English Channel19 hrs agoBackstroke Boys swim the Channel without wetsuitsThe five men from Grimsby & Cleethorpes Water Rats successfully complete their challenge.19 hrs ago4 days agoAsylum seeker detained after small boat crossingA man, 21, from South Sudan has been detained for seven months in a young offenders' institute.4 days ago5 days agoMan, 64, completes solo English Channel swimMalc Pearce from Cleethorpes is one of only a few over the age of 60 to complete the feat.5 days ago7 days agoWhy you might see a Russian warship when you are sailing in the ChannelWhy do Russian warships sail in the English Channel and what laws are in place to regulate their passage.7 days ago8 days agoTrack UK's latest migration numbers - net migration, visas, asylum and small boatsUse our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK8 days ago25 Jun 2026Women complete 'tough' English Channel swimFive women swim across the English Channel in 13 hours and five minutes.25 Jun 202622 Jun 2026Man denies being English Channel small boat pilotIdris Abdu, 24, originally from Eritrea but living in Bradford, denies the charges.22 Jun 202622 Jun 2026'Migrants risk hypothermia on longer boat crossings'Longer small boat journeys increase the risk of hypothermia, a retired coastguard warns.22 Jun 202621 Jun 2026Manslaughter arrest after death on small boat crossingThe migrant was found unresponsive on a boat in the English Channel on Saturday.21 Jun 2026...
