A big con
JUST seen a boat with dead fish trailing behind it on the news that is an attempt to confirm barges are killing fish, writes David Rider.
Boat 'badly damaged' Swarkstone Lock
WE ARE informed that a boat has badly damaged the top gates of Swarkestone Lock.
Saltersford lock fails yet again
FOLLOWING the repair to Saltersford Lock three weeks ago it is out of action yet again.
IWA 'National' at Burton this year
THE Inland Waterways Association 'National' festival is to be held at Burton on the Trent & Mersey Canal this year.
More work required for broken paddle
THE broken ground paddle on Newlay Top Lock has been sealed stopping it leaking.
Warden on wheels
WITH the recent outbreak of Avian Flu on the Avon in Stratford a method was required to get to the swans quickly.
A quick blink for the Wink!
THE Winkwell Swing Bridge on the Grand Union was repaired in a couple of days, so a quick blink for the Wink.
Three bridges out of action already this week
THIS has been a bad week so far with bridges breaking down, yet only Wednesday!
Rowing Club resposible for removing safety grab bars
THE Lea Rowing Club admits it was responsible for removing the four safety grab bars off the piling on the Lea & Stort!.
Silt closes Caldon
SILT washed down into the the river section of the Caldon Canal has closed the navigation.