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Body found after two years

THE family of a woman who went missing two years ago and later discovered drowned have paid tribute to her.

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Published: 05 February 2020

Searching canal for person missing almost 30 years ago

A SPECIALIST team are now searching the Oxford Canal for an 18 years old who disappeared almost 30 years ago.

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Published: 05 February 2020

IWA calling for hydrogen fuel cell development

The IWA is not just calling for charging points for electric powered boats, writes Rodney Hardwick.

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Published: 05 February 2020

Power is needed not only for propulsion

THE urge by the Inland Waterways Association to replace diesel with electric propulsion for boats has overlooked a very salient point.

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Published: 03 February 2020

IWA calling for charging points for electric powered boats

THE Inland Waterways Association believes that electric powered boats is the future and is calling for the installation of charging points.

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Published: 03 February 2020

Have bats had their day?

OR SHOULD that be 'Have bats had their night?

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Published: 31 January 2020

All change for Great Canal Journeys

NO LONGER will  Prunella Scales and husband Timothy West be presenting the television show Great Canal Journeys.

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Published: 31 January 2020

Extra Trade and Preview Day at Crick Show

THIS year's Crick Show will feature an extra Trade and Preview Day on the Friday before the main show to allow the trade the opportunity to do business in a more relaxed atmosphere.

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Published: 30 January 2020

No access to Middlewich Branch from Shroppie

SUBSIDENCE by the junction of the Shropshire Union Canal with the Middlewich Branch has prevented access.

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Published: 30 January 2020

Trip boat skipper fell asleep causing £1.6m damage

THE skipper of a trip boat on the Thames fell asleep at the wheel crashing the boat into a Thames pontoon.

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Published: 29 January 2020

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Latest

  • Flood warning on the Trent
  • Water, water, everywhere
  • Still no paddles for lock on Glasson Branch
  • More problems at Penkridge Lock
  • Two repairs will take longer than first expected
  • More problems with Bidford Bridge over the Avon
  • Two more 'winter works' cancelled
  • Good news for Canal & River Trust
  • Lee Navigation lock remains closed to navigation
  • Café turns to cyclists as it has fewer boaters
  • Swing bridge and paddle failures
  • Paddle hubs encourage people on to the Birmingham canals
  • Two more 'winter works' added
  • Source of Chesterfield Canal pollution still not found
  • Keadby Lock is still closed
  • Canal & River Trust's greater enforcement powers is not the answer
  • New top gates for flight lock
  • Bridgewater Canal breach stabilisation completed
  • Maintenance Team volunteers needed
  • Clearing the water on accessible healthcare for boaters

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