2024 was the deadliest year in the Channel, with 77 people known to have drowned trying to cross.

Here is a look at some of the colossal sporting achievements across Kent over the past 12 months.

The number of people who have made the crossing has passed 150,000 since 2018 when records began.

A total of 407 people on 11 boats made the journey to the UK from France on Thursday.

A total of 451 people arrived at the UK coast on 11 boats - the first arrivals for more than a week.

Passengers are advised to aim to arrive two hours before their booked sailing time.

Sections of the M20 will close on Sunday night to lift the lorry queueing system, Operation Brock.

From 21 December, fewer rail services than usual will run, train companies say.