Nene flood rated as 'danger to life'
THE flooding Nene caused the Environment Agency to issue a 'danger to life' major incident status with severe flood warnings.
Victor: Dragged out at Christmas
HERE it is Christmas Day and I'm dragged out to 'entertain' you—no peace for the you-know-what, eh?
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all
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Will lessons be learnt?
I WONDER how many people have noticed that the steel pilling at the breaches on the Ashby and now the New Junction Canal at its junction with the Aire & Calder have prevented two major floods happening? Writes Keith Gudgin.
Notable exception
AFTER seeing your article about the breach on the Aire & Calder I searched for more information on the internet, writes James Henry.
Trent & Mersey culvert repaired and navigation open
THE collapsed culvert between bridges 184 and 185 at Northwich is now repaired with the navigation open.
Bank now completely washed away
THE remains of the bank at the breach on the Aire & Calder has now completely washed away.
Lack of inspections and checks cause of Aire & Calder breach
BENEATH the Aire & Calder Navigation, right next to where that hole has appeared near New Bridge is a largish culvert, writes Tony Dunkley.
CaRT to spend £1 million on Leicester waterway
THE Canal & River Trust tells that 'Leicester's waterways are to benefit from a £1 million programme of improvements'.
Rochdale stays closed
THE Rochdale Canal will not be re-opened at Punchbowl Bridge (43) in time for Christmas as was hoped.