Couple stranded on canal as heat closes bridge

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Michael Smith and Linda Leetham were travelling to Thorne via Stainforth and Keadby Canal.

August 15, 2025 | News Editor

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Keadby
Keadby Bridge
Keadby Keadby shown within Lincolnshire
Population	around 800
OS grid reference	SE8311
Unitary authority	North Lincolnshire
Ceremonial county	Lincolnshire
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	SCUNTHORPE
Postcode district	DN15-17
Dialling code	01724
Police	Humberside
Fire	Humberside
Ambulance	East Midlands
EU Parliament	Yorkshire and the Humber
UK Parliament	Scunthorpe

Keadby is a small village lying just off the A18, west of Scunthorpe, in North Lincolnshire, England. It lies on the West bank of the River Trent. It is pronounced "Kidby". Keadby was traditionally in the county of Lincolnshire.

Keadby's economic significance historically lies in that it was chosen as the destination for the Stainforth and Keadby Canal, opened in 1802. The canal is now mostly a leisure waterway for pleasure boaters, with Keadby being at the "end of the line", although there is still a lock onto the tidal Trent.

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"Keadby",
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Couple stranded on canal as heat closes bridge

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Couple stranded on canal as heat closes bridge