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Music on the waterways

THIS summer will see a band of musicians making a music tour of the Warwickshire Canal System by narrowboat.

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Published: 29 May 2010

The joke that is freight on the waterways

THE claim of using its canals for freight by British Waterways is proving to be a joke, as it prefers lorries even when facilities are available.

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Published: 28 May 2010

Valve house proved popular

THE opening of the valve house at Horseshoe Falls at the head of the Llangollen Canal for a day in early May proved so popular that it is to be opened again tomorrow, Saturday.

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Published: 28 May 2010

Cyclist drowns in canal

THE police have launched an investigation into how a 55 years old  Wigan woman cycled into the Leeds & Liverpool Canal near Bolton.

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Published: 28 May 2010

Conference to promote towpaths

BRITISH Waterways and the Environment Agency are again hosting a conference in Wales to promote the towpaths of their waterways.

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Published: 28 May 2010

Swans rule—okay!

A SWAN on the Cam is  making life difficult for boaters on the river in Cambridge, particularly the rowers.

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Published: 28 May 2010

Vandals at Skipton again

A TRIP boat moored at Skipton on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal has been ruined by paint stripper, in the latest act of vandalism in the town.

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Published: 27 May 2010

Tried to fire his narrowboat

BOATER Paul Morton attempted to set fire to the narrowboat on which he lived, by setting light to a gas bottle.

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Published: 27 May 2010

Narrowboat on fire again

FOR the second time in less than a week a narrowboat has been on fire on the Grand Union Canal.

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Published: 27 May 2010

New Chairman of BWAF

IT HAS been announced today (Thursday 27th) that Clive Henderson has been appointed Chairman of British Waterways Advisory Forum.

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Published: 27 May 2010

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Latest

  • Very limited use of Keadby Lock on the tidal Trent
  • New paddles received for Glasson Branch
  • Weaver bridge repairs completed
  • Rubble still closes flight
  • Victor tells booking to attend Crick Show is causing complaints
  • Incinerator replacement will affect navigation
  • Ware Lock on Lee Navigation to remain closed
  • The real need for cameras
  • Quick repair on Royal Oak Swing Bridge
  • Hope to have lock repaired in two days
  • Advance tickets available for Crick Boat Show
  • Two more winter works cancelled
  • Still no access on or off the tidal Trent at Keadby
  • Repair needed now for deteriorated lock
  • Cannot find the source of diesel spill
  • Reviewing the Review
  • Bogus trust man gaining entry to boats
  • The trust is taking on the commission's recommendations
  • Birmingham summer gathering of boats
  • Lack of oxygen kills Kennet & Avon Canal fish

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