While it has no official recognition, it continues to issue titles and passports online, and even has its own national anthem and currency.

The naval forts were made up of two hollow reinforced concrete towers connected by a large steel platform. They were ...

A teacher will become only the second woman in the world to attempt a daunting challenge off the Kent coast this summer. Jess ...

The 60ft (18m) forts towers were part of the Maunsell Forts ... nerves of steel to jump off a vessel in the middle of the sea knowing you have to swim the many miles to shore.