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Decathlon removes canoes from shelves to reduce migrant Channel crossings

Sporting retailer Decathlon has pulled canoes from sale in northern France to stop migrants from using them to cross the English Channel, according to BBC News. The company said the boats had been withdrawn from stores in Calais and Grande-Synthe, a decision which was made to due to the increase in attempts to reach the UK […]

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WATCH: RNLI releases distressing rescue footage and defends English Channel work

Mark Dowie, RNLI chief executive, has spoken out to again defend its humanitarian work in the English Channel. This follows the statement released by the RNLI earlier this month, in response to a terrible torrent of social media abuse and criticism of migrant rescues. “I could not be prouder of our amazing volunteer lifeboat crews, […]