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Canal sinkhole: Dramatic drone footage captures extent of huge West Midlands sinkhole after 10 people rescued from boats left stranded

Aerial footage and pictures show the dramatic scenes left as a huge sinkhole breached a canal in Whitchurch in north Shropshire (pictures by Tim Thursfield).

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Shropshire|6 hours ago
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Supporting image for story: West Midlands sinkhole: Everything we know so far about the canal sinkhole as the fire service issue a statement
West Midlands sinkhole: Everything we know so far about the canal sinkhole as the fire service issue a statement
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Environment|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'Major incident' declared by police as sinkhole opens at West Midlands canal
'Major incident' declared by police as sinkhole opens at West Midlands canal
Shropshire|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Newport couple and 'best of friends' who married on Christmas Eve 1955 celebrate 70 years of marriage
Newport couple and 'best of friends' who married on Christmas Eve 1955 celebrate 70 years of marriage
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Newport|13 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Shifnal residents being consulted over devolution of Shropshire Council services like litter picking and street cleaning
Shifnal residents being consulted over devolution of Shropshire Council services like litter picking and street cleaning
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Shifnal|13 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Permission granted for 57 homes in Shifnal
Permission granted for 57 homes in Shifnal
Shifnal|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: 'They'll clear the road when they see me coming!' Watch Christmas wish come true for 101-year-old as she enjoys dream ride in Rolls-Royce
'They'll clear the road when they see me coming!' Watch Christmas wish come true for 101-year-old as she enjoys dream ride in Rolls-Royce
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Albrighton and Cosford|Dec 21

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We visited a pub in the Wyre Forest countryside which is a true family affair and which prides itself on high quality food
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Supporting image for story: Bilston BMW driver, 33, caught drink driving on busy A-road gets ban and four-figure legal bill
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Supporting image for story: West Midlands Ambulance Service receives £23 million to cover handover delays outside hospitals
West Midlands Ambulance Service receives £23 million to cover handover delays outside hospitals
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