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.
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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.
M54 closed after major police incident in Shropshire
The M54 motorway in Shropshire is closed in both directions after a major police incident. Expect severe delays and follow diversion routes. Get live updates here.
Three arrested after man found dead in Greenford
Two men and a woman are in custody after a man's body was discovered in Greenford, west London. Police are treating the death as unexpected. Read the latest updates.
Body of mother, 29, pulled from Bridgewater Canal in Altrincham
The body of Jana Bahvalova, 29, was recovered from the Bridgewater Canal in Altrincham. The devoted mother had failed to pick up her two young daughters. A fundraiser has been launched to support her family.
Mum found dead in canal after missing babysitter pick-up
Jana Bahvalova, 29, was found in Bridgewater Canal after failing to collect her daughters. Her family pays tribute to a 'devoted' mother. A fundraiser is now active.
Search for missing Brit in Romania resumes
The desperate search for British teenager George Smyth, missing for over a week in Romania's Bucegi Mountains, resumes after bad weather halted efforts. His mother pleads for hope.
M54 closed overnight for lorry recovery after crash
The M54 in Shropshire is closed eastbound for overnight recovery of a crashed HGV. National Highways warn of delays and have a diversion in place. Follow for live updates.
UK Teen Missing in Romanian Mountains After Distress Call
Urgent search for George Smyth, 18, from Shropshire, missing in Bucegi Mountains near Bran Castle. Rescue teams battle heavy snow as family pleads for help.
Body pulled from canal in Kidsgrove, police probe death
Police are investigating after a man's body was discovered in the Trent and Mersey Canal in Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, near a Lidl supermarket. The death is currently being treated as unexplained.
Pub Landlady Dies in Vacuum Battery Explosion Fire
Tragic death of popular landlady Ann Michelle Male after cordless vacuum battery explosion at Fighting Cocks Inn. Coroner warns of lithium-ion battery dangers.
Severn's deadly transformation after Storm Claudia
The River Severn reveals its raw power as Storm Claudia's deluge creates dangerous conditions. Discover how flooding reshapes the landscape and what it means for communities.
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.
Greta Thunberg banned from Venice after protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been banned from Venice and fined after Extinction Rebellion activists dyed the Grand Canal green in a protest against fossil fuels.
Greta Thunberg banned from Venice after protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was banned from Venice for 48 hours after an Extinction Rebellion protest dyed the Grand Canal green. Read more on this environmental activism story.
Greta Thunberg banned from Venice after protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was banned from Venice for 48 hours and fined after a dye protest in the Grand Canal. Read about the fallout and global climate talks.
Greta Thunberg banned from Venice over canal protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg fined and banned from Venice for 48 hours after Extinction Rebellion stunt dyeing the Grand Canal green. Read the full details of the protest and its fallout.
Venice's Grand Canal dyed green in climate protest
Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion have dyed Venice's Grand Canal and other Italian waterways green to protest the failure of COP30 to phase out fossil fuels. Discover the full story behind the dramatic demonstration.
Drunk Mayor Banned After Knocking Over Cyclist
Ryan Davies, the mayor of Clun, has been banned from driving for 20 months after a drink-driving incident where he struck a cyclist. Read the full story of the court case and its consequences.
Man found dead in Birmingham canal
A man has tragically died after police were called to reports of a person in a canal in Birmingham. Follow for the latest breaking news updates.
Root canal treatment lowers blood sugar levels
New UK research reveals root canal treatment can significantly lower blood sugar and improve cholesterol, offering protection against type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Discover Annecy: The French Venice Without Crowds
Tired of Venice's crowds and fees? Discover Annecy, France's stunning Alpine answer, with its canals, castles, and culinary delights. Plan your serene escape today!
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