Shroppie breach was forseen for over a year!
STRANGE that no-one has reported on the breach at Bridge 80 on the Shroppie, writes Kevin McNiff.
Shroppie breach caused by collapsed culvert
AS LOCALS are aware, the breach at Bennett's Bridge (80) on the Shropshire Union Canal has been caused be a culvert collapse, Canal & River Trust report.
Figure of Three locks repair progressing
IT WAS in February of last year that one of the Figure of Three locks was virtually wiped away by Storm Clara.
The breach now a leak
WORK is still continuing on the breach on the Shrophire Union Canal below Audlem.
WaterNav not yet available on Apple devices
THE River Canal Rescue tells us that its WaterNav app isn't yet available on Apple devices.
Butter fingers?
FOLLOWING on from the gate being dropped in the lock at Atherstone on the Coventry, another has met the same fate.
Temporary or permanent for the Aire & Calder Navigation?
THE Aire & Calder Navigation is to be dewatered to allow work to take place on its breach.
It's all balls from the trust
THE Canal & River Trust has discovered a new way to spend its money—on a gigantic ball!
Pandemic has shown the value of canal restoration
Pandemic has shown the value of canal restoration, says Wey & Arun Canal Trust chairman.
Unnecessary journeys
Having read of Victor's feelings for the two girls fined for breaching lockdown restrictions, I think that the other side of the story needs to be given as much publicity, writes Martin Howes.