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Gloucester Docks dredging project costing £4m begins

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What happened

Silt levels in the docks have left boats stranded and led to the docks closing this summer.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC Science and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:16:12 UTC.

Why it matters

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