers in the Channel sold a £350,000 specialist boat for just £80,000 two years ago By JAMES DUNN FOR […]