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‘Failing to display' campaign

AS PART of its continued focus on tackling licence evasion, BW has launched a network-wide ‘failing to display' campaign.

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Published: 26 July 2009

Positive response to 'third sector'

BW Chief Executive Robin Evans says the initial response and feedback from boaters, towpath visitors and other stakeholders to it becoming a 'third sector' organisation, is positive.

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Published: 25 July 2009

Boat killer gets 12 years jail

THE man who stabbed his partner and his best friend to death after he found them having sex on his narrowboat has been jailed for 12 years.

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Published: 23 July 2009

Boat lift or a wheel for Daventry

A BOAT lift or even a wheel are the preferred options for a new canal arm—at Daventry.

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Published: 23 July 2009

Trent hydro-electric scheme would cause drastic flooding

PLANS to install an hydro-electric plant at Sawley Weir on the Trent above Sawley Cut would necessitate raising it, which in turn would cause drastic flooding at Sawley Marina and the Cut.

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Published: 22 July 2009

Boater will be tried for manslaughter

THE man who was arrested for the killing of boater David Tweddle during a mooring argument at Garstang on the Lancaster Canal has been charged and bailed.

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Published: 22 July 2009

First signs of Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway

AT LONG last there is the first tangible signs of the proposed Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway actually taking shape.

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Published: 20 July 2009

£400 millions freight terminal

PLANNING permission has been granted for a £400 millions port and cargo hub that it is claimed will create more than 2,000 jobs.

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Published: 20 July 2009

More waterfront housing

THE latest plans for waterfront housing in on the former site of Mexborough Power Station on the Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation.

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Published: 20 July 2009

Aqueduct planned for the Ashby

PLANS have just been revealed for the proposals for the extension of the derelict Ashby Canal which include an aqueduct over Measham High Street.

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Published: 19 July 2009

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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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