Failed lock gate closes Staffs & Worcs
A LOCK gate failure has closed the Staffs & Worcs Canal at Penkridge.
CaRT selective with consultations
I’m not inclined to believe much of what comes from CaRT, writes John Johan.
Funding received to create waterway roles for young people
THE Canal & River Trust has has secured government funding of £500,000 to create opportunities for young people.
New Junction lift bridge fails again
THE Top Lane Lift Bridge on the New Junction Canal has failed due to an hydraulic leak.
Terms and Conditions consultation a 'cobbled-up mess'
AS ONE of the boaters who eventually managed to complete that consultation form for the change in [CaRT's] licensing Terms and Conditions, I agree entirely with what NABO says, writes T. Lang.
Benches for Grantham Canal
IN THESE restricted times the volunteers of Grantham Canal Society have discovered work to do.
NABO's concerns at CaRT's proposed new Terms and Conditions
THE National Association of Boat Owners (NABO) is extremely concerned at the Canal & River Trust's proposed new Terms & Conditions for licensing.
Delay on Trent & Mersey Canal bridge repair
THE work on Tupperhurst Bridge (56) on the Trent & Mersey Canal is taking longer than first envisaged.
Towpath a bit of a mess
MANY boaters are too aware that the Oxford Canal towpath often leaves much to be desired.
Curious cases of sticky fuel
THE River Canal Rescue (RCR) reports there’s been an uncharacteristic peak in fuel-related component breakdowns not linked to diesel bug.