Consultation over canal
THERE is to be a public consultation over plans to restore the Wilts & Berks Canal where it joins the Kennet & Avon Canal at Semington.
Mural for Anderton
A GIANT mural has been unveiled at Anderton Boat Lift to celebrate its re-opening in March,2002.
Drunks rescued from Trent
TWO drunks who tried to swim across the Trent had to be rescued by police officers last Sunday.
A battle boat
WHILST the three main political parties are touring the country in their battle buses, Richard Fairman candidate for the United Kingdom Independence Party is touring in a battle boat!
Cheap day single.
IN AN attempt to raise more cash the Environment Agency is offering a £10 Thames transit licence.
The cost of boating
ONCE again the National Association of Boat Owners (NABO) is undertaking a survey of the cost of boating, but this time it is open to all, not just members.
Floating bikes
THE latest idea to get cars off the road in London is floating bikes!
Still hope for Mann's Bridge
THERE is still hope that the A46 widening at Mann's Bridge on the Grantham Canal could be built allowing height for boats to pass underneath.
Oil dumped in waterway
BOATING on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal was affected over the week-end as British Waterways and the Environment Agency cleared up an oil slick that polluted the waterway.
Snail mail
FOUR empty Royal Mail bags have been discovered dumped by the side of the Selby Canal.