narrowboatworld
  • Home
  • Information
  • Contact Us
  • Hire Guide

Opening-up the waterways

BRITISH Waterways, working in partnership with All Saints and Blackenhall Community Development's 'New Deal For Communities' project, have  transformed an area of Wolverhampton's Old Main Line Canal.

Details
Published: 03 November 2010

Marina for the Caldon

THERE are plans for a development at the Leek terminus of the Caldon Canal, which will include a new Marina.

Details
Published: 03 November 2010

Is the 60/40 split legal?

As a continuous cruiser it has become more and more apparent that certain establishments around the system are insisting on only providing fuel for boaters at a rate of 60/40 % ratio only, with a 'take it or leave it' attitude,  writes Wayne Abbott.

Details
Published: 01 November 2010

Much doom and gloom

THERE seems to be much doom and gloom around at the moment, which given the circumstances and the uncertainty over the system's future is understandable, writes Ralph Freeman.

Details
Published: 01 November 2010

Lantern parade

DEVIZES annual Christmas lantern parade is being diverted to take in the Kennet & Avon Canal this year, to celebrate its birthday.

Details
Published: 01 November 2010

Hopes it encourages boaters

THE news that money has been found to dredge the neglected parts of the Birmingham Canal Navigations has been received with pleasure by members of CanalScape BCN.

Details
Published: 01 November 2010

Dangers of Weil's disease

MANY of you will have learnt that sadly, Andy Holmes, a former Olympic gold medal rower has fallen prey to Weil's disease in the past few days.

Details
Published: 01 November 2010

No hope for Mann's Bridge

The Battle by the Grantham Canal Society for Mann's Bridge to be raised to allow navigation has been lost.

Details
Published: 29 October 2010

Thanks for the help

LARRY the lock keeper at Clifton Lock on the Thames put in a great deal of effort selling plants to help the Rio Atlantic Forest Trust this year, and would like to thank all who helped.

Details
Published: 29 October 2010

Marina to overcome congestion

THE proposed marina at Trevor on the Llangollen Canal is primarily to help overcome congestion, and allow more people to stay and spend time in Trevor and Cefn Mawr.

Details
Published: 29 October 2010

Page 1243 of 1340

  • 1238
  • 1239
  • 1240
  • 1241
  • 1242
  • 1243
  • 1244
  • 1245
  • 1246
  • 1247

Latest

  • £500,000 a year for Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal
  • Avian Flu by Birmingham & Fazeley Canal
  • Closed Thames bridge replacement will not start until 2027
  • Chesterfield Canal Trust's Big Gift Appeal running now
  • Restoration work paused on Anderton Boat Lift as 'unaffordable' until 2027
  • Mercia Marathon—Challenge Completed!
  • How long will it last?
  • Water has to be run down every morning
  • Leigh Branch reopens after burst water main
  • Exhibition featuring Manchester Ship Canal
  • BCN teams up with Fund Britain's Waterways for cruise
  • Richard Parry patron of Avon Navigation Trust
  • Paddington Arm will be in a canyon
  • Landowner causes Worcester & Birmingham Canal to remain closed
  • Macclesfield swing bridge out of action
  • Win a year's RCR Silver Membership (or a place on a maintenance course)
  • It's that bridge again and again and again!
  • Another problem with Bar Lane Swing Bridge
  • Dot Piper obituary
  • Congratulate the litter pickers

Search