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Over 250 migrants arrive in small boats on third day of Channel crossings

Home Office figures show nearly 400 migrants have made the perilous crossing from France so far in 2025

Evening Standard

Migrants cross English Channel in third day of arrivals to UK this year

Pictures show men and women wearing blankets and life jackets being brought ashore in Dover

Evening Standard

England face Six Nations blow as flanker Sam Underhill needs ankle surgery

Underhill’s club Bath said there is no set timeframe on his recovery from the operation.

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UK sees coldest January night in 15 years as winter snap continues

Overnight temperatures dropped to minus 14.5C overnight into Friday, the coldest night of the winter so far in the UK.

Evening Standard

Artist’s controversial doodle home on ‘Britain’s only desert’ set for approval

Mr Doodle said his childhood dream was to doodle the entire planet

The Independent UK

Artist’s plan to build seaside home covered in doodles could be approved

Councillors were recommended to approve the plan but decided to defer the decision to give residents more time to comment.

Evening Standard

New weather warnings issued for snow and ice as travel disruption continues

Yellow warnings for snow and ice come into force across large parts of the UK on Monday afternoon.

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In Pictures: Floods and heavy snow as winter arrives with a vengeance

Sunday was the UK’s coldest night of the winter so far, with a temperature of minus 13.3C recorded in Loch Glascarnoch in the Highlands.

Evening Standard

Timeline: Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby officially steps down

The Church of England saw a tumultuous end to 2024.

The Independent UK

Migrants reaching UK after crossing Channel in small boats up 25% in 2024

The last crossings of the year took place on December 29, when 291 people made the journey from France in six boats

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Nature’s annual show provides an ever-changing spectacle

PA news agency photographers captured the changing seasons during the course of 2024.

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Waves, surfers and a shipwreck among coastal shots captured in 2024

Here are some of the most dramatic and colourful coastal snaps of the year.

The Independent UK

Birdwatchers flock to see ‘extremely rare visitor’ from North America

Some enthusiasts have been waiting for hours in New Hythe, Kent, to catch a glimpse of the yellow warbler.

Evening Standard

Counter-terror powers will ‘make the difference’ to border security – Labour MP

Mike Tapp said the proposed Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill will allow ‘disruptive techniques’ to tackle people smuggling.

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Small boat Channel crossings continue after migrant total reaches 150,000

More than 1,100 people have crossed the Channel in small boats over the Christmas period.

Evening Standard

Channel crossings: Number of migrants arriving in UK since 2018 hits 150,000

The Prime Minister has put international co-operation with law enforcement agencies in Europe at the heart of his bid to cut the number of arrivals.

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Foam, fire and festivals – the lighter side of 2024

Crazy races and fiery processions helped raise spirits through a difficult year.

The Independent UK

Tackling climate change alone could harm nature and water crises, experts say

An international body of experts say biodiversity loss, water and food insecurity, health risks and climate change should not be addressed in silos.

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The Independent UK

Migrant Channel crossings top 34,000 for year so far

Crossings resumed on Thursday after an eight-day hiatus, with more than 600 arriving in a single day.

Evening Standard

Home Office records busiest December day for migrant Channel crossings on record

More than 34,500 people have made the crossing from France so far this year

Evening Standard

Migrant Channel crossings resume amid calmer weather after storms

Provisional Home Office figures show 33,973 people have arrived in the UK after making the crossing so far this year.

The Independent UK

10 sports stars who could shine in 2025

Keely Hodgkinson, Luke Littler and Tyler Dibling could all have a big year ahead.

Evening Standard

Eagle: People-smuggling gangs must be stopped even with ‘whack-a-mole’ approach

Dame Angela Eagle was asked on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme if the Government’s plans on people smuggling go far enough.

Evening Standard

Young children brought ashore as migrants cross English Channel

Pictures show the small youngsters being carried as they reached Dover, while men and women were also in warm clothes amid colder weather conditions.

The Independent UK

Archbishop of Canterbury to miss public Christmas services ahead of quitting

Justin Welby intends to complete official duties as archbishop by January 6.

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