Bobby Astley

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Snow brings disruption to flights, trains and roads
Snow and freezing rain has swept across parts of the UK, bringing cancellations and delays to rail and air travel as well as disruption on the roads.
By Bobby Astleyabout a year ago in Writers
A man selling ‘fast track’ Channel crossing speaks to BBC undercover reporter
The Vietnamese people man emerged, briefly and hesitantly, from the shadows of a scraggly forest close to the northern French coastline.
By Bobby Astleyabout a year ago in Writers
Tragic Death of 26-Year-Old at Brook House Migrant Removal Centre Highlights Ongoing Issues in UK Detention System
In a grim reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by detainees, a 26-year-old man has tragically died at the Brook House migrant removal centre in West Sussex, a facility that has become synonymous with controversy and systemic failures. The incident, confirmed by Serco, the company responsible for running the centre, raises urgent questions about the treatment of individuals in the UK’s immigration system.
By Bobby Astleyabout a year ago in Writers
Major Delays on A361 Exeter Road Following Morning Crash in Braunton
Traffic in North Devon experienced significant slowdowns this morning due to a collision on the A361 Exeter Road in Braunton. The southbound lanes were partially blocked as authorities worked to clear the scene, leading to frustrating delays for drivers navigating between Caen Street and Vellator Way.
By Bobby Astleyabout a year ago in Writers