Not looking too good for boaters
WE SHOULD surely all have hoped that with the waterways open at long last there would now be a period of trouble-free boating, but alas no, with even health and safety taking the blame.
Too old at 70
HAVING retired and time on my hands and an interest in canals I thought I would volunteer as a lock keeper, writes Jeffrey Hands.
Boater suffers burns in fire
A BOATER suffered burns when his narrowboat caught fire whilst moored at Wigan on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
Victor: Give yourselves extra time
SO AT LONG last the waterways are fully open, give or take a couple.
Boater found dead and boat vandalised
THE liveaboard at Swarkestone Lock who was jailed for common assault has been discovered dead in his boat.
Man arrested for dumping statue in Bristol Harbour
A MAN has been arrested and held over criminal damage after dumping a statue in Bristol Harbour.
All rather spoilt
WHEN Birmingham Live published the Canal & River Trust report of an increase in towpath use, Richard Parry took advantage, that was however rather spoilt.
Watford repaired and re-opened
THE broken Lock 3 on the Watford Flight has now been repaired and the flight re-opened.
Swing bridge fails again
A SWING bridge failure, but for once not one on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal!
David: Kennet & Avon closures
THE K&A may be falling apart as far as navigation is concerned, with Church Bridge and Guyers lock closed, following the now completed stoppage at Greenham Lock.