Around 800 asylum seekers who have fled Asia, the Middle East and Africa in the hope of reaching Britain have been cleared from the French port city of Calais, after authorities claimed there had been a scabies outbreak in their makeshift camps.
Aid organisations said migrants camped in Calais had made last-ditch attempts to cross the Channel ahead of today's operation.
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Border police were said to have spotted groups of up to 40 people hiding in bushes along roads leading to the port.
Some were attempting to jump on lorries as they slowed down.
The much-loved local character, who had lived on the city's streets for decades, died in hospital this week after falling ill.
Man City remain five points behind Chelsea in the Premier League title race after a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge
Five NHS trusts in the Midlands have come under fire after it emerged bosses were sitting on more than £134 million of spare cash.