Boaters' pet cat had three pellets in its head
A BOATERS' pet cat was found left unconscious with pellets in its head on the towpath by her boat.
Accountability of the Canal & River Trust
A FEW days ago, Labour MP for Halton, Derek Twigg, secured an adjournment debate on 'Accountability of the Canal and River Trust', writes Allan Richards.
More London Grand Union canalside development
THE Paddington Arm approach into central London has seen many changes in the last 30 years, writes Roger Fox.
Little hope for Macclesfield or Peak Forest flights reopening
THE prolonged period of dry weather means there is little chance of either Marple or Bosley flights reopening any time soon.
A picture is worth...
IT'S A WHILE since venting my spleen regarding the state of the inland waterways under this Charitable Trust, writes Brian Jarrett.
More closures
IN ADDITION to the Oxford and Weaver closures, the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal and Pocklington are now closed to navigation.
Thoughtless boater?
I TOTALLY agree with you that Canal & River Trust should be more accurate in their closure notices, writes Steve Robertson.
So it's vandals again!
IT'S THE second stoppage this week on the Oxford Canal, so vandals get the blame this time!
Even more Weaver woes
WEAVER woes indeed as neither Saltersford, Dutton, Hunts or Vale Royal Locks on the river can be operated normally.
The waterways are running dry
TODAY, Wednesday five more closures are reported through lack of water.