Fish are reportedly dying in "inches of water" at an iconic Mersey beauty spot.
Spike Island, in Widnes has been a popular spot for wildlife watchers for years, with swans, geese, and an array of fish gracing its waters. However, in recent months, a drastic drop in water levels of the Sankey Canal has caused a crisis for the local ecosystem.
The drop in water levels is as a result of Fiddlers Ferry power station being decommissioned, the station had previously supplied fresh water to the canal via a pump- which has recently been switched off.
