Irish truck drivers come up against threats from ‘vicious’ migrants in France
Drivers face fines of thousands of euro if they are found to be transporting migrants but the alternative can be dangerous, a representative has said.
View Article‘Secure zone’ set up to stop Calais migrants sneaking onto lorries
The zone can hold up to 230 vehicles.
View ArticleOne dead as 1,500 migrants try to storm Eurotunnel
France and Britain said they would work together to tackle the issue.
View ArticleIrish truck drivers face threats from migrants with ‘iron bars, broken...
A man died yesterday after thousands of migrants stormed the Eurotunnel.
View ArticleRiot police spray migrants with ‘chemical irritant’ as hundreds storm Channel...
Britain and France have vowed to do more to end the migrant crisis.
View Article“Where is your compassion?” The Daily Express is being slammed for this headline
Somehow, ‘Songs of Praise’ is the broadcaster’s most controversial programme right now.
View ArticleBritain is planning to jail immigrants who are working illegally
Wages earned will also be taken off illegal workers.
View ArticleGlastonbury’s left-behind wellies are being donated to the migrants in Calais
“The migrants in Calais are living in desperate conditions and we’re very pleased to be able to help support their basic humanitarian needs.”
View ArticlePassengers told to listen for ‘walking on roof’ as migrants cause Channel...
“Intruders” were reported on the tracks a Eurostar official said.
View ArticleHere’s what we can all do to help ease the migrant crisis
The human tragedy going on across the Mediterranean at present has shocked one and all, but there are practical ways to help.
View ArticleThe many different routes that migrants are taking to reach western Europe…
Migrants are travelling huge distances even before they reach the Mediterranean and the harrowing voyage across.
View ArticleBanksy’s theme park taken apart to build refugee shelters
After five weeks and 150,000 visitors, the artist’s take on Disneyland is no more.
View Article‘Devastating and incredible’: Irish volunteers on life in the Jungle
“You’re in France and within five or six steps you’re walking into a third world country.”
View ArticleAn Irish woman is bringing music from Calais’ ‘Jungle’ camps to Ireland
Money raised from the project will go directly to the performers.
View ArticleCalais port closed after migrants board ferry in bid to reach Britain
It estimated that between 30 and 40 migrants had boarded the Spirit of Britain ferry, operated by P&O.
View ArticlePictures: Inside the surreal world of the migrant ‘Jungle’ at Calais
An entire society has sprung up on the outskirts of the French town, with the refugees living there making the most of the little that they have.
View ArticleHundreds to be moved as France to begin bulldozing ‘The Jungle’ migrant camp
Migrants have been offered new accommodation in containers.
View ArticleWater cannon used as Jungle camp gets bulldozed
Makeshift shacks were destroyed during the bulldozing.
View ArticleChaos breaks out as French police try and force refugees out of ‘Jungle’ camp
A number of people have been evicted from the southern section of the camp in France over the past two days.
View ArticleCalais migrants sew lips shut in protest against destruction of camp
Police moved into the camp again yesterday to demolish the make-shift homes the migrants have been living in.
View ArticleFarmers and truckers blockading Calais in protest at migrant camp "The Jungle"
Around 70 trucks have begun a go-slow on the main motorway into the French port.
View ArticleBritain is building a "monstrous" wall at the Calais refugee camp
The wall, which is expected to cost €2.7 million, will be the latest barrier to go up around Europe.
View ArticleBritish dentists aren't happy about a plan to check child migrants' ages by...
The British Dental Association said Davies’ demands were “inappropriate and unethical”.
View Article'Nobody wants that on their conscience': Irish truck drivers fear deaths of...
The body representing hauliers expressed concern after five people, including a child, were found in a trailer in Wexford at the weekend.
View ArticleFrench police on standby as migrants start evacuating Calais 'Jungle' camp
Camp residents have begun arriving at designated spots to be bussed to French reception centres.
View ArticleMistrust, language barriers and mist: An Irish volunteer's account of the...
“It’s tense but calm at the moment. There’s warehouse processing people from the camp and a container has been cleared out to process the children.”
View ArticleThousands of migrants expected to remain at demolished Calais camp
A migrant charity said it is concerned about what will happen later in the week when those determined to get to England refuse to be moved.
View Article'They are angry because the Jungle is finished and they cannot go to England'
Fires have blazed in Calais since last night.
View Article"The situation for children in Calais is the worst it's ever been"
1,500 children are being housed in shipping containers following the destruction of “The Jungle” migrant camp. Others are sleeping in the remains of the destroyed camp.
View Article'We will not tolerate other camps': Hollande hails 'Jungle' clear-out as a...
The French president said there were no incidents “from start to finish”, when police moved in to evacuate people from the camp.
View ArticleIreland is looking to take more refugee children from camps in Greece and...
Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone says Ireland wants to offer “hope” to the unaccompanied children.
View ArticleChildren from Calais 'Jungle' launch legal challenge against British government
Solicitors representing the dozens of children accuse the Home Office of mishandling asylum claims.
View ArticleThe first 40 minors coming to Ireland from the Calais migrant camp will be...
About 20 of the unaccompanied minors will be coming in the coming weeks.
View ArticleMayor of Calais bans distribution of free food to migrants
Mayor Natacha Bouchart says the directive is to prevent “law and order issues”.
View ArticleSix more teenagers from 'The Jungle' migrant camp arrive in Ireland
This brings to 25 the number of children separated from their loved ones by the migrant crisis who have been accepted into Ireland.
View ArticleHere's What Happened Today: Sunday
Garda criticism, migrants at Rosslare port and Dublin drivers ranked the worst in the country…
View ArticleFrenchwoman on trial for helping migrant lover smuggle into Britain
She bought a small boat for €1,000 and towed it to a beach from which he and two friends took off across the Channel.
View ArticleNew arrivals: Four children from 'The Jungle' camp to arrive in Ireland soon
So far, 30 children who have been separated from their families have been brought to Ireland.
View Article4 people in critical condition after being shot during clashes between...
Some 22 people were hospitalised yesterday, according to an official total.
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