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Kinsale raises a salute in honour of local heroes

A harbour town has launched an awards scheme to honour its unsung local heroes.

Fri, 07 Mar, 2014

Kurd stabbed during Chunnel camp scuffle

An Iraqi Kurd was stabbed today during a scuffle with another immigrant at the overcrowded Sangatte refugee centre near the Channel Tunnel in northern France.

Fri, 07 Jun, 2002

Channel tunnel attack dismissed as publicity stunt

The attempt by asylum seekers to storm the Channel tunnel entrance in France was today dismissed as a publicity stunt and a mayor asked for their refugee camp near Calais to be closed down.

Thu, 27 Dec, 2001

Tunnel reopens after being stormed by asylum seekers

The Channel Tunnel has reopened 10 hours after it was shut down when 150 asylum seekers broke through French security barriers.

Wed, 26 Dec, 2001

Eurotunnel catches another 80 asylum seekers

A total of 80 illegal immigrants tried to force their way into the Channel Tunnel site in France last night in a bid to smuggle themselves into the UK, Eurotunnel bosses said today.

Fri, 31 Aug, 2001