A GROUP of anglers is encouraging Radcliffe residents to join their campaign to clean up local rivers and canals.

The Little Britain Anglers team were out removing rubbish and weeds from in and around the canal, near Water Street, and are eager to recruit new members to their cause.

Eric Owen, the group's chairman, said: "It's a long process and we want to get as many people involved in cleaning up the river as we possibly can.

"It's an important issue and something that requires a lot of time and effort putting into it."

To join the group: visit www.facebook.com/groups/675033632569554/