Birdswood’s Birthday Bash
THE historic trip boat Birdswood has celebrated its 80th birthday.
What is CaRT up to now?
THE Canal & River Trust now tell us that the Kennet & Avon is closed between locks 94 and 102.
Rochdale Nine drained again
ONCE again the Rochdale Nine has been drained by vandals.
Kennet & Avon Canal underused in Newbury
A SPOKESMAN for West Berkshire Council says that the Kennet & Avon Canal in Newbury is underused.
Another body discovered in the Weaver
THE second body this year has been discovered in the Weaver.
Burnley leak to be plugged
THE Leeds & Liverpool Canal was the worst hit by water shortages this year, but a major leak is to be fixed.
New cash could save Scottish canals
REGULAR readers will be aware of the problems of the Scottish Canals but an injection of cash could save them.
Well known leisure cruise owner dies
THE well known owner of Avon Leisure Cruises, David Smith, has died, aged 70.
Victor: Not so happy or healthy
THE current diktat from those at Cart is about the advantages of being by water.
New tram line to close Birmingham canal
WORK on the extension of the Birmingham tram system Midland Metro will close a major part of the Birmingham canal network next year.