Drained Trent and Mersey Canal blamed on vandals seeking likes
The stretch of canal has since refilled but the CRT said the issue could have caused "massive problems" for boats moored in the area and wildlife living in the water."We believe that this vandalism is motivated by people looking for social media likes," a trust spokesperson added.
Despite the refill, the locks along the stretch had been closed to navigation due to very little water being left in the supplying reservoirs, the trust said.In response to the vandalism, officials chained and padlocked the locks to "save what water we have left"."Another incident like this could be devastating," the trust spokesperson said. "Please respect any advice signs, which are in place to keep people safe and protect the canal."A Cheshire Police spokesperson said anyone who had any information on the incident should get in touch via 101 or the force website.
Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Independent
an hour ago
- The Independent
Migrants attempting to enter UK in refrigerated trailers are ‘constant threat'
Migrants trying to enter the UK by hiding in refrigerated trailers present a 'constant threat' to food safety, according to a report. The study, published by logistics company Oakland International, stated that 4,415 instances of a truck or van being found with stowaways seeking to reach the UK were recorded between 2016 and 2023. An average of nearly 100 people per month were detected infiltrating trucks entering the UK between January and September last year. People hiding in trailers cause delays, increased costs, potential damage to goods and disposal of produce, researchers found. Companies transporting food, household goods and healthcare items dispose of an average of 56% of stock on an infiltrated lorry. The value of lost stock can be up to tens of thousands of pounds, research found. This can result in revenue loss several times higher. The report, produced with research company Analytiqa, stated: 'The use of refrigerated trailers to gain illegal access for stowaways remains a constant threat to food safety and contributes to considerable unnecessary waste and risk within the food supply chain.' Oakland International co-founder Dean Attwell said: 'The rise in clandestine infiltration is not just a statistic, it's a ticking time bomb for food safety, driver security and public health. 'Every compromised load puts the public at risk and costs the industry millions per year. 'We need urgent, co-ordinated action across the supply chain to implement robust security protocols, improve traceability and ensure accountability at every stage.' In cases where a vehicle is found carrying a hidden entrant, the Government can issue the transport company with fines of up to £10,000 per stowaway. Road Haulage Association senior public affairs lead Ashton Cull said failings within Border Force and the Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalty Scheme mean 'all the responsibility and liability is being unfairly shifted onto drivers and businesses who have taken all possible steps to secure their vehicles'. He added: 'We repeat our call for further and urgent investment in training and technology at our borders to help keep loads secure. 'We want to see a fair system in place that protects drivers, goods and businesses as well as our borders. 'We look forward to seeing greater urgency on this issue.'
The Independent
an hour ago
- The Independent
Former snooker champion Graeme Dott enters plea on child sex abuse charges
Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott will stand trial in 2026 over allegations of child sex abuse. The 48-year-old is facing two charges relating to primary school-age children. Both charges arise from alleged incidents in the Glasgow region. The allegations involving a girl span between 1993 and 1996. Meanwhile, allegations involving a boy span between 2006 and 2010. A virtual hearing was held at the High Court in Glasgow on Thursday. The court was told that Dott, who was not present, denies the charges. Defending, Euan Dow said: 'He pleads not guilty to two charges on the indictment. 'The position of the accused is that the allegations are fabricated and there is no truth in any of them.' A trial date was set for 17 August 2026 at the same court. Dott's bail was continued. Dott won the 2006 World Snooker Championship and was runner-up in 2004 and 2010. More about Glasgow High Court World Snooker Championship
Sky News
an hour ago
- Sky News
Ex-world snooker champion Graeme Dott to face child sex abuse trial
Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott is to stand trial next year over allegations of historical child sex abuse. Dott, 48, is accused of two charges relating to primary school-age children. The allegations span between 1993 and 1996 involving a girl, and 2006 to 2010 involving a boy, both in the Glasgow region. A virtual hearing at the city's high court on Thursday was told Dott, who was not present, denies the charges. Defence lawyer Euan Dow said: "He pleads not guilty to two charges on the indictment. The position of the accused is that the allegations are fabricated and there is no truth in any of them." A trial date has been set for 17 August 2026 and bail was continued. Having turned professional in 1994, Dott has been a regular on the World Snooker Tour circuit. He defeated Peter Ebdon when he won his World Championship title at the Crucible in Sheffield in 2006. He also reached the final in both 2004, when he was beaten by Ronnie O'Sullivan, and 2010, losing out to Australian Neil Robertson.
