Leeds & Liverpool opening three days earlier
DUE to the improved reservoir water levels the Leeds & Liverpool Canal will now open this coming Friday, the 3rd July.
Who is kidding who?
I SHOULD imagine that many of you saw through that claim of an increase of 315% in hire bookings, writes T. Lang.
No relaxation on the Weaver
THOUGH use of the waterways is getting back to normal, not so on the Weaver.
Liveaboards can claim housing benefit for boat licence fees
THE National Bargee Travellers Association has won a landmark case for liveaboards in that they can now claim housing benefit for boat licence fees.
Kennet & Avon falling apart
TWO more stoppages on the Kennet & Avon Canal are showing the lack of proper maintenance is having effect.
Just turn up at the boat lift
MY ADVICE to Keith Gudgin is to turn up at the Anderton Boat Lift on spec and demand taking down, writes T. Lang.
Water levels up at Grand Union Summit
AFTER all the rain, water levels are well up on the reservoirs supplying the canals, we learn.
Foss closed until end of August
THE Foss Navigation, off the Ouse in York will be closed all July and August.
Surge in boat hire bookings
ABC Boat Hire’s bookings are currently 315% up on last year compared to last year's booking at the same time.
Youth pushing others into canal
A YOUTH standing by the side of Limehouse Basin was pushed into the waterway.