Several narrowboats trapped by a canal collapse have finally been lifted out so that they can rejoin the canal network. A large hole appeared in the bank of the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch, Shropshire, on 22 December, causing its water to drain into a nearby field. Two boats fell into the breach and others were trapped when sections of the canal had to be closed off. In a highly anticipated operation, a 90ft (27.4m) crane and several haulage teams worked to remove eight boats from Whitchurc

Preperation work is taking place to get ready to winch out the boats at the canal in Whitchurch. | Shropshire Star