There are concerns that the major Whitchurch canal breach will impact water supplies to Hurleston Reservoir in Nantwich.
The reservoir, just off the A51 near Snugburys, is a key part of the water network supplying homes and businesses in Nantwich and surrounding areas.
Canal bosses say safety gates on a section of Shropshire Union Canal in Nantwich will work in the event of a breach.
They say the emergency gates at bridges 91 and 92 on the canal above the town are designed to stay open but are not in a fixed position.
By Jonathan White
A section of Shropshire Union Canal in Nantwich is to be temporarily closed to walkers to allow for structural investigations.
The towpath will be closed and moorings suspended along the affected section for up to six weeks, the Canal & River Trust notice says.
The Capita Data Breach of 2023 has become a prominent issue, impacting numerous individuals and businesses.
This breach exposed sensitive data, leading to significant concerns regarding cybersecurity and personal privacy.
A major breach of Shropshire Union Canal at Beeston near Nantwich was caused by heavy rains and floods from Storm Christoph.
These images from canal users show the extent of the breach which has closed the canal and towpath at Lock 10, Wharton’s Lock and Lock 11, Beeston Iron Lock.
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Cheshire Police chiefs have praised the public and their officers in following and enforcing Covid-19 laws.
Superintendent Julie Westgate’s comments come after it emerged not a single £10,000 fine had been dished out by the force.
A businessman and owner of a 14th century South Cheshire wedding venue has been jailed for 20 months for breaching serious fire safety rules.
Mohammed Isaq, 56, of Davenport Hall, Hale Barns, pleaded guilty to nine charges which relate to his Haslington Hall venue near Crewe.
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