Man and service dog die in Lancashire canal barge fire
A man and his service dog tragically died in a canal barge fire near Crooke Marina, Lancashire, on Christmas Day. Emergency services rushed to the scene in the early hours.
A man and his service dog tragically died in a canal barge fire near Crooke Marina, Lancashire, on Christmas Day. Emergency services rushed to the scene in the early hours.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Liverpool secure a pulsating 3-2 Premier League win at Elland Road. Darwin Núñez's brace proves decisive in a match filled with drama and controversy. Read the full match report.
Tony Yeboah reflects on his legendary volley for Leeds United against Liverpool 30 years on, the Yorkshire puddings ban, and why it remains his favourite strike. Read the full story.
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Liverpool boss Arne Slot has hinted Mohamed Salah could be benched again versus Leeds. Read the latest on the Egyptian's role and Slot's tactical U-turn.
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Reading and Leeds Festivals 2026 announce a historic, all-British and Irish headline bill. Charli XCX, Dave, RAYE and more to top the iconic dual-site event. Tickets on sale this week.
Reading and Leeds Festivals announce 2026 headliners including Charli XCX and Dave, but fans express disappointment over the lack of rock and metal acts. More acts to be added.
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke's job is at risk with defeats against Chelsea and Liverpool likely to lead to his sacking. The club's hierarchy is preparing for a change.
Reading and Leeds Festival 2026 announces its first six headliners, marking a historic all British and Irish line-up. Dave, Raye, and Charli XCX lead the bill. Get the full details.
Charli XCX, Dave, RAYE, and Florence + The Machine lead the lineup for Reading and Leeds festivals 2026. Tickets go on sale 3 December. Get yours now!