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Too late for UK's inland waterways?

If the present rate of decline of the Canal & River Trust (C&RT) controlled inland waterways continues unchecked, there will soon be many fewer miles of navigable inland waterways left to write about on the internet, or anywhere else—or available for boating, writes contributor Tony Dunkley.

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Published: 11 December 2025

Cam lock to reopen after 17 months closure

IT WAS IN MAY LAST YEAR that Baits Bite Lock on the Cam was closed.

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Published: 11 December 2025

Worry over length of time bridge will be closed for repair

THERE IS CONCERN over how long a hole in a bridge is taking to repair, blocking a main road to a village.

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Published: 11 December 2025

Woman discovered in Bridgewater Canal

THE POLICE WERE CALLED to the Bridgewater Canal yesterday morning.

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Published: 11 December 2025

Volunteers wanted for Sankey Canal clear out

THE SANKEY CANAL RETORATION SOCIETY is wanting volunteers.

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Published: 10 December 2025

Weed closed the Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal

ALTHOUGH IT WAS STATED that lack of water closed the Aylesbury Arm to boating, it seems otherwise.

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Published: 10 December 2025

Man dies in car after plunging into Leeds & Liverpool Canal

A MAN HAS TRAGICALLY DIED after his car plunged into the Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Saltaire at the weekend.

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Published: 10 December 2025

Repair work in progress

THERE ARE CURRENTLY a number of stoppages where either work is being undertaken or awaiting inspection.

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Published: 10 December 2025

70ft converted work boat loose on the Witham

A 70ft CONVERTED WORK BOAT broke free from its moorings on the Witham Navigation on Sunday.

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Published: 10 December 2025

Two more closures on Monday

THERE HAVE BEEN TWO navigation closures on Monday.

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Published: 10 December 2025

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