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A PROCESSION of canal boats arrived at the Open Hearth pub in Sebastopol on Saturday morning for the return of a waterways tradition.

Canals Trust says severe water shortage in Newport canal caused by number of factors Residents have raised concerns after parts of the canal appeared almost empty in recent weeks 12:17, 4 MAY 2021 Updated The trust has explained why the water levels have dropped so drastically (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne) Want Newport news straight to your inbox? Sign up to our newsletter!Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you p...

Nikon DSLR D7100 & D600 and too many lenses to list. What is the favourite picture you have taken and why? The is a old barn in a field at Five Locks on the canal. I shot it in black and white and it is the first blown up frame image. Snacks If you could photograph anyone or any place who/what would it be? On my wishlist is a kingfisher. Many times Ive walked along the canal and still havent spotted one as of yet. Place would be the Brecon Beacons. What advice would you give anyone who wa...

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, near Mamhilad. Picture: Sally Mothersole, South Wales Argus Camera Club A £110 million full restoration of the Torfaen section of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is among the options set to be considered by county borough councillors, as a vision for the waterways future development is outlined. Torfaen council is looking to develop a strategic vision for the cana,l amid concerns from residents that the authority is “not maintaining nor improving th...

A report coming before councillors at a meeting on Thursday has drawn up five options which could shape future plans for the canal. These include improving community partnerships and co-ordination, by increasing the council’s work with community run projects around the canal. Drawing up plans to restore the southern section of the canal, or full restoration of the southern and northern sections – which is estimated to cost £110 million – will also be considered. Previous work has...