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Lancaster Canal turns brown

THE Lancaster Canal in Preston at present is not very welcoming having turned a strange brown colour.

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Published: 17 March 2019

Bodies in Derbyshire canals

TWO bodies have been discovered from Derbyshire canals in the last few days.

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Published: 17 March 2019

Not much well-being for the hirers

A COUPLE that my partner and I met at a lock at what they told me was known as Heartbreak Hill told me of your site if I want someone to complain to, writes Peggy Trimble.

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Published: 15 March 2019

Others take over landslip repair

THERE is a worry for boaters about the time it will take for the landslip on the Staffs & Worcs Canal to be repaired as others are taking over the repair.

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Published: 15 March 2019

Lancaster Canal bridge still closed

THE bridge that was struck by a vehicle on the Lancaster Canal earlier this month is still closed for navigation.

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Published: 15 March 2019

Boats freed from Staffs & Worcs landslip

WITH work now underway to clear the landslip of the Staffs & Worcs Canal, space has been cleared to allow the trapped boats to pass.

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Published: 14 March 2019

The Wheelyboat Trust on Countryfile

THE Wheelyboat Trust that has made such a difference to communities across the country, is to be showcased on BBC's Countryfile.

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Published: 14 March 2019

No new marina yet for Stratford

THOUGH planning permission had been given for a new marina in Stratford in 2012 work has still not started.

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Published: 14 March 2019

Ought to know better

I WAS amazed to see in a web advert that the River Great Ouse had had a name change, writes T. Lang.

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Published: 13 March 2019

Northwich plans its third festival

NORTHWICH is planning its third Summer Festival on the Weaver this year.

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Published: 13 March 2019

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