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A good year for the Severn Bore

THIS year is going to be a good year to see the Severn Bore with massive bores in the offing.

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Published: 07 February 2019

Thermal imaging to save drownings

SO MANY people have fallen into Bristol Harbour that thermal imaging has been installed.

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Published: 07 February 2019

Little hope for Marple Flight

IT WAS in July of last year that the Marple Flight on the Peak Forest Canal was closed, but there is little chance of it being re-opened as promised.

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Published: 07 February 2019

Man saved from drowning

A YOUNG man jumping into the Avon at Bath was rescued and is now in hospital.

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Published: 07 February 2019

Another drowning in Dewsbury

THERE has been a further drowning in the Calder in Dewsbury.

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Published: 06 February 2019

More houses for Birmingham's Main Line

PLANS have been revealed for 756 new homes by the side of Birmingham's Main Line Canal

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Published: 06 February 2019

Celebrating reopening of Forth & Clyde Canal

A FLOTILLA is being organised to celebrate the re-opening of sea to sea travel along the Forth & Clyde Canal.

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Published: 05 February 2019

Spaces available on boat courses

RIVER Canal Rescue has four spaces on its boat and engine maintenance course running on 9th and 10th February and 10 spaces on its boat electrics course on 23th and 24th February.

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Published: 05 February 2019

History and Restoration of the Chesterfield Canal

AN ILLUSTRATED journey along the Chesterfield Canal is to be given in March by John Lower.

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Published: 05 February 2019

Demoralising effect on its staff

 I AM writing, Jessica Williams tells us, in response to 'Victor: What a mess'.

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Published: 04 February 2019

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Latest

  • Deeply regret but illness causes lack of publication
  • 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
  • CafĂ© 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

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