narrowboatworld
  • Home
  • Information
  • Contact Us
  • Hire Guide

Questions about Canal & River Trust in the House

BOATERS writing to their MP's about the new Canal & River Trust is resulting in questions being asked in the House of Commons, one asked this week concerning the assurance of a debate on the change.

Details
Published: 12 November 2011

'Bob the gob' dies

Bob Sheppard, who lived on board his narrowboat Freebird in Horninglow Basin, died last week, Ralph Freeman writes.

Details
Published: 11 November 2011

No money for bridge

THOUGH part of Halsall Warehouse Bridge (2) on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal was damaged over a year ago, British Waterways tell that it has no money to repair it.

Details
Published: 10 November 2011

Lecturer found in Cam

A PROMINENT university lecturer, Dr Julia Swindells, has been found in the Cam at Cambridge, with an inquest confirming she died from drowning.

Details
Published: 10 November 2011

Wants support for marina

THE people behind the proposed marina at Trevor by the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct are still trying to get support for the plans.

Details
Published: 10 November 2011

Aqueduct could be repaired

THE aqueduct carrying the Shropshire Union Canal over a road in Nantwich could at last be repaired.

Details
Published: 10 November 2011

Body in lock

AFTER a search for a missing woman, her body was discovered in Abingdon Lock on the Thames.

Details
Published: 10 November 2011

Let us know

IF YOU have registered with narrowboatworld, and though it appears your registration has been approved, but you are unable to log on, please contact us.

Details
Published: 10 November 2011

Canal corridor ideas wanted

STROUD Town Council has launched a forum to decide what to do with the land by the side of the Stroudwater Navigation when it is finally restored.

Details
Published: 10 November 2011

Bath bridge repairs

OWING to pressure from various organisations Bath Council are being forced to repair the corroded structure of Victoria Bridge over the Avon at Bath.

Details
Published: 10 November 2011

Page 1105 of 1288

  • 1100
  • 1101
  • 1102
  • 1103
  • 1104
  • 1105
  • 1106
  • 1107
  • 1108
  • 1109

Latest

  • Gates in a poor way for several years
  • Vehicle hits bridge and closes canal with no date of reopening
  • Car in Rochdale Canal
  • Two live grenades on canal towpath
  • Lime bikes dumped in canals
  • Choosing narrowboat living extended man's life
  • Victor asks—is the system closing down?
  • The failing system continues
  • The longest village in the world article
  • Six more closures pile on
  • Sutton Swing Bridge over the Weaver is to finally be repaired
  • But the 'Longest Village' is not used
  • Leeds & Liverpool leaking lock to be fixed whilst navigation closed
  • Thames lock keepers' strike suspended
  • Edinburgh Canal Festival this week-end
  • Oh no—not again!
  • A close call indeed
  • Way of life is under threat
  • Bad move for Middlewich Folk & Boat Festival
  • Boaters and businesses stranded by long waterway closure

Search