The men and women on the boat told the BBC's Simon Jones they were from Syria.
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Use of navy ships to stop migrants 'dangerous'
A Calais politician says the measures to stop boats crossing the Channel "won't change anything".
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Use of navy ships to stop migrants 'dangerous'
A Calais politician says the measures to stop boats crossing the Channel "won't change anything".
Further 65 migrants picked up in Channel
Immigration minister Chris Philp says he wants to make the route "completely unviable" for migrants.
Sportswomen share online trolling stories
A BBC Sport survey uncovered shocking examples of social media abuse sent to sportswomen. Here are three women's stories in their own words.
UK coastguard issues new warning after record day
It comes amid highs of 34C in southern England and as a woman dies in the sea off the Norfolk coast.
Water warning after record-breaking use
People could be without water to drink if usage is not curbed this weekend, a water firm warns.
In pictures: Beaches busy as hot weather continues
Sun-lovers flock to the seaside as temperatures top 34C in south-east England.
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Use of navy ships to stop migrants 'dangerous'
A Calais politician says the measures to stop boats crossing the Channel "won't change anything".
Further 65 migrants picked up in Channel
Immigration minister Chris Philp says he wants to make the route "completely unviable" for migrants.
Sportswomen share online trolling stories
A BBC Sport survey uncovered shocking examples of social media abuse sent to sportswomen. Here are three women's stories in their own words.
UK coastguard issues new warning after record day
It comes amid highs of 34C in southern England and as a woman dies in the sea off the Norfolk coast.
Water warning after record-breaking use
People could be without water to drink if usage is not curbed this weekend, a water firm warns.
In pictures: Beaches busy as hot weather continues
Sun-lovers flock to the seaside as temperatures top 34C in south-east England.
Further 65 migrants picked up in Channel
Immigration minister Chris Philp says he wants to make the route "completely unviable" for migrants.
Sportswomen share online trolling stories
A BBC Sport survey uncovered shocking examples of social media abuse sent to sportswomen. Here are three women's stories in their own words.
UK coastguard issues new warning after record day
It comes amid highs of 34C in southern England and as a woman dies in the sea off the Norfolk coast.
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