Boating enthusiasts have told of their fears following a warning some stretches of canal may have to close due to funding pressures. The Canal and River Trust, which looks after 2,000 miles of waterways in England and Wales, said it was not getting enough funding to keep up with rising costs and its network was at risk of closures.

Canal closure warning leaves boat users fearful

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Herbie J Pilato

After being forced to cancel recent tour performances, famed Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, who just turned 59, shared the tragic news that led to his decision:. The music legend took to social media on July 22, 2024, mentioning the death of his stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight.

Legendary Rock Guitarist Slash Turns 59 and Cancels Tour Amid the Tragic Death of His Stepdaughter

Florida State

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Akeena

Red Lobster, the popular seafood chain, has confirmed additional closures in Florida, adding to its recent wave of shutdowns following the company’s bankruptcy filing in May. The latest round of closures includes two more Florida locations, highlighting the ongoing struggles of the iconic restaurant chain.

Popular seafood chain announces more closures in Florida

California State

Whiskey Riff

Nature is such a wild, awe-inspiring, sometimes frightening place, but there’s something about the ocean that makes this seem even crazier to me. At least on land, we are in our element, in water… we don’t really stand a chance against something that lives there. We are not all Michael Phelps.

California Spearfisherman Dives Off Boat To Swim With Shark, Panics When He Thinks It Might Be A Great White

Illinois State

Algoma, WI

The US Sun

A FAMOUS shipwreck has finally been discovered 130 years after sinking beneath Lake Michigan with the Captain’s dog onboard. The Margaret A. Muir was miraculously found 50ft below the surface – several miles off the coast of Algoma, Wisconsin. The wreck had remained undetected for over a century, until the Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association came […]

Wreck of ship that sank just miles from harbour with ‘faithful dog’ on board found after 130yrs of boats passing above

The Independent

Two four-year-old boys and a woman died after their boat that was being towed capsized and trapped them while on an Arizona lake.The heartbreaking incident occurred Friday afternoon at the mouth of Navajo Canyon on Lake Powell while a 25-foot privately owned pontoon boat was being towed by another boater, the National Park Service said in a news release. Waves in the water ultimately contributed to the towed vessel’s capsize, causing several of the 11 passengers to become trapped under the overturned boat.Melissa Bean, 72, along with Gabriel Hart and Zeniff Cox, both 4, died in the tragedy, officials said.The...

Two 4-year-old boys and woman, 72, die when their boat being towed capsized

Washington, DC

Edgewater, MD

New York Post

They were almost in deep ship!

A superyacht capsized in the Chesapeake Bay near Washington, DC, forcing passengers to plunge into the water as it sank — and prompting a dramatic rescue, authorities said.

The splashy, 122-foot vessel, known as the Lovebug, began taking on water around 12:30 p.m. Saturday near Edgewater, Maryland, police and witnesses told CBS Baltimore.



Striking footage shows the $8 million superyacht — which docks at the Annapolis Yacht Club and costs $125,000 to charter per week — sinking on its side in a heavily traveled area near the mouth of the West River.

Trevor Hardman was in a boat nearby...

Boatload of trouble! Superyacht the Lovebug capsizes in Chesapeake Bay, prompting wild rescue

Orleans, MA

The taxman always gets his share.

Or in this case, he gets the whole thing. Fishermen are always having to keep an eye out for the "taxman," which is what experienced fishers call sharks that lurk behind and around their boats, waiting to steal away their hard-earned catches. It's a really shallow thing to do, but you can't really blame the sharks in the sea for getting an easy meal.

In this clip from 2019 out of Orleans, Massachusetts, it appears that a family had gone out on an excursion with Columbia Sportfishing when the striped bass they had hooked quickly turned...

Great White Shark Rockets Out Of Water To Steal Striped Bass From Fisherman, Almost Flops Right Into The Boat

Warwick, NY

HEARTBREAKING tributes have been paid to an "amazing couple" who were found dead in a washed-up lifeboat while trying to sail across the Atlantic. Sarah Packwood, 54, from Warwick, and Brett Clibbery, 70, were heading to the Azores in a wind and solar-powered vessel called "Theros" when they went missing nearly a month ago.

Tributes pour in for ‘amazing’couple found dead in lifeboat after trying to cross the Atlantic in wind-powered yacht

This year's festival in Scarborough is no longer going ahead, organisers have announced.

Music festival cancelled due to low ticket sales

The Spun

Popular social media influencer Alix Earle has been living it up all over Europe throughout this summer. Earle and her friends recently took a trip to Mykonos before moving on to Sorrento. From there, she flew home to Miami to surprise her boyfriend, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios, ...

Alix Earle Turns Heads In Sizzling 'Boat Day' Outfit Video

Police urge the public to stop circulating the video and remain calm as they investigate.

Video of alleged gang-rape sparks uproar in Tanzania

New Hampshire State

Rye, NH

USA TODAY

No one was injured when the whale lept from the water and slammed into the boat.

A whale flipped a fishing boat with people on board. Experts think they know why.

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Crystal River, FL

A tragically hilarious Florida story - in four parts.

Some people think they are built for the life on the water, but in reality, they often aren't. They could have a plethora of cheesy signs throughout their home with various lake-and-ocean-related phrases, and it really doesn't mean anything until it's time to really live life on the water.

That's especially true at the boat ramp.

For the uninitiated, the boat ramp is where the pros and amateurs are separated. It's all fun and games once you get out on the water, but first, you have to tackle the beast that is a subtly...

Trio Of Intoxicated Florida Bros Just Delivered The Boat Launch Fail Of The Year

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Orlando, FL

If you’ve been enjoying the vibrant food scene in Thornton Park, you might have heard some bittersweet news—Graffiti Junktion, the spot known for its top-notch burgers and laid-back vibe, has officially closed. After 16 years of serving up some of the best burgers in Orlando, the eatery has said its goodbyes. Here’s a closer look at why this cherished spot is shutting down and what it means for the community.

Favorite Florida Burger Place Closed Because Wages and Costs Went Up

A drug dealer has been jailed for three years and eight months after admitting selling crack cocaine and heroin in Worcester. Kai Stretton was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court on Wednesday after police found evidence of his drug line operation on seized phones. The 18-year-old admitted two counts of being...

Dealer sentenced as drugs line shut down

Plans to demolish the Oxford Inn in Taunton and build council homes were first revealed in 2020.

Work to turn former pub into flats set to start

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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Buyers plan to expand 125-year-old boat firm

A company with a neighbouring marina snaps up the historic site on the...

Buyers plan to expand 125-year-old boat firm

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