navigation

  • Repairs completed early at Reedham swing bridge

    Repairs completed early at Reedham swing bridge

    by

    –

    Larger boats can pass through Reedham swing bridge again after Network Rail finished fixing a major mechanical fault. THE 123-year-old bridge, which carries trains over the River Yare as well as swinging open for the safe passage of larger boats, was being affected by problems with its central bearing. The bearing forms part of the…

    Continue reading »

  • Weed-choked waterways spark protest

    Weed-choked waterways spark protest

    by

    –

    PROTESTERS in Lincoln have raised fresh concerns over the state of the Foss Dyke and River Witham, claiming the waterways are now “choked” with thick, fast-growing weed. Boaters and anglers gathered at Brayford Pool, saying they pay significant licence fees yet see little maintenance in return. The protest was organised by members of the Burton…

    Continue reading »