All locks chained-up on two canals
THE Canal & River Trust has virtually closed down two canals today, Friday.
New bylaws will make Avon moorings more peaceful
NEW byelaws likely to be approved in Stratford-up-on Avon, which cover the areas used by moorers, will make it much more peaceful.
Still more Ripon woes
ONCE again Oxclose Lock on the Ripon Canal is causing problems.
'Persistant leak' restricts Rochdale after pump installed
THE river pump has been replaced on the Rochdale and the navigation reopened—but...
Winkwell Swing Bridge repaired again
WINKWELL Swing Bridge on the Grand Union is repaired again, but it continues to be a problem, writes Roger Fox.
Way of life under threat from themselves
I read this article (Protest Picnic on the Lee Navigation) with interest, writes Peter Foster.
Another Rochdale stoppage makes it risky to cruise
THIS is the first time ever in over 20 years that we have suggested a canal is 'risky' to cruise, but have no option as regards to the Rochdale Canal.
Major repairs required for Anderton Boat Lift
THE recent repairs to Anderton Boat Lift disclosed excessive wear on the seals of the west ram which has damaged the ram coating.
Tringford Reservoir recovered
FOR many months work has been undertaken on Tringford Reservoir.
The 'Wink' on the blink yet again
THE Winkwell Swing Bridge on the Grand Union is on the blink again.