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Danger at Caldon breach

THE breach on the Leek Branch of the Caldon Canal is proving too much of an attraction to some people, who are risking injury climbing safety barriers.

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Published: 20 November 2009

Overhaul for the Ashton

THE Ashton Canal is in for its winter overhaul with £60,000 being spent on essential work along the waterway.

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Published: 20 November 2009

Northampton gets marina

AFTER years of controversy, it has finally been decided that Northampton will get its marina in Becket's Park on the Nene.

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Published: 20 November 2009

£3.5 millions to replace log cabin!

DUDLEY Canal Trust have just published its plans to replace its 'log' cabin at the entrance to Dudley Tunnel with a £3.5 millions centre.

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Published: 20 November 2009

Middle aged vandal caught on CCTV

THE police are hunting a middle aged vandal who they believe is responsible for destroying canalside signs.

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Published: 19 November 2009

Winter overhaul for the 'Narrow'

NEARLY half a million pounds is being spent on maintenance work on the Huddersfield Narrow this winter.

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Published: 18 November 2009

Another sculpture wrecked

CANAL side sculptures seem to be a target for vandals, with now another being wrecked.

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Published: 18 November 2009

Rusted jubilee clip caused sinking

IT WAS a rusted jubilee clip that caused a boat moored on the Thames to fill with water and sink.

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Published: 16 November 2009

Damaged bridge closes canal

A VEHICLE damaging Hapton Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal has resulted in its closure.

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Published: 14 November 2009

The breach

IT HAS been estimated that 21 million gallons of water escaped from the canal as a result of the breach on Thursday, flowing across agricultural land and into the Churnet.

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Published: 13 November 2009

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Latest

  • Deeply regret but illness causes lack of publication
  • Flood warning on the Trent
  • Water, water, everywhere
  • Still no paddles for lock on Glasson Branch
  • More problems at Penkridge Lock
  • Two repairs will take longer than first expected
  • More problems with Bidford Bridge over the Avon
  • Two more 'winter works' cancelled
  • Good news for Canal & River Trust
  • Lee Navigation lock remains closed to navigation
  • Café turns to cyclists as it has fewer boaters
  • Swing bridge and paddle failures
  • Paddle hubs encourage people on to the Birmingham canals
  • Two more 'winter works' added
  • Source of Chesterfield Canal pollution still not found
  • Keadby Lock is still closed
  • Canal & River Trust's greater enforcement powers is not the answer
  • New top gates for flight lock
  • Bridgewater Canal breach stabilisation completed
  • Maintenance Team volunteers needed

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