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Victor risks it!

FOR many a year it has been the middle of May when we take to the waterways, but alas, not his time.

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Published: 02 July 2019

That's it folks—gone boating!

There will be no general updates for the next fortnight or so, though perhaps Victor will entertain...

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Published: 30 June 2019

Another K&A swing bridge breaks down

I THOUGHT I would let everybody know that the Kennet & Avon is is trouble again, writes June Hinckley.

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Published: 29 June 2019

CaRT is avoiding its Freedom of Information responsibilities

THE Freedom of Information Act is the most useful weapon available for obtaining information from those that prefer not to divulge. 

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Published: 29 June 2019

Better at K&A Caen Hill Flight

IT has been decided that there will be occasional opening of the Caen Hill Flight on the Kennet & Avon, and not closed as Canal & River Trust first stated..

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Published: 29 June 2019

Date given for Weaver opening

THE repairs to Saltersford Lock on the Weaver are still not complete with the navigation closed.

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Published: 28 June 2019

Police investigate sunken boat

THE police have searched a boat that sank on the Rochdale Nine opposite Canal Street in Manchester.

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Published: 27 June 2019

Some Leeds & Liverpool restrictions lifted

AFTER the heavy railfall some restrictions have been lifted on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

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Published: 27 June 2019

The judge was entirely right!

Regarding that it cost the cyclist £100,000 in the court case, writes John Coxon.

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Published: 27 June 2019

Doubt about K&A water supply

THOUGH the Caen Hill Flight on the Kennet & Avon will be open Friday, there is doubt about the water supply.

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Published: 27 June 2019

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Latest

  • Section of river bank falls into the Thames
  • Clearing vegetation for further restoration
  • Kelvin's Middle Level Update 20th August 2026
  • Stoppages for repairs add to the woes
  • Boaters—take care on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath
  • The water shortage
  • Two navigations reopened
  • Grounding advice from River Canal Rescue
  • Foxton and Watford flights to close
  • No increase in water levels on Leeds & Liverpool Canal
  • 50 closures plus 59 restrictions decimating the waterways
  • Leaves a lot to be desired
  • Doing it the hard way
  • Four stoppages caused by need for repairs
  • At last a bit of sense tells Victor
  • Bosley Flight repair to take four weeks
  • Swing Bridges now operational
  • Another leak yesterday
  • Floating market this weekend
  • Another leak on the Llangollen

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