Putting the record straight
WHEN I read the statement about boaters only providing 10% of CaRT's income I thought that was wrong, writes James Henry.
Weaver lock repair investigation this week
ENGINEERS were unable to carry out the necessary inspection of the damaged Saltersford Large Lock last week due to the weather.
Victor: CaRT play down boaters contribution
'FORGETTING' the income from boaters for moorings, CaRT purposely more than halved its latest stated annual income from boaters.
Boat licence prompt payment discount cut again
TODAY, Canal & River Trust has announced its increases in boat licence costs.
Lots of volunteers wanted
THE Chesterfield Canal Society believes in planning well ahead as to volunteers.
Hirers could not get boat back in time
I WAS most interested in the comments of Jessica Walker who had the problems when hiring a boat on the canals, writes, Reg Dailey.
Banking above flood lock saved Sawley
IN THE past, the amount of recent rain would have flooded Sawley Marina, but banking installed to protect an auction yard saved it.
Maintenance tips from River Canal Rescue
IN A BID to reduce the number of incidents on our waterways, River Canal Rescue (RCR) shares the
main causes of this year’s call-outs and offers some maintenance tips.
Now its L&L towpaths closed.
THE closures of the navigation on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal does not usually affect towpaths but now one has not 'escaped'.
Thames used for building material deliveries
THE new Port of Tilbury2 is to include the country's largest construction materials terminal for boat haulage on the Thames.