ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Skimming over the Lehigh with local Tom Kerr is a big thrill in a small boat. "It's called Skua, which is actually an Arctic bird," Kerr said of the boat. The 8-foot, 80- to 115-pound ...

People crossing the English Channel in small boats are to be taken to a different Kent port for several weeks while repairs take place at the Dover processing centre. The Home Office said arrivals ...

French police have been told to stop using rubber bullets and tear gas to stop migrants from boarding UK-bound boats in the English Channel. In a warning to security forces, the country’s Defender of ...

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This video shows why this old wood boat means everything to me, sharing the sentimental story, memories, and experiences tied to it, featuring the craftsmanship, history, and personal moments that ...

A Turkish national has been jailed for 11 years after being found guilty of supplying thousands of small boats and engines used by people smugglers to transport asylum seekers across the English ...

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Detectives believe Savas supplied vessels used in thousands of crossings, with some likely to have been "involved in numerous fatal" voyages. One of Europe's most wanted men has been jailed after ...

The first small boat migrants to reach Britain in 2026 arrived today in sub-zero temperatures. UK Border Force catamaran Hurricane arrived at Dover just before 4pm with an unknown number of migrants ...

11:23, Fri, Jan 2, 2026 Updated: 12:12, Fri, Jan 2, 2026 Labour's illegal immigration "smash the gangs" vow has been branded "a disaster" - as small-boat arrivals hit a three-year high. And damningly, ...

PayPal announced this week that it submitted regulatory applications to create PayPal Bank, a new industrial loan company to support small businesses. The company said Monday that it filed documents ...