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The 2025 total is the highest since 2022, when nearly 46,000 migrants made the crossing.

The Court Yard bar and restaurant in Deal anticipates being shut throughout January after the blaze.

The Court Yard bar and restaurant in Deal anticipates being shut throughout January after the blaze.

Mike Beaumont says he has reached the "difficult decision" after more than 13 years at the helm.

Mike Beaumont says he has reached the "difficult decision" after more than 13 years at the helm.

Smoke could be seen billowing from Preston Street's Alexander Centre on New Year's Eve afternoon.

Smoke could be seen billowing from Preston Street's Alexander Centre on New Year's Eve afternoon.

Hari Budha Magar set himself the challenge of climbing the highest mountain on all seven continents.

Hari Budha Magar set himself the challenge of climbing the highest mountain on all seven continents.

The Met Office has issued the warning covering the early hours of 2 January, with snow expected.

The Met Office has issued the warning covering the early hours of 2 January, with snow expected.

LeShuttle says customers previously faced delays of up to six hours in Calais this morning.

LeShuttle says customers previously faced delays of up to six hours in Calais this morning.

The new vehicles have been provided as part of a new fleet of over 500 ambulances across England.

The new vehicles have been provided as part of a new fleet of over 500 ambulances across England.

Photographers have been showing the beauty of Kent all year - here is a selection of their work.

Photographers have been showing the beauty of Kent all year - here is a selection of their work.

Dame Sarah Mullally will be the first woman to hold the position when she is installed in January.

Dame Sarah Mullally will be the first woman to hold the position when she is installed in January.

A problem with the overhead power supply and a broken down LeShuttle train blocked all routes on Tuesday.