Vandals drain reservoir

AS THOUGH it is not bad enough the drought and leakages affecting water levels, vandals have now drained Fens Pool Reservoir.

They managed this by breaking the water control paddles allowing water to gush out flooding the Fens Branch and parts of the Stourbridge Canal, leaving the reservoir nearly empty, Alan Tilbury reports.

Water shortage

Of course, lack of supply now causes water shortage to the area's waterways, and remarked British Waterways Manager Dean Davies:

"I am extremely disappointed that the actions of a few have caused such a major problem. Losing such a huge amount of water only adds to our water shortage problems and I would urge anyone who does have any information on this to contact Customer Services on 01827 252 000 or the local Police on 0845 113 5000."