Two more canalside housing projects
TWO more canalside housing projects have been given planning permission.
At last—the Macc reopens
AT LONG last the Macclesfield Canal culvert has been repaired and the navigation reopened.
So this is global warming?
I AM fairly certain that many boaters will agree with me—and official statistics—that this is being the worst May ever, writes James Henry.
Rochdale Nine reopens
REPAIRS to Lock 92 on the Rochdale Nine have been completed with the navigation reopened this morning, Thursday.
Fire crew gives boat safety advice
A FIRE crew gave boaters in a marina advice on fire safety in boats.
Boating charity gets Queen's Award for Voluntary Service
THE Queen's Award for Voluntary Service has been presented to the Accessible Boating Association.
Pocklington Canal gets welcome financial award
THE Pocklington Canal Amenity Society has received a welcome £100,000 boost towards its restoration.
Car still in Wigan Flight
THE car that ended its journey in the Wigan Flight on Monday 24th has still not been removed.
A little exaggeration?
THE stoppage at Lock 10E on the Huddersfield Narrow was caused by a 'blockage in the tail paddle'.
HRH Prince Charles transported by work boat
THE heritage work boat Scorpio had its ten minutes of glory when it carried HRH Prince Charles for a short journey on the Coventry Canal.