44 h. ago New crossing installed in attempt to prevent road deaths on busy Greater Manchester route

The council says there have been seven accidents on the road in as many years

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4 d. ago Migrants attempt longer Channel crossing after recent deaths

After a quiet morning in northern France, a large black dinghy carrying migrants was pictured having set off from a beach in north-west France.

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5 d. ago Child dies after falling off ‘overcrowded’ small boat while crossing Channel

The tragedy is the 21st death this year during small boat crossings

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2 w. ago Hundreds attempt Channel crossing as second migrant deported in UK

An inflatable dinghy full of men, women and at least three children made its way out to sea from Gravelines beach at daybreak on Friday morning.

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2 w. ago Tiny flicker of emotion crosses Charlie Kirk suspect Tyler Robinson's face as death penalty is mentioned during court hearing

Online courtroom footage captured the moment Charlie Kirk 's alleged assassin Tyler Robinson showed a flash of emotion as prosecutors officially filed to seek the death penalty.

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4 w. ago Inquest into river crossing death of former England rugby star set to conclude

Tom Voyce was 43 when he died after his car was swept away while crossing a ford on the River Aln during a storm.

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