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Dangerous river

YESTERDAY the Trent, being fed by the melting snow of the Pennines via the Derwent was well in flood.

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Published: 07 March 2018

Broad beam owners to pay more

THE long running controversy over broad beam boat licensing has been settled—they will pay more.

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Published: 07 March 2018

Two swing bridges back in action

THE two swing bridges, New Lane Swing Bridge (20) and Niffany Swing Bridge (175)on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal that were broken have been repaired and the navigation open.

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Published: 07 March 2018

Too cold for Louise

JOURNALIST Louise Burke thought she  would try living on a narrowboat during winter, and found it too cold!

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Published: 07 March 2018

When winter took over

White MIlls frozeTHIS spectacular picture by Charles Ward Photography of White Mills Marina on the Nene well illustrates the state of marinas all over the country during last week when a late winter took over.

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Published: 05 March 2018

Police find body in canal

THE search for 19 years old Charlie Pope came to a tragic end when police discovered his body in the Rochdale Canal.

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Published: 05 March 2018

Lots of Bedford cruises

IF YOU would like to experience the River Great Ouse in Bedford, the John Bunyan Boat Team have now published  their cruise programme on the river for the 2018 season.

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Published: 05 March 2018

Driver leaped into canal to escape police

THE police in Ilkeston checking a car's numberplate realised it was false and gave chase.

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Published: 05 March 2018

Victor: Really selling the family silver

I MUST be crackers leaving the lovely hot sunshine to come back to this!

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Published: 04 March 2018

Gongoozler: Do boaters volunteer?

IT APPEARS that some canal societies are making great progress with their construction projects.

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Published: 03 March 2018

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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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