Further extension to Chesterfield Canal
WITH planning permission approval there is to be a further 1.6 miles extension to Chesterfield Canal.
Massive protest against CaRT's mooring 'Safety Zones'
THE National Bargee Travellers Association's (NBTA) protest against CaRT's mooring 'Safety Zones' proved most successful.
Lock failure after massive repair programme
IT WAS only two years ago that many thousands of pounds were spend on repairs to Sawley No 2 lock, but it did not last very long.
Four closures in one day
THE waterways are falling like nine-pins, with four failures yesterday, Tuesday.
Boaters sneaking through Soot Hill stoppage
THOUGH the stoppage at Soot Hill was not officially opened until10am today, boaters have been sneaking through.
Hertford Union Canal closed
DELAYED maintenance has closed the Hertford Union Canal.
Anderton Lift only free on pot luck
THE lift charges at Anderton Boat Lift are the same as they have ever been, writes Linda Andrews.
Soot Hill not re-opened today after all
THE boaters lined-up in anticipation of the opening of the Soot Hill stoppage today will be disappointed—it's been delayed.
Boaters died from Carbon Monoxide poisoning
THE report on the death of two boating friends in York found the cause was Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning.
Victor brings a bit of good news
IT IS rather difficult finding good news concerning our waterways these days, but that the Anderton Boat Lift is free to use is good news.