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The stretch of canal on the Crumlin Arm between Pontymason Lane in Risca and the Fourteen Locks in Rogerstone has a few areas of low water levels, and some of it is completely empty. Water levels are also low on the Main Line between Brecon and Newport which goes through Cwmbran. This had led to concerns for the wildlife, with ducks, ducklings and moorhens wading through the mud. Many people have reported this to the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Trust and to the local councils. A statement on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Trust’s website dated Saturday, May 1 said: “The severe water shortage on both the Main Line and Crumlin Arm on the Mon & Brec canal in Torfaen County Borough Council and Newport City Council areas, has been reported by many concerned residents. Our Trust has also been very concerned. As the councils are the owners of the canal within their respective areas, we have spoken to officers at each council regarding the issue and discussed what remed
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
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The trust has explained why the water levels have dropped so drastically (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne)
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Do you have a claim against any of these estates? Here is a round up of the public notices published in the South Wales Argus over the last week. Star Legal Limited, Chepstow, are looking for anyone who may have a claim against of an interest in the estate of Rosalie Jean Vabalas (deceased), formerly of 52 Wyebank Road, Tutshill, near Chepstow, who died on January 12, 2021. Watkins and Gunn Solicitors, Pontypool, are looking for anyone who may have a claim against of an interest in the estate of Glyn Williams (deceased), formerly of 3 The Woodlands, Penygarn Pontypool, who died on January 14, 2021.