New horse-friendly bridge
WORK on a new horse-friendly bridge is starting this week at Dutton Locks across the Weaver, as part of the Sustrans network.
MP involved in L&L closure
THE MP for Skipton, Julian Smith, is concerned at the closure of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and its effect on businesses.
Braunston—a no-go area
REGARDED by many as the Heart of the Waterways, Braunston is well on the way to becoming a no-go area for boaters, due to the activities of criminals.
Canal leaks thousands of gallons
A LEAKING canal is causing thousands of gallons of water to pour from a hole in a main road in Blackburn.
Passing places on upgraded towpath
WORK has now stared on upgrading just under 800 yards of the Oxford Canal towpath into a cycleway—with passing places.
Pontoons in place at new marina
PONTOONS have been floated into place at the new Becket's Park Marina in Northampton, as the work progresses.
Stealing fish
LUTON Angling Club is worried about its fish stocks in the Grand Union Canal as men have been seen taking them away for food.
Towpath walker attacked
A TOWPATH walker was attacked from behind as he walked by the side of the River Great Ouse in Ely, having to be treated in hospital.
Boat for disabled children
A NARROWBOAT specially constructed for disabled children has been launched on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal by Bootle MP Joe Benton.
British Waterways and towpaths
BRITISH Waterways realises the problem with errant cyclists on the upgraded towpaths, and tells us it would welcome constructive suggestions.