Ashby Canal running out of water
THE 22 miles long pound af the Ashby Canal (coupled with 14 miles of the Coventry) is running out of water.
Coxhead Swing Bridge by 'appointment only'
COXHEAD Swing Bridge (20) on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal can now only be accessed by appointment.
Union Canal breached
THE Scottish Union Canal has breached in the torrential rain of Wednesday, draining its entire 30 miles long pound.
Cracks close Thames Hammersmith Bridge
THE worsening of an existing crack in Hammersmith Suspension Bridge has caused its complete closure.
Equal funding for walkers
SO THE Canal & River Trust wants equal funding for towpath walkers as that of cyclists, asks Keith Gudgin.
Plans to transform 100 miles of towpath
THAT was the headline in an edition of The Times this week, outlining Canal & River Trust's new plans to upgrade its towpaths for walkers.
Massive decline in the state of our canals
MY HUSBAND and I have owned a narrowboat now for 14 years and have noticed a massive decline in the state of our canals and locks, write Peter and Janet Tkaczuk.
Unable to experience the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
A BOAT hirer from abroad was unable to experience the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct that was the intention of his trip.
Parry wants equal funding for walkers as cyclists
THE Chief Executive, of Canal & River Trust, Richard Parry, says he wants equal funding for towpath walkers as that of cyclists.
Vandals prevent entry or exit to Trent at Nottingham
FOR this week there will be no entry to or exit from the Trent at Meadow Lane Lock in Nottingham.