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Avon—Grand Union link a possibility

A PROPOSAL to extend the Avon to the Grand Union Canal at Warwick is now a possibility.

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Published: 12 February 2019

Crumbling canals

THE headline on a report in The Times last Friday read 'Neglected canals crumbling', writes Roger Fox.

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Published: 11 February 2019

Encouraging otters or not?

IT WOULD seem that the Canal & River Trust cannot make its mind up about otters.

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Published: 11 February 2019

Unusual finds in Rochdale Nine lock

WITH Duke's Lock (19) open to the public whilst being repaired, plenty of items have come to light.

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Published: 11 February 2019

Victor: How long before we are fenced in?

HOW long will it be before all the canals and rivers going through cities and towns are fenced-off, and us boaters of course fenced in?

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Published: 10 February 2019

Not willing to risk more long stoppages

LAST week-end I managed to reluctantly get a buyer for my narrowboat, selling it at a loss, writes Peter Frome.

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Published: 08 February 2019

Magnet 'fisher' hauls out motorbike from Trent

A MAGNET 'fisher' has hauled out a motorbike from the Trent in Newark.

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Published: 08 February 2019

New dredger for Wey & Arun

IT WAS definitely lift-off for the Wey & Arun Canal Trust's latest restoration project—a 16 tonne dredger.

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Published: 08 February 2019

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

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Latest

  • Victor tells it ain't looking good
  • Pennywort takes over the Soar again
  • Shirley Drawbridge struck again
  • Blue-green algae closes Liverpool Link
  • Remains of English pilot discovered in canal
  • Lack of water closes Erewash Canal
  • Towpath closure stops popular walking loop
  • Thames gets bathing status for first time
  • Lancaster Canal has the most bridge strikes
  • Long closure of the Rochdale
  • Boat stuck under Broads tidal bridge
  • Highest water level ever at Barton Turns
  • Great progress is being made on Montgomery Canal
  • Lack of water closes two canals
  • Three stoppages cleared on the Huddersfield canals
  • No way off or on to the tidal Trent—again!
  • Well known landmark to be demolished
  • Loco Lift Bridge worked for three days
  • Disconnected paddle keeps Wigan Flight closed
  • Open weekend to raise funds for link

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