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Sunk boat still blocking Oxford Canal

THE NAVIGATION is still closed by the boat that sank between Bridge 4 & 5 on the Oxford Canal.

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Published: 19 February 2025

Transport problems with the barrier

IT WAS ON the 24th January that the New Lane Swing Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal was closed to navigation.

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Published: 19 February 2025

Removing plastic from the Nene

A DEVICE that removes litter and particularly microplastic particles from water has been tested in the Nene.

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Published: 19 February 2025

Squatter boats have held-up a 6bn housing project

SQUATTERS BOATS have held-up a 6bn housing project.

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Published: 17 February 2025

Deserted narrowboat blocks Oxford Canal

A NARROWBOAT has been deserted across the Oxford Canal stopping navigation.

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Published: 17 February 2025

Big plans for Anderton Visitor Centre

PLANS HAVE have been approved by Cheshire West and Chester Council for a complete transformation of the Anderton Boat Lift Visitor Centre.

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Published: 17 February 2025

Old waterway postcard sells for £54.67

A POSTCARD depicting two freight narrowboats has sold for £54.67 on Ebay.

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Published: 17 February 2025

Victor tells of a fine example of Canal & River Trust's numbers

I RECKON that we all know of Canal & River Trust's propensity of exaggerating its numbers.

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Published: 15 February 2025

Protest march to save route of Wilts & Berks Canal

MANY RESIDENTS are expected to march through Swindon on this coming Sunday

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Published: 14 February 2025

The trust still engages with government for more funds

IN AN ATTEMPT to secure more funds the Canal & River Trust is still engaging with the government.

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Published: 14 February 2025

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Latest

  • Calder & Hebble Navigation reopened
  • Rushall Canal still closed
  • Hoping to enable trapped boats to escape
  • Row between boaters and householders
  • Don't get stung!
  • Sound of music comes to canalside café
  • Ashing lock to save water
  • Another problem keeps Severn lock closed
  • Volunteers rally to tackle aquatic weed on the waterways
  • Lack of water closing navigations
  • Pressure from IWA on the trust to reopen the Anderton Boat Lift
  • Too many stoppages
  • Sadly no Montgomery Canal Triathlon this year
  • Red weather warning across canals
  • Site has been compromised
  • Sorry but site problems
  • Severn closed for essential maintenance works
  • More volunteers required at Foxton Flight
  • Breach on the Kennet & Avon Canal?
  • The woes of the Oxford

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