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Sunk boat still blocking Oxford Canal

THE NAVIGATION is still closed by the boat that sank between Bridge 4 & 5 on the Oxford Canal.

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Published: 19 February 2025

Transport problems with the barrier

IT WAS ON the 24th January that the New Lane Swing Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal was closed to navigation.

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Published: 19 February 2025

Removing plastic from the Nene

A DEVICE that removes litter and particularly microplastic particles from water has been tested in the Nene.

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Published: 19 February 2025

Squatter boats have held-up a 6bn housing project

SQUATTERS BOATS have held-up a 6bn housing project.

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Published: 17 February 2025

Deserted narrowboat blocks Oxford Canal

A NARROWBOAT has been deserted across the Oxford Canal stopping navigation.

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Published: 17 February 2025

Big plans for Anderton Visitor Centre

PLANS HAVE have been approved by Cheshire West and Chester Council for a complete transformation of the Anderton Boat Lift Visitor Centre.

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Published: 17 February 2025

Old waterway postcard sells for £54.67

A POSTCARD depicting two freight narrowboats has sold for £54.67 on Ebay.

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Published: 17 February 2025

Victor tells of a fine example of Canal & River Trust's numbers

I RECKON that we all know of Canal & River Trust's propensity of exaggerating its numbers.

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Published: 15 February 2025

Protest march to save route of Wilts & Berks Canal

MANY RESIDENTS are expected to march through Swindon on this coming Sunday

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Published: 14 February 2025

The trust still engages with government for more funds

IN AN ATTEMPT to secure more funds the Canal & River Trust is still engaging with the government.

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Published: 14 February 2025

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Latest

  • Erewash closed yet again
  • Community support kept café going
  • Bridgewater breach update
  • Weekend stoppages likely to be quickly sorted
  • 'Oh no, not another consultation tells Victor
  • Latest Whitchurch progress report
  • Worry about possible breach at Nantwich
  • Lengthsman 2026: Reimagining Waterways Asset Management
  • More Leeds & Liverpool woes
  • Eight hours of sewage in navigation
  • Again it is two usual stoppages
  • Atherstone Flight reopens with restrictions
  • Overnight tunnel work to save daytime closure
  • Clean-up of the Nene
  • Replacing rail bridge will affect navigation
  • Key developments from the Whitchurch Canal breach
  • Gloucester Docks closed for dredging
  • Winter works programme published
  • A further stoppage on Kennet & Avon Canal
  • Trip hazards causing tripping into canal

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