The Black Country Canal Rats and other magnet fishing enthusiasts are exploring Birmingham's waterways, finding everything from grenades to scooters while facing legal and safety concerns from authorities.
An Easter Eggstravaganza at Tunnel End, Standedge Tunnel in Marsden celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal reopening with family adventures and community festivities.
A man's body was discovered in a canal in Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, early Saturday morning. West Midlands Police are working to identify the deceased and inform next of kin.
Emergency services responded to a tragic incident where a man's body was recovered from the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal in Stafford. This marks the second such incident in the area this month.
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The Canal and River Trust is undertaking a significant £1.3 million maintenance programme on Leicestershire's historic canals, replacing lock gates and restoring brickwork to ensure navigability and resilience against extreme weather.
Major silt disruption at Gloucester Docks prompts calls for long-term solutions. £4.8 million allocated for dredging, but stakeholders warn against unsustainable spending.
The narrow boat 'Pacemaker' is back on the water after a major canal breach in Whitchurch. Read about the rescue operation and the ongoing recovery efforts for two other stranded vessels.
Three narrowboats remain trapped a week after a 50m breach on the historic Llangollen Canal in Whitchurch. See the latest rescue efforts and official updates.
A major incident was declared after a canal breach created a huge sinkhole, swallowing two narrowboats in Whitchurch. Onlookers described a scene reminiscent of the Titanic. Read the full story.
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Dramatic footage captured a narrowboat falling into a huge sinkhole on the Llangollen Canal in Whitchurch. A major incident was declared, with three boats lost and over 50 firefighters responding. No injuries reported.
A major incident was declared in Shropshire after a huge sinkhole breached the Llangollen Canal, swallowing three narrowboats. Emergency services evacuated residents with no casualties reported. Read the latest update.
A major incident in Whitchurch after a canal bank collapse creates a 50m sinkhole, trapping three boats. Emergency services respond. No injuries reported.
A major incident has been declared in Whitchurch, Shropshire, after a sinkhole opened on a canal. Emergency services are on scene. Avoid the area.
