No navigation at Weaver swing bridge
THE repairs to Winnington Swing Bridge have hit an 'issue' that is preventing its operation.
Mercia Marina bucks the trend
EVEN in lockdown Mercia Marina on the Trent & Mersey Canal continue apace with its development and improvements with the upgrading of pontoons to non-slip fibre grid.
More dithering over silt removal
ON THE heels of Canal & River Trust's dithering about the removal of silt at Radcliffe Lock on the Soar, comes more of same.
Spike in rescue call-outs
HEAVY rainfall and rising water levels early in January and February prompted an early spike in River Canal Rescue call-outs.
London moorings suspended for Eco Zone use only
THE Canal & River Trust is clearing boats from moorings in London that will then be used for Eco Boats moorings only.
Seven towpath assaults at Trafford
TODAY is certainly not a good news day for the Canal & River Trust's 'Better by Water' campaign.
Another drowning in Wigan Flight
THE third body in just over six months has been discovered in Wigan Flight.
Bridgewater Canal closed by unexploded shell
THE Bridgewater Canal is currently closed due to an unexploded shell at Sale.
Victor asks if it was a boater(s) who damaged that lock gate
IN OUR report of the damage to the Radcliffe Lock gate it was suggested a boater(s) attempted to move it, and so it was damaged.
Two replacement failures including Aire & Calder coffer dam
TWO replacement failures reported today cast doubts on the state of workmanship on the waterways.