Canal sinkhole leaves boater homeless, cats rescued
A boater braved a collapsing canal to rescue his cats as a 160ft sinkhole swallowed two boats. Experts warn the UK's ageing canal network is a 'ticking timebomb'. Read the full story.
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Sinkhole Ruins Couple's Canal Boat Christmas in Shropshire
A retired US couple's dream of a festive Christmas on their canal boat is sunk after a massive 50-metre sinkhole opens on the Llangollen Canal. Read their story and the dramatic rescues.
Canal boats swallowed by 160ft sinkhole in Shropshire
A massive sinkhole opened in a Shropshire canal, swallowing two boats and flooding fields. Emergency services rescued over a dozen people. Read the full report.
Shropshire canal breach swallows narrowboats, forces evacuations
A major breach on the Llangollen Canal created a 160ft sinkhole, swallowing boats and forcing 15 residents to evacuate. Read the dramatic eyewitness accounts and the recovery plans.
Sinkhole swallows canal boats in 4am Shropshire horror
A massive sinkhole opened on the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch, swallowing narrowboats as people slept. Emergency services declared a major incident. Read the full story of the miraculous escape.
Major incident as sinkhole swallows boats on Shropshire canal
A major incident was declared in Whitchurch after a large sinkhole breached the Llangollen Canal, swallowing narrowboats. 12 people were rescued. Read the eyewitness accounts.
Canal Sinkhole in Shropshire Triggers Major Rescue
A large sinkhole on the Llangollen Canal in Shropshire caused a major incident, with over 10 people rescued. Emergency services are managing the environmental impact. Read the latest updates.
CBS News revolt after Bari Weiss spikes Trump story
Internal turmoil at CBS News after Bari Weiss pulls a critical Trump report. Plus, singer Chris Rea dies, a Trump-Epstein photo is reinstated, a major canal sinkhole, and Barry Manilow's cancer diagnosis.
10 rescued after sinkhole swallows boats in Shropshire canal
Emergency services declared a major incident after a 50-metre sinkhole opened on a Shropshire canal, swallowing boats. Ten people were helped to safety. No casualties reported.
Canal sinkhole in Shropshire prompts major incident
A large sinkhole on the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch led to a major incident, with over 10 people rescued. The breached section has been dammed off as investigations begin.
Shropshire canal sinkhole strands boats, major incident declared
A major incident was declared after a 50-metre sinkhole breached the Shropshire Union Canal near Whitchurch, stranding narrowboats and flooding land. Ten people were rescued safely.
Shropshire canal sinkhole swallows narrowboats at 4am
A massive sinkhole, 50 metres wide, opened on the Shropshire Union Canal, draining the water and dragging two narrowboats down. Fourteen people were rescued in a major emergency response. Read the dramatic eyewitness accounts.
Shropshire Canal Sinkhole: Major Incident Declared
Emergency services declare a major incident after a 50-metre sinkhole breaches the Shropshire Union Canal near Whitchurch, stranding boats. Ten people rescued. Read the latest updates.
Shropshire Canal Collapses into Massive Sinkhole
A major incident is underway in Whitchurch after a canal collapsed into a huge sinkhole. Get the latest updates and dramatic pictures from the scene.
Sinkhole causes Shropshire canal collapse, boats damaged
A massive sinkhole has opened up in Whitchurch, Shropshire, causing a canal to collapse and narrowboats to fall in. A major incident was declared on 22 December 2025.
Alton Towers Panto Jokes Delight Kids on Santa Sleepover
A family review of Alton Towers' festive Santa Sleepover, where pantomime jokes had children in stitches. Discover the value-packed package including park entry, grotto visit & hotel stay from £91pp.
Mini swallowed by Cornwall sinkhole in bureaucratic nightmare
Malcolm McKenzie's prized Mini fell into a 3-metre sinkhole in Redruth, sparking a 25-day bureaucratic struggle over unregistered land. Read how this Cornish nightmare unfolded.
Alton Towers Black Friday: Kids Stay & Swim Free
Alton Towers Resort launches a Black Friday deal offering free child places on overnight stays, including waterpark access. Book now for January-March 2026 family breaks.
Black Friday: Theme Park Pass for £1.52 a Week
Families can grab a Merlin Annual Pass for as little as £1.52 per week in a huge Black Friday sale, granting access to Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, and more.
Alton Towers crash victim's life 10 years on
Leah Washington-Pugh reflects on losing her leg in the 2015 Smiler crash and her new role supporting amputees at a pioneering NHS rehabilitation centre. Discover her inspiring story.
Sinkhole reveals 300-year-old crypt in Somerset churchyard
A 300-year-old underground crypt has been exposed in a Somerset churchyard after a tomb collapsed into a 12ft sinkhole. Discover the history and ongoing investigation.
Mini Cooper swallowed by sinkhole in St Albans drama
A shocking sinkhole incident in St Albans sees a Mini Cooper swallowed by the earth as rescue officials scramble to prevent further vehicles from falling into the crumbling cavity.
Giant Yorkshire Sinkhole Repaired After 3-Month Ordeal
After 94 days of chaos, the giant Yorkshire sinkhole that swallowed a family's driveway and severed a major road has finally been repaired and reopened to relieved residents.
Alton Towers & Thorpe Park 2024 Halloween Scares Revealed
UK's premier theme parks transform into haunted wonderlands with terrifying new mazes, live scare zones and extended opening hours for Halloween 2024.
Thorpe Park ride evacuation leaves 40 stranded
Exclusive: Dozens of visitors were dramatically evacuated from Thorpe Park's 'The Swarm' rollercoaster after it ground to a halt, raising fresh questions about ride safety at Merlin Entertainment attractions.
Merlin profits surge as UK theme parks thrive
Merlin Entertainments reports impressive profit surge driven by strong performance at Thorpe Park and Alton Towers, with visitor numbers exceeding expectations across their UK attractions.
Detroit historic home threatened by massive sinkhole
A 150-year-old Detroit landmark faces imminent collapse as a gigantic sinkhole threatens to swallow the property whole, prompting urgent preservation efforts.
Alton Towers Scarefest 2024: Ultimate Halloween Thrills
Discover why Alton Towers transforms into Britain's most terrifying theme park after dark during Scarefest. Our spine-chilling review reveals the haunted mazes, scare zones and family-friendly Halloween activities that make this event unmissable.
AI detects sinkholes before they strike - UK breakthrough
Revolutionary satellite technology combined with artificial intelligence is now identifying potential sinkholes months in advance, offering hope as climate change intensifies ground instability across Britain.
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