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The longest village in the world article

Well written John, concerning the longest village in the world article, writes Ann Seymour.

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Published: 20 June 2025

Six more closures pile on

SIX MORE CLOSURES, starting with a swing bridge stoppage.

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Published: 20 June 2025

Sutton Swing Bridge over the Weaver is to finally be repaired

FOR MANY YEARS the Sutton Swing Bridge has given trouble and stopped navigation and the road traffic above

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Published: 20 June 2025

But the 'Longest Village' is not used

THE WATERWAYS are the 'Longest Villlage in the World', promotes the National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA), writes John Coxon.

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Published: 20 June 2025

Leeds & Liverpool leaking lock to be fixed whilst navigation closed

A BADLY LEAKING LOCK on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is to be fixed as the canal is already closed.

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Published: 20 June 2025

Thames lock keepers' strike suspended

THE LOCK KEEPERS' and weir staff along the Thames have suspended strike action after an offer from the Environment Agency.

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Published: 19 June 2025

Edinburgh Canal Festival this week-end

THIS COMING SATURDAY is the day of the Edinburgh Canal Festival from noon until 5pm.

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Published: 19 June 2025

Oh no—not again!

THIS MAY TAKE some believing after all the work over many. many months.

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Published: 19 June 2025

A close call indeed

A WOMAN in a state of shock was hanging on to her sinking car but was rescued just in time.

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Published: 19 June 2025

Way of life is under threat

REPRESENTING THEMSELVES as  the Longest Village in the World, the National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA) came together last weekend.

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Published: 19 June 2025

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