Fifth body in Bristol Harbour in five months
THE search for Bristol woman Lily Fenton who went missing last Friday, was called-off on Saturday as her body was discovered in Bristol Harbour.
Richard Branson's houseboat
WE WERE on our way north out of London on the Grand Union on 14th May when we caught up with a push tow at Cowley Lock, writes Roger Fox.
White Mills development progressing
THE new facilities building at White Mills Marina on the Nene has been started with its foundations all in place.
Victor: Boaters' satisfaction claim not confirmed
LAST Sunday I asked if any of you out there had taken part in Canal & River Trust's Boat Owners’ Views survey, which had stated that 65% of you trust Cart to look after the waterways, and that 76% were happy with your cruising experiences.
Why are they allowed to stay?
TIME and time again we either see or are told of continuously moored boats that are allowed to take up good moorings for months on end—that leaves many to believe that enforcement by CaRT has now stopped.
Why do they need 'sausages'?
I AM amazed at the effort taken by CaRT to anchor their vegetation sausages on the approach to Bedworth, writes Roger Fox.
Do they really know?
WE ARE all aware that there are some really silly contents to the notices sent out to boats by Canal & River Trust, and the latest one telling us to conserve water lives up to expectations.
Paddling from London to Leeds
THERE are two canoeists to look out for as they make their way up the Trent & Mersey to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, writes Roger Fox.
The lock landing at Adderley on the Shroppie
HOW does a single crewed boater get off their boat to do the locks when you turn up and find the lock landing like this? Asks Keith Gudgin.
Speeding towpath cyclist puts another lady in hospital
YET another towpath accident involving a speeding cyclist, who came tearing around a blind corner and knocked a lady over damaging her face.