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Swans shot on the Chesterfield Canal

THE mate of a breeding pair of swans at Shireoaks on the Chesterfield Canal has been shot and killed.

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Published: 06 May 2020

Shot swan dies

THE swan shot by thugs with catapults on the Stratford & Avon Canal near Stratford has died from its injuries.

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Published: 06 May 2020

Youths use swan as target practice

A SWAN on the Stratford & Avon Canal at Stratford suffered life-threatening injuries after being used by youths as target practice.

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Published: 04 May 2020

Whose 'wellbeing'?

ALL the time now CaRT describes itself as 'the wellbeing charity', but doesn't extend to say whose wellbeing, writes T. Lang.

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Published: 04 May 2020

Get ready for more upgraded cycle towpaths

THE signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Canal & River Trust and Sustrans can means only one thing—look out for more speeding cyclists.

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Published: 04 May 2020

Is foam the new 'wonder' solution to leaks?

THE leak on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal opposite Arley Golf Course at Wigan has been sealed quickly and cheaply using foam.

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Published: 04 May 2020

Bridge repair will close Middlewich Branch

THE repair to Weaver's Bridge (18) on the Middlewich Branch of the Shropshire Union will close the canal until completed.

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Published: 04 May 2020

Victor: It won't work mates

LAST week we received two rather glowing articles that seemed too good to be true.

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Published: 03 May 2020

Turning the canals into a linear park

I HAVE to admit I am tending to believe your contributor who maintains that Canal & River Trust is intending to turn the canals into a linear park for towpath users, writes Tom Redway.

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Published: 01 May 2020

Take care at Lemonroyd Lock

WITH movement on the waterways closed, it is not expected to concern many, but any using it should take care when passing through Lemonroyd Lock.

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Published: 01 May 2020

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