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Email: Dredging opportunity

Whilst everyone is frustrated at the lack of water, which has been exacerbated by the lack of maintenance leading to unnecessary water leakage, why not try to salvage some good from a bad situation?

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Published: 29 March 2012

A new boat lift proposed

THERE have been many suggestions for getting the Derby Canal over the Derwent in Derby, with the latest being a boat lift to hoist the boats out of the restored canal into the river.

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Published: 29 March 2012

Salvaging the London Boat Show

WITH a dearth of visitors and little more than one hall half full of power boats at this year's show, the organisers have been consulting with interested parties to get suggestions for next year.

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Published: 28 March 2012

Politicians visit Foxton

THREE senior local politicians visited Foxton Locks to see for themselves what this major tourist destination can offer now and in the future.

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Published: 28 March 2012

Irish boaters moved

ALL the boating authorities are clamping down on boaters it seems, with families on Ireland's Grand Canal being given just two weeks to leave after being moored for up to 10 years.

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Published: 28 March 2012

Prince of Wales CART patron

IT IS being announced today, Wednesday 28th March, that His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, a long-time supporter of the waterways, will become the first Patron of the new Canal & River Trust.

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Published: 28 March 2012

Maureen's funeral by boat

THE funeral service for Maureen Shaw, the friend and helper of many boaters through Wardle Lock will take place this Friday 30th March.

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Published: 28 March 2012

Important young lady

THE VIPs that will officially open the Northwich River Weaver Festival have one very important young lady amongst the party.

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Published: 26 March 2012

Pressure gets Elsan action

THE Elsan disposal point at Dundas Basin on the Kennet & Avon Canal was taken out of service four months ago and has remained inoperable ever since, writes Allan Richards.

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Published: 26 March 2012

Massive cost of final link

THE final 330 yards needed to complete the 'missing link' of the the Stroud Canal is to cost a massive two millions pounds.
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Published: 26 March 2012

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