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One of the 'poor' boating ladies

IN RESPONSE to Mr Stewart 's email I would like to say that I am one of the 'poor' boating ladies who always works the locks, writes Diane Long.

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Published: 07 October 2019

What pratical use of Toddbrook Reservoir Report?

What is the practical use of completing a 'Reservoir Surveillance Inspection Report' form? Asks Bill Ridgeway.

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Published: 07 October 2019

Life-saving throw-lines for the Trent

THE death of a boy in the Trent has prompted a paramedic to design throw-lines being installed all along the river.

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Published: 07 October 2019

Open Weekend at Stourbridge

ONCE again Stourbridge Navigation Trust is staging its annual Open Weekend this month.

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Published: 07 October 2019

Victor: You should not have said that mate

THAT hire boater from New Zealand who thought men are idle steering whilst women worked the locks has been well censored!

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Published: 06 October 2019

'Shame on you idle men' says a New Zealander

HAVING been refused by one web publication I am trying yours, as you quote 'telling it like it is', so we shall see, writes John Stewart.

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Published: 04 October 2019

Marina awarded county coffee shop of the year

THE Boathouse at White Mills Marina has been awarded Northamptonshire Coffee Shop of the Year.

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Published: 04 October 2019

Hire boater death

A HIRE boater has fallen to his death in the Shrophire Union Canal.

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Published: 04 October 2019

Weight restriction on crumbling reservoir still not enforced

THE weight limit on the road on the crumbling Earlswood Reservoir dam is still not being enforced.

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Published: 03 October 2019

A problem with the fish

THE problem with the Wey & Arun Canal was that a half mile for repair had to be drained and there were fish.

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Published: 03 October 2019

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Latest

  • Deeply regret but illness causes lack of publication
  • Flood warning on the Trent
  • Water, water, everywhere
  • Still no paddles for lock on Glasson Branch
  • More problems at Penkridge Lock
  • Two repairs will take longer than first expected
  • More problems with Bidford Bridge over the Avon
  • Two more 'winter works' cancelled
  • Good news for Canal & River Trust
  • Lee Navigation lock remains closed to navigation
  • CafĂ© turns to cyclists as it has fewer boaters
  • Swing bridge and paddle failures
  • Paddle hubs encourage people on to the Birmingham canals
  • Two more 'winter works' added
  • Source of Chesterfield Canal pollution still not found
  • Keadby Lock is still closed
  • Canal & River Trust's greater enforcement powers is not the answer
  • New top gates for flight lock
  • Bridgewater Canal breach stabilisation completed
  • Maintenance Team volunteers needed

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