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Hales to reappoint himself?

THE Canal & River Trust (CaRT) Chairman, Tony Hales, who said that he would stand down as from April this year is now seeking to reappoint himself at a 'secret' meeting which he is chairing, writes Allan Richards.

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Published: 09 September 2013

Guidelines for K&A boaters proposed

THE Kennet & Avon Waterways Partnership is seeking views from boaters, businesses, local authorities and other canal users on ideas for improving fair access to moorings on the canal between Devizes and Bath.

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Published: 09 September 2013

Inconsiderate boater

WHILST cruising the Avon from Tewkesbury to Stratford upon Avon, we moored up at Bidford on Avon, writes Peter Ponting.

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Published: 09 September 2013

Not always a matter of choice

I THINK it's a shame that Steve Matthews in 'Liveaboards by an ex live aboard' chose to expand the scope of his response to my email 'Glad for the holiday season to end', to a characterisation of liveaboards as free-loading benefit-collecting 'drop-outs', writes Suzanne Macleod.

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Published: 09 September 2013

Not native to canals

I HAVE been reading that student Paul Roberts spent an very unsuccessful time trailing the Llangollen Canal for evidence of water voles, writes Ian Waters.

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Published: 08 September 2013

Our poor deteriorating waterways

THE first accounts produced by Canal & River Trust (CaRT) make comparison with previous years difficult, writes Allan Richards.

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Published: 08 September 2013

'Killer' pike found dead

A 'KILLER' pike that was suspected of taking ducklings has been found floating dead on the Trent in Nottingham.

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Published: 07 September 2013

Panic on the towpath

THERE was panic at the disused Cotswold Canals at Dudbridge when a grenade was discovered in the middle of the towpath.

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Published: 07 September 2013

Man stranded by lock

A MAN who jumped into the Grand Union Canal by a lock gate to rescue a dog discovered that he could not then get out, and was stranded in the water until help arrived.

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Published: 07 September 2013

Boat burglar charged

THE man breaking into narrowboats at Berkhamsted on the Grand Union Canal has been charged with burglary, after being caught shoplifting.

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Published: 07 September 2013

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