narrowboatworld
  • Home
  • Information
  • Contact Us
  • Hire Guide

Snapped-off lock beam at Hillmorton

LUCKILY the single locks at Hillmorton are paired, as a lock beam has snapped off one of the locks, so the navigation is still open.

Details
Published: 01 September 2017

The end for the Duck tours

THE Duck tours that have operated on the Thames in London for many years will end this month owing to the company loosing its slipway into the river.

Details
Published: 01 September 2017

Ombudsmans' Annual Report

The Waterways Ombudsman and the Waterways Ombudsman Committee have today, Thursday, issued their Annual Reports for 2016/17.

Details
Published: 31 August 2017

Perhaps boating is not for her?

IT WOULD be interesting to know where the writer has cruised for 12 years without needing a handcuff (anti-vandal) key? ( Not prepared for Erewash anti-vandal paddles) asks Keith Gudgin.

Details
Published: 31 August 2017

Can't tell the difference

AS UNBELIEVABLE as it may seem, there are those at Canal & River Trust who cannot tell the difference between a swing and lift bridge!

Details
Published: 31 August 2017

Wigan Pier statue vandalised

THE four statues erected at Wigan Pier to celebrate the town's industrial past have had a history of vandalism, and now another of the sculptures has been attacked.

Details
Published: 31 August 2017

Drunk could have drowned

A DRUNK man who decided to swim in the Avon at Keysham could have drowned if it was not for a man spotting him thrashing about in the river.

Details
Published: 31 August 2017

Rochdale lock repaired again

THE failure of Lock 19 on the Rochdale Canal—twice in just over a week—was caused by failure of its paddle, but has been repaired again with the navigation open.

Details
Published: 30 August 2017

Marina problems retaining ageing boaters

THE British Marine Federation has today issued its report into the inland marinas, painting a very healthy picture backed by its statistics

Details
Published: 30 August 2017

Not prepared for Erewash anti-vandal paddles

THE IWA should have told boaters heading for the Festival on the Erewash Canal that they needed anti-vandal keys for the locks, as many I spoke to, including myself, do not carry the special 'T' key needed on this canal, writes Yvonne Corder.

Details
Published: 30 August 2017

Page 665 of 1357

  • 660
  • 661
  • 662
  • 663
  • 664
  • 665
  • 666
  • 667
  • 668
  • 669

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
  • Café 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

Search