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Cyclists targeted on Birmingham towpaths

A GANG of muggers is operating on the Birmingham canal towpaths, but not against walkers but cyclists, stealing their bikes.

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Published: 08 October 2015

Email: Zulu and butty again

I have never contacted you before, but may I add to those who have already complained about the boat Zulu and its butty emblazoned with  R. & J.B.

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Published: 07 October 2015

The state of the Oxford

I AM most pleased that you are 'telling it like it is' as regards to the condition of the canals at the moment, writes, T. Lang.

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Published: 07 October 2015

Greater risk for Thames lock users

THE Environment Agency may be putting boaters lives at risk due to budget cuts, writes Allan Richards.

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Published: 07 October 2015

The uninviting Trent

EARLY this year Canal & River Trust attempted to get more people to use the Trent, then last month closed the lock at Newark preventing all access for two months, with many believing subsequent complaints of the lack of facilities caused CaRT to 'reverse' its decision, hence the lock closure with no reason.

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Published: 07 October 2015

CC's can now take part in CaRT Council elections

THE result of intervention by the National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA) has resulted in continuous cruisers now being able to vote, sponsor candidates and stand for election to the Canal & River Trust (CaRT) Council.

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Published: 07 October 2015

More woes for the Droitwich

FOLLOWING my recent piece on the Droitwich Canals, I find myself again writing on issues affecting this navigation, writes Gareth Haines.

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Published: 07 October 2015

It's a 'money making' service

HAVING just looked at CaRTs winter moorings page I have to say I'm not impressed. It calls it a service, I call it something else but our esteemed editor would probably not publish it! writes Keith Gudgin.

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Published: 06 October 2015

Higher parapet?

ANOTHER drunk man has had to be rescued from the Ouse in York after climbing onto a bridge parapet and jumping in.

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Published: 05 October 2015

Massive fire closes canal

A massive fire has destroyed a warehouse in Gloucester Docks, over the week-end, temporary closing the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal.

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Published: 05 October 2015

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