narrowboatworld
  • Home
  • Information
  • Contact Us
  • Hire Guide

Puzzle of Shroppie closure

A SIGNIFICANT LEAK on the Shropshire Union Canal is closing the waterway for repair from the 4th to 25th of November.

Details
Published: 10 October 2024

Swing bridge operation does not bother boaters

THERE was quite an ado about the swinging of a bridge in Northwich on the Weaver.

Details
Published: 10 October 2024

Single handed working

WHILST the limitations you describe [Lock closed to single crewed users!} are worthwhile warnings, they are not actually true, writes Mike Todd.

Details
Published: 10 October 2024

Narrowboat sunk in flood water on the Soar

A NARROWBOAT has been caught in the flood water at Kegworth Flood Lock on the Soar.

Details
Published: 10 October 2024

Lock closed to single crewed users!

SINGLE crewed boaters are unable to use Lock 40 on the Trent & Mersey.

Details
Published: 09 October 2024

River Canal Rescue summer rescue spike

RIVER Canal Rescue reports its teams, from 1st June to 31st August this year, responded to an unprecedented number of call-outs.

Details
Published: 09 October 2024

Enable the focus on repair

The three sided dam with clay core was constructed around the breach by the Hollowforth Aqueduct on the Lancaster Canal, as previously reported.

Details
Published: 09 October 2024

Anderton Boat Lift will be open next summer

THOUGH originally told work would start on the Anderton Boat Lift refurbishment in March 2025 it has been decided to keep the lift open until the autumn of next year.

Details
Published: 09 October 2024

Celebrating Diglis Locks

A FREE open afternoon is planned to mark the 180 years of Worcester’s historic Diglis Locks on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal.

Details
Published: 07 October 2024

Choir on pub crawl for charity

A MALE choir took a narrowboat on a tour, yesterday, Sunday, to raise money for children with special educational needs.

Details
Published: 07 October 2024

Page 117 of 1343

  • 112
  • 113
  • 114
  • 115
  • 116
  • 117
  • 118
  • 119
  • 120
  • 121

Latest

  • Massive development by Bridgewater Canal
  • Lock with void attended to yesterday
  • GPS tracking devices for boats is latest Canal & River Trust proposal
  • Still no information on North Stratford Canal void and Staff & Worcs closed
  • Canal warehouse turned into cafĂ©
  • Diesel spillage taking weeks to clear
  • Vandals knock lift bridge off its mountings!
  • Happiest town to live in the UK is by a canal
  • Lancaster Canal has most bridge strikes
  • Sunken houseboat to be removed
  • Further assessment required on lock void
  • Police targeted before trying to save man in canal
  • Unable to get equipment to repair lock
  • Doncaster Lock transformed
  • Hertford Union Canal will remain closed indefinitely
  • Easter boat trips and days out on the canals
  • End in sight for Bar Lane Swing Bridge repairs
  • Too late for UK's inland waterways?
  • Cam lock to reopen after 17 months closure
  • Worry over length of time bridge will be closed for repair

Search