Work started on Audlem breach
THE contractors are now at work on the breach on the audlem Flight.
HS2 withdraws objection to Chesterfield Canal restoration plans
HS2 has withdrawn its objection regarding the Chesterfield Canal restoration plans.
Another spate of selling-off?
FOLLOWING the news that Canal & River Trust are selling-off the Stop House come rumours of others being prepared for the chop.
Anderton Boat Lift needs to be tested
ANDERTON Boat Lift needs to be tested after the recent flood damage.
Further work needed before the Rochdale opens
THE mechanical failure that closed Grimshaw Lane Bridge (75A) on the Rochdale Canal needs further work.
Braunston Stop House likely to be sold
THE Canal & River Trust is to sell its Braunston Stop House.
Fibreoptic broadband for all Mercia boats
ALL the boats at Mercia Marina now have the benefit of superfast wired fibreoptic broadband.
Pumping water to restore Shroppie water levels
WATER pumps have now been installed to restore the water levels lost by a breach on the Shropshire Union Canal.
Two missing as car discovered in Trent
THE flooding Trent is at present stopping police investigating a submerged car in which are believed to be two people.
Drugs, booze and canals do not mix
A MAN drowned in the Leeds & Liverpool Canal after downing booze and ketamine with pals, then stumbling into the waterway.