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.
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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.
Family survives 20 hours on overturned boat off Florida
A 90-year-old man and three relatives endured a 20-hour ocean ordeal clinging to their capsized boat before a dramatic US Coast Guard rescue. Read their incredible survival story.
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.
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.
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!
Four dead after boat capsizes near Imperial Beach
Tragedy strikes as four people die after a panga boat capsizes off Imperial Beach. Five survivors hospitalised with minor injuries. Emergency services continue investigation.
British tourist drowns in Venice canal
Tragedy strikes as a British holidaymaker dies after falling into a Venetian canal following an evening walk with his wife during their Italian getaway.
Woman thrown into freezing Lake Superior in vicious assault
A Minnesota woman recounts her terrifying ordeal after being violently thrown into Lake Superior's near-freezing waters in what police are treating as a serious assault. The victim suffered hypothermia and shock during the brutal incident near Duluth's Ca
Human remains found in Manchester canal search
Police have made a grim discovery in the search for missing Sadiq Allam, 37, after potential human remains were found near a Manchester canal. Forensic examinations are underway.
Southampton Boat Show faces brutal budget uncertainty
The prestigious Southampton International Boat Show faces unprecedented challenges as government budget delays create a 'brutal' atmosphere, leaving marine businesses feeling 'very attacked' and threatening the future of this cornerstone UK marine event.
Cruise ships reroute from Suez Canal over security fears
Major cruise lines including Royal Caribbean and MSC are diverting voyages away from the Suez Canal due to security concerns, forcing itinerary changes and longer journeys for Mediterranean and Middle East cruises.
Remote Scottish Village Accessible Only By Boat
Discover Hobbister, the astonishingly remote Scottish village where residents battle tidal schedules and weather just to reach civilisation. This hidden community lives in near-total isolation with a lifestyle unchanged for generations.
Lost Canaletto Masterpiece Could Fetch £5 Million
A breathtaking Canaletto painting of Venice's Grand Canal, hidden from public view for nearly a century, emerges for spectacular Sotheby's sale this autumn. Art experts hail the 18th-century masterpiece as 'extraordinarily fresh' and 'perfectly preserved'
Climate Change Threatens Historic Erie Canal
New research reveals how climate change is threatening the historic Erie Canal, the 19th-century engineering marvel that transformed America's economic landscape, with severe weather patterns putting this national treasure at risk.
Elderly woman rescued after boat capsizes near Cape Cod
A 73-year-old Massachusetts woman survives overnight ordeal clinging to capsized boat in Cape Cod waters before dramatic Coast Guard rescue operation.
NYC Woman's Ice Fight on Canal Street Goes Viral
A New York City woman's dramatic sidewalk dispute over ice turns physical in Chinatown, sparking widespread debate about urban tensions and public behaviour.
Living on a Boat: UK Costs & Reality Revealed
Discover the reality of full-time narrowboat living in Britain - from mooring fees to winter challenges. Is this alternative lifestyle right for you?
Hero saves puppy from canal drowning attack
A courageous passerby rescued a defenceless cockapoo puppy after witnessing a man attempting to drown the animal in a Manchester canal in what police are treating as intentional cruelty.
City Couple Finds Freedom in Canadian Wilderness Homestead
James and Samantha Alofs traded their demanding city careers for a self-sufficient homestead deep in the Canadian wilderness, discovering a more meaningful existence far from modern pressures.
Family trapped on Massachusetts island after boat fire
A family's idyllic Cape Cod outing turned into a nightmare when their boat caught fire, leaving them stranded on a Massachusetts island in a dramatic rescue operation.
Cape Cod Family Rescued After Boat Fire
A Massachusetts family's fishing trip turned into a nightmare when their boat caught fire off Cape Cod, leaving them stranded in the Atlantic until a dramatic coastguard rescue.
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