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It is not working Mr Parry

THERE was a rather heated argument at a Canal & River Trust Press Briefing some three years ago by its Chief Executive, Richard Parry and myself, writes narrowboatworld editor, Tom Crossley.

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Published: 27 February 2017

Towpath exclusive use of cyclists

I was flicking through websites the other day, and came across one 'London Canals' that surprised me, writes Ray Watkins.

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Published: 27 February 2017

Volunteers to clean-up canal

GONE are the days when Canal & River Trust people cleaned-up the canals, now it relies on volunteers.
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Published: 27 February 2017

Email: Don't be put of the 'Narrow'

Adrian Walker's complaints about the Huddersfield Narrow Canal follow in a long tradition starting from when it was re-opened.

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Published: 27 February 2017

Neglecting the 'Narrow'

IT WAS about time someone pointed out the never ending stoppages on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, that are a disgrace, (Was the 'Narrow' opened too early?) writes Adrian Walker.

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Published: 25 February 2017

Coombeswood Open Weekend

The Coombeswood Canal Trust is once again holding an Open Weekend giving visitors the chance to visit Hawne Basin.

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Published: 24 February 2017

More canalside development

THE developers are banking on the continuing work on the Cotswold Canals restoration, with now part of it at Stroud that is in water, acting as a magnet for new houses.

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Published: 24 February 2017

Many trees blocking waterways

AFTER the violent wind yesterday, Thursday, there are many trees blocking many waterways so boaters are advised to take care.

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Published: 24 February 2017

Candlelit walk at lock Open Days

THE Chesterfield Canal Trust has latched onto the Open Days at Feeder Lock 38 on the restored Chesterfield Canal, by presenting a candlelit walk during the evening.

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Published: 24 February 2017

Stort closed when season starts

WITH problems with the repairs to Brick Lock 14 on the Stort Navigation, the waterway will not be open in time for the start of the season.

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Published: 24 February 2017

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