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.
MoD faces £100m Afghan data breach compensation bill
Taxpayers could foot a £100m bill after a catastrophic MoD data leak put Afghans at risk. A law firm has launched legal action for 1,200 claimants. Read the full story.
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.
MPs probe leak of 19,000 Afghans' personal data
MPs are investigating the government's handling of a catastrophic data leak that exposed nearly 19,000 Afghans seeking UK refuge. Read the full investigation into this security failure.
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.
OpenAI confirms ChatGPT user data exposed in breach
OpenAI reveals ChatGPT user data compromised in third-party security breach. Names, emails, and location data exposed. No chat content or passwords affected. Stay informed about your data security.
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.
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.
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