From mountains to undersea crossings, tunnels have long pushed the boundaries of engineering and human ambition. But when it comes to sheer length and complexity, one tunnel stands above the rest.

A key milestone was reached today in the construction of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. Transport minister John Spellar attended a ceremony at Mersham, near Ashford, Kent, to mark the completion of ...

Kate, who is colonel of the regiment, missed the Guards' annual occasion last year after being diagnosed with cancer. The princess, who is gradually returning to public duties, will award long ...

So, given that northern France is only a 30 minute train trip away, it seems sensible to consider the areas that are close to the Channel ports and, especially, the Chunnel terminal in Calais. Clearly ...