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Getting away with it

REGARDING the report about the sunken boat at Bridge 55. [Trent & Mersey Canal] We also passed it on the 21st May. I reported it to CaRT as we passed through Fradley on the 23rd May and was told they already knew about it, writes Glenis Summers.
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Published: 26 September 2016

War of the waterways!

THAT usually firm friend of Canal & River Trust, The Telegraph, has shattered its harmony with the Trust with an article headed War of the waterways!

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Published: 26 September 2016

CaRT's progress

CANAL & River Trust held its Annual Public Meeting where over 80 guests came from around the country to hear about the charity's progress over the past year and its plans and ambitions for the future.
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Published: 26 September 2016

Email: Gone to its head

I have always made allowances for the state of maintenance, believing that the Canal & River Trust is hampered by lack of funds.

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Published: 25 September 2016

David: Impressed with the Nene

WE SPENT the last part of our summer trip on the Nene and I was impressed with the general condition.
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Published: 23 September 2016

Swing bridge gets repaired

NEEDLESS to say there has been another stoppage on the Kennet & Avon Canal—Sheffield Swing Bridge, that is out of action again.

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Published: 23 September 2016

15 weeks to remove sunken boat

BOATERS are asking why it took over 15 weeks to remove a sunken boat from a major canal route.

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Published: 23 September 2016

Since we have been away...

THE Grand Union Canal was closed at Old Ford Lock (8) at Hackney on Monday until further notice.

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Published: 22 September 2016

No longer 'enforcement'

THE Canal & River Trust (Cart) tells us that it is improving its customer support for boaters, by re-naming its Enforcement Team to 'Boat Licence Customer Support Team!

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Published: 22 September 2016

Email: Totally exasperating

A totally exasperating stunt by CART. [The Ducks at play sign] Somebody in there has firstly not enough to do and secondly too much money to waste.

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Published: 22 September 2016

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