Jurassic sea creatures spent decades as ‘full-time ocean sailors’, crossing the sea on driftwood ‘rafts’, a study claims. Analysis of these rafts show they could last for as long as 20 years – enough time for the creatures, called crinoids, to grow to maturity, scientists reveal. The attractive marine animals, which resemble colourful sea lilies, … Read more
Up to 20 migrants have been seen crossing the Channel this morning as French authorities claim they have stopped more than five times more refugees compared to last year. Home Office figures suggest 677 people, including at least one toddler, were caught making the perilous crossing from France to England between Thursday and Sunday. This … Read more
Another 75 migrants streamed into Dover today as people smugglers urge hundreds to make the Channel crossing now before Brexit ‘closes the door’. Pictures show men wearing masks and lifejackets being brought into the Kent port of Dover on a Border Force speedboat. The Coastguard said it was dealing with ‘multiple incidents’, though an official … Read more
Mother shares shocking pictures of son, 16, lying in hospital after he was hit by car while wearing earphones as he crossed road Harrison Ellis, 16, was listening to headphones while walking on June 25 He was wearing a hoodie and was texting when he stepped onto the road He was knocked down by a … Read more
Moment reckless lorry driver ploughs through closing level crossing barriers and pulls one gate off its hinges The incident happened in Manningtree, Essex at 3pm on July 24 causing delays Video shows driver ignoring the red light and speeding across the level crossing Drivers who break the law on level crossings face a £60 fine … Read more
Hovercraft captain stops crossing on Isle of Wight mid-journey after two passengers refused to wear face masks Two passengers have been banned from using the Hovertravel service They were travelling from Southsea to Ryde, Isle of Wight, at 5.30pm on Friday Officers spoke to them but Isle of Wight police said no formal complaint was … Read more
Animal Crossing Update: Players will be able to swim and dive in the Nintendo Switch game from July 3 2020 By Corinna Burton For Mailonline Published: 18:40 BST, 29 June 2020 | Updated: 18:40 BST, 29 June 2020 Nintendo have announced a free Animal Crossing summer update and we can’t wait for it to go … Read more
Animal Crossing: Cath Kidston prints are now available to use on the bestselling Nintendo Switch game By Corinna Burton For Mailonline Published: 22:50 BST, 25 June 2020 | Updated: 23:03 BST, 25 June 2020 Since its worldwide release on March 20 2020, Animal Crossing: New Horizons quickly became one of the fastest selling games of … Read more
Dozens more migrants have today been picked up crossing the English Channel in five boats – taking the total to arrive this year past a record 2,000. Around 70 refugees were taken into the Port of Dover in Kent this morning following a rescue mission involving the Border Force vessels Hunter and Seeker. Two migrants, … Read more
Mothers who haven’t been home schooling because they ‘can’t be bothered’ say their children are learning through computer games and chores instead – but are branded ‘lazy’ by other parents A British mother revealed she hasn’t been teaching her son during lockdown Anonymously on Mumsnet, she explained he’s been gaming and doing chores Many responses … Read more