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17 incredible photos show first of three canal boats left stranded in Midland canal breach refloated - and the two which remain

These pictures show the efforts today to refloat one of the three canal boats that were left stranded following the collapse of a canal embankment at Whitchurch.

Environment|10 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 17 incredible photos show first of three canal boats left stranded in Midland canal breach refloated - and the two which remain
Supporting image for story: Giving food waste new life: New recycling service to be rolled out in South Staffordshire
Giving food waste new life: New recycling service to be rolled out in South Staffordshire
Your World|14 hours ago
Supporting image for story: The dates and times that snow is due to return to the West Midlands: Full forecast predictions here
The dates and times that snow is due to return to the West Midlands: Full forecast predictions here
Environment|20 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'Economic waste and environmental vandalism' - Protestors anger over barriers at Wolverhampton nature reserve to deter anti-social behaviour
'Economic waste and environmental vandalism' - Protestors anger over barriers at Wolverhampton nature reserve to deter anti-social behaviour
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Environment|Jan 12
Supporting image for story: Walsall super-up: Council announces opening date for anticipated £32 million state-of-the-art recycling facility
Walsall super-up: Council announces opening date for anticipated £32 million state-of-the-art recycling facility
Environment|Jan 12
Supporting image for story: Brilliant beavers set to restore Staffordshire bog thanks to generous donations and grant
Brilliant beavers set to restore Staffordshire bog thanks to generous donations and grant
Your World|Jan 12
Supporting image for story: 7 topics to be discussed by Walsall Council this week - including litter, super tip and school walking distance
7 topics to be discussed by Walsall Council this week - including litter, super tip and school walking distance
Walsall|Jan 12

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Supporting image for story: Flood alerts in place in Black Country as Storm Goretti snow begins to melt
Flood alerts in place in Black Country as Storm Goretti snow begins to melt
Flooding|Jan 11
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West Midlands homes hit by power cuts
Environment|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: Pet owners urged to be careful around ice after dog rescued from freezing water in Stafford
Pet owners urged to be careful around ice after dog rescued from freezing water in Stafford
Environment|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: 'It could be weeks before we re-open': Much-loved Sedgley animal sanctuary needs help after Storm Goretti devastation
'It could be weeks before we re-open': Much-loved Sedgley animal sanctuary needs help after Storm Goretti devastation
Sedgley|Jan 10
Supporting image for story: Ice warning in place as West Midlands residents urged to take care following Storm Goretti snowfall
Ice warning in place as West Midlands residents urged to take care following Storm Goretti snowfall
Environment|Jan 10
Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway ploughs the way and clears snow from railway lines for Network Rail with its diesel loco
Severn Valley Railway ploughs the way and clears snow from railway lines for Network Rail with its diesel loco
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Transport|Jan 10
Supporting image for story: Safety meeting clears Wolves' FA Cup tie with Shrewsbury Town to go ahead
Safety meeting clears Wolves' FA Cup tie with Shrewsbury Town to go ahead
Wolves|Jan 9
Supporting image for story: 'Amazing' staff praised at Black Country NHS trusts for keeping services going during Storm Goretti
'Amazing' staff praised at Black Country NHS trusts for keeping services going during Storm Goretti
Health|Jan 9
Supporting image for story: 40 pictures capture chaos of Storm Goretti that coated West Midlands in a thick blanket of snow - damaging trees and trapping vehicles
40 pictures capture chaos of Storm Goretti that coated West Midlands in a thick blanket of snow - damaging trees and trapping vehicles
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Environment|Jan 9
Supporting image for story: Vivid and surreal: Birmingham sky turns pink during Storm Goretti - find out why
Vivid and surreal: Birmingham sky turns pink during Storm Goretti - find out why
Environment|Jan 9

UK News

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Scientists confirm 2025 as third hottest year on record as heat surge continues
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Sir Keir Starmer to face MPs after digital ID U-turn
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Diana’s memorial playground centrepiece undergoes finishing touches in Germany
UK News|5 hours ago
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Districts warn of ‘catastrophic flooding’ without urgent funding boost
UK News|5 hours ago
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Majority of adults who expect to run out of cash in January ‘in red by Thursday’
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Viral News

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Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Viral news|Jan 11
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Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Viral news|Jan 2
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Viral news|Dec 29, 2025
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John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27, 2025
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Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26, 2025

World News

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Iran death toll jumps again as Donald Trump cancels meetings with officials
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Supporting image for story: Death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spikes to at least 2,000 – activists
Death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spikes to at least 2,000 – activists
World News|14 hours ago
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