Record numbers of migrants are continuing to make the crossing

Record numbers of migrants are continuing to make the crossing – UKNIP

A plan to use nets to stop dinghies carrying migrants across the English Channel is being considered by the government, it has been reported. Dan O’Mahoney, who leads the Home Office’s efforts to tackle illegal crossings to the UK, outlined the strategy to a Sunday newspaper. He told the newspaper that British vessels could use […]

Cumbria Police say the man was pronounced dead at the scene

Cumbria Police say the man was pronounced dead at the scene – UKNIP

A man has died after a light aircraft crash north of Troutbeck this afternoon. Cumbria Police say the man was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other casualties. Emergency services including police responded following a report at about 2.50pm today (October 11) that a light aircraft had crashed north of Troutbeck, between Keswick […]