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The answer to bridge strikes

Seeing your article on the Winkwell Swing Bridge which mentioned the need for cameras, writes Ian Waters.

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Published: 02 March 2026

Work starts today on new Erewash Canal bridge

WORK HAS STARTED TODAY, MONDAY, to dismantle the Broad Street Bridge over the Erewash Canal at Long Eaton.

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Published: 02 March 2026

Otters in the Leeds & Liverpool Canal

THREE OTTERS HAVE BEEN SPOTTED in the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in the long pound at Skipton.

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Published: 28 February 2026

Marsh Lock may soon be reopened

WITH THE ANDERTON BOAT LIFT seemingly permanently closed the only access to and from the Weaver was Marsh Lock that has also been closed.

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Published: 28 February 2026

The Penkridge problems

THE ON-GOING STOPPAGE at Penkridge Lock on the Staffs & Worcs Canal is still causing problems.

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Published: 28 February 2026

Severely damaged gate closes Kennet & Avon Canal

THE SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION of Burghfield Lock 103 has shown a gate severely damaged.

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Published: 27 February 2026

Temporary closure of Huddersfield canals

WITH WORK TAKING PLACE AT Aspley Basin the water in the basin has had to be lowered.

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Published: 27 February 2026

Rubble cleared from Walsall Flight

THE RUBBLE THAT WAS DUMPED IN Walsall Lock Flight has now been cleared.

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Published: 27 February 2026

New use for Ratcliffe power station cooling towers

A NEW USE IS BEING CONSIDERED for the Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station cooling towers.

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Published: 27 February 2026

Possible hydroelectric turbine for the Severn

A PROPOSAL HAS BEEN MADE to construct an hydroelectric turbine on a Severn weir.

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Published: 26 February 2026

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Latest

  • 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
  • The state of repairs
  • Battle against silt is being lost
  • Low water on the Soar!
  • Another Oxford Canal closure
  • Another rotten gate beam closes navigation
  • Another paddle failure closes Rochdale Canal
  • Emergency services close Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
  • Now a vehicle 'incident'
  • Victor tells it's time to pack it in Thomas
  • Liveaboards rights introduced in Parliament

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