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Worst year since began boating 40 years ago

Never mind 'the worst month so far this year with 35 stoppages...', writes Frank Auffet.

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Published: 02 June 2025

Over 60 bags of litter fished-out of the Soar

VOLUNTEERS ENGAGED in clearing a mile long sections of the Soar tell they have fished out more than 60 bags of litter from the navigation.

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Published: 02 June 2025

Leicester's Riverside Festival returns this week-end

LEICESTER RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL is returning this week-end.

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Published: 02 June 2025

Avon brightened-up in Bath

THE AVON IN BATH has been brightened-up by young artists.

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Published: 02 June 2025

Boat 'explodes' on the Thames injuring nine

JUST BEFORE NOON on Saturday a boat 'exploded' on the Thames injuring nine people.

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Published: 02 June 2025

It's not been too bad

For some while now I have remained silent, writes Brian Cavill.

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Published: 02 June 2025

The worst month so far this year with 35 stoppages in May

THIS MONTH OF MAY proved to be the worst this year for stoppages on the system controlled by Canal & River Trust.

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Published: 31 May 2025

More volunteers wanted for trip boat operation

THE SPIRIT OF ENDEAVOUR, that organises trips on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, is looking for volunteers.

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Published: 31 May 2025

Grand Union could be set for long closure where it joins the Thames

THE PROBLEM WITH Clitheroe's Lock 99 on the Grand Union failing to equalise water to be able to open gates has been discovered.

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Published: 30 May 2025

Boat hitting rail bridge stops trains

A BOAT CAUSED MAYHEM after it struck a rail bridge.

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Published: 30 May 2025

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Latest

  • Sykehouse Lock on the New Junction fails again
  • Large section of Leeds & Liverpool closed again
  • Basingstoke Canal closed
  • Next May until possible Anderton Boat Lift reopening
  • Cruising the Weaver on a giant cow!
  • Bosley Flight closes again
  • Canals now reopened
  • Kennet & Avon Canal likely to suffer long closure
  • Oxford Canal closed until October
  • 'Small breach' on Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal
  • Trial measures to support safe navigation at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
  • Another consultation
  • From evidence to action
  • What you missed
  • Trying to keep the boats moving
  • Families and animal lovers invited to free nature day at Stoke Bruerne
  • More good news with canals recovering
  • Canalside cafĂ© gears up for busy Autumn
  • Closures through low water getting most serious
  • Gate 'structural integrity' closes Froghall Basin Lock

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