Canal Sinkhole Leaves Boats Stranded for a Week
Three narrowboats remain trapped a week after a major breach on the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch. See the latest rescue efforts and hear from eyewitnesses.
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Shropshire Canal Sinkhole: Boats Still Stranded After Week
Three narrowboats are still stranded a week after a major breach on the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch. See the latest on the rescue operation and hear from eyewitnesses.
Wetherspoons fire in Market Drayton forces evacuation
A major fire at The Hippodrome Wetherspoons in Market Drayton forced diners to flee. Read how crews tackled the complex blaze and the pub's planned reopening.
Digested Week: Sinkholes, Octopuses and Christmas Liberation
Lucy Mangan's weekly digest covers a disappearing canal, an octopus surge, and the unique relief of post-Christmas freedom. Discover why the end is often the best part.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Residents save gardens from developers in Shropshire
Furious residents on Percy Thrower Avenue in Shropshire have won their fight against developers attempting to bulldoze their gardens for new homes. Discover how the community fought back.
Met Office: Grey Skies Blanket UK Amid Regional Weather Divide
Northern Ireland and Wales face extended grey conditions while Northamptonshire enjoys rare sunshine as weather patterns create stark regional divides across the UK.
Weather crew's home destroyed during hurricane broadcast
A Fox Weather broadcasting team experienced every journalist's nightmare when the very house they were reporting from was destroyed by Hurricane Melissa's fury during a live broadcast, capturing terrifying moments of the storm's devastating power.
Fireplace renovation reveals hidden Tudor chamber
A routine home renovation in Shropshire uncovered a secret Tudor-era chamber hidden behind an old fireplace, containing perfectly preserved historical artefacts that stunned archaeologists.
UK Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Flood Risk Sunday
The Met Office issues urgent weather warnings as heavy rain and potential flooding are forecast to drench large parts of the UK this Sunday. Stay informed about affected regions and safety advice.
UK Braces for May Snow as Met Office Issues Warnings
Britain faces an unprecedented late-spring freeze as the Met Office warns of significant snowfalls and plummeting temperatures across multiple regions this week.
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