The problem of the failed lock gate
I WAS surprised to see the state of the rotten beam left by contractor when replacing a Sawley No 2 Lock gate, writes George Lee.
A new year and new winter stoppage works cancellations
A NEW year and a new start for more winter works cancellations.
Electricity supply handed over
Referring to the article concerning electricity supply sub contractors, Andrew Bailes adds:
Victor believes it the worst decision ever
ANOTHER year gone and what is proved beyond any doubt is the worst decision ever by Canal & River Trust.
The incompetence
THE incompetence of CaRT selecting contractors who are equally incompetent just goes to show how totally inept CaRT management really is, writes John Coxon.
Contractors strike again at Ripon
THIS time we read it's the poor boaters at Ripon Marina that are stuck again, writes T. Lang.
£3,645.43 electricy bill for disconnected lowest setting 'fridge!
This is a seasonal tale of sub-contractor failure which I'd like to share with your readers in the small hope of shaming the trust into action, writes Andrew Bailes.
200 Ripon moorers stuck again
EARLIER this year 200 moorers at Ripon Marina were marooned in their berths for two months.
Tidal City Mill Lock not functioning
THE City Mill Lock on the Bow Back Rivers is no longer functioning properly.
Police boarded boat attempting to flee after abuse
A NORFOLK Broads boater who grounded his boat objected to being questioned by police.