Started early

About James Henry wondering if we would get to the end of the week without another stoppage—afraid not.

For the Leeds & Liverpool is closed yet once again, this time on the Rufford Branch as there is not a leak but a 'hole' in the bank.

Hole repaired

This is between locks 5 and 6, with the navigation closed whilst the hole is repaired.

There is no intimation when the waterway is likely to be open, only that a notice will be issue in future.