Boothferry Swing Bridge closed until end of August
THE Boothferry Swing Bridge on the Ouse has failed during its operation.
So poorly maintained
I WAS interested to read David Orr's comments: (writes Peter Foster}.
Water abstractions—a Freedom of Information exercise
JUST read the 'Farmers water abstraction article' guess understanding its permitted minds at narrowboatworld already whirring, writes Dave Godfrey.
Good news for the Coventry
ATHERTON Flight on the Coventry Canal was listed as being closed from the 5th to the 12th of August, but will not be closed after all.
Kennet & Avon Canal joins the list of closures
THE Kennet & Avon is the latest canal to join the list of of closures caused by water shortages.
Victor believes there was not much thought behind the appeal
WHAT Appeal? You no doubt wonder—the appeal from CaRT for boaters to report leaks to save water.
Canal & River Trust asking for help to save water
IN ITS effort to save water Canal & River Trust is asking boaters to take more care and report leaks, it explaining:
Farmer has preference over boaters
THERE is a farmer extracting water from the Coventry Canal near Whittington, writes Keith Gudgin.
Harecastle also closed today
HARECASTLE Tunnel was not re-opened this morning as was first told.
Using the Grand Union to move water supplies
I HAVE been waiting all summer for an old favourite idea to resurface in the commentary about the current drought, writes Roger Fox.