Major incident as sinkhole swallows boats in Shropshire
A major incident was declared after a 50-metre sinkhole opened on a Shropshire canal, swallowing boats. Ten people were rescued with no casualties reported. Watch the dramatic drone footage.
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Shropshire sinkhole drains canal, swallows narrowboats
A major incident declared in Shropshire after a large sinkhole breached a canal near Whitchurch, swallowing narrowboats. Emergency services are on scene. No casualties reported.
Shropshire sinkhole drains canal, swallows narrowboats
A major incident declared after a large sinkhole breaches a canal near Whitchurch, swallowing boats. Emergency services are on scene. No casualties reported.
Shropshire sinkhole causes major incident on Whitchurch canal
A major incident is underway in Whitchurch, Shropshire, after a large sinkhole drained a canal section. Emergency services are on scene. No casualties reported. Follow for live updates.
Record December Channel crossings hit 800+
More than 800 people crossed the English Channel in small boats on Saturday, setting a new record for December. The annual total now stands at 41,455. Read the latest on the UK's migration crisis.
UK Asylum Policy Fuels Violence in Channel Crossings
A new report finds UK policies to stop small boat crossings have increased violence and smuggler power, failing to deter arrivals. Calls for safe routes and inquiry.
Hegseth defends Trump's 'drug boat' strikes amid legal scrutiny
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defends controversial military strikes on suspected drug boats, insisting President Trump has the power to act 'as he sees fit'. Read the full story on the growing legal and political backlash.
Man charged for allegedly swallowing Fabergé pendant
A New Zealand man faces charges after allegedly swallowing a £20,000 Fabergé pendant from a James Bond exhibition. Read the full story of this bizarre theft.
France approves new Channel migrant boat crackdown plan
French government authorises interventions to stop small boats before passengers board. Refugee groups threaten legal action over safety concerns. Read the latest developments.
France to intercept migrant taxi boats in Channel
French maritime police gain new powers to intercept suspected migrant taxi boats in Channel waters as crossings hit 2025 high. Read the latest developments.
Mini swallowed by sinkhole in Cornwall bureaucratic nightmare
Malcolm McKenzie's prized Mini fell into a 3-metre sinkhole in Redruth, sparking a 25-day bureaucratic struggle over unregistered land. Read his full story and the council's response.
Labour MPs face asylum policy moral dilemma
Labour MPs confront brutal choices on asylum policy as polling reveals public support for tough measures. Explore the economic impact of migration and political consequences.
Gove praises Labour's Mahmood on immigration stance
Former Tory minister Michael Gove expresses admiration for Labour's Shabana Mahmood and her crackdown on immigration. Discover the internal party tensions and leadership speculation.
Rare prehistoric boats found in Cambridgeshire quarry
Three remarkably preserved bronze and iron age log boats discovered after 3,500 years in mud go on permanent display at Flag Fen archaeology park in Peterborough.
Migrant returned to France for second time in weeks
In a striking case highlighting the ongoing small boats crisis, a migrant attempting to cross the Channel has been sent back to France for the second time in less than eight weeks, as new figures reveal increased interceptions.
Iranian man's second Channel crossing ends in return to France
An Iranian man's extraordinary second attempt to reach Britain by small boat ends with his return to France, highlighting the ongoing Channel migration crisis and raising questions about border policies.
Second deportation attempt of Iranian migrant sparks legal battle
Exclusive: Ministers face legal challenges and humanitarian concerns as they prepare to remove Iranian national returned to UK after previous failed attempt, raising questions about asylum policy.
70+ migrants returned to France under UK returns scheme
New figures reveal more than 70 asylum seekers have been returned to France under Rishi Sunak's returns agreement, while Channel crossings continue despite government efforts.
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